The Icon Service Apartment Prachinburi — a service apartment on Highway 304 that industrial-park workers and travelers pick to stay
If you're looking for somewhere to stay around 304 Industrial Park on the Si Maha Phot side of Prachinburi — whether you're here for work, for training, to visit a relative who works at the park, or just stopping over for a night along the Kabin Buri–Chachoengsao route — The Icon Service Apartment is a name that comes up a lot · It's a service apartment of around 80 rooms on Highway 304 in Tha Tum subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district, positioned to be easy to get in and out of and close to just about everything you need to eat and buy · The selling point is its spot right on the main road, only 200 m from Lotus's and less than 3 km from 304 Industrial Park, plus rooms with a balcony, fridge and microwave, and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast · Prices start at about THB 650/night and it's open for both daily and monthly stays · Scored 8.9 from 22 reviews on Trip.com
Overview and who it's for — Let me say it straight, the way you'd tell a friend: The Icon Service Apartment isn't a mountainside resort where you come to relax and take in the Khao Yai views, and it isn't a hotel in downtown Prachinburi where you can stroll the night market · This is a serious, working service apartment built for the 304 Industrial Park area on the Tha Tum subdistrict side of Si Maha Phot · From the actual reviews, the people it suits best are the staff and engineers coming to work or train at the 304 park, the contractors and suppliers who need to stay for weeks or months at a time, the drivers passing along Highway 304 who want a clean bed right on the main road for a night, and the families coming to visit someone working in this zone · It's open for both daily and monthly stays, which is the heart of what "service apartment" means — you get a room with a balcony, a fridge, and a microwave to heat your own food, so a long stay doesn't feel as cramped as a plain hotel room · If you're after a relaxing vibe, a swimming pool, or a luxury look, let me say up front this isn't it, but if the brief is "a clean bed, easy travel, close to food and shops, and somewhere you can stay both short- and long-term on a comfortable budget," this place does it well at a level that's not easy to match in the same zone
Location and getting around — This is the number-one reason people pick The Icon · It sits at 177/1 Highway 304 Kabin Buri–Chachoengsao, Tha Tum subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district, Prachinburi, right on Route 304, the main road linking Kabin Buri, Prachinburi, and Chachoengsao · The thing real reviews mention over and over is that Lotus's Si Maha Phot is only about 200 m away, a quick walk or drive, so you can pick up food and supplies any day · About 1 km further out are Big C and Major Cineplex, giving you a supermarket, restaurants, and a cinema to kill time in the evening · The most important part for workers is that 304 Industrial Park is only about 2.7 km away, a few minutes' drive to the factory · Something many people like is that you can get in and out two ways — both from Highway 304 near Thai Watsadu and through the City Park village — which helps you dodge the after-work traffic · If you want to head out sightseeing, the Prachinburi side of Khao Yai and the waterfalls within the park boundary are roughly a 40-minute to over-an-hour drive away depending on the destination, while downtown Prachinburi and landmarks like Abhaibhubejhr take a fair bit more driving, because this place is on the Si Maha Phot side, a different zone from the town · The thing to note is that it's a "convenient if you have a car" location, not a walkable sightseeing one — without your own car you may need to rely on motorbike taxis or the factory shuttle
"Right on the main road, easy to get in and out, friendly staff, clean room, easy to travel, and a tasty breakfast — staying here while working at the industrial park works out perfectly."
