Hotels In Chiang Mai

[bdenner]

Can any of you guys recommend a good hotel in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Not looking for “The Ritz”, something around 2000 Baht/night would be fine. What is the situation up there at this time of year (Song Khran over), we will be driving and do not want to be placed into a situation where we have to keep a timetable because of forward bookings?

[lopburi3]

Should not be a problem finding a room at the Inn this time of the year. For that money you can have your choice of most hotels below 4-5 stars. But booking at a tour office when you get to town might be cheaper than direct.

[Ajarn]

You can also make same day bookings by phone through hotelthailand.com (02) 643-1191.

I've used them a few times on extended road trips and they've always provided great service, even getting heavily discounted bookings for hotels not on their list.

[ovenman]

But booking at a tour office when you get to town might be cheaper than direct.

Seconded. Agency room rates will almost always be cheaper than those given to walk-ins, even if the travel agency is right around the corner from the hotel in question.

[meadish_sweetball]

Thirded.

[chuchok]

Brand new hotel that has just opened downtown. Had a friend stay there and said it was great.They have special internet rates,or if you call them direct you may be able to do a little better.It looks very nice.

Duangtawan hotel

[Rinrada]

Brand new hotel that has just opened downtown. Had a friend stay there and said it was great.They have special internet rates,or if you call them direct you may be able to do a little better.It looks very nice.

Duangtawan hotel

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Stayed here on my last 2 visits and No Complaints ...very handy for everthing.....and COOL...

also Rydges OK but wrong location for us,Downtown and Porn Ping again OK and good for the marketr ...Red lion and Paddy Pub.

Duangtawan Hotel

132 Loi Kho Road, Tambol Chiang Khlan,

Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50100

Phone:66 5 327 0384

Fax:66 5 327 5304

The Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai speaks of a character uniquely its own.

Located in the heart of downtown Chiang Mai, it boasts excellent accommodation and a rare combination of hospitality and service that is hard to find elsewhere.

A 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport will get you to the Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai.

It is conveniently located - near to the bus terminal and railway station, and right in the middle of a souvenir-shopping haven.

From here, it is easy to get around and explore everything that Chiang Mai has to offer.

Accommodation

The 24-floor first-class hotel has 504 luxurious rooms, with a full range of facilites.

Standard Floors

- Superior Rooms : 200 Rooms

- Deluxe Rooms : 100 Rooms

Room amenities :

- Central air conditioning

- Mini bar

- Hair dryers

- Separate shower, bath tub

- TV and Cable TV

- Telephone

- Safe deposit boxes at lobby

- Wall to wall carpeting

- Smoke detector & sprinkler system

- Non-smoking floor

- Voice mail box service

Executive Floors

- Superior Rooms : 140 Rooms

- Deluxe Rooms : 48 Rooms

- Junior Suites : 8 Rooms (Junior Suites : 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms)

- Executive Suite : 7 Rooms (2 Bedrooms & dining room)

- President Suite : 1 Room (4 Bedrooms, lounge and dining room)

Room amenities :

- Central air conditioning

- Mini bar

- Hair dryers

- Separate shower, bath tub

- TV and Cable TV

- Telephone

- Turndown service

- Tea & Coffee making facilities

- Bath-robes / slipper

- Private safe deposit boxes

- Wall to wall carpeting

- Smoke detector & sprinkler system

- Non-smoking floor

- Voice mail box service

Facilities

- Swimming Pool

- Business Centre

- Banquet & Conference facilities

- Traditional Thai massage

- 24-hour reception

- Luggage room

- Tour desk

- Shops

- Car Park

- Safety deposit box

- Bakery

- Laundry / dry-cleaning

- 24-hour room service

- Limousine service to and from airport

- Concierge

- Day / Night bazaar

- Handicap service

Bars and Restaurants

Ground Floor :

- Malibu Lounge - open from 10 in the morning until midnight.

Superb food and drinks, especially wines.

Specially designed cellar for vintage wines.

Live band and international singers every day except Sunday.

- Mamma Mia - open from 7.30 am until 11.00 pm. Serves food and drinks and special bakery products by a famous chef.

Salads, sandwiches, burgers and fresh coffee, etc. Wine & Cigar corner.

1st floor :

- Lobby Bar - open from 10.00 am until 10.00 pm. Ideal for meeting business associates.

2nd Floor :

- Tawan Coffee Shop - serves international cuisine.

Buffet and a la carte.

Piano music at lunch time.

3rd Floor :

- Banquet - ideal for parties, seminars and conferences.

Duangtawan offers ten seminar and conference rooms with capacity from 40-800 guests.

All are fully equipped with high-performance audio-visual facilities.

