The boutique-style, luxury 75-room Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai sits on the banks of the Ping River, a bit far from Chiang Mai's main sights. Traditional Lanna-style rooms have furnished balconies, and luxe features like flat-screen TVs over soaking tubs. Some rooms have plunge pools, home theaters, and excellent river views. The outdoor infinity pool and spa are major highlights, and the hotel's restaurants and bars offer a blend of Thai and international cuisines. Travelers seeking a location closer to the town center might want to consider the Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel -- it has fewer amenities but lower rates.
The boutique-style, luxury 75-room Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai sits on the banks of the Ping River, a bit far from Chiang Mai's main sights. Traditional Lanna-style rooms have furnished balconies, and luxe features like flat-screen TVs over soaking tubs. Some rooms have plunge pools, home theaters, and excellent river views. The outdoor infinity pool and spa are major highlights, and the hotel's restaurants and bars offer a blend of Thai and international cuisines. Travelers seeking a location closer to the town center might want to consider the Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel -- it has fewer amenities but lower rates.
This three-pearl boutique hotel is located on the western edge of the Old City, a short walk from numerous temples and the famous Sunday Night Market. It's small and cozy, with modern Thai Lanna decor and a relaxed atmosphere, usually attracting a young flashpacker crowd. Facilities are limited, but there's a communal living area and a stylish juice bar where a free breakfast buffet is served. Other perks include free bikes for exploring the area. The 10 air-conditioned rooms are pleasantly decorated, with modern and traditional elements, and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, while some upgraded rooms add balconies and extra bedrooms. Wi-Fi is free. For something with more on-site features, the Eco Resort Chiang Mai adds an outdoor pool and restaurant, as well as budget-friendly dorms.
This three-pearl boutique hotel is located on the western edge of the Old City, a short walk from numerous temples and the famous Sunday Night Market. It's small and cozy, with modern Thai Lanna decor and a relaxed atmosphere, usually attracting a young flashpacker crowd. Facilities are limited, but there's a communal living area and a stylish juice bar where a free breakfast buffet is served. Other perks include free bikes for exploring the area. The 10 air-conditioned rooms are pleasantly decorated, with modern and traditional elements, and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, while some upgraded rooms add balconies and extra bedrooms. Wi-Fi is free. For something with more on-site features, the Eco Resort Chiang Mai adds an outdoor pool and restaurant, as well as budget-friendly dorms.
The 45-room Viang Thapae Hotel is an upper-middle-range option with an excellent location about a five-minute walk from the Tha Phae Gate and within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions. Rooms are colorful and contemporary, and stocked with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, electric kettles, and safes. Some have balconies or terraces, and some open directly to one of the two outdoor pools. A free breakfast buffet offers a limited selection of Thai and Western options, some hot. The gardens here are beautiful and peaceful, and there's a terrace where guests can hang out. Travelers who would like to be even closer to the Old City for slightly lower rates could check out the Hotel M Chiang Mai, though it's not quite as filled with character.
The 45-room Viang Thapae Hotel is an upper-middle-range option with an excellent location about a five-minute walk from the Tha Phae Gate and within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions. Rooms are colorful and contemporary, and stocked with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, electric kettles, and safes. Some have balconies or terraces, and some open directly to one of the two outdoor pools. A free breakfast buffet offers a limited selection of Thai and Western options, some hot. The gardens here are beautiful and peaceful, and there's a terrace where guests can hang out. Travelers who would like to be even closer to the Old City for slightly lower rates could check out the Hotel M Chiang Mai, though it's not quite as filled with character.
Golden Bell Hotel is a small two-and-a-half-pearl hotel with just 30 rooms located on a quiet dead-end street just outside Chiang Mai's historic old city. Rooms here are spacious and feature subtle local touches and lots of natural light, but the furniture is a bit worn in some. Hotel features include a small swimming pool that gets sun for much of the day, a whirlpool tub, and a restaurant serving a free breakfast buffet plus both Thai and Western dishes for lunch. Guests may want to compare rates at the nearby Thannatee Boutique, which has more charming rooms and similar rates, but is a bit farther from the old city's southern moat than the Golden Bell.
