Chiang Mai Hotels

Kaomai Lanna Resort

 
Chiang Mai is full of hotels, as well as a very large number of guest houses. Most hotels used to be tourist class, clean and comfortable but not necessarily anything special. That has changed in recent years with the opening of several new five star properties, with apparently more on the way. Hotels are concentrated in two areas, one along the river and the other along the road leading to Suthep mountain.

Our favorite area to stay is around the Night Bazaar. As there are several hotels near the bazaar, it's easy to find one in your price range and there are a number of tourist services in the district. I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Chiang Mai over the years. See all of my Chiang Mai hotel reviews.

We've listed a few selected hotels below. For more hotels, see our comprehensive list of Chiang Mai hotels, which you can also view price, class or location.
 

Location, Location, Location - Chiang Mai Hotels Near the Night Bazaar

The pool at the Chedi, with the spa and guest rooms behind.

 
As mentioned above, we prefer a hotel near the city's famous night bazaar. Even if you're not very interested in shopping, the area is full of restaurants and other entertainment venues, making it easy to make several pleasant evenings without having to navigate yourself to other parts of the city. Taxis tend to gather around the bazaar, so even if you do want to go someplace else, it's easy to find transportation.

There are hotels around the night bazaar in all price ranges. We've listed a few options below. At the top end the D2 is right in the middle of things, with it's urban chic extreme make-over of the old Chiang Inn. Joining the D2 is the Chedi, a posh new hotel on the river-side built around the old 1912 home of the British Counsel.

Cheaper options include the Pornping Tower, a very good tourist class hotel, and the Suriwongse Hotel right in the middle of the night market.
 

Stars	Hotel Name	Location	Rate
	Dusit D2 Hotel Chiang Mai	Night Bazaar	From: $ 109
	Spacious and clean, D2hotel Chiang Mai's interiors integrate natural materials and textures into a high-tech, functional living environment. Contemporary patterns complement the usable simplicity of the hotel room and facility layouts, while organic assets of space and light define the elegance of material textures. The D2hotel is a trendy hotel located just off the famous Chang Klan Road , in the heart of downtown Chiang Mai. D2hotel Chiang Mai is within walking distance of the city center. This Chiang Mai hotel is strategically located in close proximity to Chiang Mai's buzzing night bazaar, restaurants, and Tapae Gateway, home of the  (More...) Check rates for the Dusit D2 Hotel Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Dusit D2 Hotel Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Pornping Tower Hotel	Riverside	From: $ 26
	Visit Chiang Mai and get a warm welcome from Porn Ping Tower. Porn Ping Tower Hotel has been established over 20 years. This ensures us to clients with care in a mixture of styles of Lanna Thai Culture and convenience facilities. Porn Ping Tower Hotel is located in the middle of town, in the main business centre, and is also close to the Night Barzar, only 15 minutes from Chiang Mai airport or 10 minutes from railway station. Porn Ping Tower Hotel offers 325 Deluxe rooms. Each is full furnished with convenience facilities. From the room you have a nice view of  (More...) Review of Pornping Tower Hotel Check rates for the Pornping Tower Hotel at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Pornping Tower Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai	Night Bazaar	From: $ 32
	Conveniently located less than four kilometers from Chiang Mai International Airport, the Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai (Thailand) is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers who want to embrace the traditions of the past and the exciting advancements of the future. The boutique style hotel is adjacent to the Night Bazaar, the five-century old market place where artisans and software vendors can coexist to sell their wares next to a sacred temple and a modern nightclub. The business-friendly Surinwongse Hotel Chiang Mai features conference and meeting rooms. A modern business center and audio-visual equipment are also available. The friendly  (More...) Check rates for the Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	The Chedi Chiang Mai	Riverside	From: $ 158
	- BOUTIQUE - HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 2004 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - THE CHEDI CHIANG MAI IS LOCATED ON THE BANK OF THE PING RIVER, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE FAMOUS NGHT MARKET. THE CHEDI INCORPORATES THE CREAM OF MODERN ASIAN DESIGN, VENTURING INTO UNCHARTED DOMAINS OF SERVICE AND LUXURY WITH TEAKWOOD FLOORING AND WARM RICH COLORS. OPENING ONTO A PRIVATE COURTYARD. NBR OF SUITES - 32 NBR OF NON-SMOKING ROOMS - 84 TWIN OR QUEEN SIZE BED, GARDEN OR RIVER VIEW, PRIVATE COURTYARD. BALCONY WITH DAY BED. TEA- COFFEE,LCD TV,INTERNET ACCESS,AND SAFE-BOX ROOM AMENITIES FOR ALL ROOMS - ROOM AMENITIES - AIR CONDITIONING / BALCONY / BATH  (More...) Check rates for the The Chedi Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the The Chedi Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

