Space 59 Hotel — a design boutique in central Ratchaburi where every floor is photogenic in its own way
If you think a few-hundred-baht stay in a provincial town has to mean a plain, ordinary room, Space 59 Hotel will probably change your mind — a 6-floor boutique hotel in central Ratchaburi built around raw, cool loft design, and crucially, every floor is decorated with its own concept, so much so that reviewers keep saying you can take photos almost anywhere · it sits just about 500 metres from Ratchaburi train station and has Superior rooms, two-storey Duplex rooms with a balcony, and family Suites · free coffee, Ovaltine and toast all day, free bikes to borrow, free parking · from about THB 700/night · scored 9.2 from 70 reviews on Trip.com
Who Space 59 suits — to put it as briefly as possible, Space 59 Hotel is a stay for anyone who wants a good-looking, photogenic room on a few-hundred-to-low-thousand-baht budget in central Ratchaburi without having to drive far out of town · it isn't a riverside resort that takes you off to sit quietly in the breeze, and it isn't a luxury hotel with a pool and spa · it's a 6-floor boutique hotel that plays design as its main selling point, on Thao U Thong Road in Na Mueang sub-district, in an area where you can comfortably walk to the train station, the market and city restaurants · real reviews on Trip.com, Booking.com, Wongnai and TripAdvisor line up on the same point: the people it suits are couples, photography-minded travellers, groups of friends and small families looking for value on a short trip or a stopover for the night · another group that likes it is people who arrive in Ratchaburi by train or coach and don't have their own car, because the location near the station means you don't have to rely on a car much · anyone expecting the quiet, private space of an out-of-town resort, or full facilities like a pool and gym, may find this isn't the answer and should look at a suburban resort instead · but in terms of value for money and how good-looking the rooms are, Space 59 is one of the most talked-about options in central Ratchaburi
Location and getting around — the first strength of Space 59 is being genuinely in central Ratchaburi, on Thao U Thong Road in Na Mueang sub-district · it's only about 500 metres from Ratchaburi train station, an easy walk if your luggage isn't heavy, which is very convenient for anyone taking the Southern Line straight to Ratchaburi · within a few minutes' walk or drive of the hotel you'll find convenience stores, city restaurants, Koi Kee Market and Ratchaburi National Museum · several of Ratchaburi's popular sights are a short drive away, such as the dragon-jar factory that's a symbol of the town, Wat Mahathat Worawihan, and Khao Kaen Chan with its city viewpoint · further-out attractions like Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Khao Ngu Cave are a not-too-long drive on from there · for anyone driving themselves, the hotel has free parking, but some reviews warn that if you arrive late after midnight the in-building parking can fill up and you may have to park on the streets around the hotel instead · it's about 1.5–2 hours' drive from Bangkok, which makes it good for a weekend trip or a stopover on the way south
"An arty stay where you really can take photos on every floor — each one is decorated completely differently · the room was clean, the walk to the train station is very short, and at this price it's seriously good value."
Room types and decor — Space 59 is a 6-floor building with around 60 rooms, and the thing people talk about most is that every floor has its own design concept, from raw bare-concrete tones and woodwork to loft-style corners with props for photos · the rooms come in several types, starting with the Superior room, a standard size with a choice of single or double bed, good for a solo traveller or a budget-minded couple · stepping up is the two-storey Duplex room, with a high ceiling, a sitting area with a sofa downstairs, and the bed on a mezzanine above, with some rooms having a balcony looking over the town — it's the type couples and photographers most love to book because you get both space and good angles · the largest is the family Suite, which sleeps up to 4, with a sitting area, a dining corner and a small kitchen, good for families or groups of friends · every room has air-con, hot water, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and free Wi-Fi · reviews agree that the rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, and they look just like the photos, especially for the price you pay · what to know before you set expectations is that, because the focus is design and a budget price, some standard rooms are compact, and some items that big hotels usually provide may have to be requested or picked up yourself from the shared area
Facilities and shared spaces — Space 59 has no pool or gym like a big resort, but makes up for it with shared spaces that are well done and fit the building's design concept · downstairs there's a cafe and shared lounge area, nicely decorated, a corner guests like to sit and work or take photos in · the highlight reviewers mention often is free coffee, Ovaltine and toast all day, a small detail that makes the place feel worth it and warmer than the price suggests · there are also free bikes to borrow for riding around the old town, free parking, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, a 24-hour front desk, a luggage-storage service, and a meeting room for small groups · because it's a 6-floor building with a lift, getting between floors is easy · overall the facilities here are at a "matched to the price" level — not everything a luxury hotel has, but what's provided is genuinely usable and fits the budget design-stay style
Food and cafe — when it comes to food at Space 59, you have to understand first that it's a budget design stay, not a hotel you come to mainly for the food · what you get is an in-house cafe with free coffee, Ovaltine and toast all day, a light bite that many call sweet and good value · some packages or periods include a set breakfast too, but to be honest some reviews see the breakfast as fairly limited — some say you get just one plate each, not a buffet you can keep refilling like at a big hotel · but the strength of the location helps a lot, because it's in central Ratchaburi, a few minutes' walk or drive from plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and city markets · many people therefore use the in-house cafe as a light breakfast and head out for a main meal elsewhere, which fits a style of using the hotel as a base to explore the town · in short, food here isn't the main selling point, but the free items offered all day are a detail that leaves a good impression at this price
