Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The location is the real reason to visit. It's both a hotel and a restaurant, built in the traditional Thai wooden house style, with a pond winding through the dining room and tables both indoors and out. Cats roam the grounds. After a morning of exploring the ruins, it's the perfect place to relax with a cool drink and a mango dessert.

The kitchen serves beautifully presented Thai classics, and the wood-fired oven produces pizzas that can only be described as sophisticated. Two things to keep in mind: service can be slow when it's busy. One guest, for example, had to wait 50 minutes for their pizza – so don't come if you're trying to catch a train. One reviewer also noted that the pork with basil used a different, more aromatic basil than what you'd find at street stalls. If you want to enjoy your Thai food the way you're used to, simply order the standard version. Overnight guests receive breakfast, access to a bar, and an outdoor pool. It's the hospitality that consistently wins people over.