Thai Style -- Out of the Ordinary Chiang Mai Hotels

Chiang Mai was something of a pioneer in creating hotels that displayed traditional design ideals, while still incorporating all the modern conveniences that international travelers expect. Any of the following will definitely make your stay unique.
 

Stars	Hotel Name	Location	Rate
	Manathai Village Chiang Mai	Night Bazaar	From: $ 65
	Manathai Village is a small boutique hotel, located in the heart of traditional Chiang Mai where centuries old temples mix with contemporary architecture. The hotel is positioned next to the famous Night Bazaar, only a 10 minutes drive from Chiang Mai International Airport. Manathai will provide all international and local travellers who visit the colourful ancient city of Chiang Mai with a uniquely Lanna experience with 29 stylishly presented Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, Junior Suites and The Manathai Suite.Extensive Thai and European menus are presented to you at Manathai Village , Chiang Mai. The delightful Weaves Restaurant is a must  (More...) Review of Manathai Village Chiang Mai Check rates for the Manathai Village Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Manathai Village Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Rachamankha Hotel Chiang Mai	Old City	From: $ 130
	-THE TOWN OF CHIANG MAI- KNOWN AS THE ROSE OF THE NORTH- IS THE SETTING FOR A GEM OF ASIAN HOSPITALITY. DESIGNED BY MR. ONG-ARD SATRABHUNDU AND MR. ROOJ CHANGTRAKUL - TWO OF THAILANDS TOP ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS - THE RACHAMANKHAS ARCHITECTURE TAKES INSPIRATION FROM WAT PHRATAT LAMPANG LUANG- NORTH THAILANDS FINEST EXTANT LANNA PERIOD TEMPLE. THE HOTEL GUESTROOMS BORDER TWO BEAUTIFUL INNER COURTYARDS- GUARDED BY MING DYNASTY LIONS AND PLANTED WITH BEAUTIFUL AND AROMATIC PLUMERIA TREES AND DECORATIVE BETEL NUT PALMS. THE CENTREPIECE BETWEEN THE TWO GUESTROOM COURTYARDS IS THE LOBBY- AN ELEGANT 400-YEAR-OLD TIMBER STRUCTURE- A MASTERPIECE OF THE LANNA PERIOD- A WONDERFUL PRIVATE SPACE FOR GUESTS. PRIVACY- SERENITY AND  (More...) Check rates for the Rachamankha Hotel Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Rachamankha Hotel Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Tamarind Village Hotel Chiang Mai	Old City	From: $ 101
	Intimate, serene and relaxing, Tamarind Village Hotel Chiang Mai is an oasis of calm and tranquillity, and is also a perfect place for exploring Chiang Mai and beyond. Set in the heart of the historic city of Chiang Mai, the hotel is conveniently situated fifteen minutes from the airport, train station and the bus terminal. Moreover, it is only ten minutes from the night bazaar and riverside restaurants. The hotel offers comfortable and well-appointed guestrooms that exude a rustic ambiance that is casual yet simply elegant. The rooms are decorated in a fresh contemporary style and reflect the rich ethnic  (More...) Check rates for the Tamarind Village Hotel Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Tamarind Village Hotel Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House Hotel	Silver Village	From: $ 65
	During the reign of King Rama V, many immigrants moved to Chiang Mai including the Chinese, Indian, Sikh and the Burmese. Many bureaucrats and missionaries also entered the region. The area along the Mae Ping riverbank near Wat Ket community began to thrive as the area became synonymous with trade due to its prime location along this main waterway. After the introduction of the railway, Chiang Mai experienced an economic boom, small communities swelling rapidly due to the influx of new races and highly distinctive cultures. The glory days of Chiang Mai can still be seen in the architecture, cultures  (More...) Review of Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House Hotel Check rates for the Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House Hotel at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

Chiang Mai Hotels to Pamper Yourself

It's not a temple, it's the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi

 
Sometimes you just have to pull out all the stops and stay in a place where you can totally enjoy yourself. It wasn't long ago that there were very few options for places to stay that were a cut above tourist class, but now there are more and more hotels in the four and five star class available.

