Chiangmai Hotel

"Not bad valued 2-3 star hotel"
by Sirinart Ruenruay from Thailand (June 10, 2007)

"Good service, clean and valued of money. A bit far from downtown, not in a walking distance."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 3 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 5 star


"Comfortable, Quiet and Pretty"
by Anna from Queensland (August 28, 2006)

"Good Breakfast. Cable TV. No complaints."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 5 star
Location: 3 star
Rooms: 3 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 5 star


by Alexander Karat from Israel (October 9, 2006)

"It was very pretty time to stay in this hotel. The main entrance is very beautiful and make impression. The Baantai Hotel designed in realy Thai style has very helpfull staff. It just could be little cleaner and the breakfast could be better, but it's realy good value for many. Little far from the city."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 3 star
Rooms: 3 star
Cleanliness: 3 star
Value for money: 4 star

"Great Hotel"
by Andrea Williams from Lexington, Kentucky, USA (April 12, 2006)

"I stayed at the Baantai Hotel a couple of years ago for about three weeks with a college photography group. The hotel staff was amazing. They arranged many things for us free of charge, cooked a breakfast just for us, and went out of their way to help us. I could not say enough to support this hotel and staff. One of our students left some personal items by mistake, and the owner followed us to the airport to return them. They are amazing!"
Overall: 5 star
Service: 5 star
Location: 3 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 5 star
Value for money: 5 star


"Quiet spot"
by julie from United Kingdom (June 4, 2005)

"Baantai is a beautiful hotel, lovely large traditional rooms and friendly staff. However, as a female travelling alone, I felt it was too far from the centre of town. A tuk-tuk was needed to travel anywhere, and the area was so isolated that I felt uncomfortable returning alone late evening. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet spot, and travelling with a companion."
Overall: 3 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 2 star
Rooms: 3 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 3 star


"Beautiful unique hotel"
by Pauline Bryan from United Kingdom (June 22, 2005)

"Stayed hereat the Baantai Hotel in Chiang Mai, in 2004 for 3 nights. Beautiful unique hotel with very friendly staff. Hotel provided free transport to the night market and explained where everything was also free transport to the airport, which was a lovely touch. All are trips were booked at the Baantai hotel and all were very enjoyable. Would recommend this hotel"
Overall: 4 star
Service: 5 star
Location: 4 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 4 star


"Very nice"
by Justin & Jill from United States (June 1, 2005)

"Very nice, quiet and clean accomidations. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised at how friendly and helpful the staff was. The owner is a very nice woman who arranged free transport for us to the night bizaar. We will be returning to Thailand and we will be Staying at the Baantai."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 5 star
Location: 4 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 4 star


"The hotel is nice"
by MHall from United States (June 8, 2005)

"The hotel is nice. The rooms are decent, but a bit dark- lots of teak! They do have transportation to the Night Bazaar which is nice. The Baantai hotel is far from town, so you 'll have to get a tuk-tuk to return you at night- but they are not expensive."
Overall: 3 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 2 star
Rooms: 3 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 4 star

"A truly excellent hotel"
by Bob Brockman from United States (July 14, 2005)

"A truly excellent hotel a tuk-tuk ride from the market area. Located near a modern shopping area and with a first rate Italian restaurant.
Has a very nice pool, tennis court and helpful, courteous staff."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 4 star
Rooms: 3 star
Cleanliness: 3 star
Value for money: 4 star


"lovely setting just outside town fabulous staff"
by Christine Robinson from North Wales (August 10, 2005)

"This place was excellent value the rooms were spacious would benefit from some new patio/balcony furniture but lovely comfy beds and spotlessly clean
The pools were fab and the buffet lunches fantastic value although the evening meals were set and not such good value the european and thai dishes wernt coordinated within the group
WE WOULD RETURN THERE WITHOUT A DOUBT"
Overall: 5 star
Service: 5 star
Location: 4 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 5 star
Value for money: 5 star


"Excellent Value"
(November 25, 2004)

"Have stayed at Amari Rincome two or three times and would thoroughly recommend it.

Very reasonable prices but rooms good (try to get one overlooking the pool) and breakfasts excellent. Pool is also very very good.

One thing less impressive is the Lanna restaurant which I think is expensive. So many places to eat in the centre of Chiang Mai that are better value, including the Night Market. Get a tuktuk into town."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 3 star
Location: 3 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 4 star


"very good value"
(May 13, 2005)

"We have stayed at the Amari Rincome for each of the last 7 years. It is a medium class hotel which betters many premium establishments for ambience, service, food and value. The rooms ( go for a deluxe ) are more than adequate, the pool is lovely, the staff charming and the food really excellent. It is a cheap 15 minute taxi or songthaew ride into town so is out of the main bustle though still on a busy crossroads; the poolside rooms do not have a noise problem. The daily buffet lunch in the hotel's Italian restaurant is a delicious bargain at B280, half the price of breakfast.
The Amari does not pretend to be a luxury hotel but it is a very pleasant and relaxing place to stay and, at around B3000 per room per night from many sources it is excelleny value."
Overall: 4 star
Service: 4 star
Location: 4 star
Rooms: 4 star
Cleanliness: 4 star
Value for money: 4 star

great hotel with friendly service
by david saranczuk from stalybridge england (January 5, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

hotel was really nice with the stafff being really friendly,only slight fault too far out of centre but plenty of tuk tuks at only 50 bahts so no real problem

Enjoyed our stay.
by Robert P from United States (August 24, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Beautiful landscaping, lovely setting, clean room. Common areas had excellent antique furnishings

Excellent staff. Very Friendly. The Food is Great!
by J. Anthony Martinez & Paula Gamboa Martinez from Maui, Hawaii USA (March 16, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Construction was going on at the time. Could have done without the noise, but other than that everything was unbelievable.

