Artist Place Trat♡

Quirky place!

6.0

We booked a triple room on a booking engine as it didn’t make clear if doubles had a patio (they do). The room was in an enclosed courtyard with a large tree. All very rustic with lots of wood. It was split level with the double bed accessed via a steep spiral staircase. There was art on the walls and lots of nicknacks such as artists pencils and paints. There was ac upstairs and a fan plus fridge. A friendly cat came to visit- it felt like staying with an elderly eccentric relative! It’s clean and thoughtfully put together- so why only a 3? I actually feel bad saying it but we didn’t really like the room! It felt very dark, like you were in a cave. Also the spiral staircase was potentially lethal. We had to put all the lights on to carefully negotiate it when going downstairs to the toilet in the night. Old folk or little kids would have no chance. Maybe it’s a personal taste thing but to me the room just felt cluttered and a bit oppressive. The double rooms are more open without the private patio so may have been lighter. Location is good in the low key centre of Trat near the river. We stayed one night and that was enough.

Wonderful place

10.0

This is a wonderful place to stay. Every detail is placed with love at this creative pretty place. The owner is a very nice and friendly lady that helps you with your booking for the boats to the island and with taxi organisations. I appreciate her help very much and i am happy i have choosen this place for my stay. Best regards Natascha

Best accommodation in Trat

10.0

Since 8 years now, I keep coming back to Artist's Place every year. The rooms are stylish, clean and located in a beautiful garden. Most tourists don't stay long in Trat because they are heading towards the islands and have no idea what the city and it's surroundings have to offer. The restaurant and bar of the Artist's Place is just on the other side of the little street next to the river with its walkway. If you are lucky you will see some monkeys in the evening. The accommodation is located in the city center and close to the temple. The owners are very helpful and will give you advice what places to visit, also they have bikes for rent. It's worth it to stay a little longer than planned.

What an amazing place to stay

10.0

Everything was great. We stayed last year 10 days and this year a week at Artist's place in Trat. It's great because you can rent motorbike, bicycle and canoe to have a look around. If you don't know where to go the owners will talk to you about fishermann villages, mangrove forests and waterfalls.

Fun and funky

10.0

We stayed one night, after a long bus journey from Seam Reap, to get a ferry to one of the Thai islands the next day. Loved it. It is bohemian and quirky, but also very comfortable. Indeed, we have had the best night’s sleep so far. For those wanting a 5* hotel you will be disappointed. It’s is pretty much basic and rustic. The room though was clean and pleasant. The breakfast was also very good. The people running could not do enough for us, including let us stay a little longer on our room as we waited for a taxi. The whole vibe is as the name of the hotel says - arty. There is a lovely mash-up of Buddhas, green plants, water features and then all sorts of things hidden away on the plants that you might find in an architectural salvage place, which are so trendy in London. There are even paints, brushes and paper left in your room, if you get inspired. The same is true of the restaurant just opposite, also owned by the same people and where you check in. Inside, amongst books and ornaments is an old scooter. Outside, a classic AlfaRomeo from the sixties being done up. The dinner there was superb there. A few minus points were that our aircon wasn’t great but she happily gave us a fan which did the trick. Also, the mozzie net over the bed is a must, as there are a few here. All in all though, a fabulous budget place to stay.

Perfect guesthouse

10.0

We stayed two weeks at the artist place and we did so much. Thanks to the great job of pisuay, her husband and the staff we could go snorkeling to the amazing Koh-Way island. We also rent from them motorbikes, bycicles and canoe depending on where we wanted to go (mangroves, fisherman's village, beaches, temples, waterfalls, etc...) The food is excellent but you can go eating at the market too. Tips:Trat is full of nice bars, especially around the lake. Easily reachable by bycicle.