I’m Going to Regret Reviewing the Escape Hua Hin Hotel…

Why? Because there’s a chance there will be more people looking to book this hotel and I won’t be able to get a room. That’s how much I like the Escape Hua Hin. But regardless, here I go.

Hua Hin is one of my favorite city by the beach in Thailand. It’s one of the places I make a pit stop to the scenic and majestic mountains of Khao Sam Roi Yod.

To rest for a night or two before driving further south my wife and I enjoy staying at the 3 star Escape Hua Hin on 25/2 Phetchkasem Road, right in Hua Hin’s city center.

I usually stay over a few nights in Hua Hin whenever we drive down to Khao Sam Roi Yod…

This popular yet relatively unknown hotel is overshadowed by the 5 star Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort looming beside it.

I’ve been staying at the Escape Hua Hin frequently for years. And it was renovated about 5 years ago after it was bought by Sansiri, a popular Thai property conglomerate.

Not Exactly on the Beach – But Close Enough

In general, the closer the hotels are to Hua Hin’s sandy beach, the more money the hotels and resorts will cost. The Escape Hotel is a short 200 meter stroll to the beach.

Which means Escape’s rates won’t be cheap. Though it’s not considered expensive either. But guests can expect a satisfactory 3 star hotel experience. I certainly did every time I stayed there.

Hua Hin’s beach is quite long. The Escape Hua Hin puts you right in the middle of the beach which is much quieter…

Nearby Attractions from Escape Hua Hin Hotel

• Hua Hin Night Market – 2.7km
• Blúport Shopping Center – 200m
• Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle – 1.6km
• Cicada Night Market – 1.5km
• Rajabhakti Park – 4.3km

Escape Hua Hin is situated right by the main road of Phetchkasem in central Hua Hin. So it is very easy to find.

Yet the buildings where guest rooms are situated are neatly tucked away from the noises of passing vehicles. If you want peace and quiet, you’re going to get it at the Escape Hotel.

Escape Hotel Hua Hin property is not so big but still beautiful…

Matter of fact that’s exactly what I like the most about the Escape Hua Hin. It’s private with an exclusive feel without the price tag that’s associated with privacy. This hotel is small and cozy to boot. There are only 46 rooms split among five buildings with two floors each.

The Escape Hua Hin’s Room Review

There are two types of rooms to pick from. Deluxe and deluxe poolside. Deluxe rooms are on the second level and poolside is of course on the ground level where guests have easier access to the hotel’s wonderful little pool.

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  Deluxe room 31 square meters...

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  A very comfortable queen sized bed...

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  A little welcome snack is always a nice touch...

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  Plenty of space in the bathroom too...

Deluxe rooms are roughly 31 square meters while poolside rooms are just slightly larger at 35 square meters.

The bathrooms are very spacious and take up roughly 1/3 of the entire room space.

There are these special little speakers by the bed side that pipe soothing and relaxing music. I left that music on at night and had the best sleep of my life.

The deluxe room bathrooms are spacious…

Both room types are the same quality though each building has a different decor theme. And I have stayed in a few different rooms in different buildings and find that the rooms are very clean.

But what you’re going to like most, especially if you’re traveling with a group of friends is the large balcony seating space.

A lot of space to chill out and enjoy a wonderful night…

How Much Will it Cost?

When I first started staying at the Escape years ago it cost me about 2800THB a night including breakfast and taxes. Today, I see that the rates are about 4000THB per night including breakfast and taxes.

That kind of pricey considering you can get cheaper rooms elsewhere. However, you won’t get the same quality rooms.

My only gripe is the breakfast however. The offerings and variety are a bit weak. But to be fair to the hotel I typically stay during the low season. Which means less hotel guests.

You might think the Escape Hua Hin is pricey. But consider the location, cleanliness and convenience…

Which means maybe they don’t want to have too much food laying around with not enough guests to serve it to.

I also want to note that I usually stay on the second floor deluxe rooms. The first floor deluxe poolside rooms cost about 1000THB more. So if you pay 1000THB or so more you’ll get a room as same level as the pool.

To be quite honest staying on the second floor and saving that 1000THB and spending it instead on a nice seafood dinner is what I’d rather do.

Escape’s Complimentary Shuttle Service

My wife and I prefer to get around on our own with our car. But Hua Hin’s traffic is getting worst these days and good parking space could be hard to find.

The Escape Hua Hin provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to several nearby points of interest. Such as Hua Hin night market, Cicada night market and Market Village. I use their shuttle service to visit Hua Hin Night Market so I don’t have to find parking in that area.

Cicada Night Market in Hua Hin is a must to visit while you’re in the area. It is open Friday thru Sunday from 4pm to midnight…

Otherwise, if I used a normal tuk tuk in Hua Hin I’d get charged 150THB one way. So I save a little bit of cash using the hotel’s personal shuttle service.

And the shuttle will also pick up customers at a pre-determined time and location. The shuttle is actually a 6 seater tuk tuk. So best to reserve some seats ahead of time at the hotel’s reception lobby.

The Final Word

For me, the Escape Hua Hin is totally worth the 4000THB price point. Part of the increase went into effect when Sansiri acquired the property years ago. Another part of the price increase is most likely due to the brand new Blúport Shopping Center opposite the Escape Hua Hin.

The hotel has just went up the scale in desirability because of the newest mall edition in Hua Hin’s city center. So the Escape is now considered prime real estate.

A trendy spacious lobby at the Escape Hua Hin…

Which is a shame because that just means there could be more traffic near the Escape Hua Hin. But no matter. Even if the price is a little bit higher I still think it’s well worth it. Because the Escape is a very comfortable and clean hotel with an easy walk to a section of Hua Hin’s wonderful soft sandy beach.

The Hua Hin Escape Hotel is one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in the city’s center. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Escape Hua Hin Hotel – 3 Stars
Address: 25/2 Petchkasem Road , Hua Hin City Center, Hua Hin / Cha-am, Thailand
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