We stayed at the Baan Luang Rajamaitri Historic Inn (252 Sukhaphiban Rd., Wat Mai, Muang, Chanthaburi, +66 81 915 8815), which itself is an attraction. This is a tasteful renovation of the house of Luang Rajamaitri, the legendary icon of Chanthaburi who was known as the father of rubber plantations. He created prosperity by starting up the local rubber business here in the reign of King Rama V, over a century ago.