Relaxed hotel and resort

Hilton Hua Hin is the tallest building in the city centre, at least for the time being, and it’s prime location on the beach and in the middle of the tourist area provides magnificent views from the rooms and the corridors.

The hotel has several restaurants with serve okay food, a couple of bars, a spa, tennis and squash courts, and a huge outdoor pool with a separated kids’ section and a waterslide.

We were travelling as an extended family — me, my wife and son, and my parents — and instead of two deluxe rooms we had booked, we got a suite with two separate bedrooms and a grande living room. All probably because Thais are so fond of small children.

The room was big, bed and amenities were excellent, but I still got a bit rundown feel of the place. Maybe it was because of our previous Sofitel experience in Bangkok or the beach resorts just tend to be somewhat worn already when they are built.

The breakfast was excellent in both quantity and quality, and it was served in a restaurant with excellent view to the pool and the sea — patio tables are an option, too

www.hilton.com, 33 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin, Thailand