Lamphu Tree House Boutique Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Lamphu Tree House is a canalside Banglamphu boutique with an outdoor pool and old-teak rooms — a shady oasis a short walk from Khao San, rated 8.7.
Lamphu Tree House is a canalside Banglamphu boutique with an outdoor pool and old-teak rooms — a shady oasis a short walk from Khao San, rated 8.7.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Lamphu Tree House runs around 60 rooms, and the thing reviewers keep praising is the old golden teak — wood salvaged from antique Thai houses and used on the walls, which gives the rooms a warm, characterful feel. Many rooms open onto a canal-view balcony. Every room has air-con, a fridge/minibar, a safe and an en-suite with a hot-water shower. Nothing here is flashy, but it is comfortable and it has a sense of place.
Food and amenities
There is a canalside outdoor restaurant and an in-house cafe, plus a rooftop terrace, a garden, free Wi-Fi and a common lounge area. What really earns its keep is the outdoor pool, set among the greenery — a hotel at this price with a real pool is genuinely rare in the old town, and it is the perfect place to cool off after a day of walking. There is also a tour desk if you need help arranging trips or tickets.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits right on the Banglamphu canal, down a soi in Banglamphu on Rattanakosin Island, shaded by trees and cut off from the noise of Khao San Road a few minutes away. Khao San is about a 7-8 minute walk, and the Golden Mount (Wat Saket) is close by. Real guests rate it 8.7, with rooms starting at roughly $37 a night.
Things to know before booking
It is well away from the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew — count on a 7-8 minute ride to reach them rather than a walk. Because the hotel is tucked down a soi, finding the entrance the first time can be a little confusing. And room service runs limited hours, so it is not an any-time option.
Our take
Lamphu Tree House suits families and couples who want a hotel with a pool and a calm, leafy setting near Khao San. If you value quiet and a place to swim at a fair price, this is an easy one to recommend.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A canalside boutique on the Banglamphu canal with a leafy, private feel — a quiet break from the old town.
- Around 60 rooms finished in old golden teak from antique Thai houses, and many come with a canal-view balcony.
- An outdoor pool you can cool off in after a day of walking — rare for this price in the old town.
- A canalside outdoor restaurant, an in-house cafe and a rooftop terrace, plus a garden and a common lounge area.
- About a 7-8 minute walk to Khao San Road, with the Golden Mount (Wat Saket) close by.
- It is well away from the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew — figure on a 7-8 minute ride to get there.
- The hotel sits down a soi, so finding the entrance the first time can be a little confusing.
- Room service runs limited hours, so it is not an any-time option.
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Insider Tips
- Take a dip in the outdoor pool to cool off after a day of walking the old town.
- Eat at the canalside restaurant, then head up to the rooftop terrace for a view over the old quarter.
- Walk the 7-8 minutes to Khao San Road and the Golden Mount instead of taking a ride.