We stayed at the Sofitel for three nights relaxation at the end of a rather hectic trip through Vietnam and Cambodia.

This hotel has immediately staked its claim in my personal top five hotels list. It's a charming hotel, and as has been reported elsewhere, perfectly located close to the centre of town, while maintaining itself as a peaceful oasis.

The rooms are large and well appointed, the staff courteous and attentive, and the breakfasts (we dined elsewhere - check for reviews) were world class.

We love Hua Hin as a resort, finding it a more genteel slice of Thailand than elsewhere. Next time we go back, it will be to the Sofitel.

Stayed here for 10 days and had brilliant holiday. Had upgrade to delux garden room - two storey with living room and upstairs bedroom and bathroom on each floor. It was our wedding anniversary and heartshape flower display on bed plus other flowers decorated room plus cake, fruit etc - nice thought and much appreciated. Had to chose between Hilton and Sofitel and SO GLAD chose Sofitel. Hilton multi storey building in centre with poor beach and grounds. Walked on beach at front of Hilton and had to avoid galloping horses etc whereas beach much better outside Sofitel. Had 3 meals at Hotel but plenty of nearby Restaurants and can recommend La Paillote Thai and French Restaurant about 100 metres to left of main exit on Naresdamn Road. The grounds are so attractive and there is plenty of room to find a quite corner - no need to get out early to reserve sun bed here. Wonderful wonderful holiday. There is very modern shopping centre 80 baht tuk tuk ride away but all shops, night market within walking distance. All the locals were SO FRIENDLY and as previous correspondents have said I cannot see anyone not enjoying a stay at this lovely Hotel. There has been mention of jellyfish - there are plenty washed up along the vast beach but dont let this put you off

This is probably one of the best places to stay when in Hua Hin. It is centrally located near shopping, good massage places and excellent restaurants if you don't want to pay hotel prices. It is non high-rise and has extensive grounds and 3 swimming pools that we found and has direct beach access. Even though one part was under renovation we were unaware of any buidling disturbance. Even though it was at capacity for guests when we stayed, it was not crowded at all. Rooms and bathroom amenities were excellent and room was almost sound-proof when doors closed! The staff were quietly helpful in a typically Thai way and the restaurant food was delicious, especially the buffet breakfast. Can highly recommend this resort and would stay there again.

We had an excellent stay in this restful, sedate hotel. Spotless throughout, manicured grounds and lovely staff. Excellent breakfast choices, and although pricier by Thai standards, very reasonable for Brits. Have feeling it will not be long before package tours descend in droves - beat them to it.