Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel, Chiang Mai

26 August 2006

The hotel pool, with its jacuzzi in the middle.

 
Tucked away in the narrow alleys east of the Ping River, the small Puripunn hotel proved quite a surprise. There are just 30 rooms, half of which are "ordinary" deluxe rooms. In addition to these, there are 10 "Puripunn Deluxe" rooms with huge bathrooms featuring large tubs and shower rooms. There's also one suite that has its own pool as well as a bathtub-jacuzzi built for two. Unusual for hotels in Asia, there is free wireless internet available in rooms and throughout the hotel.

While the location may seem a bit out of the way, it is in fact just a short walk down to the river, with all its restaurants and shopping boutiques. If you don't want to walk, the hotel has its own tuk-tuk to shuttle you there, or across the river to the night bazaar.

Hotel facilities include a restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining, a swimming pool with jacuzzi, fitness room, private spa, library and one small meeting room.

Rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bar, flat screen color television, in-room safe and wireless internet access. Suites also have DVD players.

Pluses: Quiet neighborhood, distinctive design, small hotel, friendly and helpful staff, and fantastic rooms.

Minuses: It is a bit of a hike to get out to restaurants, although the hotel will provide transportation to the main places free of charge. Taxis will have a bit of trouble finding the place, since it is well of the beaten path. Both of these "minuses" coule be seen as "pluses" by some.

Rooms at the Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel may be booked through the link below:

Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai

In a land combining lush mountains, flowing rivers and ancient treasures, the Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel, Chang Mai, Thailand is an experience that should come at least once in a lifetime. This chic and select property offers guests easy access to the moated Old City which contains 30 Buddhist temples, and a fascinating fusion of Sri Lankan, Burmese and Lanna-Thai cultural and architectural influences. When you are not admiring the gilded pagodas and intricate wood carvings, take a trip to the elevated Doi Suthep mountainside location, which locals insist is a must-see for a true appreciation of the beauty of Chiang Mai. Exotic sounds, sights and smells await you at the Night Bizarre, where along with your market bargains, you can try a traditional bowl of kao soi to add to your memories of this fascinating destination. Charming and intimate are just two keywords describing the unique flavour of this exclusive 5 star hotel, where staff will endeavour to make your stay with them a truly memorable one. The small size of the property means that guests have the highest care and attention lavished on them, whether taking advantage of the traditional Thai massage in the Sala Spa, or enjoying High Tea in the elegant Punna Café. Set in a historic neighbourhood famous for its concentration of ancient wooden buildings, the Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique hotel boasts a stunning architectural style which blends contemporary Lanna-Oriental features with a colonial Chang Mai influence. Amidst these characteristics, guests can enjoy a library corner, fitness centre and stunning swimming pool area with sauna and jacuzzi. The adjacent lounge is the perfect place to relax and sip a hand-made hotel speciality whilst the kids can have fun in the children's pool.