Stay in Raft Room 9 for one night. The bedding was unusual for Thailand. The mattress was soft to medium firm, so very soft by Asian standards. There was no duvet. In place was what looked like a very large towel or thin cover. This didn't matter as Kanchanaburi was steaming hot and I set the AC to run at a higher temperature anyway. I slept really well anyway, so no complaints there. The room also had a tall table with two high chairs, a clothes rack, a fan and two additional electrical sockets, one of which was just above the bed. The bathroom was pretty basic and functional. I already knew this and understood that there are limits to what can be done in a floating hotel, so I don't hold that against the hotel. The room had a balcony with beautiful views of the river. You can even feel the raft rocking whenever a large boat passes by. Location wise, the hotel is on the river, about 15 minutes walk south of the train station. The main street with all the bars, restaurants and shops is less than a 5 minutes walk. The hotel has an in-house restaurant sitting on an elevated position above the river offering awesome views of the river as well as sunsets. The restaurant had a Thai and European menu. The blue cheese salad is definitely worth trying. Overall, I had a very good stay. If you want to stay on the river in something less rustic than a boat, then VN Guesthouse is a good option. The room is not all that comfortable, but not uncomfortable either. The only negative is the bathroom, but it's something you just have to accept unless you want a luxury boat.
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