Ramkhamhaeng University (มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง) is one of Thailand's largest open universities, with a steady flow of students, alumni and family visitors throughout the year. If you are travelling in for graduation, an entrance exam, a family week or a visit to a sibling, here's how to think about hotel choice.
Why staying close to Ramkhamhaeng matters
The campus area gets busy on event days. Graduations bring tens of thousands of family members. Entrance exam days fill cafés and parking lots. Hotels closest to the gates fill up first; hotels 10 minutes away in a quiet soi are calmer and usually cheaper.
- Family week with mum and dad — you want quiet sleep, not party hostel sleep.
- Graduation morning — you want a 15-minute taxi window, not 50.
- Entrance exam day — you want a calm desk, not a noisy lobby.
How far is 95 Lodge from Ramkhamhaeng?
95 Lodge is around 10–15 minutes by car from the main Ramkhamhaeng campus, in a quiet soi off Lat Phrao Road. The neighbourhood has plenty of small Thai eateries and convenience stores so visiting parents and graduating students don't have to travel far for meals.
Read our Lat Phrao guide for the wider area, or our location page for a map.
Best rooms for university visitors
- Deluxe Room — for one parent dropping off a child or a single alumnus.
- Family Suite — for parents and a graduating student or sibling.
- Grand Family Suite — for the full family attending graduation.
What university visitors actually need
- Quiet at night — graduations are exhausting; sleep is the only repair.
- Reliable taxis early in the morning — for ceremonies starting at 7 am.
- An iron and a wardrobe — for graduation gowns and parents' formal wear.
- Daily housekeeping — when you're out all day, you want a fresh room when you return.
- An empty fridge — for water, fruit and snacks the cafeteria didn't cover.
Practical tips for graduation week
- Book early — local hotels fill 8 weeks before each graduation cycle.
- Confirm the campus gate the ceremony uses — Ramkhamhaeng's main campus has multiple entrances.
- Pre-book a Grab the night before for early ceremony mornings.
- Keep the gown in a garment bag; humid Bangkok air will wrinkle anything left out.
- Ask reception for the closest tailor if anything needs last-minute alteration.
FAQ
How far is 95 Lodge from Ramkhamhaeng University?
10–15 minutes by car from the main campus.
Is the area safe at night for parents and visitors?
Yes. We're in a quiet residential soi off Lat Phrao Road, walking distance to MRT Yellow Line.
Can the family book adjoining rooms?
Subject to availability — message us with your dates and we'll do our best to put you side by side.
Is there an iron in the room?
Yes, on request from reception. For graduation gowns we recommend hanging them in the bathroom during a hot shower to drop the worst creases.