"Nothing wrong with this hotel"
(May 26, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

My travel agent recommended this hotel when my first preference was unavailable. The Duangtawan Hotel is clearly a tourist hotel and meant to impress with lots of marble and large lobby, although the front desk was oddly on the 2nd floor. It is not a boutique hotel with individual character. Having said that, the hotel does appear to be relatively new (I stayed in Feb 2005). My room was in fine shape, not worn out at all. The pool was gorgeous with lots of lounging options. The breakfast buffet was very extensive, and included Asian dishes (stir fry, rice porridge, etc.), continental breakfast items (pastries, tons of fruit), salad bar from the Royal Garden Project, juices, and even made-to-order omellete chef. I found the staff to be professional. Location next to the Night Bazaar was perfect. I would definitely stay again on my return visit.

"In the midst of the Chiangmai Night Market"
(May 24, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The Duangtawan Hotel Chiangmai is a superior tourist class hotel located right next to the Lohkroh Night Market in downtown Chiangmai. If your room faces the north, you have an excellent view of the hills and the Doi Suthep Temple. My room had this fabulous view of Doi Suthep and the Night Market. The rates at this hotel are very reasonable - US$40 for a standard room with buffet breakfast. Walk out of the hotel, turn right and you will be at the Night Market - a hub of activity with stalls selling traditional northern Thai handicraft, fake goods and souvenirs. There are many travel agents just around the corner of the hotel in the Night Market where you can book day trips to the Golden Triangle, elephant safri tours and hilltribe tours. The hotel has an L-shaped swimming pool where you can take a dip and relax after the day's outing.

"Great Location"
(June 26, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 4

We came from a "hut" out in the country to this hotel and it seemed liked heaven! I loved the location...so much to walk to. My only complaints are that the carpet in our room was quite dirty, as was the hallway carpet, and the shower was moldy. The beds were great! We girls got our hair washed and blow-dryed for $5.00 in the salon...a nice treat. I would stay again...a great place for the price!

Good experience
by Lizarazo Hernando (June 6, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

An overall good experience, Thai service standards and kindness, excellent breakfast, Rooms design may be better finished but that's ok if you put it all together. Convenient location and facilities.

Excellent location. Lovely people. Very good restuarants.
by Joanne Stevenson from Toowoomba, Australia (November 29, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

I loved the location and the layout of the hotel. We were able to book everything downstairs, the night markets were right across the street. It was perfect. We would definetly stay there again.

Good hotel with poor service
by Tareq Habib from London, UK (December 6, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 2
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

1. Room was not cleaned for 4 hours in spite of requesting reception to request room cleaning.
2. Recommend making one reservation per night as you get 2 hours free internet and 2 free items laundry for each stay and not per night.
3. Internet charges are a rip off. If your pop ups are blocked you do not see the log out screen and the system will continue deduction of your paid up time even after you switch off your system. They do not give you this information when you pay for your usbscription.
4, Many areas are not covered by the wi-fi hot spots.

We stayed longer
by Jenni (May 25, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

As it's only recently opened, everything was still in very good condition. The pool is exceptionally large for a hotel, though not very warm due to it's position. Staff tried to be helpful when asked, but few spoke good English and our Thai was rubbish.

The location is very good, right on the doorstep of the night bazaar and a short walk to the moat and river.
Overall an enjoyable stay and a good breakfast!

We negotiated a good monthly rate direct with the hotel and stayed for nearly five weeks!

"Great Thai massage"
(June 15, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

We switched to this hotel after we discovered the guest house we had reserved had no in-room TV and was only $10 less. The receptionist at the Duangtawan was especially friendly and helpful. My husband went twice for a massage and felt the masseur had done an excellent job. The hotel's location one block from Starbucks and next to the Night Bazaar is very convenient. We would probably stay there half of our visit and spend the other half at a more Thai-style guest house surrounded by greenery in a quiet neighborhood.

Great location, frustrating lifts, great value
by Adam (March 3, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

This is a place in a great location and the Internet rate we got was a great deal. Rooms in large hotels in Thailand are a little 'boring' and the atmosphere often rather dull and this was no exception. The details are not there you'd see in Europe or Australasia, BUT, for the price, could not expect more.
Breakfast was great and included, and the location next to nigh bazaar fantastic. The only genuine problem with the place was the lifts.......25 stories and 4 slow lifts is not enough, sounds a small point but when you have to check out and get a flight.......
I'd use the hotel again no problem.

by Stanley Bruce Narramore from Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Excellent location, nice facilities, good clean rooms. One irritant--They only have a heavy comforter which makes beds too hot (if used) and too cool (if it isn't). It is nearly impossible to get them to replace that with a simple sheet

reasonable value generic big hotel, close to the night market by Kaj Kangas from canada and japan (February 24, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Really great,large,long bathtub; room otherwise undistinguished (no teak trim or carvings as in other similarly or even lower priced places). Also, no movie channel...
Great location for those who want to be near the Night Market and western comfort zone outlets such as McDonalds, Starbucks, HaagenDaaz... Very hot Finnish saunas in the fitness center... Better than average (in Thailand)Western hotel breakfast buffet, but very little in the buffet for those oriented orientally...

very good location, with very helpful and friendly staff by ronald dunford from frome , somerset uk (May 31, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

i liked the location as it is very convenient to the night market,i alsoliked the fact that everyone from the person that opens the door for you, to the cleaners were very friendly . I have stayed there every time i have come to thailand, culminating in a wedding reception for my wife and myselfin may .The reception that was put on for us was superb , in fact it exceeded all my expectations. From what i have experienced from my stays in the duangtawan it is a very well run establishment where everyone is very friendly and hospitable.keep up the good work because i certainly will be coming back to you when i am in thailand again.

