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13-09-2005, 04:34
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Need some serious info on Hotels in Chiang Mai
I should be there around October 20th Girl Friendly Relaxing atmosphere B1000 a nght roughly Close to the action 
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12-10-2005, 15:58
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just stayed at rydges amora hotel,does have joiner fee of 600 baht.
but is a good hotel in a good spot close to action. maybe a bit dearer than B1000 a night but a very good breakfast is included and they treat the girls as just another guest.
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13-10-2005, 21:13
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GF and cheap
When I stay in Chiang Mai I stay at the Montri Hotel (opposite the Taipai gate).They are GF and a reasonable price (600 Baht last time I was there). Just up the street about 100m is the Top North Hotel and they too are GF and cheap.
  The Hash House Harriers Bar is on the same street too!!
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03-11-2005, 11:18
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I am thinking about booking here for a stay in january. I was wondering if you had booked a single or a double. 600 baht extra on top of the double may sway me to look else where.
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19-12-2005, 00:08
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How did the trip go? I'm thinking of going up during my stay in LOS in Jan/feb. Probably stay Loi Khro Road/night bazaar area. Any recommendations/tips would be appreciated. Thanks Gez
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25-12-2005, 23:18
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I would actually recommend the Montri Hotel already mentioned by Crustacian, the rooms are small in size and the shower could have done with better water pressure, those are the only negatives I can think of. But the rooms were very clean and comfortable. He mention 600 baht when he was there but it's now 700 for high season, the reception staff are superb and have a reasonably priced tour booking desk inside the very nice looking lobby. No safe in room but good safety box system and I felt the staff worth trustworthy just because of how proffesional they seem. The location of the Montri is superb and it is a short walk through Tae pai gate and turn right to get to Soi Loi Krho. Every single tuk tuk driver knew the Montri wherever I was in chiang mai, so was easy to get back to without any hassle. I would not recommend the other hotel he mentioned though, although the Top North does have a swimming pool (unlike the montri) there were things about the place I didn't like. I didn't stay there but I checked the rooms out one day, went to see one of their best rooms at 900 baht a night to find the bed linen was very dirty and looked stained. The windows were dark and unwashed and the room just felt unclean and shabby. Worst of all is that the staff were all very young and seemed completely ting tong, I noticed while I chatted with them that other guests would hand their keys over when going out and the staff would just ignore them and not pick the keys up. They also seemed to be struggling to cope because they had to deal with 3 guests at the same time (5 staff were there behind the desk) I asked one of them about the safety box and it turned out they just put your valuables in an envelope which goes into a big cupboard with everyone else's stuff. The security part is that your write your name across the sealed part of the envelope, I noticed their inefficieny (or what seemed like) within just 15 mins of chatting with them and I don't know about you guys but I would not trust a safety box system like that ? Bah maak maak!!! There are plenty of better hotels than the Montri but for far higher prices, but it's good value of the asking price. In case you decide to try them ot check them out.. montri_hotel@hotmail.com telephone number 053 - 211069 or 053 - 211070
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15-02-2006, 06:17
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Donīt remember exactly the price but think it was about 1500. http://www.raminglodge.com
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25-02-2006, 20:58
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Stayed 4 nights at Laithai Guesthouse with my gf. 700 Baht per night, nice pool in the middle area. Easy to walk everywhere.
Had great evenings at the bar. Different style to Phuket, more relaxed. Nice girls from Burma (Myanmar)
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04-03-2006, 13:54
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I stayed in the "Chiang Mai Sheraton", for 4 nights, in December 2005.
Very nice hotel. Friendly, prompt service...with a smile. It's about a 5 minute tuk tuk to the center of the city. But I thought it was worth the ride. I had a "suite"...I think around $130US/day. Well worth it! Pablo Last edited by pablo : 17-02-2007 at 04:21.
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06-03-2006, 22:09
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If you are on a budget, do NOT stay at the Top North Guest House in Chiang Mai. I made the mistake of booking into that place for my last visit in December. I booked for 5 days and only stayed 1 night. The place is a pit !!
In fact I only stayed for about 3 hours as we stayed up drinking til 5 in the morning. It was that bad. Rooms were very small and noisy. The door didn't open properly and there was a bunch of shifty looking women staying on the floor above. Straight after breakfast we packed and checked into another guesthouse. 
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10-08-2006, 23:57
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Pimping my hotel
I know most BM's are looking for a good budget hotel but if you want to step up a bit and have a great Thai experience check out Manathai village it's near all the action (night bazaar, bars, etc) the website is www.manathai.com.
PM me and I can give you a much better rate than what is listed. I work at the hotel and it's very nice. Cheers!
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16-08-2006, 23:44
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The sheraton there is not very good value as there are quite a very boutique hotels that offer a much better room, and atmosphere.
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17-08-2006, 09:33
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Your hotel looks great Rob.....what sort of price for a couple of nights in the off season...........could be worth a trip up just to spend a couple of nights in town!!....I'm sure you could show us a good spot or 10!!!...55555.....  never flown direct PHT..CHM does Thai do it???
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17-08-2006, 13:02
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Hey Nels', I'm going from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai, next month. Taking Robert (up), on his generous offer. The "Manathai Village", certainly looks like a first rate operation. And, knowing Robert...(even just a little), I supsect it will be "Grande"! I don't know about direct from Phuket/Chiang Mai (I tu lacy tu look)...but, I'm flying from Chiang Mai, direct to Phuket...on Sept 25. Later - Gator, Pablo  P.S. Airport designator for Phuket is "HKT"... Chiang Mai is "CNX"  ! Get it right dude...or back to flight school with you!  55555Last edited by pablo : 17-08-2006 at 20:21.
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17-08-2006, 19:48
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I thought they did but after just checking the thai website i can only find a service on the Chiang Mai - Phuket direction thats at 11.15 and landing 13.10 daily.
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18-08-2006, 03:50
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And Star Hotel Chiang Mai ?
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18-08-2006, 09:55
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great minds eh Pablooooo......55555....dang.....too bad I can't tag along on your next trip.....to much work here until Xmas.....we are outa synch on tours lately........that's mostly because you have too much time + money ya brstrd I reckon it would be great for a coupla days hooplaaaaa!!! Yep yer right.......I've got no idea about Airport designators.....55555....but have a shirtload of fun makin' em up.....too old for flight school now buddy....55555...... how weird flights FKT-CHM don't exist.....55555....
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18-08-2006, 14:07
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I make the trip to CM about twice a month and I'm surprised that I can fly direct on Thai from CM to PHuket but not other way around. So sometimes I have to spend the night in Bangkok  then fly up to CM the following day.Nelsonone PM me on rates for the hotel and I'll set you up, just ask Pablo. However I can't post rates on the open forum for forum members. Also let me know the dates so I can arrange my schedule to meet up with you there in CM. Cheers!
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21-08-2006, 06:14
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Cheers Rob.....yeah thought about the rates thing just after posting this, sorry about that one, should have asked via pm..... cool I'll make it a plan....but probably not this year....haven't been up there for a while...I'd love to be there with you + Pablo that'd be a hoot.....be sure to let us know about it buddy All the best Nels
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09-09-2006, 15:23
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Some good recommendation here. Cheers.
Has anyone been to CM recently or planning to before the end of the year? Similar to the OP, I am looking for a good value, girl-friendly hotel near the nightlife.
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25-09-2006, 17:06
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Just finished a short stay in Chiang Mai. Excellent accomodations at Manathai Village. Very close to night bazzar, and I think it's girl friendly??? (brought tiirak with) Pablo
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