Westory Design Poshtel
Unique Railway Journey Concept Experience a stay like no other at WesTory, a posh hostel in Kanchanaburi inspired by the city's famous railway works. Each room is designed to evoke the nostalgia of a train journey, promising a unique and memorable stay.
Convenient Location and Local Attractions Located just a short ride from iconic landmarks like the Jeath War Museum and the Death Railway, WesTory offers easy access to the city's must-see sights. Explore the history of the area and immerse yourself in its rich heritage.
Local Experiences and Amenities Let our friendly staff assist you in discovering the best of Kanchanaburi with city information and tour arrangements. After a day of exploration, unwind at the nearby night market for delicious street food and unique souvenirs.
Book your stay at WesTory now for an unforgettable railway-inspired experience!
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Kanchanaburi, ThailandHotel guest reviews
Very good · based on 196 reviewsAI summaryOverall a positive stay for many guests due to helpful staff, good room features and central location, but noise from a bar and isolated reports of poor bathroom cleanliness temper the experience.
Cleanliness6.2
Mixed reports: one guest praised spacious, clean shared bathrooms and hot showers, while another reported very poor bathroom cleanliness (unflushed toilets). Overall cleanliness is inconsistent.Service8.5
Generally positive: multiple guests described staff as kind, helpful and informative (help with rentals, front desk assistance). One review reported indifferent staff, so service is good but not uniformly excellent.Location8.6
Central and within walking distance to train/bus station, museums, night markets and skywalk, but not on the main tourist walking street; also affected by noise from a nearby bar.Room8.8
Dorm features well-liked (bed curtains, personal lights and outlets); private rooms/other rooms described as great. Minor annoyance noted with the electricity card system for shared dorms.Amenities7.8
Mixed amenities: WiFi and air conditioning worked well; common areas are pleasant. Bicycle rental was unavailable during one stay and the dorm electricity card system is inconvenient, lowering the score slightly.Value for money8.7
Not explicitly discussed in reviews, but given the helpful staff, decent facilities (WiFi, AC, common areas) and central location for a budget/dorm property, value is assessed as above average.Food and drink8.5
Breakfast was described as tasty by at least one guest; no major complaints about food and beverage services otherwise.
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SaadTravelled as a couple · Aug 25liked the stay overall
i really liked the stay overall. enough to extend it and rebook again after a stopover in Kanchanaburi. However, the check out really left a bad impression. Demanding extra payment for getting downstairs by 12:30, just a half hour extra is really petty, especially with the fact we had 2 kids and it would have nice to see some compassion. I would understand if there were people waiting to check in, however the hotel was empty and this is off season. I didn't waste my time arguing and just paid but this was a very unprofessional behaviour for an otherwise good stay. You gain nothing other than turn away customers with this behaviour.
NuengTravelled as a couple · Aug 23Price
Opposite the club
UmaTravelled solo · Aug 11The room size
The noise sometimes from the road but staff were nice to adjust my room towards the other side . They were honest with me which is nice .
CourtneyTravelled solo · Jul 25I had a wonderful stay in the dorm rooms of WesTory! Every encounter I had with the staff was so kind and helpful. The dorm rooms are very nice: each bed has a curtain, personal light, and outlet. The shared bathrooms are really spacious, clean, and have hot showers. There are also a couple of nice common areas to relax or eat a meal. This was the perfect place for my stay in Kanchanaburi! But it might not be for everyone. If you’re a solo traveler looking to socialize, I wouldn’t recommend. I only met one other person in my dorm in the four days I was there. Most of the time I was alone. I went in July so it’s not high season, maybe it’s different in January. Secondly, the location is not that close to the main tourist walking street if those kinds of shops and restaurants are important to you. It’s about a 20 minute walk minimum or 45 minute walk all the way to the River Kwai Bridge. Things that are located close are the death railway museum and cemetery (10-15 min walk), one of the main night markets (JJ night market, 15 min walk), train and bus station (15 min walk in opposite directions), and skywalk (15-20 min walk). It’s also close to the Saturday night market. So overall it’s pretty central, just not where all the resorts and tourist oriented places are located. If you want to rent motorbikes, the staff guide you to a really great rental place and even provide transportation to get there since it’s a long walk. They have all the information at the front desk. Usually the hotel offers bicycle rental, but unfortunately they were under repair when I visited. The WiFi worked great as did the air conditioning.
The only thing I recommend for improvement is the card system for electricity in the dorm rooms. To have electricity, you need to put a key card in the slot by the door (there’s only one slot). This works for regular private rooms, but not very well for a shared dorm. When there’s more than one person in the dorm room, it makes it a bit awkward and requires coordination to keep continuous electricity if someone leaves and takes their card (since you need it to enter the room as well).
ParideTravelled as a couple · Sep 18il rubinetto del lavandino perdeva un po’
วนิดาTravelled solo · Aug 23ที่พักมีจักยานให้ปั่นฟรีไม่เสียตังและห้องพักสะอาดแอร์เย็นสบายมาก และรอบๆที่พักก็มีร้านอาหารต่างๆรวมถึงร้านสะดวกซื้อ
PanisaraTravelled solo · Aug 20การบริการของพนักงาน
ห้องพักเล็กไปหน่อยค่ะ ไม่ค่อยชอบสไตล์ห้องพัก
ํPimTravelled with family · Aug 16พนักงานดีมาก
ไม่มี
SebastiánTravelled solo · Aug 14Sitio limpio,con aire acondicionado y personal excepcional.
Por poner un pero diría que delante hay un hotel que por la noche pone la música/karaoke muy alto..y se oye mucho...pero claro..no es cosa del hotel
RobinTravelled solo · Aug 10Personeel, locatie, koffie en chocolademelk zijn echt heel goed
Veel geluidsoverlast van karaokebar aan de overkant, gaat tot 02:00 door...
