The Hotel has been renovated / extended since my last stay, and I am pleased to say, that although the amount of rooms have increased, the high standard of customer care has remained. This visit I enjoyed a swim in the ample sized pool, with adjoining pool for kids. I / we again took advantage of eating every night in the well appointed hotel restaurant, with its live entertainment every night. The "Blind" pianist who accompanies the male/female entertainers is a remarkable musician, and the songs vary from traditional Thai, to International genres.This hotel remains my / our favourite hotel and will endeavour to stay here whenever I visit the " Land of smiles" which is Thailand.

I've stayed here twice now and while it's a faded grand old girl I can't say I mind too much. The location is very good being close to the railway station i.e. markets and nightlife area.

The rooms are dated but it's OK if you're not the sort of person who needs everything to be just so. The bathrooms have the lowest shower heads I've ever seen anywhere in the world. They must have been installed by either a four foot plumber or someone who never washed his hair.

Breakfast is that Asian version of a western breakfast but they do a mean omelette which keeps you going most of the day. The clientele is mostly Thai so this is to be expected.

The one thing I do love about the hotel is the pool which is huge if slightly over-chlorinated, but a great place to sit and read a book over lunch and a couple of beers. At sundown it's off to the local market for some great authentic Thai food.

I don't make it to UT very often but if I do I stay here. It's OK for value for money and the service at the desk is always fine, but the bellboys and concierge are excellent and more than happy to get you anything you need (and even some things you don't).

I've stayed in the Charoen Hotel for several times during my visits to Udon Thani. The hotel is nothing special, but for Isan-standards it's okay. Try to get a room in the new building as they are slightly better then the ones in the old building.
Location is perfect, near the shopping complex, restaurants and nightlife.
Staff is friendly and I will definitely stay there again.