Though we anticipated views of the royal palace from the house there was none, it is down the street. You have a view of the yard only. It was a clean place, but the walls are a bit thin and you can hear the other guests occasionally. Location is not central, you are a bit of a ways from the touristy hot spot of the "grand palace" (not the royal palace). It is okay for a backpacker with time to tram and walk around. For us it was a bit out of the way, and wasn't quite as expected for the price. not terrible, just not anything special either.