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Rooms Facilities

Executive Floor

Central air conditioning

Mini bar

Wall to wall Carpeting

Hair dryers

Separate Shower, Bath tub

Smoke detector & Sprinkler System

Non - Smoking Floor

Voice Mail Box Service

TV And Cable TV

Private Safe deposit boxes

Telephone

Turndown Service

Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Bath-Robes / Slipper

Standard Floor

Central air conditioning

Mini bar

Wall to wall Carpeting

Hair dryers

Separate Shower, Bath tub

Smoke detector & Sprinkler System

Non - Smoking Floor

Voice Mail Box Service

TV And Cable TV

Safe deposit boxes at Lobby

Telephone

Wireless Internet

- - - R E S T A U R A N T L O U N G E - - -

Malibu Lounge: Refreshment

Mamma Mia: Bakery & Snacks

Tawan Coffee Shop: Thai & Continental

Lobby Bar: Drink / Snacks

B A N Q U E T

F U N C T I O N R O O M - - -

R E C R E A T I O N

F A C I L I T I E S - - -

Fitness Center Male & Female Sauna & Steam Rooms

Body Massage Jogging Track

Aerobic Studio Room Outdoor Swimming Pool

Beauty Salon Spa ..

Loads of Companies but never had any prob with Khun Tong at C.M Discounter....

Pay first night on internet and they will collect in person at hotel afterwards (handy if you dont like for whatever....)

http://www.hotels.chiangmai-online.com/dgtawan.html

[tango]

Why not try the new Raming Lodge, and until Oct 30, 2005, std rms are 900 vs 1200B, superior rms are 1100 vs 1400B, and a suite 2000 vs 3000B-all include 2xABF. The above are net inclusive of 10% svc and 7% govt tax...so says the brochure and rate handout I am quoting from now. It's at 17-19 Loi Kroh Rd, only 200-300 meters from Thapae Gate. The rooms are truly pleasant. Try an agent to compare prices, but the above prices are walk-in to establish a client base. Try 053-271777, 270042 or mobile K Chote at 01-6722219.

I found it while checking out their Lanna brick exterior as a possible exterior for a house I am planning.

Their standard room is well above any standard I have seen anywhere.

If you like it, let me know. Good Luck.

Edited April 19, 2005 by tango

[Rinrada]

Just to follow up on Chiang Rai.

Been a long time but these 2 were always OK.....Chok Dee....

WANCOME HOTEL

869/90 Pemawibhata Road,

Chiang Rai 57000

TEL. (053) 771800, 713841-8

FAX: (053) 712973

WIANG INN HOTEL

893 Phaholyothin Road,

Chiang Rai 57000,

Thailand

TEL. (053) 711-533

FAX. 6653 711-877

[bdenner]

Why not try the new Raming Lodge, and until Oct 30, 2005, std rms are 900 vs 1200B, superior rms are 1100 vs 1400B, and a suite 2000 vs 3000B-all include 2xABF. The above are net inclusive of 10% svc and 7% govt tax...so says the brochure and rate handout I am quoting from now. It's at 17-19 Loi Kroh Rd, only 200-300 meters from Thapae Gate. The rooms are truly pleasant. Try an agent to compare prices, but the above prices are walk-in to establish a client base. Try 053-271777, 270042 or mobile K Chote at 01-6722219.

I found it while checking out their Lanna brick exterior as a possible exterior for a house I am planning.

Their standard room is well above any standard I have seen anywhere.

If you like it, let me know. Good Luck.

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A note of thanks to “tango” and a small report of our findings.

We drove into Chiang Mai and found ourselves hopelessly lost as soon as we crossed the river on Tha Phae Rd. Thai navigator had the map upside down trying to read something of interest on a Wat she saw (they never change ). Found a parking spot in a small shopping center and at 16:00 that was no mean feat. As we were driving around we spotted the Duangtawan Hotel and other larger establishments, her immediate reaction was negative.

We decided to abandon the car and get a tuk tuk to take us on a quick tour of the hotels. First port of call was to be the Raming Lodge. The tuk tuk driver laughed and pointed to a building 20 meters away (a small tip for his honesty). Thai wife in raptures, new shiny and only 6 floors tall. Got her to phone and talk turkey about rates etc. 1400 Baht for a “Superior” room on the 5th floor, OK we book for one night and play it from there. Still here after the 3rd night and staying on.

Rooms and fittings – great, the floors are ceramic but that fits with the architecture of the building.

Breakfast - Average

Service – excellent on all fronts.

Laundry – 300 Baht for a large bag full, washed and pressed - can get wash only locally for 30/kg – UP2U.

Parking – Rustic, out the back on a vacant lot with shade cloth cover, full time security guard.

Location – Very easy to most local attractions. Walking or by tuk tuk always parked out the front, got to know the drivers which is an advantage.

Highly Recommended. You will definitely get cheaper rates for forward bookings.

Thanks to all for your input.

[jackr]

Found Duangtawan to be a rambling place and wasn't impressed with the rooms, although the location is excellent. The Imp Mae Ping behind it is a bit better, however the rooms are smaller. The top of the tree for the money is the Chiang Mai Plaza, just south of the Night Bazaar. Stay in the Executive Tower (newer wing) that overlooks the pool. Rooms really good and the whole place is a definite notch up from the rest in that price range, gorgeous foyer, although the facade is a bit bland....