The Four Seasons Resort was among the first of the new high end resorts. It's located about 20 minutes outside of Chiang Mai, in a valley of rice fields backed by forested mountains. In 2004 it was joined by the Mandarin Oriental, which is slightly closer to town. There's no easy way to describe the Mandarin Oriental. It's a fantasy design incorporating the look of temples and palaces from several cultures and periods of Northern Thailand. Lastly, there's the only truly top-end hotel in the city proper, the Chedi Chiang Mai. The Chedi built a new hotel with their trademark spa not far from the night bazaar. The hotel is built around the 1912 residence of the British Counsel, now restored for use as the hotel's restaurant.
 

Stars	Hotel Name	Location	Rate
	Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai	Mae Rim	From: $ 313
	Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. Spacious Lanna-style pavilions overlook terraced rice fields and the mountains in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, minutes from the artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand's northern capital. From the Thai cooking school to the acclaimed spa and flawless service, a signature Four Seasons experience.A tiny kingdom of spacious, Lanna-style pavilions presides over rice fields and mountains in the tranquil Mae Rim Valley. Experience our Thai cooking school or one of the world’s finest tropical spas – your temple to rejuvenation. Explore elephant treks, local bazaars, hill-tribe villages, or superb golf. Four Seasons makes  (More...) Check rates for the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel	Riverside	From: $ 343
	Unlike any other resort in the area, all of our accommodations consist of either individual traditional Thai villas with separate living, dining, sleeping areas, outdoor shower, indoor bath, large outdoor living spaces and many with private swimming pool or plunge pools overlooking rice paddy fields. All villas are unique in that the design and detail of each its building was painstakingly researched from ancient Lanna Buildings and hand-crafted by local artisans or true suites in the colonial style, each with bedroom and separate but adjoining living rooms and large private verandahs. The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi boasts accommodations on a  (More...) Check rates for the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	The Chedi Chiang Mai	Riverside	From: $ 158
	- BOUTIQUE - HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 2004 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - THE CHEDI CHIANG MAI IS LOCATED ON THE BANK OF THE PING RIVER, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE FAMOUS NGHT MARKET. THE CHEDI INCORPORATES THE CREAM OF MODERN ASIAN DESIGN, VENTURING INTO UNCHARTED DOMAINS OF SERVICE AND LUXURY WITH TEAKWOOD FLOORING AND WARM RICH COLORS. OPENING ONTO A PRIVATE COURTYARD. NBR OF SUITES - 32 NBR OF NON-SMOKING ROOMS - 84 TWIN OR QUEEN SIZE BED, GARDEN OR RIVER VIEW, PRIVATE COURTYARD. BALCONY WITH DAY BED. TEA- COFFEE,LCD TV,INTERNET ACCESS,AND SAFE-BOX ROOM AMENITIES FOR ALL ROOMS - ROOM AMENITIES - AIR CONDITIONING / BALCONY / BATH  (More...) Check rates for the The Chedi Chiang Mai at Reservations 24. Compare rates for the The Chedi Chiang Mai at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

Special Hotel Features

There are places you won't find on the major hotel reservation sites. These include small guest houses within Chiang Mai as well as unique resorts in the countryside. Below are some of the places we've come across in our travels that we think you might want to know about.

Baan Orapin

West of the Ping River, near Wat Gate, is a beautiful bed and breakfast residence built around a 90 year old teak house.
[Update November 2005:] Recent guests report that Baan Orapin just gets better. They've paved the courtyard and are even planning to add a pool. Everyone we've heard from has nothing but raves for the place.

Kaomai Lanna Resort

Those looking for a truly unique experience will want to consider Kaomai Lanna Resort, which was built within old tobacco curing barns.

Seven Suns Guest House

Within the walls of the old city, near some of the city's largest old temples, is a guest house with a bit of a difference. Seven Suns is operated as a non-profit business to help fund vocational development and AIDS education among the disadvantaged of northern Thailand and Burma.