Room types and decor — The Icon has around 80 rooms in a multi-storey building with a lift, split into several types to suit your group size and budget · It starts with the Superior room with a king bed or twin beds, the standard room that daily guests pick most · Step up to the One-Bedroom / Junior Suite, which is roomier and suits long stays or couples · What sets it apart from an ordinary hotel room is that every room has a private balcony, a fridge, and a microwave, along with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a desk, and an en-suite bathroom · Having a microwave and fridge in the room is a big deal for industrial-park workers on shifts or coming back late, because you can buy food from Lotus's and heat it in the room easily, with no need to go looking for somewhere to eat at night · As for the decor, honestly it's a plain, functional style, leaning on cleanliness and function more than flashy design, and the building plays with bright tones of red, blue, and yellow that catch the eye from the road · The real reviews agree that the rooms are clean, the usable space is just right, and it's good value · One thing people mention is that the lighting in some rooms is fairly dim — anyone who likes a bright room may want to bring a desk lamp or ask to have the bulbs changed for more light
Facilities and the swimming pool — Let me clear up what a lot of people ask first: The Icon Service Apartment has no swimming pool · That's normal for an industrial-park service apartment that leans toward being a place to live rather than to vacation, so if a pool is a must-have for you, this place can't deliver · But what it does have, and what genuinely works, is a gym/fitness room for anyone who wants to work out after work, a garden and common areas to sit and catch the breeze, free private parking — which matters a lot because nearly everyone around here drives — free Wi-Fi, a lift, laundry service and a tumble dryer (great for long stays), a safe at the counter, and an airport shuttle (for an extra charge) · There's an on-site restaurant that also serves breakfast · One thing to know is that the parking, although free, is limited, so when the factory shifts start at the same time or the place is full it can get harder to find a spot, and some reviews mention this directly · Overall the facilities here are designed for "living" more than "vacationing," which is exactly right for the target guests
Food and the restaurant — The Icon has an on-site restaurant and serves buffet breakfast in the morning (generally around 6:00–9:30 AM) for rooms that include breakfast · This is something real reviews praise often, with many saying the breakfast is tasty and makes it easy to start the workday, with no need to go out for food in the morning before a shift · For other meals, the location helps a lot because Lotus's is only about 200 m away with a food zone and in-mall restaurants to choose from, while Big C and Major about 1 km away add more eateries · Many on long stays choose to buy ingredients or boxed meals from the mall and reheat them in the in-room microwave, which is cheaper and more convenient than eating out every meal · You have to understand this is an industrial-park and residential zone, not a district of restaurants or trendy cafés like a tourist town, so the options are mainly made-to-order food, rice-and-curry shops, and in-mall restaurants · But in terms of convenience for workers, having breakfast at the property plus a mall right next door means meals are well sorted
Service — Service is where The Icon gets consistent praise in the real reviews · Most voices say the staff are polite, friendly, and give clear advice about the area around the property — the way in and out, restaurants, and getting to the industrial park · For someone working in the 304 zone for the first time, having staff who can answer questions and help with directions is a big help · The property has a counter to contact, laundry service for long stays, and a safe at the counter · The booking and inquiry channels that actually appear are phone 037-466111 or 086-342-8467 and Line Theicon304, which is handy for checking room availability and asking about monthly rates · One thing to keep in mind is that this is a service apartment, not a full-on hotel with staff on duty around the clock, so late-night contact may need a heads-up call in advance · Overall the people and service are a strong point that pulls the overall score up to a good level
What real reviews say (the good and the critical) — Gathered from Trip.com, several booking sites, and the property's own page, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: a spot on the main road that's easy to get in and out of, close to Lotus's and the malls for easy travel, near 304 Industrial Park and good for workers, clean rooms, good and friendly staff service, tasty breakfast, and rooms with a balcony and a small kitchenette (fridge + microwave) that make long stays comfortable · Many sum it up as "better than expected at this price" · On the critical side: the most-mentioned thing is that the room lighting is fairly dim, so anyone who likes a bright room should brace for it or ask for more light; next is limited parking when the place is full; and it's a practical, functional place with plain rather than luxurious decor · On top of that, some voices warn that the location is an industrial-park and residential zone, so if you're hoping for a tourist or nature vibe it won't be the right fit · These criticisms are things you can manage by setting the right expectations and picking the right room, rather than being big problems
"A really good place not far from the community, better than I expected, and a handy spot near 304 Industrial Park · The only downsides are that the room lighting is a touch dark and parking is tight when it's busy."
