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 Hotel Entry Chiang Mai Plaza by Myndo Not very impressive from the outside (well, there IS a big poster of Thailands King right over half the front), the entrance hall makes it even. -Very impressive with all the ornamentation (some of them more indian looking than thai). We booked it, because we had a day before and one after the tour we made in Chiang Mai and the hotel was also the one we would stay on the tour. So we would not need to change hotels and could alos leave some of our luggage here when we travelled. We were positively surprised.
The rooms are clean. The double bed is that big that 4 adult people could sleep in it easily (in any direction :-). The staff is friendly and helpfull. Morning buffet was very big (everything you want and more). Also the hotel is quite good and centrally located, only 2 minutes walk from the night market, but out of the traffic. There are also some good restaurants close by, if you do not want to use the one of the hotel.
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 Golden Triangle Resort, View by Myndo Very nice hotel, located so, that you have a wonderful view on the Mekong River and the Golden Triangle right out of your room.
Clean and nicely decorated rooms (lot of wood), big bed. Balkon to sit out in the evening. Quiet in the night. In the evening while having dinner in their restaurant, they offer a short show with local dances, quite cute made actually - not so professionel as elsewhere. Buffet is good and with many choices.
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 Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, Bungalow by Myndo Well, I am pretty sure that the Hilltribe Houses these Bungalows are constructed after are not that comfortable as what you will have when lodging here. This is not a real hotel, but there are several Lodges or Bungalows. Like the originals they stand on "legs" and are almost copletely made of wood and bamboo. The surroundings are very green, park-like. Evening buffet under the stars.
In one Bungalow are 4 rooms, each complete with big bed, shower and toilet separately. The windows are always half closed (because of their construction), that gives the room a warm look, too. Only one thing. The walls are a little thin, so you can hear very well, what your neighbour does ...
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This is one of my favorite places in Thailand. The beautiful Thapai Spa Camping resort is located on the Pai River about a 10 minute drive east of the village of Pai. It is not a campground at all. Comfortable rooms were 600 baht (~$15) with fan in 2001 but have gone up to 1400 baht now. They have an adjacent spa and are surrounded by beautiful gardens. There is an open air dining room. The entrees feature vegetables from their own garden. The food is quite good but not as inexpensive as the rooms.
You can relax in any of several clean spas heated by nearby mineral hot springs. Each group of rooms has its own spa but all spas are open to everyone. There is also a large central swimming pool. It is a short walk to Thom's elephant ride (600 baht for 1.5 hours).
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 Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai by Myndo In the entrance hall there is somewhere a sign, explaining that the name is a mixture of languages meaning something like "Rest for the weary traveller" and was suggested so by the ministry of tourism... Well, anyway. It was another hotel we had on our tour. It must have some contacts with a lot of tour operators, because there were quite a lot of tourists there (not only westeners, but also Japanese and Thai).
Very big complex with astounding long floors. Clean Rooms, a lot of them donīt really have a view (except you call the next house a view). Located close to a main road, but a little set back so you wonīt hear anything of the noise. Some minutes walk to the Night Market of Chiang Rai (yes, they also have one). Big Buffets, many people.
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 Triple island light station by ranwade A cheap and clean place to stay in Chiang Mai northern Thailand, some rooms have AC while others come only with a much needed fan. Grab a local taxi and take a trip up to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep at the top of the mountain, I went there twice, it's full of outstanding images, jade buddahs, gold everywhere, friendly people, you may even get a blessing from a monk. If you wake up early in the mornings, go out for a walk and you'll see the daily life of the people there, young monks out with their begging bowls, there is no (?) just why not.
There is an open air restaurant sitting area with very good food cooked while you wait. This place is very close to the night market and many shops and restaurant that you won't need to look anywhere else, ( but you do anyway. ) there is so much to see in Thailand that you'll need a few weeks at the least. Don't make the same mistake that I did and buy up the whole country in Chiang Mai, plan on purchasing back in Bangkok on your way out or you'll be giving away most everything. I also found with the humidity, that both my camera's expierienced a shut-down of sorts, so be prepared for anything.. Theme: OtherComparison: least expensiveDirections: The roads in Chiang Mai only go one way so, it's very easy to locate
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One of the better sites that I found is www.chiangmai1.com They have some great information on Chiang Mai as well as a great listing of most if not all of the guest houses in Chiang Mai with a price list. Only problem is that it does not list web sites for these guest houses, but you can google some of them to see if they even have a web site, many will not. I would suggest contacting the chiangmai1 website contact and see if they can help with reservations if you need them. 5 weeks,! have fun! Good Luck
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At that time all hotel accommodation is fully book ,then we spend 2 nights in Empress and 1 night in Lanna Palace that is 10 US cheaper than Empress (fully book can not stay 3 nights) Empress have a good breakfast , room is large , service is nice & friendly. it's like a haven and earth , the lanna palace is good but the empress is much more beter.
Room is large and so comfortable. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Close to night plaza,5 min walk
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We stayed here for 6 nights in Feb2004 and our room was very large with the biggest bed we,ve ever seen. Could not fault anything and excellent service.
In the Kad Suan shopping mall, the largest in Chiang Mai. Loads of amenities close by, cinema, bowling and ice-rink.Huge olympic size swimming pool in hotel. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: On Huaey Kaew Road(?)
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Perfect service and crisp white sheets with a location that is right in the middle of the college/Orchid Hotel/Amari Rincome area. Pick up service at the airport and tailored service makes you feel like a king.
Sweet quiet cul-de-sac, easy walk to everything yet so secluded. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 19 plubplueng SoiPhone: 053-404894Directions: Huay Kaew RoadWebsite: www.pjs-place.com
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