Golden Bell Hotel is a small two-and-a-half-pearl hotel with just 30 rooms located on a quiet dead-end street just outside Chiang Mai's historic old city. Rooms here are spacious and feature subtle local touches and lots of natural light, but the furniture is a bit worn in some. Hotel features include a small swimming pool that gets sun for much of the day, a whirlpool tub, and a restaurant serving a free breakfast buffet plus both Thai and Western dishes for lunch. Guests may want to compare rates at the nearby Thannatee Boutique, which has more charming rooms and similar rates, but is a bit farther from the old city's southern moat than the Golden Bell.
The 25-room Banilah is a small, budget backpacker guesthouse located in a quiet, non-touristy part of Chiang Mai. It is near local markets and cheap restaurants and offers good value for those looking to save their baht. The rooms here are quite basic, just Single, Double, and Twin rooms that access their bathroom out on the balcony. Rooms have small TVs, free Wi-Fi, and little else, and the Twin and Double rooms come with a choice of fan or air-conditioning, while the Single rooms are fan only. The hotel has no facilities other than its cute Cat Cafe downstairs, where the owners 11 cats have the run of things, and there are a couple of computers for public use. The guesthouse also has free bicycles. For those looking for a budget guesthouse in a quiet neighborhood, this is a solid choice, although there are smarter looking guesthouses around for the same price.
The 25-room Banilah is a small, budget backpacker guesthouse located in a quiet, non-touristy part of Chiang Mai. It is near local markets and cheap restaurants and offers good value for those looking to save their baht. The rooms here are quite basic, just Single, Double, and Twin rooms that access their bathroom out on the balcony. Rooms have small TVs, free Wi-Fi, and little else, and the Twin and Double rooms come with a choice of fan or air-conditioning, while the Single rooms are fan only. The hotel has no facilities other than its cute Cat Cafe downstairs, where the owners 11 cats have the run of things, and there are a couple of computers for public use. The guesthouse also has free bicycles. For those looking for a budget guesthouse in a quiet neighborhood, this is a solid choice, although there are smarter looking guesthouses around for the same price.
The 19-room Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel situated on the east side of the Ping River. This quiet setting is away from Chiang Mai's touristy areas, but guests can walk to the night market or Old City limits in about 15 minutes. There also are several restaurants, cafes, and shops nearby. Rooms are modern and attractive, featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles for tea and coffee. The breakfast with hot Asian selections gets good reviews, although it's not included in all rates. Afternoon tea is free. An outdoor rooftop pool is a lovely place for relaxing, and spa services can be arranged. Travelers looking for more traditional Thai-style rooms in the same area could check out the Baan Orapin Bed and Breakfast instead.
The 19-room Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel situated on the east side of the Ping River. This quiet setting is away from Chiang Mai's touristy areas, but guests can walk to the night market or Old City limits in about 15 minutes. There also are several restaurants, cafes, and shops nearby. Rooms are modern and attractive, featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles for tea and coffee. The breakfast with hot Asian selections gets good reviews, although it's not included in all rates. Afternoon tea is free. An outdoor rooftop pool is a lovely place for relaxing, and spa services can be arranged. Travelers looking for more traditional Thai-style rooms in the same area could check out the Baan Orapin Bed and Breakfast instead.
The 20-room Chedi Home is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl guesthouse with an excellent location just outside of Chiang Mai's Old City. Cafes, restaurants, shops, and temples are within walking distance. Rooms feature bright Thai murals over the beds and are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges with free bottled water, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have balconies or terraces with views of the chedi that sits right next to the property. Guests rave about the free breakfast buffet, especially the fresh fruit smoothies. The outdoor pool is small, but fine for a cooling dip, and there's also a little fitness room. Bicycles are available for free. For an even more popular option, check out the nearby Green Tiger Vegetarian House as well, which has an excellent vegetarian restaurant on-site.
The 20-room Chedi Home is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl guesthouse with an excellent location just outside of Chiang Mai's Old City. Cafes, restaurants, shops, and temples are within walking distance. Rooms feature bright Thai murals over the beds and are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges with free bottled water, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have balconies or terraces with views of the chedi that sits right next to the property. Guests rave about the free breakfast buffet, especially the fresh fruit smoothies. The outdoor pool is small, but fine for a cooling dip, and there's also a little fitness room. Bicycles are available for free. For an even more popular option, check out the nearby Green Tiger Vegetarian House as well, which has an excellent vegetarian restaurant on-site.
