99 Cha-am GuesthousevsSo Sofitel Hua Hin
Both 99 Cha-am Guesthouse and SO Sofitel Hua Hin are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, 99 Cha-am Guesthouse is preferred by most professionals compared to SO Sofitel Hua Hin. 99 Cha-am Guesthouse comes in at #19 in Hua Hin with positive reviews from 1 sources such as Frommer's.
99 Cha-am Guesthouse
 Frommer's
208/9-10 Ruamchit Rd., Tambon Cha-Am, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi, Hua Hin 76120, Thailand
From $0/night
 "The Methavalai is the best of the ragtag collection in busy Cha-Am town. Large, clean, and on the main Beach Road in Cha-Am, it is convenient for the restaurants, shopping, and small nightlife scene." Full review
So Sofitel Hua Hin
 Insight Guides
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
115 Moo 7, Bangkao, Cha-am 76120, Thailand 
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Historic, colonial-style hotel nestled in a tropical garden." 
 "Seaside sleep on the Thai Riviera with private terraces, two pools and gourmet Pan-Asian fare." Full review
Luxury
 "The property is a minimalist masterwork, with long reflecting pools and massive urban-chic, mood-lit guest rooms, some of which have hip features like Apple TVs." Full review