Just returned from a two week stay at Club Bamboo. Jan15- Jan 30. GREAT place to stay. As the web site says: it's set way back on the hill in a bamboo forest. Quiet and peaceful.....but with-in walking distance to Bangla Rd. (if you like to walk). Rooms are good, a little rough around the edges but the friendly staff makes up for it. Club Bamboo is very guest friendly. No problems what-so-ever.
They run a shuttle down to the beach every hour from about 9am to 8pm. the shuttle isn't always on time but they are good about calling him on the walkie-talkie if he's late.
I booked the hotel and flight together trough expedia three months before I arrived. I had no problems at all at check in. They had my reservation and room ready. The girl behind the desk even tried to carry my bag for me (it probably wieghed about as much as she did

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In all great place to stay back away from the madness of down town.