DavieA Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 My thai wife, myself and 9 month old baby will visit CM for the first time next month. Any recommendations as to te best place/location to stay is? All your help is much appriciated. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieA Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Strange? I normally find this forum incredibly helpful. Surley some of you locals can give me some kind of recommendations, or is my topic not interesting enough? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Jiang Mai Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hard to say as you haven't indicated your lifestyle preferences or price range. If you tell us if you want culture, bustle, shopping, or nature and give us a price range then I think we can be more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The Montri Hotel is best. I don't need no culture, bustle, shopping, nature, lifestyle preferences or price range ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. G Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Top North Hotel. Has pool and not expensive. g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The Montri is cheaper and cleaner, but no (currently freezing cold) swimming pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) There is a hotel (Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel) which is attached to a major mall in north Chiang Mai...(see copied content below). It is about a 4-star hotel, reasonably priced, with a great buffet. The hotel sits to the far back-end of the mall, and once you're in the hotel, it looses any semblance of being attached to a mall. Beautiful lobby, pools, and quiet. I prefer it because the location is central to good transportation (plenty of songthaews stop there), beautiful city and mountain views from the guestrooms, and there's a great cinema in the mall as well. Plenty to do right there, and a great hub for travel to nearby destinations. I stayed there a week for a reasonable 1-week rate. Google the above name to get more information and contact data. COPIED CONTENT BELOW: Kad Suan Kaew (Central) Mall Kad Suan Kaew, commonly known as Central, is the largest shopping centre in Chiang Mai. It is a huge and sometimes confusing complex housing among others a hotel, mini bowling alley, a department store, supermarket, food court, restaurants and cinema. Kad Suan Kaew has plenty of parking but it can be difficult to find a spot at busy times. Central Department Store is at the heart of the centre and has the ususal large rane of products. Kad Suan Kaew also plays host to Chiang Mai's only branch of British retailer Marks and Spencer and many specialist and general retailers. Kad Suan Kaew is also home to the largest of cinemas in the Vista chain and shows films in Thai and English. Kad Suan Kaew (Central) Address 99/4 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai, 50200 Kad Suan Kaew Opening Hours 10am - 9pm Edited February 22, 2008 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieA Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 thanks so far guys, good stuff! maybe i should have given a bit more info. I was speaking more of location... riverside, night bazaar, inside city walls kind of thing. Or is that irrelivant as Chiang Mai is not that big (so im told)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieA Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 There is a hotel (Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel) which is attached to a major mall in north Chiang Mai...(see copied content below). It is about a 4-star hotel, reasonably priced, with a great buffet. The hotel sits to the far back-end of the mall, and once you're in the hotel, it looses any semblance of being attached to a mall. Beautiful lobby, pools, and quiet. I prefer it because the location is central to good transportation (plenty of songthaews stop there), beautiful city and mountain views from the guestrooms, and there's a great cinema in the mall as well. Plenty to do right there, and a great hub for travel to nearby destinations. I stayed there a week for a reasonable 1-week rate. Google the above name to get more information and contact data. COPIED CONTENT BELOW: Kad Suan Kaew (Central) Mall Kad Suan Kaew, commonly known as Central, is the largest shopping centre in Chiang Mai. It is a huge and sometimes confusing complex housing among others a hotel, mini bowling alley, a department store, supermarket, food court, restaurants and cinema. Kad Suan Kaew has plenty of parking but it can be difficult to find a spot at busy times. Central Department Store is at the heart of the centre and has the ususal large rane of products. Kad Suan Kaew also plays host to Chiang Mai's only branch of British retailer Marks and Spencer and many specialist and general retailers. Kad Suan Kaew is also home to the largest of cinemas in the Vista chain and shows films in Thai and English. Kad Suan Kaew (Central) Address 99/4 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai, 50200 Kad Suan Kaew Opening Hours 10am - 9pm Thanks Toptuan...I like the idea of this one. When viewing it on the map it's in the north west side of CM. I've read a few reviews from tourists who have stayed in this area and they complain that they were too far from the action which they considered to be around the night bazaar/riverside area. In reality, are they being a little picky, or is it really that far away to be inconvenient. I only say this as I will have a 9month old baby and dont want to have to catch taxis/songteaws everytime we leave the hotel. Somewhere reasonably central to (most) things is what im looking for. Dont mean to be to pedantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Yes, unfortunately, if I remember right, the riverside area and bazaar are on the other side of town. You'll be riding a lot of songteaws to that area. HOWEVER, the Lotus hotel IS on the side of town convenient for visiting the zoo, Chiang Mai University, the National Museum, Doi Suthep, Phu Phing Palace, and Doi Inthanon. If the bazaar/riverside area of town is your main attraction, another alternative is to stay in some guest houses which are within the walls but on the riverside/bazaar area of town--within easy walking distance. However, not quite as plush as the aforementioned hotel (shared bathrooms, claustrophobic guest rooms, a bit noisier, etc. Below are a couple of ones to pick from... My list is a couple of years old, so you may have to do some "Googling" for updates. The last one "Sarah Guest House" is one I stayed in for about 400 baht/night. Chiang Mai boasts dozens of friendly guesthouses right in the middle of town at amazingly low prices - many also arrange treks and tours. Baan Jong Come Guesthouse 