Modest conference venue in Chiang Mai

[pachoderm]

Hi there folks,

We are m looking for a conference venue to host about 100 people for a five day conference next year. It can be a hotel or other set-up, with or without accommodation and food catering, but definitely something that can cater for a proper conference - at a good price. Somewhere reasonably close to the Old City so that lengthy commuting is unnecessary. Thinking 3 star hotel, not 5 star orthe rates they charge. It does not have to be a hotel, perhaps some large community centre, but definitely something that has basic amenities.

Also looking for a local Thai person who speaks good English and can liaise between the conference venue and conference organisers.

Appreciate any input.

[iancnx]

YMCA. Not sure if they have a facility but would be good to check. They have a busy training centre with instructors on the payroll. Close-ish to RAM hospital. If not speak to one of the INGOs - they will know the best deals.

[Chicog]

Maybe contact the Centara Duangtawan, they seem to host business things there all the time from all over Thailand.

[chiang mai]

Take your pick of hotels and candidate staff, perhaps do a search on Agoda for three star rating and then contact/negotiate directly, there's no shortage of supply hence budget is the only real issue. But, you said in the OP "next year", do you mean 2014 or 2015?

[pachoderm]

conference about Jan 20-25, 2015 - next year....

[iancnx]

PM sent

[northernjohn]

Check your inbox.

Also I don't know much about it but I believe the Mormon temple has facilities for a conference. It is in the old city.