Price comparison and value — Rooms at The Icon start at about THB 650/night for a Superior room with breakfast (the no-breakfast version is a touch cheaper, around THB 650, and at some promo periods on booking sites it drops to around the low THB 500s) · A larger room like the Junior Suite is around THB 890/night · For those on long stays there's a monthly rate that's far better value than paying nightly, ideal for industrial-park workers who need to stay several months (we suggest calling or messaging on Line to ask about the monthly rate directly, since it often isn't fully shown on the nightly booking sites) · Compared with other places in the Si Maha Phot–Tha Tum zone that likewise target industrial-park workers, The Icon feels good value among affordable service apartments, especially once you factor the balcony, fridge, microwave, breakfast, gym, and free parking into a price in the few-hundred range · If the brief is a long stay near the industrial park on a controlled budget, every baht you spend on the location and the living function comes back to you in full
What to know before booking — There are a few small details that make the stay smoother · One, if you're staying long-term by the month, call 037-466111 or message Line Theicon304 to ask about the monthly rate directly, because it's better value than paying nightly and often isn't shown on the usual booking sites · Two, if you like a bright room, mention at check-in that you'd like one with bright lighting or extra bulbs, because reviews say some rooms are fairly dim · Three, if you're driving yourself and arrive at the end of the workday, allow for the parking possibly being full, and ask about backup spots in advance · Four, remember there are two ways in and out, both from Highway 304 near Thai Watsadu and through the City Park village, which helps you dodge rush-hour traffic · Five, if you want breakfast, pick a room that includes it when you book, since the difference is only a few dozen baht but far more convenient in the morning · Six, this is a property with no swimming pool, so if you need a pool you'll have to look elsewhere
The bottom line — From all the real reviews, The Icon Service Apartment is the best fit for anyone who has to stay or work in the 304 Industrial Park zone on the Si Maha Phot side and wants a clean room, easy travel, and real living function on a controlled budget · Its spot on Highway 304 near Lotus's and the malls, less than 3 km from the industrial park, rooms with a balcony, fridge, and microwave, breakfast, a gym, and free parking, plus a good-value monthly rate, make it a fitting match for workers and travelers passing along this route, and it's the reason the score has climbed to 8.9 from 22 reviews on Trip.com · But if you're after a relaxing vibe, a mountainside resort, a swimming pool, or a luxury-design room, this isn't the answer, and you should move on to look at resorts in the Noen Hom area or the Khao Yai side instead · Put simply, The Icon does what it set out to be well — a well-located service apartment for workers and travelers that's honest about what it offers and worth the price you pay
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ On Highway 304, easy to get in and out, close to Lotus's and 304 Industrial Park
- ✓ Clean rooms with a balcony, fridge, and microwave — comfortable for long stays
- ✓ Good, friendly staff service with clear advice about the area
- ✓ Breakfast that reviewers call tasty, plus free parking
- ! The lighting in some rooms is fairly dim
- ! Parking is limited when the place is full
- ! No swimming pool, and plain, functional decor
- ✓ Good value among service apartments near the industrial park
- ✓ Close to Lotus's, Big C, and Major — easy to buy food and supplies
- ✓ Has a gym, garden, lift, and laundry for long stays
- ✓ Open for both daily and monthly stays, with a good-value monthly rate
- ! An industrial-park and residential zone, not a tourist or nature area
- ! Without your own car, getting around isn't very convenient
- ! The number of reviews is still small, so feedback is limited
- 💡If you're after a relaxing vibe, a mountainside resort, or a swimming pool — this is an industrial-park service apartment with no pool and isn't a tourist spot → if you want a nature resort, look at Siamdasada or myrrh. Resort on the Khao Yai/Noen Hom side
- 💡If you like a bright room and don't have your own car — reviews say some rooms are dim, and the location needs a car to get around → ask for a brightly-lit room at check-in, and plan for a shuttle/motorbike taxi
- 💡If you want to stay in downtown Prachinburi near the market and landmarks — this is on the Si Maha Phot side, a different zone from the town → if you want to be in town, look at iRabbit Hotel, Jiphome, or Peamsuk Sweet