47 Soi 4 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053274823 Baan Kaed Guest House 142/4 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053271606, 053273436 Boon Phong Guesthouse 1/1 Soi 10 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053271479 C & C Teak House 1 39 Bamrungrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053246966. Center Place Guesthouse 17/2 Soi 1 Loi Kroh Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053271169 Chan Chai House 1 27 Wangsingkham Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053233706, 053233709 Candy House 1 Soi 10 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053276457, 053272309 Chang Moi Guest House 29 Chang Moi Kao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053251839 Chatree Guest House 11/10 Suriwongse Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053279179, 053279221 Chawala Guest House 129 Chotana Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053214939 Chiang Mai Garden Guesthouse (Racha) 8286 Ratchamankha Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278881 Chiang Mai Holiday Tour & Guest House 31 Phrapokklao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278455 Chiang Mai Inn Guest House 15/1 Soi 2 Chaiyaphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 0532514001 Chiang Mai Souvenir Guest House 118 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053282335 Chiang Mai Youth Hostel 1, 21/8 Changklan Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053276737 Chintana House 22 Soi 2 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278344 Chom Doi House & Hotel 33/3 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 0532101113, 053222749 Cow Boy Guest House 233 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053241314 Daret's Guest House 4/5 Chaiyaphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053235440, 053252292 Dragon Guest House 2/12 Prachasamphan Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 0532791723, 053276673, 053282305 Family Tribal Trekking Guest House 9 Soi 7 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210620 Fang Guest House 4648 Soi 1 Kamphaengdin Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053282940, 053272500, 053272505 Freak Hut Guest House 242 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053244994 Galare Guest House 7/1 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053273885, 053279088 Gap's House 3 Soi 4 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278140 Gold City Guest House 19 Soi 2 Ratchawithi Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053217579 Gold Riverside Guesthouse 381/1 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053245550 Green Leaf Lodge 9 Soi 4 Kotchasarn Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053274908 Green Lodge 60 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053279188 Happy House 11/1 Changmoi Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053252619 Hollanda Montri Guesthouse 365 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053242450 Home Place 9 Soi 6 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 0532734934 Inter Inn Guest House 17 Soi 5 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053272512 Isra Guest House 109/24 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053214924 Je T'aime Guest House 2479 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053241912, 053243330 Julie Guest House 7/1 Soi 5 Phrapokklao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053274355 Kavila Guesthouse & Restaurant 10/1 Soi 5 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053224740 Karen Nature Lodge [email protected] Kent Guest House 5 Soi 1 Ratchamankha Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278578 Kim House 62 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053282441 Kong Court Guest House 2428 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053276310-1 Kotchasarn Inn Guesthouse 5353/2 Kotchasarn Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053276063 Kritsada House 5050/1 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053276762 Lai Thai Guest House 111/4 Kotchasarn Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053271534, 053271725, 053271414 Rujira Bed and Breakfast 3/18 Buakhoon Road., Mae Sod, Tak 63110 Thailand Telephone : +66-0-5554-4969 / Mobile : +66-1-2835225 E-mail : [email protected] www.rujiragroup.com Sabai House 71/7 Sridonchai Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053273288 Safe House Court 178 Rachapakhinai Rd., T.Sriphum, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200 Tel : 66-53-418 955, 66-53-418 956, 66-53-418 957 Fax : 66-53-419 031 [email protected] Sarah Guest House 20 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053279423 [email protected] Portobello Guesthouse 191/1 Wangsingkham Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053232997 Pun Pun Guesthouse 321 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053243362 Fax: 053246140 R.C.N. Court 35 Moonmuang Rd, Muang, Chiang Mai. Tel: 053418280-2 Fax: 053211969 Racha Guest House 45/1 Ratchiangsaen Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278876 Rama Guest House 8 Soi 5 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053216354, 053225027 Lamchang House 24 Soi 7 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210586 Lamchang Guest House 28 Soi 7 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053211435, 053219079 Lanna House 100 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053222254 Lannathai Guest House 41/8 Soi 6 Loi Kroh Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053275563, 053282421 Libra Guest House 28 Soi 4 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210687 Linda Guest House 454/67 Charoenmuang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053246915 Little Guest House 8 Maneenopparat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053217027, 053212388 Living House 4 Soi 5 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053275370 Manit Guest House & Tour Service 31/3 Arak Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053213771 Mee Guest House 193/1 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053243534 Midtown Guest House 7 Soi 4 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053273191 Money Guest House 10 Soi 1 Sriphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053223484 Mountain View Guesthouse 105 Sriphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053212866, 053222635 Mr. John Guesthouse 16/1 Soi 4 Thapae Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. Tel: 053206814 Fax: 053384949 Nantana Pension 72/6 Ramingnivet, Chiang Mai. Tel: 0532700912 Napa House 20/1 Soi 3 Ratchawong Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053232823 Nat Guest