LOOKING FOR WHERE TO STAY IN CHIANG MAI THAILAND?
Chiang Mai is one of the best places to visit in Thailand. As we have lived in Chiang Mai we are often asked where is the best place to stay in Chiang Mai, so to make planning your trip a little easier we have put together our list of the top 10 best hotels in Chiang Mai from luxury to budget.
- LOOKING FOR WHERE TO STAY IN CHIANG MAI THAILAND?
- 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai Review
- Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Review
- Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel Review
- Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai Review
- The Inside House Chiang Mai Review – Chiang Mai Old Town Hotel
- U Nimman Chiang Mai Hotel Review
- Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa Review
- Lee Chiang Hotel Review
- Lanna Tree Boutique Hotel Review
- Rich Lanna House Review
Chiang Mai Travel Planning Facebook Group
Before we start check out our Chiang Mai Travel Planning Facebook Group – you are welcome to join and it’s a great resource to ask any questions about visiting Chiang Mai Thailand. Many experts are on hand to help and can give recommendations on where to stay Chiang Mai.
Comparison Chart of the Top 10 Hotels in Chiang Mai
To help you find best hotel in Chiang Mai we have listed a selection of good quality Chiang Mai hotels in the table below. To sort the table click on the heading. A detailed review of each hotel is also listed below.
Name | Area | Price | Price |
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Lee Chiang Hotel | Old City | $ | Click Here |
The Inside House Chiang Mai | Old City | $ | Click Here |
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai | Centre of Chiang Mai | $$$ | Click Here |
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort | Night Bazaar Area | $$$ | Click Here |
Marriott Hotel | Night Bazaar Area | $$ | Click Here |
Shangri-La hotel | Night Bazaar Area | $$ | Click Here |
U Nimman Chiang Mai Hotel | Nimmanhaemin Area | $$ | Click Here |
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa | Night Bazaar Area | $$ | Click Here |
Lanna Tree Boutique Hotel | Old City | $ | Click Here |
Rich Lanna House | Old City | $ | Click Here |
When to visit Chiang Mai
In Chiang Mai Thailand, hotels are plentiful but during the busy high season between November and February, you will find that accommodation in Chiang Mai gets booked out quickly.
If you are planning a visit to Chiang Mai during high season be sure to book your hotel early to avoid disappointment.
So here is the list of our favourite resorts, hotels and guesthouses in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Best Places to stay in Chiang Mai
When looking for the best area to stay in Chiang Mai you will find many places. Popular areas for hotels in Chiang Mai include Nimmanhaemin (Nimman), Old City and the Night Bazaar areas.
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We begin our list with the best Chiang Mai five star hotels and resorts.
Luxury Chiang Mai Resorts
When it comes to luxury you will find plenty of choices in Chiang Mai. My top pick for the Chiang Mai’s top hotels would have to be the 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai and the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort.
Both are stunning resorts with a choice of central Chiang Mai location or a quieter locale within easy reach of the main attractions.
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai Review
✔️ 137 Pillars House – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.8/10 stars (39 Reviews)
137 Pillars House is one of the most elegant 5 star hotels in Chiang Mai and the best way to describe it is simply stunning! We were fortunate to stay in the Rajah Brooke Suite during our stay and had a wonderful time.
When you walk into this luxury hotel you will be instantly transported back in time as sitting at its heart is 137 Pillars House, a historic teak house which has links to the Borneo Company and Louis Leonowens, the son of Anna Leonowens, the inspiration for the musical “The King and I”.
137 Pillars House boasts a variety of suites that are exquisitely decorated in a fusion of northern Lanna and colonial style. You will find a choice of suites ranging from the Rajah Brooke suite to the Louis Leonowens suite which features a private swimming pool.
Each suite comes with an airy balcony, an ensuite with Victorian bathtub and a choice of indoor and outdoor garden showers. Add a personal butler service, the gourmet cuisine of Palette, relaxed atmosphere of Jack Bains Bar and a choice of wellness and spa treatments and you will find a peaceful haven to relax and recharge in Chiang Mai Thailand.
You can Read more on our dedicated review of 137 Pillars House.
For a glimpse into Chiang Mai’s traditional past – Click here for 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Review
✔️ Anantara Chiang Mai Resort – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.4/10 stars (62 Reviews)
The Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is located on the banks of the River Ping, the perfect location to enjoy Chiang Mai’s famous Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival. For a taste of what to expect during some of the many annual festivals click here.
The resorts riverfront pool has views of Chiang Mai’s Iron Bridge and you can often catch glimpses of the Mae Ping River cruise boats as they make their way upstream.
The Anantara Resort Chiang Mai has a modern understated elegance. Wide airy balconies and sophisticated Thai accents welcome you to the relaxed atmosphere of Chiang Mai Thailand.
This understated luxury continues through to the warm wood lined guest rooms. Inside and outside become one as glass doors open out to tropical garden or sweeping river views.
For the ultimate in pampering, relax and rejuvenate with one of the Anantara Resort Spa treatment and wellness packages.
The Anantara Resort Chiang Mai hosts two restaurants which showcase Peruvian, Indian and contemporary Asian cuisine.
For the best location in Chiang Mai – Click here for Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Luxury Hotel Chiang Mai Thailand
For the best luxury Chiang Mai hotels near Night Bazaar area, you can’t go past the Marriott Hotel Chiang Mai and the Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel Review
✔️ Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.6/10 stars (378 Reviews)
The Marriott (formerly Le Méridien Hotel) would have to be one of the best Chiang Mai hotels near Night Bazaar area. Marriott Chiang Mai hotel has a sleek modern décor that is infused with the elegance of the Thai Lanna style of northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai Marriott boasts modern bright and airy rooms and suites. As well as standard rooms there are a choice of club rooms and suites, diplomatic and royal suites and mobility accessible rooms.
Marriott Chiang Mai is famous for its Sunday buffet brunch. For those who love Italian food the main restaurant delivers a range of classic and modern Italian dishes.
Marriott Hotel is in a fantastic location, walking out into the street you are in the heart of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar area where the Night Markets, Night Bazaar and Anusarn Market meet and create a lively nightly market area full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and bars.
For best location to Night Bazaar markets – Click here for Chiang Mai Marriott
Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai Review
✔️ Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.5/10 stars (463 Reviews)
The Shangri-La hotel has a reputation for excellence and showcases some of the best accommodation Chiang Mai has to offer. Walking into the hotel you will be greeted with a tastefully decorated lobby, where classic Thai Lanna style is mixed with modern elegance.
This vibrant Thai style is echoed throughout the guest rooms, which feature smoky teak accents and modern comfort. There are a choice of club rooms and suites which give access to the Horizon Club and for the ultimate in luxury, the Presidential Suite.
Some of the Horizon Club services include complimentary buffet breakfast, drinks and canapes between 5:30 to 7:30pm, coffee tea and soft drink throughout the day and use of computer and internet services.
The Shangri-La Hotel feature an assortment of shops, the CHI Spa Chiang Mai, a health club, pool and a choice of dining and bar options.
See the premier and deluxe rooms with mountain views in our Shangri-La video below.