Kangaroo Residence Hotel Review Udon Thani Thailand 4K HDR

An honest, in-depth review and room walkthrough of the Kangaroo Residence hotel in Udon Thani, Thailand. For approximately $18 USD (around 600 THB) per night, we check out whether this budget accommodation in Isan is worth booking, how it stacks up against other hotels in the area, and why it earns a 2-star verdict. In this detailed hotel walkthrough, we cover the exact location just south of UD Town, walkability to nightlife and western restaurants, room amenities, wet bathroom layout, low doorways, mattress comfort, included breakfast, and lack of amenities like a pool or gym. ================================================== 📍 HOTEL DETAILS & LOCATION OVERVIEW ================================================== • Property: Kangaroo Residence (Udon Thani, Thailand) • Nightly Rate: ~$18 USD / ~600 THB • Location: Set back off the main road, south end of UD Town near the night markets • Check-in Experience: reception desk, microwave in common area • Room Amenities: Soft mattress, balcony, air conditioning (no keycard master switch), mini fridge, wet bathroom, small television • Missing Amenities: No swimming pool, no fitness gym, no air-conditioned lobby/lounge • Overall Rating: 2 / 5 Stars (Lacks essential amenities, low doorframe clearance, distance from main entertainment strip) ================================================== ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS ================================================== 00:00 - Introduction & Kangaroo Residence Exterior Arriving at Kangaroo Residence in Udon Thani, checking the property exterior, and noting advertised perks like free Wi-Fi and breakfast. 00:13 - Location, Neighborhood & Walk to UD Town Exploring the surrounding neighborhood: proximity to UD Town Market, Burger King, McDonald’s, local Thai shops, motorcycle repair stores, and accessibility from the main road. 01:11 - Entrance, Property Layout & Check-In Walking up the three-floor building entrance, shoe removal area, lobby check-in desk, and common area microwave. 02:00 - Room Reveal, AC Power & Balcony Walkthrough First impressions of the room, lighting switch test (no keycard cutoff, allowing AC to run), and stepping onto the small outdoor balcony. 02:40 - Wet Bathroom Inspection Touring the compact tiled wet bath, shower setup, hot water heater. 03:13 - $18 Price Breakdown & Distance to Bars / Restaurants Evaluating the $18 nightly rate versus real-world convenience: walking distance to western dining, bars, nightlife, and noting the small TV size. 03:51 - Doorway Hazard: Low Clearance Warning A major safety caution for taller travelers: low structural door frames (around 5'9" clearance) that can cause head bumps. 04:18 - Refrigerator & Bed Comfort Mattress Test Inspecting the mini fridge cooling and performing a comprehensive bed softness and mattress cushion test. 05:07 - Property Amenities Check (No Pool, No Gym, No AC Lobby) Reviewing on-site facilities: absence of a swimming pool, workout gym, or air-conditioned guest lounge areas. 05:46 - Balcony View & Heading Down to Morning Breakfast Taking in the morning view from the balcony overlooking the rooftop and walking down to the outdoor dining area. 06:10 - Breakfast Buffet Walkthrough & Hot Food Options Checking out the breakfast spread: fresh watermelon, white bread, toaster station, coffee, tea, and warm broth soup. 07:14 - Cooked-to-Order Eggs & Breakfast Verdict Ordering fresh eggs (four fried eggs), toast with jam, and morning coffee to evaluate the included hot meal quality. 07:36 - Bed Comfort & Overall Hotel Comparison Ranking Comparing mattress comfort and breakfast offerings against other stays (BB House, The 8 Hotel, The Old Inn) and delivering the final 2-star review score. ================================================== 🏨 COMPARISON HOTELS MENTIONED IN THIS SERIES ================================================== • BB House Udon Thani (Current #1 Bed Rank) • The 8 Hotel Udon Thani • The Old Inn Udon Thani If you found this honest, real-world hotel review helpful for planning your trip to Udon Thani or traveling through Thailand on a budget, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below with your favorite places to stay! #UdonThani #ThailandTravel #HotelReview #KangarooResidence #BudgetTravel #ThailandHotels #IsanThailand #TravelThailand #RoomTour #UdonThaniHotels Udon Thani Hotel Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAHVbrE-teXw https://jasonmichaelphillips.com/contact http://instagram.com/jasonmichaelphillips http://facebook.com/jasonmichaelphillips https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmichaelphillips https://www.twitch.tv/jasonmichaelphillips Join channel to support my videos! Thanks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgR5VYHYy-u_HIiimcYQOMA/join Catch more videos on my 2nd channel HTTP://www.youtube.com/@SomeMoreJason