Siri Guesthouse @ Surat Thani

An in-depth review of Siri Guesthouse, because the place deserved it. Traveling Thailand by train & ferry requires you to stop in places. When trying to reach Koh Samui by boat, I decided to do so by transiting in Surat Thani. Having checked many (!) reviews about many hotels online, I ended up booking 4 nights/5 days at Siri Guesthouse. It has been so far, the warmest and most delicious stay in my Thailand trip. *Arrival I was greeted by my first name the moment I got out of my Grab. With a warm smile. *Room & services The room was very spacious, everything worked perfectly: WiFi for my online work, fridge. The bed was very comfortable too. The bikes that guests can use for free provided to be very helpful, when I went for a birding session at the nearby river. *Location The guesthouse is located in a quiet area: it takes 10 minutes to reach the downtown market and the Seatran Bus Terminal. It was thus a perfect choice, being in a quiet place while being able to enjoy the local Food Market whenever I wanted. *Restaurant Amazing: the cook operating there makes wonders when it comes to Thai food. His green curry is perfectly balanced (both with and without spices). His sea bass steak left me regretting not stay long to enjoy it one more time. And the cat fish & green curry was no less delicious. *Customer relation It's simply perfect: the manager and her cook will give you great insights into Thai culture. We talked about many topics and it's a great opportunity to learn more about Thailand with Thai Nationals who speak perfect English. Much better than reading about it online ;) *Conclusion Siri Guesthouse is a place where I easily could have spent many more days, while working online: the friendliness, the food & the overall comfort make it a great place for Digital Nomads or people looking into an authentic Thai experience. I cannot give more than 5 stars on the website, but I readily would !