Jul 06
by M Scholes from N/W UK (July 13, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

Excellent hotel, very good breakfast. Very close to night market, 10 mins from airport, staff very good, excellent pool and leisure facilities, very good breakfast, wifi (not cheap) good on upper floors on 16th was unreliable signal. Would suggest paypal to avoid sending credit info over unsecured network. Tours from outside the hotel are approx half price but the hotel arranged tour we had was far superior. We would definitely return. Found this booking service to be very good.

Good location with good service
by ONG YEN NI from Indonesia (August 23, 2006)
Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

I like the place cos it's near to night bazaar, the inconvenient thing about this hotel is the lift is too jammed in the morning, need almost 1 hour to get an available one.

The Lifts
by Peter Edwards from Brighton, UK (August 22,2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The most annoying and frustrating thing about this hotel is its lifts. They either don't work or are incredibly slow.

Good location and wonderful brand new hotel.
by Jenna Gregory from London, UK (August 9, 2006)
Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

Really good location, seconds away from night bizarre and close to old town. Wonderful brand new hotel with excellent gym and pool facillities.

Chiang Mai
by Kevin Cherry from United States (March 4, 2007)
Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Nice Hotel, great service and great location

Excellent & very helpful staff.
by Yew Teck Sin from Malaysia (March 16, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Serve superb food and very helpful front desk staff. The only setback is the shower room is too narrow while no tap available next to the toilet bowl.

by Susan Houle from Canada (November 20, 2006)
Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

We loved our time in Chiang Mai and the location of the Duangtawan was perfect, especially if you like to shop! The price was great for this nice of a hotel. We would definately stay here again.

Excellent location for night Bazaar
by Marcher from Singapore (March 20, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

There is a Japanese restuarant near hotel, "Fuji".Cheap, nice and delicious.Macdonald taste better than here.

Great place to get over jet lag.
by ginny edwards from United States (October 22, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

My husband and I enjoyed the fitness center, the comfortable room, and morning buffet. We had difficulty with the internet both this year as well as two years ago. Rather frustrating but the young man was helpful in resolving problems.

great for the price
by Victoria from United Kingdom (July 15, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The Chiang Mai Gate hotel is great for the price. Breakfast is OK; they have a reasonably priced laundry service, with a 'budget' option, which is very quick; a free shuttle to the night market every day at 8pm; it's immaculately clean and all the staff were really friendly. We stayed in the new wing - really nice room with a massive bed - definately worth paying a bit extra. The only down-sides we found were that the hotel is a little bit out of the way from the night market, sights. etc. and although it is only Bt50 (and 5 minutes) to get anywhere we did have to walk to the main road to get a tuk-tuk on a few occasions. The only other complaint we could come up was that the only TV channels they had in English where the Discovery Health and Reality TV - good if you want to keep up with the most recent police-car chases in the US and plastic surgery procedures!

The Chiang Mai Gate hotel is recommended!
by Tovin from Singapore (June 19, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

I stay over 1 night at the old wing, everything is fine and good for the value for budget stay. The room is spacious enough but it is a little old for the room conditions, but it is clean and should nothing to complaint about at such low price. If one should choose to stay for a few nights I think the new wing should be the better choice. The breakfast is reasonable good with choices of bread, rice, noodles and some local dishes. The Chiang Mai Gate hotel is recommended!

Great value for the price.
by Marc from Germany (June 6, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Great value for the price. Was in the old wing of the Chiang Mai Gate Hotel. Rooms are fine, clean, polite staff, can't ask for more.

our stay pleasant & memorable.
by LL from Singapore (June 28, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

We are very satisfied with the Chiang Mai Gate in Chiang Mai service and hospitality. During our stay, we stayed for 1 night at the new wing.We had indicated to the hotel that this is our
honeymoon trip and they had spontaneously done a floral decorations in our room.they also offer free airport transfer. Well done & thank you, Chiangmai gate! You definitely made our stay pleasant & memorable. My recommendations to interested parties to stay at the new wing.

Nice room
by Ivar Nordlokken from Oslo, Norway (July 5, 2006)
Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

Unfortunately they were mordenizing the old wing, so there was some noise during the day. But the room was clean, good aircon, big balcony. It wa about 5 min. walk from central area, so it was quiet. Had free transfer to NightBazaar at 8 pm. Remember to claim your breakfast-ticket at reception every morning. Breakfast was buffet-type, with good choise. Will come here again next time!

Good value for money!
by Jacob Thomas from India (based in UAE) (January 28, 200

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 2
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

This hotel is very clean and has all the necessities nearby or even inside the hotel (7 Eleven, food court, internet, massage parlors and tour operators). Staff are very friendly! Rooms are of a decent size but the main door is so thin that EVERYTHING that happens outside in the hallway can be heard clearly from inside (just hope to God that the ppl staying on your floor are quiet!). TV channels are sufficient with enough English channels to watch. Toilets are TINY, but clean. You will definitely wet the rest of the floor for sure if you have a shower, so wear slippers when you get out! Finally, it takes about 25 - 30 mins to walk to the night bazaar! Trust me! It's NOT a 10 min walk! This hotel on the whole is cheap and was pretty much what i expected. It was well worth the money!

