Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel

Tucked away into an alley outside of Chiang Mai's main tourist areas, this charming boutique hotel offers a dose of quiet in the busy city. The historic property showcases the splendor of the Lanna period with lovely colonial period architecture and style. The colonnaded open-air lobby features colorful patterned floor tiles that, paired with the white columns and lantern lamps above, make for an elegant space. Wooden seating is padded with colorful pillows, a motif carried on throughout, where brightly-hued cushions add liveliness to a wood and cream color palette. Furnishings throughout the property are traditional wooden pieces, and public spaces feature large windows or doors that open to the outside, revealing lovely courtyards filled with greenery. The grounds are charming, peppered with small lawns and courtyards, as well as a beautiful pool area with a wooden sundeck lined with plush padded loungers and surrounded by lush greenery. The property draws both couples and families with kids, though guests with mobility issues should note that the three-floor building lacks an elevator.

The hotel is located a bit out of the way in the Wat Gate quarter, but it's within walking distance of several top attractions, dining options, and shops. The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is within a 15-minute walk, while the historic Old City's main gate can be reached in 20 minutes on foot, or a five-minute drive. Here, guests will find temples as well as dining options. The hotel offers a free tuk-tuk service to various main attractions, including the entrance to the Old City and the Night Bazaar. The Chiang Mai International Airport is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Guest rooms stay true to the Lanna period decor with elegant traditional stylings found throughout the hotel. Classic wooden furniture and sleek wood floors are paired with splashes of color in the form of accent pillows, lampshades, or colorful walls in some of the rooms. One of the main highlights here are the private terraces or balconies, which are furnished with comfy benches and chairs and have ceiling fans as well as lovely decorative floor tiling. Puripunn Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, and all suites have living areas. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea/coffee-making facilities, safes, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi, while suites add DVD players and mini-stereo combos. Bathrooms have tubs and separate rainfall shower rooms. The Puripunn Grand Suite is the largest and grandest option, with its own private pool, lovely living room, and spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub.

The highlight here is the hotel's beautiful outdoor pool, that though small, is attractive, with a gazebo over a hot tub set into the pool and a lovely sundeck lined with comfy padded loungers and surrounded by greenery. There's also a kids' pool. The hotel has a small spa and offers various treatments in a pleasant setting, plus there's a fitness room equipped with a couple of machines and weights.

The hotel's restaurant Punna serves Thai, Northern Thai, and Western food all day, including a homemade-style breakfast in the mornings. High tea service is also available in the afternoons. There's also a poolside bar/lounge serving drinks and light meals. Other dining experiences include barbecue dinners, romantic candlelit dinners, and catering for various functions, including weddings.

Other amenities include a meeting room, a business corner with computers, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A free one-way tuk-tuk drop-off service to various main attractions is offered, including to the Night Bazaar, Flower Market, Thapae Road and Gate, and restaurants along the Ping River.