Chaing Mai accomodations - Ajarn Forum

migrant · 29th September 2008, 10:38

Headed up to CM on our visit (3 weeks to go) and looking for recommendations for housing.

Me and the wife (Thai) so looking for nice place. Want a clean room, TV, ac and fairly close by.

Probably not a lot of bar hopping, so quiet is good.

I've seen lot's advertised, but hoping for a personal recommendation.

Thanks!

D-man · 29th September 2008, 17:28

Presume it's short-time you want.

Try huay kaew residence. web site of the same name.

A month's pay and month deposit up front. Newish, maybe 3 years old by now. Pool, internet, UBC etc.

From about 5-13K I think. Go for a one bedroom, about 8,500 I think.

migrant · 29th September 2008, 21:23

Thanks D-Man, should have made my post clearer.

Actually looking for 2-4 nights.

rogerman · 29th September 2008, 21:25

Maybe if you could actually sapeak Engerish pwoperly, things might be easier

greenleaf · 29th September 2008, 21:40

Migrant, We stayed here last year and quite frankly, will probably stay there everytime we go to Chiang Mai from now on. Mainly it is a restaurant downstairs, really good one, but there are three big teak rooms upstairs. The personal touch you get there from the lady who owns it is beyond compare. The breakfasts she puts on in the morning, the fresh ground coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice. She's a bit of a perfectionist. Its all just awesome. I am looking forward to going back. You just feel that much more special when you get the personal touch in a place like this.

Huen Come Residence, Chiang Mai, Chiangmaihotels Thailand

Huen Come Residence - Chiang Mai ( Ruen Come )

Aitch · 29th September 2008, 22:09

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Originally Posted by migrant

Thanks D-Man, should have made my post clearer.

Actually looking for 2-4 nights.

So you're looking for a hotel then?

Try the Montri Hotel for starters

Aitch

wildchris · 29th September 2008, 23:36

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Originally Posted by migrant

Thanks D-Man, should have made my post clearer.

Actually looking for 2-4 nights.

What's your budget and what type of place and location are you after?

migrant · 30th September 2008, 03:05

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Originally Posted by wildchris

What's your budget and what type of place and location are you after?

I forgot I was dealing with teachers, I need to be careful on my tipying!!

Budget is fairly open, We hate paying a lot for just a room, but also want clean etc. Location I'm not sure, we have never been to CM before.

The one Greenleaf mentioned looked very nice, at 4100 bt quoted it's fairly high, but does look nice.

I haven't checked Montri yet, but will. Thanks all.

Khun Mark · 30th September 2008, 06:14

Baan Orapin is highly recommended and it has great reviews at Trip Advisor if you want more details. They have a weekly rate also.

www baanorapin dot com

bgood · 30th September 2008, 08:45

I'm off to Chiangmai tomorrow. I booked a week at Na Inn.
nainn
It 's new and looks good on the internet, good reviews, good location, and cheap. I booked with a phone call and the staff seemed friendly and helpful.

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Originally Posted by Khun Mark

The one Greenleaf mentioned looked very nice, at 4100 bt quoted it's fairly high

It may be very nice but I don't think it is necessary to pay anything like that for a good room in Thailand.

Aitch · 30th September 2008, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgood

I'm off to Chiangmai tomorrow. I booked a week at Na Inn.
nainn
It 's new and looks good on the internet, good reviews, good location, and cheap. I booked with a phone call and the staff seemed friendly and helpful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khun Mark;

The one Greenleaf mentioned looked very nice, at 4100 bt quoted it's fairly high

It may be very nice but I don't think it is necessary to pay anything like that for a good room in Thailand.

4,100 Baht is fine if you're on your honeymoon or trying to impress the little lady, but other than that, there are plenty of clean rooms in good locations with all the facilities for much, much less. I think the Montri starts at about 700 Baht a night, but some of the guest houses these days are pretty good starting at 400 and up.

Aitch

pauleddy · 26th October 2008, 03:16

I tried the Montri once and wouldn't stay there again.

It was about 700b, but was quite basic. Mattress hard, toilet a bit smelly. Dismal corridors with brown doors, you know the kind of thing. Also, it's on a busy junction near the town gate, so some rooms have traffic noise.

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Killing Me Softly 101 · 26th October 2008, 05:13

Porn Tower if you want fancy. Porn (old section) if you want cheap. Also People Place across from Chaing Mai Plaza Hotel. The Prince is cheap (but has seen better days). I liked the Chaing Mai Gate Hotel but it is a bit south.

Suriwongese is at a good location for walking around, near the river and bazarr.

re_fuse · 26th October 2008, 09:18

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Originally Posted by pauleddy

I tried the Montri once and wouldn't stay there again.

It was about 700b, but was quite basic. Mattress hard, toilet a bit smelly. Dismal corridors with brown doors, you know the kind of thing. Also, it's on a busy junction near the town gate, so some rooms have traffic noise.

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^ Your 23 days late with that advice ....mate

Anyway I'm staying here at the moment close to the action pay for a week and get a discount

( 450 b per day )

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there is an English page ..you can google it.

Thanks to the D man who suggested this place to me.

bgood · 26th October 2008, 11:40

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Originally Posted by bgood

I'm off to Chiangmai tomorrow. I booked a week at Na Inn.
nainn

We had our one week there. We paid 600b/n and I thought it was great value for a large, well appointed room, in a convienent location. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the service was good.

Strangely, the place was almost empty. I only saw one other couple who stayed there 1 night.