Excellent value
by Javier from Tel Aviv, Israel (October 12, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

I visited Chiang Mai very often (bussines reasons) and chiang mai plaza is my home in chiang Mai

Highly recommended
by Jennifer Widom from California, USA (January 6, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Great service in a very good location, nice rooms, excellent breakfast, good price

by Gregory Hull from U.S. (Washington state) (August 9, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 2
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 5

The hotel lobby was always spotless and beautiful; many people working there were friendly and helpful. The room, however, could be cleaner, especially around the bathroom sink. Linens were always fresh and even workers in the hallways were nice.

A great experience
by Brian Romer from Copenhagen (August 15, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

I was recently in Thailand with my wife and daughter. My wife and I decided a small "run-away" trip to the north of Thailand and we chose Chiang Mai.I had never been to Chiang Mai, so I didn't know what to expect regarding hotel quality and pricing.I searched the web, found Hotels2Thailand and started my search for hotels. I was recommended a couple of hotels by friends, but decided to let the Hotels2Thailand rating be the major factor when choosing the hotel. I narrowed the field down to Chiang Mai Plaza along with a couple of other hotels. After some thinking we decided that "Plaza" had to be a high quality. And the price for a spacious room was under 2,000 baht, so we maintained the "economy" aspect of the "run-away" trip.So, we booked the hotel and payment and confirmation was handled swiftly by Hotels2Thailand. "In the airport we changed plane and the pickup service was easily changed by Hotels2Thailand in a very professionel manner"When we got to the hotel and entered, we could immidiately see that we had booked a 5-star hotel for the price of a 3½-star hotel. A very good deal indeed! The decor, the atmosphere, the two people playing traditional thai music in traditional local clothes when entering to the reception - which by the way was huge - was quite an experience. In short, the first impression was fantastic and that impression lasted for the 4 days we were there.The room was a little old, but functional and not worn down. The view over the city and the mountain with Doi Suthep could make anyone smile when waking up. (we lived on the 10th floor) and even looking down at the swimming pool to see if it was full was useful.The staff was professional and very helpful. I can't complain about the service. It was very good and always served with a smile. The level of english was quite good, but as my wife is Thai and I speak the language as well, we didn't notice any linguistic problems. The restaurant was only tried for the HUGE!! breakfast buffet. They had all - from toast to Fried rice, soup and fresh fruit. I must say that it was one of my most surprisingly positive stays in a hotel for years and I recommend anyone to check in to Chiang Mai Plaza.Next time we are in Thailand, we are going to Chiang Mai again, and Chiang Mai Plaza will be our choice of hotel again - for sure!!

by Susan Houle from Canada (November 20, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 2
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 4

good location, beautiful lobby, great breakfast, friendly staff ... but ... the beds are hard as boards.

Very good location
by David Craig from Australia (April 13, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 4

Good location for the night markets which are only a few minutes stroll away. Comfortable bed. Good selection for breakfast

"This Hotel Is Fine."
by Bill & Sue from Bill & Sue (May 22, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

We stayed at the Downtown Inn last year, over the Christmas period. It is fine as a base which is what we used it for. Very handy for the night market (fantastic) and a very good German Owned Bar/Restaurant, Food, Beer, Staff, all very good here. All the Thai people are very frendly and helpfull. It really is the land of smiles. A 5 min walk up or down the road takes you to all the Bars and eating places you want. The hotel is fine. A/C, en-suite, good breakfast, very good staff. give
it a try.

in downtown inn!"
by devalmody@yahoo.com from mumbai, india (June 22, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

discovered it in the net. was very skeptical at first but having talked to them on the phone first, felt reassured. they booked me without any deposit/credit card nos. nothing! purely on my word. how often does that happen in this world? they received me on arrival at the airport and whoosh was at the hotel in a jiffy, right behind the night market and yet away from all the din of the same. it is a lovely boutique hotel with very nice,smiling and helpfull staff. the all inclusive breakfasts were
good and had a wide variety of both american and thai. excepting for the bathrooms being too small, i found the hotel a fantastic discovery with a good room rate and very reasonable food and drinks in their restaurant. i loved chiang mai and this hotel was the topping on my pudding

Hot room
by Vivian Goh from Thailand (June 28, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 2
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

Stayed at this hotel in May in a deluxe room. The room is at direct heat from the afternoon sun. When we were back at the room about 5p.m. it was like a furnace, so the air-cond takes a long time to cool the room.
The room is Okay.

Small and friendly
by Tony Pierce from Aberdeen Scotland (September 27, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Our first impression was of a little hotel down a small track, but once we got settled in we found it to be one of the nicest and friendly hotels we had stayed in. The atmosphere was relaxed and the little cottages clean and homely, the staff were very helpful and the meals delicious. On the last day the whole staff came out to wave goodbye. All in all a wonderful experience.

good service and good view
by Jariya from Bangkok, Thailand (December 6, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 2
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Like : service, hotel
Soso : breakfast
Dislike: location, it's quite far from city and if you don't have car, it's pretty difficult to go anywhere

Excellent location
by Mr. T. S. Parmar from India (July 9, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Good value for what we pay

"I'll stay in this hotel again."
from Tokyo, Japan (August 24, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

I stayed for 13 days, the room was clean and the hotel staff was helpful. Only the problem is the wall to the next door was so thin that I was woken up late at night or early in the morning by crazy travelers. The breakfast was not great, but good enough. About the location, it's not too far from town. I could take red bus to town at 10 Baht, and it's only 15 minutes walk to Central Shopping Center. I like it that it's away from the noise of town, I enjoyed staying this hotel. Who can complain at this rate, anyway? I'll stay here again next year.

