After reading the previous reviews of the Wannara, I was loathe to stay there. However, my business associate's friend had already booked the rooms, and it would have been impolite to stay elsewhere. I am glad that I stayed there for two (2) nights. Given the price and the location, the hotel is a bargain. If you get a room on the 5th or 6th (top) floor you have a good view of the town. RECEPTION - Yes, the staff are not as friendly as some other hotels. Keep in mind, however, that there is often only one person working at the reception counter. I found that a positive attitude helped to make dealing with reception an increasingly positive experience. SWIMMING POOL - Great for the price. The pool is about 25 to 27 meters long of which about 6 meters is for kiddy pool and jacuzzi. The main pool is about 20 meters (+/- 10%) long. The width is sufficient for two people to do laps. The quality of the water was acceptable, but not up to usual Thai standards. Once in the water, I found it to be a bit cloudy. This is probably from inadequate filtration as the chlorine smell was noticeable. FOOD - Breakfast is OK. If not included in the room price it is Thai Baht 200, which is a bargain in my opinion. The buffet selection was limited but covered the basics, even good...After reading the previous reviews of the Wannara, I was loathe to stay there. However, my business associate's friend had already booked the rooms, and it would have been impolite to stay elsewhere.

I am glad that I stayed there for two (2) nights. Given the price and the location, the hotel is a bargain. If you get a room on the 5th or 6th (top) floor you have a good view of the town.

RECEPTION - Yes, the staff are not as friendly as some other hotels. Keep in mind, however, that there is often only one person working at the reception counter. I found that a positive attitude helped to make dealing with reception an increasingly positive experience.

SWIMMING POOL - Great for the price. The pool is about 25 to 27 meters long of which about 6 meters is for kiddy pool and jacuzzi. The main pool is about 20 meters (+/- 10%) long. The width is sufficient for two people to do laps.

The quality of the water was acceptable, but not up to usual Thai standards. Once in the water, I found it to be a bit cloudy. This is probably from inadequate filtration as the chlorine smell was noticeable.

FOOD - Breakfast is OK. If not included in the room price it is Thai Baht 200, which is a bargain in my opinion. The buffet selection was limited but covered the basics, even good dark bread for toast. The only thing lacking in my opinion is a non-sugar cereal, muesli.

Next door, is an Italian Restaurant and a French Restaurant. Both good with meals (salad or soup, main course, wine/brandy) for about USD26/person.

ROOM - A standard 3 star room. Nothing fancy. There was an electric coffee maker/water boiler and a hair dryer.

Rooms come with bath tub & shower or shower only.

I will stay here the next time I am in Hua Hin.More