The Ratchathani Hotel — a budget in-town Ubon hotel that sells on its central location
If you're in Ubon on a tight budget and want a bed in the centre of town that puts everything within walking distance, The Ratchathani Hotel is a light-on-the-wallet option on Khueanthani Road, right in central Ubon Ratchathani. It's a short walk from Thung Si Mueang park, the National Museum and the Rachabut night market, with rates from around THB 550/night. Let's be straight from the start: this is an older property that sells on location and price, not on shiny new rooms — but if you know what you're getting, it works as a budget base in the heart of town.
The main selling point of The Ratchathani Hotel can be summed up in one word: location. The hotel sits on Khueanthani Road in central Ubon, a few minutes' walk from Thung Si Mueang park and the Ubon Ratchathani National Museum. In the evening you can stroll over to the Rachabut night market for local Ubon food. For travellers without a car, or anyone in town on business, this kind of central spot saves both time and travel costs.
Price is the other reason this hotel stays on budget travellers' lists. Standard rooms start at around THB 550–800/night depending on the season, clearly cheaper than many in-town hotels. There's an on-site restaurant, a bar, massage service, room service, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi that guests say works well. Parking is free too, though it's worth flagging that there are only a handful of spaces, so arriving late may mean none are left.
"The room isn't new, but the location is great — easy walk to Thung Si Mueang and the night market, and the staff were helpful. For this price in the centre of town it's fine for a one-night stay."
There are around 76 rooms, mostly Superior and Deluxe with queen beds. The rooms are plain — air-con, TV and the basics you need to sleep. Staff are a recurring bright spot: plenty of reviews say the team is friendly and helpful, especially with tips on where to eat and what to see around town. If all you want is a clean-enough bed in a good location, rooms at this level do the job.
Now for the honest part — the things to watch. The hotel has been open a long time and has not had a major renovation. A fair number of reviews mention tired rooms and bathrooms with stains, and some rooms have a musty smell or signs of mould. Recurring issues include hot water that doesn't work or takes a long time, and weak air-conditioning in some rooms. Towels and some furniture are worn. If you're sensitive about cleanliness or room condition, this is the point to weigh up before you book.
The scores paint an honest picture. The Ratchathani scores around 6.5 on Booking.com from roughly 100 reviews and 2.8 stars on TripAdvisor (ranked #25 of 28 hotels in Ubon). Those numbers make it clear: the hotel earns its points on location and price, but loses them on room condition and cleanliness. Guests who rate it highly tend to be those who came for the price and knew what to expect, while disappointed guests usually expected more from the rooms than a hotel at this level can give.
In short, The Ratchathani Hotel is an in-town Ubon hotel that sells on a central location and a low price. It suits budget travellers, solo travellers, or anyone in town for errands who needs a bed near Thung Si Mueang without spending much. But if you're after a clean, freshly renovated room, a pool or a good breakfast, this isn't the answer — central Ubon has boutique and 4-star options that fit that brief far better.
A tip from following the reviews here: ask for a higher-floor room in the best condition available when you book or check in — room quality is uneven, so asking to choose helps. Test the hot water and air-con as soon as you're in the room, and if they're not right, ask to switch straight away. And if you're driving, arrive early because parking is very limited.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location, walkable to Thung Si Mueang and the night market
- ✓ Budget-friendly, good value for a one-night stay in the centre
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff with good local tips
- ✓ Wi-Fi works well; on-site restaurant and free parking
- ! Rooms and bathrooms are old and un-renovated; some have stains
- ! Hot water and air-con are inconsistent in some rooms
- ! Parking spaces are limited; late arrivals may miss out
- ✓ Very central, close to government offices and food spots
- ✓ Cheap, suited to budget travellers
- ✓ On-site massage service and restaurant
- ✓ 24-hour front desk
- ! Some rooms have a musty smell or mould in the bathroom
- ! Worn furniture and towels in places
- ! Outside noise reaches some rooms
- 💡If you're sensitive about cleanliness or room condition — rooms and bathrooms are old, with some stains and musty smells → ask to see the room first, or pick a newer hotel in a similar budget.
- 💡If you need strong hot water and cold air-con — reviews mention inconsistent hot water and weak air-con → test both as soon as you check in and ask to switch rooms straight away if needed.
- 💡If you're driving — there is free parking but only around 8 spaces → arrive early to check in or line up a nearby backup lot in advance.