Resort in City
by Ch. from Paris,France (March 31, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 2

i prefer stay resort in Chaingmai city,i found this hotel first i reserved Duluxe garden , i saw on internet that show wooden floor but in real not have wooden floor , good for have shuttle bus transfer to Night Bazzar, swimming pool little small, breakfast not various too much.

moderate place to stay in Chiang Mai
by Natsuda Suwatthanabunpot from Bangkok (December 18, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

I had a chance to stay at Holiday Garden hotel. The overall hotel decorate was quite impressive, very simple but got style. The room is nicely decorated with northern Thai style but the view was a bit poor. My room window faced the tall buidling, no Garden view! However, the room cleanliness is exceptional. But if you could easily get bored with continental breakfast, stay there only 2 morning maximum,,,no food variety there.

Excellent location with good service
by Pakamas Suwannipa from Thailand (November 7, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Good service and nice people, they are very friendly, polite. The atmosphere in the garden of the resort is beautiful and relaxing at the clean swimming pool.

Clean hotel
by Elaine Stone from Israel (July 10, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Clean hotel, 8 mins walk from the night bazaar but quite near good facilities, ie. internet cafes and good restaurants. Breakfast was very poor and did not accomodate itself to a western-style breakfast, literally nothing to eat - had to request cornflakes and the bread etc. was very poor. The worst breakfast we ate in the whole of our stayin Thailand. Caters for Asian visitors so can be noisy and did not render itself well to the Western visitor.

friendly & service orientated.
by simon from Singapore (June 3, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 5
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

I stay there for 5 days in Feb this year and was quite shocked to see that the hotel had change management and there the hotel facility are basically zero! Quite an disappointment, the only consolation is the staff at the hotel are still friendly & service orientated.

by HENG Puay Kiang from Singapore (February 27, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Staff are helpful and pleasant. One young man at tour counter, even offered to help us with our land tour even though he was already off duty. My friends and I were impressed with his great attitude but we felt it was really unfair to impose on him. So, we couldn't accept his willingness. Maybe it would be great if the breakfast can have different varieties for different days. We were there for 4 morning breakfast and they were same dishes. If local fruits, example mango, gauva, can be included, it would be great.

Clealiness
by Sin Yoke Chan (Ms) from Malaysia (February 27, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Should provide better quality breakfast.

Good location and nice staffs
by Chaiwat Jomket from Thailand (December 13, 2007)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

Overall of this hotel is fine but i'd like to comment a little bit about room at terrace zone. The temp of water is only cold,the machine is not working. And the way to go to room is too far, and no elevator so u have to go up by stairs. I think the room at hotel side is much

Good Location
by ms. jenny chin from malaysia (December 12, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

chic little place, more suitable for couples or small family w/young chidren cos rooms not spacious. My family of 2 adults & 2 chldren had the junior suite which has a king size 4-poster bed (vy comfy firm mattress) & a sofa bed but ittle room to move abt esp if many luggages. The normal double room's even smaller & almost no space fr luggage!
Decor's artsy for a guest house & clean. The staff (of 4 guys on shifts) multi task between their lil cafe , front desk & room service. They're extremely helpful. Free bkfast incl but really vy basic ie. coffee, juice, toast/porridge. Location's excellent- quiet cos in an alley w/many bookstores, Starbucks & Boots round the corner, Night Bazaar & WarorotMkt abt 12 minwalk & Wkend Walking St's just across the road at the Tha Pae Gate.

the location is very good,we can walk only few minutes to Tapae Gate and Ratdamnern Rd.by Tang from Bkk,Thailand (November 13, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

the room is quite small, but i love stayed there because all staffs made me feel like home there.

I spent three nights at Montara Happy House. I really like this place!!
by Nui from Bangkok (March 21, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

I spent three nights at Montara Happy House. I really like this place!! The location is totally great, never get lost. Especially on Sunday, there is a walking street along Ta-pae gate, it is really close to the hotel. The staff can also reccommend a lot about Chiang-Mai's attractions. For the breakfast, the taste is very good, but everyday is the same never change. The room is quite small, but the decoration is comfortable and chic.

Good Location near to Chiang Mai Brazzar
by Henry Goh Leng Hua from Singapore (February 3, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

too bad , No Lift, had to walk up to the floor.
Breadfast was average.

Cosy Spotless Clean Place.
by Azhar Mohamed from Kenya but live in India (February 1, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

Cosy and Spotless. Rooms were pretty big. Bathrooms were clean. Everything about this place was great....when I am next Chiang Mai - am only going to stay at Montara Happy House.

Average
by casey yeong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (June 17, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

The location is very convenient, only walk bout 15 minutes to the night bazaar, and so much food around the area. Breakfast was not so good, and the room was not my expected, too narrow.

Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
by Strassle from Switzerland (April 10, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Das Montrara Happy House bietet ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Unser Zimmer war etwas klein aber originell eingerichtet. Im Bad fehlt der Duschvorhang.

Great location walking distance to bazzar.
by Yulin from Japan (February 11, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 4

I definitely liked the location. Everything was really close and yet not too busy. But the rooms did have some problems. Firstly the bathroom had no shower curtain so everything could get wet including the toilet, toilet paper, towels, ect. You have to be careful. Also the doors were very thin. You could hear everything from the halls. Luckily all the guests behaved well. Although the hotel is located in a quieter alley, I still heard a lot of noise from the street. But the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.Breakfast was simple but good. Will be back again.

Original, confortable, bien situé en ville.
by REY Jacques from Switzerland (June 17, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

cet hôtel est bien situé, chambres confortables, peignoir, café et thé, bruit de ventilation extérieure par moments. Convient aux personnes sortant en ville.

