The hotel seems as if the owner started big with an intention to build a beautiful stylish historical house (that's how the reception area looks like) and ran out of money, so ended with minimalist Spartan rooms and common areas. My huge room literally begged for some more furniture. Some pieces, like the small cube table (enclosed photo) were so nice, but a) scarce b) combined with the cheapest, lowest quality items of daily use. The key point though I think is the management: the room service is close to none, there is no trace of any additional activities offered, the breakfast is really, really bad - while 5 meters opposite the hotel is a brilliant breakfast cafe that could provide all the inspiration needed. Chaiyo is a place to sleep at, a bit better hostel. Could be so much more!