Chiang Mai

butterflyblonde · #1 05-11-2005, 15:20

Hi all,

Been talking to my lady friend yesterday and she says I should book a hotel in Chiang mai rather than just turning up as we are going there for Loy Kratong and it can be busy and popular.

Been looking at a few hotels but before I make enquiries I want to ask those who have stayed b4, which are the best locations in your view, hotel areas which are close to or in the thick of the action.

I have seen a map and noticed the areas have names like ''old town'' etc.
I certainly don't want to end up on the outskirts if I can help it, in a hotel that is too far away and a pain in the a$$ to travel to & from.

Any info will be appreciated

Captain · #2 07-11-2005, 03:03

Take a hotel close to the night market. Lot of shopping in the evening for your friend, so a lot of people. Also Loi Kratong parade is passing close by on the way to the river.
i posted some pic's of the parade earlier .

butterflyblonde · #3 07-11-2005, 03:15

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Originally Posted by Captain

Take a hotel close to the night market. Lot of shopping in the evening for your friend, so a lot of people. Also Loi Kratong parade is passing close by on the way to the river.
i posted some pic's of the parade earlier .

Thanks captain,

Only problem I am having is that the hotels in that area I have tried are fully booked.

Do you have any contact info for a place you stayed ?

nelsonone · #4 07-11-2005, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

Hi all,

Been talking to my lady friend yesterday and she says I should book a hotel in Chiang mai rather than just turning up as we are going there for Loy Kratong and it can be busy and popular.

Been looking at a few hotels but before I make enquiries I want to ask those who have stayed b4, which are the best locations in your view, hotel areas which are close to or in the thick of the action.

I have seen a map and noticed the areas have names like ''old town'' etc.
I certainly don't want to end up on the outskirts if I can help it, in a hotel that is too far away and a pain in the a$$ to travel to & from.

Any info will be appreciated

Hi BFB,

I have stayed at the Royal Princess on Chan Klang Rd right in the middle of the night market..............seemed like a pretty good hotel to me....

I think I paid about BHT1000 but I just chcked it out on a website and it seems that it is double that as of this week due to high season

Good luck with you visit................it's a great time to be there

aussie dollar · #5 07-11-2005, 10:54

NICE HOTEL 10 MIN WALK FROM NIGHT MARKET AREA PLENTY SHOPS BARS FOOD ARE AT YOUR DOOR
JOINER FEE BUT IF BOOKED WITH YOU NOT A PROLEM.

http://chiangmaihotels.chiangdao.com...el/details.htm

feras36 · #6 07-11-2005, 18:59

is there a joiner fee at the conrad, i am planning at least 2 girls per night, i have a big appetite

Captain · #7 07-11-2005, 20:55

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Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

Thanks captain,

Only problem I am having is that the hotels in that area I have tried are fully booked.

Do you have any contact info for a place you stayed ?

No, I used Novotel Suriwongse (now Zenith) and Royal Princess before. But that is a few years ago.
Anything in the vicinity of the night market up to the city gate (I think Tapae gate) is OK, even those just inside the gate are not so far away.

butterflyblonde · #8 08-11-2005, 05:29

Hi Captain,

I have booked into the Monti hotel which is opposite the Taepae gate, looks very decent for the price...800 bt per night high season.

Was mention in another thread on hotels in this section by Crustasian ...thanks for the info mate

StevieC · #9 08-11-2005, 20:57

I am booked into the Top North Guest House for a few days in Dec. Only 500bt and they have a swimming pool. It's just off Moon Muang in the old town. Last year I stayed at Golden Fern and that only cost 400bt for air-con, fridge, hot water & tv. They do all kinds of food. It was only 2 mins walk west of Tha Pae gate. I tried to book them again but got no reply to my emails.

joebooat · #10 09-11-2005, 11:15

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Originally Posted by aussie dollar

NICE HOTEL 10 MIN WALK FROM NIGHT MARKET AREA PLENTY SHOPS BARS FOOD ARE AT YOUR DOOR
JOINER FEE BUT IF BOOKED WITH YOU NOT A PROLEM.

http://chiangmaihotels.chiangdao.com...el/details.htm

By using the links from the Hotel Guide on this forums right margin, http://r24.org/phuket-info.com/chiangmai/rydgestapae/ I was able to get the promo for stay 3 nights pay for 2 and airport pickup included for my January trip.

Thanks Nicke. This is a great forum.

wylos · #11 09-11-2005, 12:15

hey chris just seen the thread,
im in chang mai at the moment,i thought you were givin it the backpackers treatment,800B,feck splashing out.only joking chum,just i got some hot deals.
200 b-400b.
probably wouldnt take a chick to the 200b one for a holiday though.
when u over??

butterflyblonde · #12 09-11-2005, 19:14

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Originally Posted by wylos

hey chris just seen the thread,
im in chang mai at the moment,i thought you were givin it the backpackers treatment,800B,feck splashing out.only joking chum,just i got some hot deals.
200 b-400b.
probably wouldnt take a chick to the 200b one for a holiday though.
when u over??

In just a bit less than 24 hours, I will be on the plane

sandymellis · #13 09-11-2005, 19:50

I'm in Chiang Mai in early April staying at The Baan Orapin for 5 nights.

barfly · #14 11-11-2005, 05:58

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Originally Posted by joebooat

By using the links from the Hotel Guide on this forums right margin, http://r24.org/phuket-info.com/chiangmai/rydgestapae/ I was able to get the promo for stay 3 nights pay for 2 and airport pickup included for my January trip.

Thanks Nicke. This is a great forum.

Certainly a very good hotel in a good position.