Thumrin Thana Hotel — the landmark high-rise everyone in Trang knows
Ask anyone in Trang where the big hotel in the middle of town is, and almost all of them will say Thumrin Thana — the tall building on Huayyod Road that's been open since 1997 and still hosts the town's weddings, banquets and business travellers today. It's a 4-star city hotel with 289 rooms; the selling points are spacious rooms, city views from the upper floors, indoor and outdoor pools, and a central location within reach of the markets and railway station. From approx. ฿1,300/night, scoring 8.4 from real guest reviews.
Thumrin Thana is a long-standing hotel in the Thumrin group that has been part of Trang for decades. The building is a distinctive high-rise on Huayyod Road, with 289 rooms split into Standard, Deluxe, Premier Deluxe and Junior Suite. Open since 1997, it's not a new hotel, but it is the town's main hotel — the one Trang locals use for weddings, banquets and hosting visiting guests across generations. That familiarity and reliability is something reviews mention often.
The most-praised feature is the spacious rooms. Many reviews say the rooms are larger than comparably priced hotels in town, with big bathrooms that have both a bathtub and a separate shower, strong water pressure and a comfortable bed. Upper-floor rooms get open city views over Trang — guests on floors 12 to 14 often post photos of the view in their reviews. In-room amenities are complete: flat-screen TV, fridge, minibar and safe.
"We had a room on the 14th floor with a wide-open city view, the room was bigger than expected, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom had a separate tub and shower — great value for a hotel right in the centre of town."
Facilities are well-rounded for a city hotel. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a gym and a massage spa. On the dining side there's plenty of choice: the Trang Thana Coffee Shop serving Thai and international food, the Numbu Japanese restaurant, and The Terrace with live music in the evenings. The lobby is large and parking is easy — a point self-drivers particularly appreciate.
Location is another advantage. It sits in the centre of Trang on Huayyod Road, about 5 minutes' drive from Trang railway station and within reach of the town's markets and restaurants. The Trang clock tower and old-town quarter aren't far. Trang is famous for its food — morning dim sum and roast pork especially — and from here you can easily head out to find it. Trang Airport (TST) is about 15 minutes away, making it suitable for both leisure and business trips.
Things to know before booking. Because it has been open for more than 25 years, the building and parts of the decor look dated and due for a refresh. Reviews mention thin walls — on nights with a banquet or live music you may hear it — some rooms have a musty smell, and the odd outlet or drain needs maintenance. Some older reviews also report that in-room Wi-Fi can be unreliable, so check with the hotel first. Overall it's strong on space and location, but it isn't a sleek new hotel.
In short, Thumrin Thana suits people who want spacious rooms, a central location, full facilities and good value, for both sightseeing and work. Standard rooms start around ฿1,300/night, rising to roughly ฿2,000–3,000 for Deluxe and Junior Suite rooms in peak periods or when events are on. For anyone who can accept the age of the building in exchange for the space and the location, it remains a default choice in Trang town.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very spacious rooms, bathrooms with separate tub and shower, strong water pressure
- ✓ Central location near the railway station, markets and restaurants
- ✓ Lovely city views from the upper-floor rooms
- ✓ Full facilities — pools, gym, easy parking
- ! Building and decor look dated, due for a refresh
- ! Thin walls — you can hear banquets or live music on some nights
- ! Some rooms have a musty smell or an outlet/drain needing maintenance
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Large lobby, easy parking — good for self-drivers
- ✓ Great value for a 4-star hotel in the centre of town
- ! An older hotel — some areas need more upkeep
- ! In-room Wi-Fi can be unreliable at times
- ! Hot water is inconsistent in some rooms
- 💡If you want a sleek, modern hotel — this building is over 25 years old and parts of the decor are due for a refresh → for something newer, look at a recent boutique hotel in town instead.
- 💡If you're a light sleeper — walls are thin and on some nights a banquet or live music carries into the rooms → ask for a high floor away from the event spaces and bring earplugs.
- 💡If you need reliable in-room Wi-Fi to work — some reviews report the in-room signal can be unstable → check with the hotel first, or keep a mobile-data backup ready.