Service — service is another point that gets fairly consistent praise in real reviews · several staff are described as friendly, smiling and helpful, with recommendations for places to see and eat in town and general care · the front desk is open 24 hours, so people arriving late or leaving early can still check in and out conveniently · the service feel is that of a small place that looks after you personally rather than a big chain hotel, and many people like that easy-going feel · one small note is that, because it's a small hotel, when a lot of guests arrive at once or staff are few, service can slow down at times, but overall it's still a point reviewers rate positively
What real reviews say (praise and gripes) — pulling from Trip.com, Booking.com, Wongnai and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · on the praise side: the standout design where every floor differs and every corner is photogenic, clean rooms that look just like the photos, comfortable beds, a central location near the train station and market, free coffee, Ovaltine and toast all day, free bikes and parking, friendly staff, and a price that's great value against how good-looking the rooms are · many say they'd come back · on the gripes side: the thing mentioned most is that sound insulation between rooms isn't great — thin walls mean you sometimes hear the neighbouring room or noise from outside, breakfast is fairly limited (sometimes one plate each), some rooms have no hairdryer and you borrow one from the shared area, there's little wardrobe or hanging space, and if you arrive very late the in-building parking can fill up and you'll have to park on the street · most of these gripes are understandable for a budget design stay and can be solved by preparing ahead, rather than being big problems that stop people coming back
"The room is really pretty for the price, clean, comfortable bed, lovely staff · the only downside is the sound insulation isn't great, you hear the room next door a little — next time I'll try asking for a corner room instead."
Price and value — the starting price for a Superior room is about THB 700/night in the regular range, which is very cheap for a design stay in the city center · two-storey Duplex rooms run around THB 1,000–1,500, and family Suites go up to around THB 1,500–3,000 depending on size and season · compared with other stays in central Ratchaburi, Space 59 feels very good value among budget design stays, because you get a good-looking room, shared spaces you can photograph, free food all day, and free bikes and parking, at a price many places charge for a bare bedroom alone · compared with a riverside boutique like Rachabhura, which starts in the high thousands and focuses on a resort feel, Space 59 is a different brief — it leans toward an in-town location, design and a budget price · for anyone who wants to sleep in the city center, walk to the train station, and get a good-looking, photogenic room without paying a lot, every baht you spend feels well returned
Good to know before booking — there are several things that help the stay go more smoothly · one, if you sleep lightly or are sensitive to noise, allow for the fact that the walls don't insulate sound well, and try asking for a corner room or a quieter floor at the time of booking · two, if you care about photo angles and space, try the two-storey Duplex room with a balcony for both a town view and good angles · three, set your expectation that breakfast is a light bite, not a buffet, and plan to head out for a main meal in the nearby town · four, if you want a hairdryer, slippers or extra items, ask at the front desk at check-in, because some rooms don't have them · five, if you're driving yourself and expect to arrive late, call the hotel ahead about parking, because in-building space is limited · six, Ratchaburi is good to visit year-round, but on long weekends good-looking rooms like the Duplex fill up fast, so book ahead and compare prices across platforms
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Space 59 Hotel is the best-suited stay for anyone who wants a good-looking, photogenic design room in central Ratchaburi on a budget · its strengths are the design that differs on every floor, a location near the train station and market, free food all day, free bikes and parking, and a starting price in the hundreds that's hard to find for rooms this good-looking · if you're a couple, a photographer, a group of friends or a small family visiting the town or stopping over on the way, this offers good value · but if you're looking for the quiet privacy of an out-of-town resort, want a pool and full facilities, or a room with excellent sound insulation, this may not be the answer and you should consider a suburban resort or a riverside boutique instead · for a Ratchaburi trip where you want to sleep in the city center in a charming design stay without paying a lot, Space 59 is an option reviewers consistently call good value and recommend on to others
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location, near Ratchaburi train station and the market
- ✓ Clean rooms, good-looking design that matches the photos, photogenic on every floor
- ✓ Free coffee, Ovaltine and toast all day
- ✓ Great value, friendly staff
- ! Sound insulation isn't great, you hear the neighbouring room sometimes
- ! Breakfast is fairly limited, not a buffet
- ! Some rooms have no hairdryer, you borrow one from the shared area
- ✓ Every floor designed differently, photographers love it
- ✓ Two-storey Duplex rooms with a balcony, good value and good-looking
- ✓ Free bikes to borrow for riding around the old town
- ✓ Free parking, front desk open 24 hours
- ! Some standard rooms are compact
- ! Little wardrobe / hanging space in some rooms
- ! Arrive late and in-building parking can fill up, you'll park on the street
- 💡If you sleep lightly and are sensitive to noise — the sound insulation isn't great, you can hear the neighbouring room or outside noise · ask for a corner room or a quieter floor at the time of booking and bring earplugs just in case
- 💡If you're looking for the quiet privacy of a resort with a pool — this is a design boutique in the city center, with no pool and no large private space · consider a suburban resort or a riverside boutique instead
- 💡If you want a fully-stocked room and a full breakfast — some rooms have no hairdryer / slippers, and breakfast is fairly limited · ask for items at the front desk at check-in, and plan to have a main meal in the nearby town