Accommodation in Udon

Hi
I am flying in from Chiang Mai to Udon early Jan 2010 and am looking for a hotel to stay for about 10 nights.
Does anyone have any comments to make on the Udon Hotel - good or bad.
Have does it compare to Ruy Suk for example.

The Irish Clock takes some beating but it was my understanding that building work (the new Top Mansion) was to commence next door. Also parking can be a problem - Is the system still in operation where you have to park alternatively on each side of the road depending what day it is?

Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
PS. Nok flights from Chiang Mai to Udon to recommence. See website.

if finances not a problem, Irish Clock would be my choice, good value, close to everything, no need for transport, which at night time can add considerably to you stay if out of immediate area. one of the better values, RuySuk, still walking distance to everything, and has food on premises. top mansion is also a value, but beds a bit, ok, very firm. parking is still alternating on that street, and no construction next to IC, on hold for now. i wanting to be out of central location, TKC over by nong prajack park, and also jan condotel, 2 decent values. and inexpensive to get to main center and back during daylight, baht busses, cheap and plenty of them. i wanting pool, centara for 1100, presidents 900 range, and if having transport, nakhaburi resort, 900 range, i think, out of town about 15 kms. centara, nakhaburi, ban chiang, only 3 i know that have real pools, rest are small or wading. plenty of options, book 1st couple nights, so not locked in, sometimes hard to get refund. if not up to par, just find another. if not transportation, i definitely try to stay close to town center or NPJ park. definintely not past the ring rd, and transport/baht busses are iffy, and tuk tuk's expensive after dark. good luck

never stayed at udon hotel, may be noisy, as popular club across the street.

Thanks guys for the information.
Think I will get in touch with Steve at the Irish Clock.
Stayed there a couple of times before and its good value for the money and a great place to stay.
No building work next door = a good sleep in on a morning!

Cheers

Hi people, me and my wife are also looking for a place for +- 3 weeks starting november.
I heard about Mariola or Marjola place. Any body familiar with this place???
All info very welcome.
Greetz

Robert & Areeya