Sympa.Excellent location, owner has an eye for design
by ac from Germany (April 10, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

You do not need the biggest house with the most beautiful sourroundings to have a great hotel. This hotel was beautifully designed within its scope of possibilities. It is a normal thai house from the outside, but inside, nicely furnished and little design objects here and there. The staff is extremly helpful.However, might be a bit too loud, if you are sensitive (you are in the center of the town!) and you must get used to having the shower next to the toilet in one room - might be uncommon for westerners.

the location is very good,we can walk only few minutes to Tapae Gate and Ratdamnern Rd.by tang from Bkk,Thailand (November 7, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 1
Location: 5
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

their service is very good, i felt like home there.
However, we enjoyed it and would recommend it anytime. The value for money is excellent!

fresh orange juice and eggs are good as breakfast, hope for more choices for breakfastby HU Weijia from China (August 13, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

very convenient to go to other places, quiet place for holiday

Best Place in Thailand
by Anita & Omar from Dublin, Ireland (June 19, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

We stayed in quite a few places on our travels (incl. 5 star) and this place wins hands down. We booked in for 3 nights and stayed 3 weeks Staff can't do enough for the guest e.g. Flowers on the bed on your last night. Another time my girlfriend was sick and they brought breakfast to the room. Loved the decor (Owner was interior designer for 5 star hotels). Location was perfect. We were there for the Loy Krathong festival and still had a sound sleep yet a short stroll to all the action incl. markets. Breakfast was simple but you can't beat fresh oj & crossants

Will stay again
by Ron Pearce from United Kingdom (June 15, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Feb 05 Five day stay at Pornping Tower in Chiang Mai. Top floor restaurant excellent service, good menu, reasonable price, but underused.-pianist good. Buffet breakfast extensive and well organised. Room clean, good linen. Pool a bit murky, plenty of towels! Will stay again in Pornping Tower Hotel in '06

Pornping Tower
from (June 5, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

At the Porn Ping Tower where we stayed on our last visit to Chiang Mai they charged 800 Baht for the double, breakfast-buffet included. The rooms have air condition, TV and mini bar and there is a nice swimming pool on the 3rd or 4th floor. The only problem is the hall in front of the breakfast room, which is only some 2 metres high with occasional beams in the ceiling that leave a height of 1.80m only, definitively too low for many tourists.

Nice hotel great location
by mark from United Kingdom (May 25, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

stayed feb2005 at Pornping Tower Hotel. Nice hotel great location what more do you want for the price.

very average hotel
by Golfer from Singapore (June 8, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

There is very little meaning in sharing your opinion on whether a hotel is good or bad if you do not speak in relative to the price. It is definitely an very average hotel, the furnishing in the room are dated in design and condition. However, if you are looking for a comfortable and clean place to stay, at this price it represents good value for the Pornping Tower in Chiang Mai. It has great location being 2 minutes away from Night Bazzar. Amenities are great too with mini-mart and thai traditional massage at door step you can't really complain too much.

Good location but otherwise just average.
by Bob from USA (February 8, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

The view on the back side of the building isn't very nice.
The room wasn't anything special and not terribly clean.
The breakfast food was decent
The first night I stayed there was a very loud party next to the pool. I could hear the P.A. system very clearly in my room and it was impossible to sleep until the party was over.

breakfast is very good
by sio chiu from u.a.e. (February 27, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

location and breakfast is best selling points.
new tower is much better rooms than the front tower.
It would be great if the cafe marker is available like the description of the hotel promised in the net. Or go ahead to delete the amminity if there is no coffer marker at all, so there will be no expectation.

not far from shopping center
by ประนอม มงคลบรรจง from pathumthani, thailand (December 14, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

food-ok, room-a bit small

very nice
by pezzi from (July 3, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

every time again

Location fine, with lake of relaxtion areas
by Anni Hammerlund from Copenhagen, Denmark (September 17, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

As general it was a nice exprience, and most of the staff was very polite, except for the manners of the reception manager.
The breakfast was very good - but I think the coffe was miserable.

Overall good
by Pezzi from Switzerland (June 7, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Hotel is very quiet.

Great location and excellent staff
by Carolyn Hanny from United States (September 16, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

From the moment I entered this establishment I was treated with great respect and importance. All of the staff made me feel right at home and were fun to laugh with. They were better than the staff at a 5star hotel in Bangkok! The buffet breakfast was delicious and the food was readily replenished. This is not the cheapest place to stay in Chiang Mai, but it was worth the money spent. The rooms were clean, bottled water provided, and close to the night bizarre. I would stay here again.

Very nice place to stay.
by Gene Hizon from Saudi Arabia (August 24, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

Very nice place to stay.

Everything was perfect
by WK Tang from Singapore (August 22, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Everything was perfect given the price. Breakfast is good and staff are all very friendly. It is about 10 minutes walk to the Night Bazaar which is good especially after having a heavy meal.The room is well-maintained and clean. I will definitely stay at the Empress Hotel in my next visit to Chiangmai.

Extremely good value
by Cathy Buckley from Irish Republic (August 24, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money:5

June2005 Delux rooms very large & comfortable, complete with beautiful fruit bowl on arrival. Breakfast excellent. Large pool & lounge area. Gym has plenty of cardio equip, a little short on free weights though there is a multigym. Was very quiet so pleasant to work out in. Location about 15min walk from nightmarket so removed from any potential noise yet very well positioned. Ping river v close for river trips. Extremely good value for money. Recommending hotel already to our friends.Everything ran v smoothly with website -asiarooms (also recommend it). Cathy and Fiona, Dublin

popular hotel for tourists
by Chris from United States (August 19, 2005)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 4

I stayed for 2 nights in the Empres Hotel. The hotel was quite nice and is centrally located. The hotel seems to be a popular hotel for tourists, particularly those on organized group tours. The rooms were nice and the staff were friendly. The breakfast was pretty good, with a decent amount of variety. I would recommend this hotel if staying in Chiang Mai.

