welsh1 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Will be going on a bit of a tour next month to chiang mai & chiang rai Where to stay are there any nice places maybe close to all amenities, shopping, sightseeing, .etc Any good bars where I can get some good western food or maybe just a few beers and a good old chat with other farangs Any bars that have live music playing on the weekend Looking at about 500-1000 baht or maybe will spend a few baht more as I will have the other half with me and seeing as it's our anniversary will maybe treat her to some where nice Because that's the type of guy I am Any info would be very grateful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) The Royal Lanna is in the centre of things and would be a reasonable place for the price, on the same road is the Guitarman pub which has live bands, the quality varies but if you get a good night it rocks. The Red Lion English pub is a minute or so from the Lanna and does reasonable food. Other recommended Western food / bars would be Tuskers, The Dukes, Miguels, Salsa Kitchen, Mad Dog Pizza - a list that could go on and on Chiang Mai is a small place and easy to get around a red songtaew will set you back 20 baht a piece to get around town. Tuk tuks are reasonable as long as you negotiate the price before hand. I'll let the rest of the crew shoot me down in flames or give you some more recommendations Edited September 21, 2010 by anonymouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 There have been numerous topics on the same subject. Just go back 10 or 12 pages to find them. There's lots to do depending on your interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 He's with the Mrs. so I guess recommendations for basket weaving and umbrella painting are in order. Personally, I'd stay in the old town area, or very near it. Not in the scammy dump that is the night bazar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 He's with the Mrs. so I guess recommendations for basket weaving and umbrella painting are in order. Personally, I'd stay in the old town area, or very near it. Not in the scammy dump that is the night bazar. Will probably have to visit a few temples as per usual....Will probably give the basket weaving & Umbrella painting a miss Thanks for the info i will look into hotels and accommodation around the old town area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 The Royal Lanna is in the centre of things and would be a reasonable place for the price, on the same road is the Guitarman pub which has live bands, the quality varies but if you get a good night it rocks. The Red Lion English pub is a minute or so from the Lanna and does reasonable food. Other recommended Western food / bars would be Tuskers, The Dukes, Miguels, Salsa Kitchen, Mad Dog Pizza - a list that could go on and on Chiang Mai is a small place and easy to get around a red songtaew will set you back 20 baht a piece to get around town. Tuk tuks are reasonable as long as you negotiate the price before hand. I'll let the rest of the crew shoot me down in flames or give you some more recommendations Big thanks for the info on them bars with the live music...lets hope i catch a good night and the place is rocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Try this, your wife will thank you. Its at Tha Phae Gate. http://www.immhotel.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokcitylimits Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Most cosy and remarkable hotel of CM is the Tapae-Inn hotel, second floor, 180b/night ! It's also a collectors museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Try this, your wife will thank you. Its at Tha Phae Gate. http://www.immhotel.com/ If you book through http://www.agoda.com/ they have a promotion on..a superior room was 1688 baht now 760 baht Nice one GL..looks like it will be immhotel for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gotlost Posted September 22, 2010 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2010 Try this, your wife will thank you. Its at Tha Phae Gate. http://www.immhotel.com/ If you book through http://www.agoda.com/ they have a promotion on..a superior room was 1688 baht now 760 baht Nice one GL..looks like it will be immhotel for me Any time. Just remember the green plus button on the lower right side. Have a nice stay. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november222 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 He's with the Mrs. so I guess recommendations for basket weaving and umbrella painting are in order. Personally, I'd stay in the old town area, or very near it. Not in the scammy dump that is the night bazar. nowt wrong with the night bazaar. lovely people, most of em. tourists love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 As I've mentioned many times... it is exactly 1.6 kilometers (one mile) between each side of the inner moat. It's another kilometer from the moat to the Ping River. The night market is a bit more than half a kilometer to the moat. The mountain with the temple on top (Doi Suthep) is on the western side of the city and opposite from the Ping River. Vehicle traffic goes one way on either side of the moat. It's easy to get confused when riding a taxi or tuk tuk because the drivers have to follow the one way roads before crossing the moat at the few crossings. It is much easier learning if you walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimShortz Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I've posted this before, but it may be of use to you. This is a few pages of ideas that I put together for visiting friends. It includes most things that visitors are likely to want to see/do in Chiang Mai. Enjoy your visit - I love this place! Chiang Mai - things to do.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehugheog Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've posted this before, but it may be of use to you. This is a few pages of ideas that I put together for visiting friends. It includes most things that visitors are likely to want to see/do in Chiang Mai. Enjoy your visit - I love this place! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've posted this before, but it may be of use to you. This is a few pages of ideas that I put together for visiting friends. It includes most things that visitors are likely to want to see/do in Chiang Mai. Enjoy your visit - I love this place! thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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