The Meridian Hotel is a 5 star hotel which is reasonably priced. It is located in the centre of town and will allow you to walk everywhere rather than taking tuk tuks or taxis. The hotel is large and generic looking. The décor is not Thai so if you are looking for something more traditional, this may not be the place for you. The restaurant is nice as is the snack bar by the pool. The pool is located on the 5th floor and there are usually some deck chairs available in the shade. There is also a kids pool however, the water is quite cool. Staff at this hotel are very friendly and will accommodate you wherever possible. Cots and babysitting service for kids over 3 are available on request.