--- title: "Charoen Hotel vs Kangaroo Residence: which hotel is better?" description: "Charoen Hotel or Kangaroo Residence in Udon Thani? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charoen-hotel-udon-thani-vs-kangaroo-residence-udon-thani/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Charoen Hotel vs Kangaroo Residence Both are in Udon Thani, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Mak Khaeng Subdistrict ## [Charoen Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/charoen-hotel-udon-thani/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1272328/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Udon Thani City Municipality ## [Kangaroo Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kangaroo-residence-udon-thani/) - **Guest rating:** 8.4 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.9 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1717845/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 390 m apart. ### Choose Charoen Hotel if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 239 / 23) ### Choose Kangaroo Residence if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 239) - a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2015) ### Why is Charoen Hotel better than Kangaroo Residence? 1. More guest reviews (4,280 vs 304), so the rating is more reliable (×14) 2. A larger hotel with more facilities (239 vs 23 rooms) (×10.4) ### Why is Kangaroo Residence better than Charoen Hotel? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015) (+6y) 2. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) 3. A smaller, more intimate hotel (23 vs 239 rooms) (−216) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Charoen Hotel | Kangaroo Residence | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 | | Location | 8.0 | 7.9 | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Public transport | 7.3 | 7.4 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 (+0.1) | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 (+0.1) | | Number of reviews | 4,280 (+3,976) | 304 | | Google rating | – | 4.0/5 | | Google reviews | – | 116 | | Rank in Udon Thani | bottom 28% | bottom 38% (+10%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.0 | 7.9 | | Distance to the centre | 910 m (−230 m) | 1.1 km | | To public transport | 650 m | 630 m | | To the airport | 2.0 km | 2.1 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 200 m | | Shops within 500 m | 15 (+5) | 10 | | Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | 239 | 23 | | Floors | 7 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2021 (+6y) | | Listed amenities | 17 (+7) | 10 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Charoen HotelKangaroo Residence - Kangaroo Residence is cheaper in 9 of 9 months - Charoen Hotel: €19 a night on average · Kangaroo Residence: €14 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Udon Thani by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/udon-thani/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Kangaroo Residence prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kangaroo-residence-udon-thani/prices/) ## Location 390 m apart Charoen Hotel: city centre: 910 m, Udon Thani International Airport (UTH): 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. Kangaroo Residence: city centre: 1.1 km, Udon Thani International Airport (UTH): 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Udon Thani [Udon Thani weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/udon-thani/udon-thani/weather) ## Charoen Hotel or Kangaroo Residence: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Charoen Hotel or Kangaroo Residence? Over the year Kangaroo Residence costs about €14 a night on average against €19 at Charoen Hotel, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Charoen Hotel is closer: 910 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Kangaroo Residence. ### How far apart are Charoen Hotel and Kangaroo Residence? 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Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charoen-hotel-udon-thani-vs-kangaroo-residence-udon-thani/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/