m.hakan Fidancı
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We stayed at Buddy Lodge Hotel in Bangkok, located in the Khaosan Road area—definitely one of the most central and vibrant spots in the city. The location is very convenient, with a McDonald's and a 7-Eleven right at the entrance of the hotel.
Our room had some thoughtful amenities such as 24-hour room service, a minibar, bathroom toiletries, bathrobes, and even an umbrella for rainy days, which we really appreciated. These small touches showed attention to guest comfort.
During our stay, we experienced two power outages in the room. Also, the layout of the bathroom was a bit awkward, with the main door and shower door colliding into each other, which made using the space slightly uncomfortable.
On a positive note, the housekeeping team was very friendly and helpful, always smiling and attentive to cleanliness, which we really valued.
Since the hotel is on Khaosan Road, street noise can be heard until around 3 or 4 AM, which may disturb light sleepers. Even though our room was near the pool, we could still hear some noise, but the sound insulation was decent, so it didn't bother us too much.
As a hotel manager myself, I did notice that the reception staff and the bar staff at the rooftop pool (5th floor) lacked warmth and genuine hospitality. A bit more smiling and guest engagement would significantly improve the overall guest experience.
Despite these minor issues, the hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-located. I would still recommend Buddy Lodge, especially for travelers who want to be right in the heart of the action.