{"id":14738,"date":"2019-07-28T16:18:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T14:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/?p=14738"},"modified":"2024-04-23T11:53:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T11:53:53","slug":"where-to-stay-in-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/where-to-stay-in-chiang-mai\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay in Chiang Mai: 4 Boutique Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tourists and digital nomads have clearly discovered Chiang Mai, Thailand\u2019s second city. Mostly known for the over 300 Buddhist temples, these days you\u2019ll be just as impressed by the number of hotels, restaurants and trendy coffee shops. They\u2019re everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a place to stay isn’t difficult, but the question is: where<\/em> do you want to stay? What part of the city? Since Chiang Mai doesn\u2019t have a public transport system like you’ll find in Bangkok<\/a>, you’ll want a location from where it’s easy to explore the city.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general there are three areas to choose from: the Old City, Nimman (west of the old city) or the River Side (east of the old city). I\u2019ve stayed at four different boutique hotels in all three areas, so here are my recommendations for the best places to stay in Chiang Mai.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nimman, Chiang Mai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nimman is the up and coming trendy part of Chiang Mai. I start and end my time in Chiang Mai here. If you\u2019re a digital nomad and looking for places with decent WiFi to work from, or you\u2019re a coffee lover who wants to try new coffee shops every day, this is where you want to be.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The street pattern of Nimman looks a bit like a grid with straight roads crossing each other. And the only thing you\u2019ll find on every single street are restaurants, hotels \/ hostels, coffee shops and places to get a massage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I like about Nimman is that it’s easy to walk around and you\u2019ll have everything you need nearby. But it doesn\u2019t feel very Thai. The whole city is focussed on tourism, but especially in Nimman I feel like I’m walking around in a world created for foreigners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, what you should know is that Nimman is the area closest to Chiang Mai airport (15 min by car). Wherever you are in Chiang Mai you\u2019ll see and hear planes fly over, but it can get very loud in Nimman (so bring earplugs!).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotels in Nimman: Cherlock Hotel <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My first hotel in Chiang Mai is Cherlock<\/a>, a new, modern hotel in Nimman that opened at the end of 2018. Even though it\u2019s located in the heart of Nimman, it\u2019s very peaceful and quiet.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My room is very spacious and new with a balcony overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The bathroom is nice and modern. I would have preferred a separate shower instead of one in the bathtub, but I can live with that. WiFi is available in the room, but comes and goes. Which is something that happens everywhere in Chiang Mai. Especially in the evening it often slows down quickly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They don’t really serve breakfast at Cherlock Hotel<\/a>, but you can get free drinks and snacks (including fresh fruit) in the lobby area. In the morning there’s coffee and tea, and they’ll bake off croissants or other pastries for you in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> 15 Nimmanhaemin Road Lane 15, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotels in Nimman: Hotel Yayee\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hotel Yayee<\/a>, a very popular \u2018hipster\u2019 place in Nimman, is just around the corner from Cherlock. The owner is a famous Thai actor and a lot of thought went into the interior design of the hotel. Even if you’re not staying here, make sure to check out the rooftop bar, which is great.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are two type of rooms you can choose from: a big room or a small room. My booking is very last-minute when the only available room left is a big room. Maybe it\u2019s because I have the last available room, but unlike the rest of the hotel I\u2019m not loving it. The bed is on the floor and doesn\u2019t have a night stand \/ light. There’s no comfy chair or sofa like I\u2019ve seen on photos of this room. The bathroom is super basic \/ old with an electric shower and a toilet in the same space (so always a wet floor). And the rooms are not sound-proof. You\u2019ll definitely need earplugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High speed WiFi is available in most parts of the hotel. However, the walls of my room seem to be blocking the signal, so even though I can get around 30 Mbps outside of my room, inside it drops to 0,5 Mpbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Yayee<\/a> has a nice restaurant \/ caf\u00e9 area where breakfast is served in the morning, which is included in the price of the room. What is interesting is that you need to let them know what you want for breakfast and at what time the day before. So on the first day, during check-in I had to think about what I wanted to eat the next morning and what time I was planning to wake up. There are several options to choose from though and it\u2019s really nicely done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The star of the hotel is the rooftop bar on the 5th<\/sup> floor (open between 5pm \u2013 midnight). You get an incredible view and it\u2019s a perfect place to see the sun go down while sipping a cocktail.