Excellent value hotel.
by Beverley Garratt from United Kingdom (August 18, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Excellent value hotel. Comfortable rooms and great breakfast. The staff were all very welcoming.The Empress hotel is well located for Chiang Mai in a quieter area, but within walking distance of the night market, and a short tuk-tuk ride from the old city. I would have no reservations about staying here again.
Nice hotel, Good prive
by Paul Geneczko from United States (March 19, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

The place was convenient and the staff was very professional. My time there was uneventful, but I feel that should there have been concerns on my part that the staff would remedy them quickly.

Excellent service, good location
by Moshe from Israel (January 17, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

we had upgraded our rooms from deluxe and had very pleasant stay. the hotel staff were more than ok

Good value for money
by Jacques from Belgium (December 2, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

I stay 3 x 3 nights in this hotel.
Goods rommes, good service, good breakfast.
Good location and proxmity of night market and other points of interest and no excessive noise

superb gardens and swimming pool, good location.
by Danson/Conning from Shanghia. China (May 24, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

We were very dissapointed with the restaurant, the service could have been better, breakfasts o.k, but evening let it down.

Great location and facilities
by Graham Webster from Melb Victoria (December 12, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Stayed at the Imperial Mae Ping early Dec 2006.
Good location - walking distance to Night Market, other markets, river, Old Walled City, Starbucks etc. Also liked the pool (2) and gardens... comfortable and relaxing spot to come to after a hot humid day. Internet cafes, laundries (20 tbt per kilo for washing, a bit more for ironing -- much better than using hotel laundry) close by.
Rooms were on small side, but standard of room good. Staff generally helpful.

Good hotel!
by Jean from Singapore (August 12, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 2
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Park in Chiang Mai - The room was clean and had a good view of the mountain. The breakfast buffet was delicious and service staff were polite. The hotel is rather far from the night market but luckily they provide shuttle service to and from the night market at 1/2 hourly intervals.

Service excellent
by John from Hong Kong (August 20, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The deluxe room was lovely with views on two sides, well worth the little extra. Service excellent, rooftop pool delightful, although the pool snack service was very slow. Although the hotel is not in the centre, I'd happily make it my base for future visits to Chiang Mai.

Very nice hotel
by Mr Bo, Mrs Patcharin and daughter Anothai, from Sweden (August 17, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 5

Very nice hotel with correct and friendly staff including the manegment. Nice pool on top floor. Faboulus breakfast buffe for every taste. For sure the best hotel in the category around Chiangmai. Beautiful lobby in thai style. Clean rooms. Express check in and out. No problems with mail, tele or fax. Good location, walking distans to night bazaar and few minutes by car to airport

Excellent place to stay
by David Medalia from Washington DC (November 25, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 3
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

The Park Hotel is a relaxing and comfortable place to stay. It is not in the middle of town, but is only a 10 minute ride from the city center, as Chiang Mai is quite small. The rooms were spacious and spotless, and there was maid service daily. The bathrooms were great--very nice marble, and the bathtub/shower was great. The satellite tv gets many channels, and the rooms were very quiet.
The breakfast was excellent; great food, exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, and a warm atmosphere. They had American style scrambled eggs, omelettes, various fruits and veggies, different breads, thai food, cereal, milk/tea/juice/coffee etc...Even more than the delicious food, the staff was great. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again on my next trip to Chiang Mai.

Quality accommodation and good value too!
by Penny from Nottingham, UK (April 24, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

The Park Hotel is excellent value for a good quality hotel. I was a woman travelling on my own and ended up twice extending my stay there! The staff are very helpful and friendly and the facilities are excellent. The rooms are clean with great views and the buffet breakfast is extensive, catering for all needs. The roof top pool is lovely (if a little shallow!). I liked the location out of the hustle and bustle of the centre, but it is still only a few minutes ride in a bus or tuk-tuk into the old town or to the night market. And only about 20 Baht on the bus!
I had no dislikes and would use The Park again.

good hotel..
by tom husa from Norway (September 29, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

very good hotel very clean.just to small things i get charge for 1 botle coke i not drink from
the minibar and not order taxi from the travel agent inside reception.....very expencive

Incredibly charming hotel
by Jennifer W., from United States (August 10, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Wonderful service, lovely atmosphere. We highly recommend the Rachamankha hotel.

Elegant
by Brooke and Anne from United States (August 4, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

Now that we have stayed at Rachamankha, we could never stay anyplace else in Chiang Mai. The buildings and grounds are elegant in a very understated way. Everything is white, which allows the wood art and the Chinese antiquities to be showcased beautifully. The reception and service are delightful and sweet, and the food is delicious and varied. It is an absolute treasure, true value for the money.

"Full of Character"
from London (August 15, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

This hotel is full of character; filled with antiques, beautiful open air courtyards, and wonderful flower arrangements. The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Even the owner was around and gave us a box of chocolates before we left. The hotel is in an excellent location which is right next to a wonderful buddhist temple and quietly tucked away for an afternoon next to the pool. The rooms are not overly luxurious but full of character and have what you need. This hotel is reccommended for travellers that appreciate character, and peace & quiet.

Amazing Hotel, one of the best ever!
by Jeremy Byrne from Loughborough (December 20, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

This place is so nice and tranquil hidden away in the old town centre and recently built but it looks 100 years old. The pictures on the web site do no do it justice. The food is amazing as well. Simply the best place i stayed in Thailand.

