October 15, 200520 yr Am planning to be in Chiang Mai in early Dec..did some searching on the net n located these 2 4star hotels..which of these wud u recommend..any others I shid look at..Cheers
October 15, 200520 yr There are about 25 others with 4-4 1/2 star classification but all depends where you want to be and do. Lots of deal about.... Hotel Name Rates Rating Novotel Chiang Mai 18.05 GBP [Details] [book Now] The Empress Chiangmai 17.11 GBP [Details] [book Now] Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, the 21.96 GBP [Details] [book Now] Lotus Hotel Pang Suan Kaew 13.51 GBP [Details] [book Now] Yaang Come Village 50.67 GBP [Details] [book Now] Northern Heritage Resort & Spa 22.23 GBP [Details] [book Now] Royal Princess Chiang Mai 27.02 GBP [Details] [book Now] Suan Bua Hotel & Resort 15.20 GBP [Details] [book Now] The Park Hotel Chiang Mai 14.36 GBP [Details] [book Now] Rydges Amora Hotel & Resort Tapae Chiang Mai 20.27 GBP [Details] Baan Deva Montra Boutique Resort & Spa 23.64 GBP [Details] Baan Krating Chiangdao 15.20 GBP [Details] [book Now] Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House 21.96 GBP [Details] [book Now] Jirung Health Resort 40.53 GBP [Details] [book Now] Botanic Resort Chiang Mai 26.18 GBP [Details] [book Now] Krisdadoi Chiangmai Aprime Resort 42.22 GBP [Details] [book Now] Tamarind Village 33.78 GBP [Details] [book Now] Suriwongse Chiang Mai Hotel 15.20 GBP [Details] [book Now] Chiang Mai Hills 2000 Hotel 16.89 GBP [Details] [book Now] Imperial Chiang Mai Resort Spa & Sport Club 16.89 GBP [Details] Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel 21.11 GBP [Details] [book Now] Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel 20.27 GBP [Details] [book Now] Belle Villa Resort 28.71 GBP [Details] [book Now] Angkhang Nature Resort 63.13 GBP [Details] [book Now] Rachamankha 81.07 GBP [Details] [book Now] Amari Rincome Hotel 28.71 GBP [Details] [book Now] Chiangmai Grandview Hotel (Formerly Amity Green Hills Hotel)16.61 GBP
October 16, 200520 yr Both are nice but the Rydges is right in the middle of the tourist district and you don't have to pay for transportation while the Orchid is far away. However, the Orchid is right next to a major shopping center and some decent restaurants, so not that inconvienient. Personally, I would go for Rydges.
October 16, 200520 yr Didn't think much of the Rydges. Rooms are tight and the pool sees little sun, hidden as it is by the surrounding building. The Executive Tower of Chiang Mai Plaza knocks it on its ass.
October 16, 200520 yr Are we talking about the same hotel? There are no other big buildings near the Rydges on Chaiyapoom Road that I can think of including any "Chiang Mai Plaza" .
October 16, 200520 yr The surrounding building being the hotel itself. The Chiang Mai Plaza is the out near the Night Bazaar and is better. How's that?
October 16, 200520 yr The surrounding building being the hotel itself. The Chiang Mai Plaza is the out near the Night Bazaar and is better. How's that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Got it!
October 16, 200520 yr The surrounding building being the hotel itself. The Chiang Mai Plaza is the out near the Night Bazaar and is better. How's that? Got it!
October 16, 200520 yr I'd second that. There seems to have been a big improvement in CM Plaza in the last few years. The CM Orchid is looking a bit "worn". Don't know much about Rydges but Empress Hotel is another good one.
October 16, 200520 yr I'd second that. There seems to have been a big improvement in CM Plaza in the last few years. The CM Orchid is looking a bit "worn". Don't know much about Rydges but Empress Hotel is another good one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Orchid may be a bit worn, but the price is much lower than the newer hotels. The breakfast buffet is great and the lobby is still in a class by itself. The pool is still one of the best with a good gym attached and eateries in the area are often better than the downtown tourist district. Shopping mall showing first run films in English next door and an excellent Internet shop across the street. There is also a very good hair salon next door for the ladies. The only downside is access and egress is a bit awkward at times.
October 17, 200520 yr Based on my own experience I would choose between the Empress and Rydges, but then again I dont know anything about the Orchid.
October 17, 200520 yr Author Based on my own experience I would choose between the Empress and Rydges, but then again I dont know anything about the Orchid. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks..am also interested in golfing..wud u know which hotel wud be closer to a golf course/driving range..Cheers
October 23, 200520 yr Ot in San Kam...cant get much closer to the golf course.... NORTHERN HERITAGE RESORT AND SPA P.O. Box 14, Chiang Mai - Lamphun Golf Club San Kamphaeng - Banthi Rd. Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand Northern Heritage Resort & Spa A perfect destination to live your dreams Northern Heritage Resort & Spa was the project established under the Government Campaign for long stay health Care services. http://www.r24.org/thailand.nu/chiangmai/heritage/pictures/
October 25, 200520 yr Author Ot in San Kam...cant get much closer to the golf course....NORTHERN HERITAGE RESORT AND SPA P.O. Box 14, Chiang Mai - Lamphun Golf Club San Kamphaeng - Banthi Rd. Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand Northern Heritage Resort & Spa A perfect destination to live your dreams Northern Heritage Resort & Spa was the project established under the Government Campaign for long stay health Care services. http://www.r24.org/thailand.nu/chiangmai/heritage/pictures/ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the detailed info..my planning gets easier..Cheers
October 27, 200520 yr Ot in San Kam...cant get much closer to the golf course....NORTHERN HERITAGE RESORT AND SPA P.O. Box 14, Chiang Mai - Lamphun Golf Club San Kamphaeng - Banthi Rd. Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand Northern Heritage Resort & Spa A perfect destination to live your dreams Northern Heritage Resort & Spa was the project established under the Government Campaign for long stay health Care services. http://www.r24.org/thailand.nu/chiangmai/heritage/pictures/ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the detailed info..my planning gets easier..Cheers <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I live in Chiangmai Orchid now, compare to my last stay in Duangtawan, Orchid is very much better in terms of its environment... Duantawan is just to dull for young man like me.
October 28, 200520 yr I just stayed at the rydges - it was awful. It wasn't really any aspect in particular - it all seemed pretty crap. They serve leftovers from dinner at the breakfast buffet - how else would you explain veg chilli for brekkie? The coffee is terrible - they must use their grinds over and over. No gym. No changing room for the pool. The pool is freezing! There is grit all around the pool because of construction. The rooms are like a holiday inn/travelodge. The hotel just smacks of being finished off on the cheap.
November 3, 200520 yr Author I just stayed at the rydges - it was awful. It wasn't really any aspect in particular - it all seemed pretty crap. They serve leftovers from dinner at the breakfast buffet - how else would you explain veg chilli for brekkie? The coffee is terrible - they must use their grinds over and over. No gym. No changing room for the pool. The pool is freezing! There is grit all around the pool because of construction. The rooms are like a holiday inn/travelodge. The hotel just smacks of being finished off on the cheap. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which place will be close to the nite life and fun..and the golf?
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