National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia - 4 min drive
National Museum of Mongolia - 4 min drive
Sükhbaatar Square - 4 min drive
National University of Mongolia - 4 min drive
Terelj National Park - 8 min drive
Getting around
Ulaanbaatar (UBN-Chinggis Khaan Intl.) - 58 min drive
Ulaanbaatar Station - 8 min walk
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Dong Dae Mun - 17 min walk
Halla Korean Restaurant - 16 min walk
Tom n Toms Grand Plaza - 19 min walk
Sky korean Restaurant - 7 min walk
Mr ling - 7 min walk
About this property
Gobi's Kelso
Located near a train station, Gobi's Kelso is a great choice for a stay in Ulaanbaatar. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Kelso, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Mongolian, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Kelso - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Best Western Gobi's Kelso Hotel Ulaanbaatar
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gobi's Kelso?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gobi's Kelso?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Gobi's Kelso?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gobi's Kelso?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Gobi's Kelso?
Yes, Kelso offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Gobi's Kelso like?
Gobi's Kelso is in Downtown Ulaanbaatar, a short 8-minute walk from Ulaanbaatar Station and 3 minutes' walk from KHANBURGEDEI Center.
Gobi's Kelso Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2020
Great hotel i have stay,nice, recommend for family holiday...
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2020
Stayed here as it was close to train station. The efforts of the lady at reception was exceptional. Her English was brilliant but her help in organizing a driver to Black Market and to Train Station was very much appreciated. It must be her business as she cared so much that we had a good stay.
Thank You.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 9, 2019
The hotel is within a 10 min walking distance of the train station & within a 5 min walking distance to the main Peace Avenue road....
I booked a standard room, which turned out to be a spacious 1 bedroom.
It had a separate living room..... the room was well furnished & the bed was super comfy.
The bathroom had one of those massage shower cubicles, but none of the water jets were functioning. Even the hot water was a little iffy, coming out either boiling hot or cold. The washbasin was inaccessible because the shower cubicle was too close to it & could only be used from the side. The bathroom was the spoiler in an otherwise pleasant experience.
Sarah, from the main desk, deserves special mention, as she was very helpful in giving me suggestions of places to visit & helping me find a local SIM for my hotspot device. She also organized a great day trip out for me to the Chinggiz Khan Statue Complex......
J
J, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2019
Good experience
The location is very close to the railway station, but I could walk most anywhere in Ub within 3km. Free breakfast at the hotel's table service restaurant. Very helpful receptionist who spoke Chinese and English. The only surprise was that the water was in the shower was a little dirty. Maybe this condition is normal in Mongolia, but could easily be fixed with a water filtration shower head.
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2019
Daniel
Daniel, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2019
Staff and property very good. Just a little out from everything for night life.
Rick
Rick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2019
Nice hotel in Ulaan Bator, very close to train station and easy to get there for early morning departures. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms old but large and clean. Nice showers
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2019
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2019
Our room was nice. The overall property needs updating.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2019
Dated hotel
The receptionist was friendly spoke English quite well, but apart from that our experience at the hotel was poor. The carpet was worn, the fridge didn't work (which our receptionist was aware of prior to us telling her), the water in the shower didn't get beyond lukewarm, and overall the hotel felt poorly maintained.
We booked this hotel because we thought we'd be able to walk to the train station in the morning, but the infrastructure between the hotel and the train station wasn't good, so we ended up just taking a car.
We probably wouldn't stay here again.
Rakhi
Rakhi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2019
The building and facilities need to be upgraded. The staff tried their best to make things work. They gave us a breakfast to.go.when we had a 4 am flight.
Traveler
Traveler, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2018
Great stay! The hotel has an easy to arrange airport pickup which makes it super simple even when you’re arriving very late at night. The cost is 15usd and 100% worth it.
We were also given a free upgrade when we arrived likely due to the fact that it was off season. An amazing extra!
Breakfast in the morning was great. Sausage, eggs, salad, tea, coffee, yogurt, fruit, and toast with a number of spreads. Each breakfast is made fresh for each guest which was wonderful.
The woman at the check in desk also spoke perfect English and was very kind and friendly.
Cierra
Cierra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2018
Staff and amenities better than most. Staff MUCH better than most!
Barry
Barry, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2018
Helpful English-speaking front desk staff. Hotel restaurant pricey. Lots of authentic Chinese restaurants one long block east on the road that leads north from train station. Good - reasonable fixed-price shopping at "Made in Mongolia" stores 100m east of train station - walking distance from hotel.
Xiaoyan
Xiaoyan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2018
Brillant Hotel
This hotel is fantastic, the staff are amazing and couldn't do more for you. We had booked a trip to visit one of the national parks and because we were leaving before breakfast was served, the receptionist had ensured the chef (who cooked and amazing breakfast) had prepared us a take-away breakfast.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2018
Thanks for your kind attention
Very close to the train station but kind of far from downtown. The staff very helpful and nice and ckean place. Excellent breakfast. Will recommend it.
luis
luis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2018
Great Staff, Not Perfect
I couldn’t have asked more from the staff, they did their absolute best to help me arrange plans and meet needs. The things I didn’t enjoy were out of their control. The hot water on top floors is having issues due to pump so it takes minimum 20 minutes to warm up, which is annoying but also incredibly wasteful. The location is a bit run down and not convenient to anything- except the train station, which is close by. The airport “shuttle” was a beat down generic van that smelled of smoke; I expect better from Best Western. Other than that, spacious rooms, clean, good housekeeping, etc. Ultimately recommend but know what you’re getting into, and remember that this is pretty good for Ulaanbaatar.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2018
One of the BEST stays.
Staff were super accomodating; meals were sumptuous (although we only have breakfast); facilities were just what we needed; internet... fast. It exceeded my expectations.
Kaka
Kaka, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2018
Great large beautifully furnished room with ultra high tech shower.
The best part was the incredible service from Gana at the front desk, who went way out of his way to accommodate us with our requirements. The epitome of excellent customer service!
Bob
Bob, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2018
The best hotel experience!
The hotel itself deserves 10/10 score. It is very clean and serves generous breakfast. The wifi is very fast. The hotel staff are the best! They went the extra mile from the moment we were picked up at the airport until the time we were dropped off the train station. They helped us find a traditional costume rental shop, booked our taxis and spoke to the driver to take us where we wanted to go. I highly recommend this hotel for those who plan to visit Ulaanbaatar.
Lani
Lani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2017
Verified traveler
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2017
Enjoyed the deluxe room
Once again hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the deluxe room's space and large windows; as well as the shower and larger bathroom. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2017
Friendly and helpful staff
The young man working the front desk was very friendly and extremely helpful. He was quick to order us a cab or give helpful advice. He made us feel very welcome on our first trip to Ulan Bator.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2017
Great stay near the station
We loved our stay here. All of the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is smart and well appointed. The location is good for the rail station but expect to take taxis for any other trips into the city. There are a few restaurants nearby, but not that many. Breakfast is good with some interesting choices. We ate in the hotel one night and there was plenty of choice and big portions. Would stay again.
Roger
Roger, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2016
Good service, comfortable and not to expensive !!!
I recommend this place, it is not to expensive, breakfast is good and the service too.