The Rice Hotel — the new in-town hotel locals call the cleanest in Roi Et
Ask anyone who has just stayed in Roi Et which in-town hotel is clean and well-kept, and one name comes up again and again: The Rice Hotel. A newly built 4-storey block with roomy rooms, soft beds, fast-cooling AC and a big, well-lit car park. It sits in town, about 5 minutes' drive from Bueng Phlan Chai and close to Big C. From around ฿700/night including breakfast — value good enough that many guests say it's hard to find cleaner in the city for the money.
The Rice Hotel is an in-town hotel in Roi Et, on the Roi Et-Kalasin road in the Nai Mueang sub-district. It's a 4-storey building that hasn't been open long, and both the structure and the rooms still feel fresh — something reviewers mention over and over. In a city where most hotels are older or only middling, this one stands out for cleanliness and the condition of its rooms. One guest put it bluntly: tried several places in town, this was the cleanest.
There are around 65 rooms — Standard with a king or twin beds, plus suites. Rooms are a decent size, beds are soft, the AC cools fast and the Wi-Fi is quick enough for real use. The one thing worth saying plainly: the bathrooms are on the small side even though the bedrooms are roomy. The tiling is nice and there's hot water, but space is tight, and some rooms have no kettle or in-room safe.
"Very clean and well looked after, AC cools fast, slept great. Parking is big and well lit, breakfast was tasty too — great value for the price."
The parking is a genuine edge if you're driving yourself. The lot is large, lit throughout, and reviewers feel it's secure — which matters a lot for an Isan road trip where you'll park overnight. Breakfast is included in the rate: a small buffet with rice porridge, congee, coffee and bread. The choice isn't huge, but most guests say it suits the hotel's level and tastes fine.
The location is in town but slightly off the very centre, on the road toward Kalasin. It's about 5 minutes' drive to Bueng Phlan Chai and close to Big C and restaurants. Easy if you're driving; without a car you'll want a Grab into the centre now and then. One more thing to know: there can be noise from a nearby venue at times, and the room walls aren't great at blocking sound — you'll hear the next room or the lift. Asking for a higher floor on the inner side helps.
Overall The Rice Hotel scores well in a city where premium options are still thin. It's 8.2 from 30 reviews on Trip.com and 4.1 of 5 on TripAdvisor, ranking near the top of the city — guests agree on the cleanliness, the parking and the value. The recurring weak spots are the small bathrooms, some noise, and Thai-only TV channels.
Honestly, The Rice Hotel isn't a plush resort with a pool or a view. It's an in-town hotel that does the basics well and consistently — clean, new, easy to park, easy on the wallet. If you're in Roi Et for Bueng Phlan Chai, the Roi Et Tower (Ho Hod 101), or just an overnight on an Isan road trip and want a comfortable bed at a fair price, it delivers. If you want resort facilities or a more complete set of amenities, look at the other picks in this list.
Tip from the real reviews: ask for a higher floor away from the road or any late-night venue to dodge noise. If you like making your own coffee or tea, check about a kettle before booking, as some rooms lack one. And if you're driving, this is one of the most reassuring places to park in town.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very clean rooms, building and rooms still new and well-kept
- ✓ Large, well-lit parking that feels secure
- ✓ Breakfast included in the rate, tastes fine
- ✓ In-town location near Big C and Bueng Phlan Chai, good value
- ! Bathrooms are on the small side despite roomy bedrooms
- ! Walls aren't soundproof; you hear the next room or lift
- ! Occasional noise from a nearby late-night venue
- ✓ New, clean, soft beds, AC cools fast
- ✓ Friendly staff, smooth check-in and check-out
- ✓ Fast, usable Wi-Fi
- ✓ Plenty of parking — great if you're driving
- ! Thai-only TV channels, no international ones
- ! Some rooms have no kettle or in-room safe
- ! Limited breakfast choices
- 💡If you're a light sleeper — walls aren't soundproof and there's occasional late-night-venue noise → ask for a higher floor on the inner side, or pack earplugs.
- 💡If you want a big bathroom or a tub — bathrooms here are small, shower-only → if that matters, look at another pick in this list instead.
- 💡If you don't have your own car — the location is slightly off the very centre → plan for Grab rides into town, or pick a stay right by Bueng Phlan Chai if you want to walk.