"Beautiful Oasis"
from Melbourne, VIC, Australia (August 18, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

The Rachamankha is a superb boutique hotel in every respect. It is stunningly designed with tastefully sophisticated decor, gorgeous grounds, and impeccable service. It is right in the heart of old-town Chiang Mai but, once inside its tranquil walled garden, you are transported into a zen-like oasis of elegance. Quite simply, one of the nicest hotel properties I have experienced

Charming & cozy
by Andreas Richter from Germany (February 6, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The hotel is nice except in the room has no window. The hotel decoration is unique and charming. We will go back end of the year.

Lovely boutique hotel!
by KC from (March 3, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The pictures do not do this place justice! The architecture alone is worth the price of the stay. The people made us feel welcome all the time and service was impeccable. Would highly recommend the hotel.

by David Cox from Toronto, Canada (April 9, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

Liked: Fantastic concept and atmosphere
Area for improvement: Better quality towels

One of the best places in the world.
by Monica from Stockholm (April 3, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 3
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

I recommend this hotell if you would like to have peace and quaiet and do not travel with children.

Perfect accomodations for a perfect vacation
by big kid from canada (April 28, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

This resort is unbelievable!!! We stayed there for 5 nights recently and fell in love with it. We were picked up from the airport by their guest relations manager nonetheless - and she was as cute and sweet as a button! The hotel is nestled just outside of Chiang Mai, but has easy access to Chiang Mai through the city taxi and hotel shuttle. This is not a place for partiers - we wanted to find a nice quiet place to stay away from the city bustle and we found it. It was perfect. The food in the restaurant was good, the laundry service was prompt, the swimming pool was clean, the rooms are spotless and well-maintained, the bathrooms were nice. I have no complaints - really.
The staff were amazing and knew us by name. All the tours are booked through them and at a reasonable price. The scenery and environment of the resort was breathtaking. We woke up every morning to the chirping of birds and the bamboo chutes knocking together lightly in the wind. We sat on our balcony and enjoyed their free breakfast, serviced directly to our room at no-charge.
If u don't enjoy the bustle of the city all the time, then stay here - you won't regret it

quiet and nice view
by Noppadol Khuwattanasil from Thailand (January 1, 2008)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

mosquito in my room and there should be a fan in the bathroom to evacuate the moiture after the shower.

Good value
by teo chor hoon from Singapore (December 15, 2005)

Overall: 4
Service: 3
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4
Convenient place attached to shopping centre. Spacious rooms.
Great location to be able to walk around area and not worry about any problems late at night.
by Gerald Stomps from USA (March 1, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The only problem, was the room still smelled like smoke even when it was a non-smoking room. Maybe a spray in the room would be good, before someone checks into the room.

Great location to be able to walk around area and not worry about any problems late at night.
by Gerald Stomps from USA (March 1, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

The only problem, was the room still smelled like smoke even when it was a non-smoking room. Maybe a spray in the room would be good, before someone checks into the room.

by Sin Yoke Chan (Ms) from Malaysia (February 27, 2006)

Overall: 3
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 3
Value for money: 3

I would suggest to upgrade the Huay Kaew Wing and their reception area at Level 6. The next trip I would like to stay at the other wing which is more cosy and nice.

Wonderful resort
by Mark Spicer from Hong Kong (December 22, 2005)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

We were not sure what to expect in this rather out of ther way place - but the Maekok Resort is fantastic. It is very well managed, highly personable, the staff are second to none and the location - well few other places can be so well situated.

Make it a must
by Martin Holding from USA (January 26, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

We stayed in 5 star hotels in our stay in Thailand - and whilst the Maekok Resort is not 5 star - it was certainly our favourite hotel. We were impressed with everything, and whilst is more expensive than other places around, you do get value. Anyway, the community project work that the resort is involved with is impressive and so you know the extra dollars are going to a good cause. The owners - Bryan and Rosie Massingham run a great place and make every body feel welcome.

by MITSUHIKO KATO from Narita, Japan (June 22, 2006)

Overall: 4
Service: 4
Location: 2
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Rooms are big and clean, which we like very much.
Did not see many guests, which makes us a bit lonely.

Four Element spa -Earth, water, wind, and fire- is very interested!
by Wanna from Thailand (April 18, 2007)

Overall: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 3
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 3

Suite 140 sqm. is 2-Bedroom actually perfect for family of 4 persons.

Excellent location, very friendly staff
by Rainer Schmidt from Munich, Germany (August 27, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4
environment, suite, very supportive staff

A little Gem hidden away, well worth a visit.
by Mark & Amorn from United Kingdom (January 26, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 3
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money: 4

Flew in from Samui and were met by the hotel for collection, very helpful. I booked this place as pot luck as I didnt fancy the concrete blocks in CM of which very few had any good reviews. Its a bit far out so you will need a bike or car but it really is at it looks, which was great, there are only 9 houses so its very intimate. You are treated like one of the family by the owners and the rooms are quite unique, this place is definitely worth a stay, as I found the price compared to Chiang Mai very reasonable.

A little Paradise on Earth.
by Jon from Lasvegas, USA (December 11, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 5

The fern paradise is an eden on earth.

Wonderful time in Fernparadise.
by Joerg from Swiszerland (December 11, 2006)

Overall: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 4

We have spent a wonderful time here in Fernparadise. It's such a lovely place. The friendly people made us feel very welcome. Thank you very much and hopefully we'll find another chance to come back.

Excellent view and comfortable like home
by Ng Kar Peck from Singapore (November 12, 2007)

Overall: 5
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms: 5
Cleanliness: 4
Value for money:5

We are being served warmly and felt enjoyable and warmful like home. the owner of the son will always appeared whenever we reach the Fern Paradise and answer our queries with humble (just like a brother to take care for the sibling). We were touched by the owner -Mr Tan spirit for the Fern establishment and the stories behind it. It is really a wonderful experiences !