Nine Place Sukhumvit 40

Value worthy

Location

As usual, the staff were efficient and kind (though Google translate is your friend). Besides not being expensive, Nine Place is safe and quiet. Now that there is a PTT mall around the corner, all the amenities are nearby: 7-Eleven, pharmacy, coffee, food, etc. Speaking of food, I was AMAZED to discover that here is now a new MICHELIN-listed Thai restaurant, Keawloon BKK, literally a five-minute walk away on Soi Saeng Chan (a new thing for Khlong Toei). It's family-run and quite small, so make reservations.

Nine Place 40 is in a small, very Thai soi off Rama 4. The area is not touristy, which means it's quiet and safe. There is now a PTT mall on the next block, with 7/11, Amazon/Black Canyon, Otteri, Banana IT, pharmacy, and a ton of restaurants so all conveniences are readily to hand. There is also a Food Hall across the street. My room was large. Aircon good (though windows open), hot water excellent (really hot shower), mattress good, WiFi good, staff extremely helpful (despite language barrier; use Google translate). Security was good (important to me because I carry camera equipment). I also appreciated the "no marijuana" policy. That can be a problem in smaller hotels. But not this one!

The hotel has several buildings. I noticed that the hallways in one building had been repainted and were bright. Presumably this will be done for al the buildings.

Staff is very nice.