Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin – hotel profile
Hua Hin's historic Railway Hotel, opened in 1923, now a beachfront resort in the centre of town. History, location and what is nearby.
This beachfront resort in central Hua Hin began life as the Railway Hotel, opened in 1923 by the State Railway of Thailand to serve passengers on the new southern line. It helped turn Hua Hin into Thailand’s first beach resort and is one of the country’s best-known historic hotels.
History and setting
The original colonial-style wooden buildings, with their verandas and white-and-red paintwork, still stand in the gardens, together with the hotel’s famous topiary, animal shapes clipped from hedges. The hotel appeared as the Hotel Le Phnom in the 1984 film The Killing Fields.
Location
- On Hua Hin beach, at the end of Damnoen Kasem Road, in the centre of town.
- Walking distance to the night market, seafood restaurants and Hua Hin’s historic railway station.
- About three to four hours by road from Bangkok.
Who it suits
Families and couples who want a beachfront resort with history and the town within walking distance. See our Hua Hin guide.
We do not publish prices or ratings. Check the hotel’s official website for current rates and facilities.