M Grand Hotel Roi Et — The Red M Sign You Can See Across Town, with Freshly Renovated Rooms Near Bueng Phlan Chai
Ever driven into Roi Et and seen a red letter M lit up on a rooftop high above the city? That's M Grand Hotel Roi Et · one of the biggest and best-known hotels in town, and a landmark locals use to give directions. What guests mention again and again is the 112 freshly renovated rooms — cleaner and more modern than you'd expect at a few-hundred-baht price — and the location just about 500 m from Bueng Phlan Chai, a couple of minutes by car to the park in the heart of town. To be straight with you, it averages 8.7 from nearly 120 reviews, which is high for a hotel at this price in Roi Et. If you want a new room, easy parking, and an in-house restaurant plus a mini-mart, this is the name to look at first.
M Grand Hotel Roi Et is a tall, curved tower on Hai Sok Road in the Nai Mueang sub-district · what makes the whole town remember it is the red letter M on the rooftop, which glows and can be seen from far away at night · from up high you'll see the tower sitting on the edge of town beside green rice fields, yet it's only a few minutes' drive into the city centre · the lobby has marble floors, high ceilings and a sitting area with wooden chairs and orange hanging chairs — bright and clean, with the feel of a well-kept provincial flagship hotel rather than a tired old building.
What guests praise most is the 112 freshly renovated rooms · light wood tones against white, a soft bed, a small sofa, a long work desk, a flat-screen TV, cool air conditioning, and free drinking water set out for you · many say the same thing — they open the door and get a pleasant surprise, the room looks newer and cleaner than expected for a hotel at this price in the provinces · there are several types, from a twin-bed Superior up to a Deluxe with a larger bed and a Super Deluxe, so it's easy to pick by group size · it suits business travellers, couples and small families alike.
One guest remembers a brand-new, very clean room with a comfortable bed and free drinking water, saying the price felt like more than you'd expect — and that the in-house mini-mart was handy late at night, so they never had to go out.
Another thing that sets M Grand apart from the small hotels in town is the in-house restaurant open for lunch and dinner, serving Chinese, Japanese, sushi and Thai food · the Chinese dining room has round lazy-Susan tables and red lanterns, with the feel of a Chinese banquet spot, good for larger groups or events · on top of that there's a mini-mart inside the hotel that guests say is really convenient — hungry late at night or forgot something, you can just head down and buy it, no driving out to a 7-Eleven.
On breakfast — most people rate it well, saying it's filling with a decent range to choose from, both Thai dishes and simple morning options · but to be honest, some reviews note that a few items come out slowly or a touch cold when it's busy, and the selection isn't as big as a large Bangkok hotel · if all you want is a filling breakfast before heading out, it's fine, but if you're hoping for a grand buffet you may need to lower your expectations a little.
The location is good for exploring Roi Et · it's about 500 m from Bueng Phlan Chai, the central city park with an island in the middle of the water, a spot for evening strolls and exercise — a quick ride away, or walkable if it's not too hot · for self-drivers, the wide free parking on the hotel grounds is an advantage many guests praise, easy to park without circling for a space · if you fly into Roi Et Airport, it's about 13-15 km away, roughly a 20-minute drive.
Worth knowing before you book — M Grand has no swimming pool and no fitness room · if you're planning to swim or work out at the hotel, there's nothing here for that · the other thing is that reviews on staff service are fairly mixed — some praise them as helpful, while others felt the staff were indifferent and not especially warm · it's something you'll find at plenty of provincial hotels and not everyone minds, but it's worth flagging so you don't expect too much.
In short — M Grand Hotel Roi Et suits anyone who wants a new, clean room in central Roi Et, with an in-house restaurant and mini-mart, free parking, on a mid-range few-hundred-baht budget · rooms start at about ฿750/night, which is very good value against the 8.7 score it's earned · if you want a swimming pool or a quiet resort feel, this may not be it, but if you're after a new room, a location close to Bueng Phlan Chai and everything handy under one roof — M Grand is the pick many people return to.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Freshly renovated rooms, clean and more modern than the price suggests
- ✓ Mini-mart and restaurant in the building, very convenient
- ✓ Wide free parking, easy for those arriving by car
- ✓ Location near Bueng Phlan Chai, easy access into town
- ! No swimming pool or fitness room
- ! Some staff come across as indifferent and not very warm
- ! Limited breakfast options, and some dishes are slow to arrive when it's busy
- ✓ A big hotel known across town, easy to find
- ✓ Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, free drinking water
- ✓ In-house Chinese-Japanese restaurant, great for larger groups
- ✓ Good value for the room quality
- ! The tower sits slightly on the edge of town — without a car you'll need a ride to the sights
- ! The lobby and some corridors echo because of the high ceilings
- ! During banquets/seminars it gets busy, so parking and the lift can mean a wait
- 💡If you want to swim or work out at the hotel — M Grand has no swimming pool and no fitness room → if that matters to you, pick another place, or plan to walk and exercise at Bueng Phlan Chai about 500 m away instead
- 💡If you expect first-class service — reviews on the staff are fairly mixed, with some feeling indifferent → keep expectations reasonable, and if you need help, asking directly at the counter works better than waiting to be offered
- 💡If you're visiting without a car — the tower sits slightly on the edge of town, about 500 m from Bueng Phlan Chai → walkable if it's not too hot, but to reach other spots in town it's easier to have a motorbike taxi/taxi on hand