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> 17\/4-6 Sainamphueng Rd., T. Suthep, A. Muang, 50200 Chiang Mai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old City, Chiang Mai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For sightseeing and a feel of the ‘real’ Chiang Mai you want to be in or near the Old City. When I was in Nimman I would walk to the Old City which takes around 25 minutes. Doable, but with this kind of weather you don’t want to walk for too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I loved wandering around the Old City. It’s very different and the roads are quiet compared to the rest of Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotels in the Old City: Lanna Thaphae Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I stayed at the Lanna Thaphae Hotel<\/a> just outside the city walls. Even though the hotel wasn\u2019t that special, this was probably my favourite area to stay in. Unfortunately I didn\u2019t take any photos of this hotel, but I still want to mention it. Check out these photos<\/a> to get an idea of what the hotel looks like.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was pleasantly surprised by my room. There\u2019s nothing really special about its interior design, but it just feels very new and modern. The bathroom is very spacious with a nice rain shower. And because it\u2019s located in a side street with not a lot of traffic, it is very quiet. WiFi is not amazingly fast, but it was the most stable of all the places I stayed at.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breakfast is included, but I skipped it after the first morning. It just wasn\u2019t very good. So if you\u2019re staying here I would recommend having breakfast somewhere else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> 6, Kotchasarn Soi 1, Chang Khlan, Chang Moi, 50200 Chiang Mai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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River Side, Chiang Mai\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The area on the other side of the Ping River is more residential which is why you won’t find as many hotels here. However, if you\u2019re looking for a bit more luxury, then this where you\u2019ll find some of the best hotels and resorts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel des Artists, Ping Silhouette <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I stayed at Hotel des Artists, Ping Silhouette<\/a> for three nights and almost didn\u2019t leave the hotel. It\u2019s just one of those places that offers everything you need. And because I had to do some work, I was more than happy to eat at the hotel restaurant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several areas where guests can sit and relax if you don’t want to be in your room. And the pool is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My room at Hotel des Artists, Ping Silhouette<\/a> is amazing. Modern with beautiful Asian touches. A super comfy bed and a very nice bathroom. One of the reasons I’m staying here is that I really need steady WiFi for work and I was hoping that a hotel like this would offer that. Unfortunately, same as with the other hotels, WiFi is not very stable and the internet speed drops especially in the afternoon \/ evening. Also, instead of just giving you the password for the WiFi, you get a piece of paper with the login codes for 3 devices. It works, but a simple password would have been easier. Especially if you\u2019re in the middle of a conference call and you need to log in again when it kicks you out\u2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breakfast is included and I loved it here! Served at the hotel restaurant with in- and outdoor seating, it comes with fresh fruit and you get to choose from several hot dishes. There\u2019s also a very charming caf\u00e9 for if you want to get a drink during the day. And in the afternoon they serve a complimentary \u2018afternoon tea\u2019 for all hotel guests.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> 181 Charoenrat Road, Wat Ket, Mueang, Chang Moi, 50000 Chiang Mai\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to stay in Chiang Mai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you’re staying, you’ll probably have a great time in Chiang Mai. And if you figure out how the ‘songthaew’ works (pick-up trucks that fit 8-10 people and the only available – sort of – public transportation) you can cross the city and explore different neighborhoods without having to walk everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each area is very different though, so think about why you’re visiting Chiang Mai (digital nomad, trendy places, culture or to relax) so you’ll know what part of the city you’re probably going to be the most. Or if you’re like me and you can’t decide, just keep changing hotels and try them all…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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