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Chiang Mai- hotels, what to do?

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SM4713 · 27/11/2023 20:20

I've been to Thailand several times, but I've never to the North. Any hotel recommendations or must see things in Chiang Mai or day trips? Likely there for 5 days and I'd like a 3/4star hotel with a pool. Someone said staying within the old town walls is better- but where? Any advice appreciated.

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Kapalika · 29/11/2023 08:37

We stayed at the Pingviman hotel in the SW corner of the city. Loved it!
I actually preferred CM to BKK.
lots of things - Elephants sanctuary (look at the ethical places such as Elephant Nature Park.)
sudep noi - easy to get to in the red trucks (can’t remember the name). Early morning is quiet and you can watch the sunrise and give Alms to the monks.
Baan Tem Temple.
san yak inking.
lots of walking street markets.
we also did a food tour.
booked the tours through Chiang Mai Easy Travel, (transfers too) and the owner Fluke Kumpee. You can find them on FB.
CM just has a more chilled vibe and it’s cheaper than BKK and Koh Samui!

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SM4713 · 29/11/2023 18:49

@Kapalika Thank you so much.

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ShanghaiDiva · 29/11/2023 22:25

I stayed here. Ds and I did a cooking course, we visited temples and night market and dh and ds went out for a day biking. We could walk everywhere from the hotel.
https://m.rachamankha.com/?page=the_hotel

Rachamankha Hotel Chiang Mai - city center boutique hotel

Situated in the heart of historic Chiangmai old city, only 8 minutes from the International Airport. Rachamankha is a serene retreat, housed in a series of pavilions around peaceful courtyards. The spirit of Lanna historical heritage can be felt throug...

https://m.rachamankha.com/?page=the_hotel

wondabar · 01/12/2023 23:51

Another vote for the Rachamanka. It was absolutely stunning and the pool was beautiful. It was one of the most special places we stayed in over our 3-week stay

TippingTree · 02/12/2023 17:03

We went 10 years and preferred Chiang Mai over Bangkok. We stayed at the Shangri-La. Definitely try to find a cooking class. Ours collected us from the hotel, took us to the market to buy the ingredients and then we went and did the cooking (and the best bit, the eating!). It was great.

Strokethefurrywall · 02/12/2023 17:10

Spent time in chiang mai in 2005 and it was incredible.

Definitely book yourself in for a 2 hour full body massage. You'll come out a new woman!

Kapalika · 02/12/2023 21:16

Omg the massages 😂🧡 so good!

Sotiredmjmmy · 03/12/2023 22:45

We are going to Chiang Mai soon with 2 dc so can’t recommend anything yet as not been, but we are staying in the old town, have booked a family friendly cookery class (check out smile organic) and an elephant overnight trip, then hoping to check out the walking street markets and doi suthep

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