With vast, beautifully decorated apartments and breakfast served each morning by a butler, the Chiang Mai Riverside is certainly one of the most upscale hotels in Chiang Mai. Its 14 apartments, each named after a member of the family who runs this boutique hotel, are opulent affairs with gleaming marble floors and modern touches like Apple TV, kitchens with fridge-freezers, and Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms. Features include a dual outdoor pool with river views and a restaurant that serves a mixture of Thai and Italian food. Although there is a free shuttle bus into Chiang Mai, the hotel’s riverside location is somewhat removed. Guests looking for luxury in the center of town might want to try the Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai -- but rates are higher.
With vast, beautifully decorated apartments and breakfast served each morning by a butler, the Chiang Mai Riverside is certainly one of the most upscale hotels in Chiang Mai. Its 14 apartments, each named after a member of the family who runs this boutique hotel, are opulent affairs with gleaming marble floors and modern touches like Apple TV, kitchens with fridge-freezers, and Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms. Features include a dual outdoor pool with river views and a restaurant that serves a mixture of Thai and Italian food. Although there is a free shuttle bus into Chiang Mai, the hotel’s riverside location is somewhat removed. Guests looking for luxury in the center of town might want to try the Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai -- but rates are higher.
A peaceful respite outside of Chiang Mai's old city, Shewe Wana Boutique Resort and Spa is a wonderfully charming resort with two sides: one with 16 hotel rooms and another with 15 one- and two-bedroom suites. The tandem sections share all of the hotel features, including a spa, two garden pools, and two restaurants -- one of which serves a robust free breakfast with healthy and local a la carte items. Rooms on both sides of the resort have an elegant, Old World feel to them, thanks to stately furnishings and traditional decor. Those rooms on the boutique side have especially charming touches, like hand-painted doors and mosaic tile flooring, while suites have more space and kitchenettes. The entire resort has a tranquil quality that nearly all guests find enchanting. For a more modern stay closer to the Old City, travelers could look into X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort.
A peaceful respite outside of Chiang Mai's old city, Shewe Wana Boutique Resort and Spa is a wonderfully charming resort with two sides: one with 16 hotel rooms and another with 15 one- and two-bedroom suites. The tandem sections share all of the hotel features, including a spa, two garden pools, and two restaurants -- one of which serves a robust free breakfast with healthy and local a la carte items. Rooms on both sides of the resort have an elegant, Old World feel to them, thanks to stately furnishings and traditional decor. Those rooms on the boutique side have especially charming touches, like hand-painted doors and mosaic tile flooring, while suites have more space and kitchenettes. The entire resort has a tranquil quality that nearly all guests find enchanting. For a more modern stay closer to the Old City, travelers could look into X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort.
The 22-room Thannatee Boutique Hotel is a small, mid-range property located just outside of the moat leading into Chiang Mai's historic old city. Rooms are small, but stylish, done up in northern Thai Lanna style and elegantly decorated with antiques and fine wood furniture, plus they have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add whirlpool tubs. The hotel has a small swimming pool, an atmospheric restaurant serving northern Thai cuisine, and a library with computers for guests to use. Other perks include free shuttles to tourist sights and free airport transfers. Rates at the nearby Chiang Mai Gate Hotel are cheaper and rooms are larger, but it's not as charming and full of character.
The 22-room Thannatee Boutique Hotel is a small, mid-range property located just outside of the moat leading into Chiang Mai's historic old city. Rooms are small, but stylish, done up in northern Thai Lanna style and elegantly decorated with antiques and fine wood furniture, plus they have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add whirlpool tubs. The hotel has a small swimming pool, an atmospheric restaurant serving northern Thai cuisine, and a library with computers for guests to use. Other perks include free shuttles to tourist sights and free airport transfers. Rates at the nearby Chiang Mai Gate Hotel are cheaper and rooms are larger, but it's not as charming and full of character.