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title: "New Siya vs Phakawan Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "New Siya or Phakawan Hotel in Mahasarakham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# New Siya vs Phakawan Hotel

Both are in Mahasarakham, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Maha Sarakham
## [New Siya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/new-siya-mahasarakham/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 9 of 18

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1892771/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ban Non Duea
## [Phakawan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phakawan-hotel-mahasarakham/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 18

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956428/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick New Siya

It comes out ahead on 9 of 18 compared facts. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose New Siya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.1)
-   to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 3.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (61 / 1)
-   a spa and wellness

### Choose Phakawan Hotel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 87)

### Why is New Siya better than Phakawan Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.1) (+0.7)
2.  900 m closer to the city centre (−900 m)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Has a swimming pool
5.  60 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+60)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 10) (+59)
7.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

### Why is Phakawan Hotel better than New Siya?

1.  More guest reviews (330 vs 73), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)
2.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (20 vs 87 rooms) (−67)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | New Siya | Phakawan Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.7) | 7.1 |
| Location | 5.5  (+3.3) | 2.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.8) | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.7) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 73 | 330  (+257) |
| Google rating | – | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 197 |
| Rank in Mahasarakham | bottom 22%  (+15%) | bottom 7% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5  (+3.3) | 2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km  (−900 m) | 3.1 km |
| To the airport | 51 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61  (+60) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 87 | 20 |
| Floors | 4 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 15  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[New Siya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/new-siya-mahasarakham/prices/)

## Location

2.3 km apart

New Siya: city centre: 2.2 km, Roi Et Airport (ROI): 51 km, 61 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Phakawan Hotel: city centre: 3.1 km, Roi Et Airport (ROI): 51 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## New Siya or Phakawan Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, New Siya or Phakawan Hotel?

New Siya leads in 9 of 18 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Mahasarakham. Phakawan Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, New Siya or Phakawan Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

New Siya is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Phakawan Hotel.

### How far apart are New Siya and Phakawan Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/new-siya-mahasarakham-vs-phakawan-hotel-mahasarakham/. 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/