House 7 Soi 6 Phrapokklao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053277878 New Peter Guest House 46/3 Soi 9 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210617 Night Bazaar Guesthouse 189/2 Changklan Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053820320, 053272067 North Star House 38 Soi 2 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278190 North Wind Inn 24/1 Wieng Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210935, 053215024, 053218117 Paocome Guest House 9 Soi 3 Changmoi Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053252377 Paradise Hotel & Guest House 146/1 Sridonchai Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053270413 Peter Guest House 46/3 Soi 9 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210617 Phathai Guest House 48/1 Ratchaphakhinai Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053278013 P K Guest House 109 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053214551 Ploi Guest House 31/2 Soi 2 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053277480 Rattana Guest House 3/5 Charoenprathet Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053272716 Ratchada Guest House 55 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053275556 Regina Restaurant and Guesthouse 69,71,73 Charoenrat Rd., T. Wat Kate, A.Muang, Chiang Mai. Tel : (66 53)262 882 Email:[email protected] Rim Ping Guest House 8 Wangsingkham Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053232664 Rendezvous Guesthouse 3/1 Soi 5 Rajdamnoen Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. Tel: 053213763 Fax: 053217229 Rose Garden Guest House 25/2 Soi 1 Ratchawithi Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053217929 R S Guest House 63 Charoenrat Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053241696 Ruchanahnan Court 35 Moon Muang Rd., Soi 7, T.Sriphum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. Tel: 0534182802 S B House 1/1 Soi 1 Phrapokklao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210644, 053210637 S G House 41/1 Doi Saket Kao Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053244109 S K Guest House 30 Soi 9 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210690 Smile Guest House 5 Soi 2 Ratchamankha Rd., Chiang Mai Tel: 053208661-2 [email protected] Sss Guest House 48/3 Sanam Kila Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053217424 Sri Lanna Guest House 5355 Thevi Uthit Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053243189 Sri Suphan Guest House 92 Soi 2 Wualai Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053270086-87 Sriwan Guest House 113 Sriphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053221042 Tanya Guest House 9 Soi 1 Sriphum Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053210675 Thapae Guest House 2/2 Soi 4 Thapae Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053271591 Thailand Guest House 38/1 Soi 2 Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai. Tel: 053274592 ********************************************** Sarah Guest House Sarah Guesthouse is situated in the area between Thapae and Loikroh Roads, in a quiet residential area. The location is excellent for visiting the Night Bazaar. It's only a short walk to many of the city temples; and facilities such as banks, money changers, internet cafes, restaurants and all kinds of shops, are only a short walk away. Proximity: - a 5 min. drive from the bus station. - a 5 min. drive from the railway station. - a 10 min. drive from the airport Address is : 20 Tapae Rd., Soi 4 Chiang Mai 50100 Telephone number is : (calling from within Thailand) 053 208271 (calling from outside Thailand) ++66 53 208271 E mail address is: sarahguesthouse"AT"hotmail.com or info"AT"sarahguesthouse.com Edited February 22, 2008 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjoop Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Dave My son will visit me this summer with wife and 10 month old and he put the same question. Not sure if your requirements are the same as theirs though. He wanted to be close to either the river or the moat so that they not always had to take transport to do/see something and liked a garden setting with nice places to sit and read a book etc. (how life changes with your first child) Nice places would be: River view lodge. This is located just south of Narawat bridge in Soi 2/4 Charoen Pratet. Very nicely located close to Night bazaar, Anusarn market, The Riverside and the other restaurants on that side of the river. River view lodge http://www.riverviewlodgch.com A small but clean swimming pool and many nice places to sit in the garden, which is situated directly at the riverside. Also larger covered area for the rainy season. Staff seemed helpful and pleasant. According to some of the guests I spoke with who just checked out, the food was good and so was the service. One of the regulars said that the only disadvantage for him was some noise from the disco across the river. Perhaps if you intend to use the aircon and keep the windows closed at night this might not be a problem, I do not really know. The rooms were all the same size and seemed smallish and rather basic. The Galare guesthouse in the same soi has similar rooms, guests are happy with the staff and the quality of the food. The noise problem must be similar maybe a bit worse as it is located closer to the bridge and the traffic noise might blend well with the disco. It is cheaper though. The garden area is very limited, the small piece of riverside they have is used for the restaurant and the rest of the garden is very limited. Another option is close to the moat, The Karinthip Village. This is located in the Chiang Moi Kao road, about hundred meters from the moat. Also has a small swimming pool, nice garden settings with places to quietly read a book etc. and still very quiet. The rooms I liked much better, I looked at the fantasy suites, with nice (semi) antique furniture, decent size etc. Bathroom just shower, no bath or outside Jacuzzi like in the bigger suites, but with entrance on the ground floor directly at the garden/pool area. Downside: As it is located in the centre of the city, the view from the windows is often a wall or some junk. The reviews are rather mixed concerning the helpfulness of the staff and the breakfast gets low ratings. The young lady who showed me the rooms was rather friendly and willing to help, but she seemed to be a student or temporary staff and did not know anything. My impression was more clumsy and not unfriendly, but I do not know about the rest of the staff. If you want a good and cheap hotelwithout garden etc. the Montri hotel would also be my choice. Hope this is of some help, Joop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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