Where to Stay and Dine
Multiple dining options, a pool, fitness center, and a spa make Sima Thani (2112/2 Mittraphap Rd., west of town; www.simathani.com; tel. 04421-3100;) a bargain for 1,200B a night. As well, rooms have above-standard amenities. A slightly less dated choice is The Imperial Hotel & Convention Centre (1137 Suranarai Rd.; www.imperialkorat.com; tel. 04425-6629) with similar rates and amenities and the option to upgrade to a spacious suite. Kantary Hotel Korat (899/1, 899/2 Mittraphap Rd., along the main road; tel. 04435-3011; www.kantarycollection.com) has stylish, clean and up-to-date rooms from 2,000B with an on-site a workout facility, pool, and an Italian restaurant.
When it comes to dining, you can’t do better than to head for the reliable Cabbages & Condoms (86/1 Seub Siri Rd.; tel. 04425-3760), a branch of the Population & Community Development Association-run chain just west of the train station. Profits from the restaurant go to promoting health education and safe sex. With a shady terrace, an extensive menu of such Thai classics as tom kha kai (chicken in coconut soup), and a decent wine list, it’s an ideal spot to while away a lazy evening. Western dishes with a European influence (the chef hails from Switzerland, which explains the fondue on the menu) are found at Chez Andy (5–7 Manat Rd.; tel. 04428-9556) in the southwest corner of the Old City.
When it comes to dining, you can’t do better than to head for the reliable Cabbages & Condoms (86/1 Seub Siri Rd.; tel. 04425-3760), a branch of the Population & Community Development Association-run chain just west of the train station. Profits from the restaurant go to promoting health education and safe sex. With a shady terrace, an extensive menu of such Thai classics as tom kha kai (chicken in coconut soup), and a decent wine list, it’s an ideal spot to while away a lazy evening. Western dishes with a European influence (the chef hails from Switzerland, which explains the fondue on the menu) are found at Chez Andy (5–7 Manat Rd.; tel. 04428-9556) in the southwest corner of the Old City.
