Chiang Mai's best boutique hotels
Chiang Mai has an excellent range of hotels in and around the city and is more reasonably priced than any other major tourist destination in Thailand. In addition to its backpacker hostels, standard Thai guesthouses, luxury hotels, and five-star resorts is a new wave of boutique hotels.
Boutique hotels
A boutique hotel can be described as something different from the norm, often referring to a unique attribute of the hotel, such as having a theme. Chiang Mai city boutique hotels are generally more luxurious or somewhat unconventional than your average hotel, as well as being cosier and offering extended services and facilities.
Chiang Mai city boutique hotels are usually well furnished and only generally feature a small number of guest rooms. They also usually have swimming pools and pleasant grounds. Many Chiang Mai hotels claim to be boutique hotels, and although some will fall short, the experience is generally one up from staying in a standard hotel.
Some of Chiang Mai’s best boutique hotels:
Tamarind Village Resort Hotel: is a four-star boutique hotel located within the moat of the old city, just up the road from Tha Pae Gate. One of the smartest looking boutique hotels in Chiang Mai, the Tamarind has a village-style setting with rooms in small blocks within private courtyards. It has a rustic look and a great ambiance, featuring fine rooms and a pool…details and booking
Rachamankha: is another old city boutique hotel and one of Chiang Mai’s favourites. The Rachamankha is owned by renowned Thai designers and it shows through the blend of Lanna art and Chinese antiquities in the guest rooms. The hotel and its grounds have been designed to make guests feel relaxed and cared for with its temple style architecture, large pool area, and attention to detail…details and booking
Yaang Come Village: is the closest Chiang Mai boutique hotel to the famous Night Bazaar. Lying amid spacious grounds far enough away from the main bustle of Chiang Mai, yet within walking distance of the Night Bazaar and nightlife, Yaang Come is a firm favourite in the boutique hotel category. The setting is peaceful and the facilities superb. Large tastefully decorated guest rooms complete with stunning bathrooms and a nice pool provide much appeal…details and booking
Eurana Boutique Hotel: has a fine location in Chiang Mai city centre, just a few minutes from Tha Pae Gate and a short taxi ride from the legendary Night Bazaar. The Eurana Boutique Hotel is spread over three buildings, each of which feature different themes consisting of European and contemporary Thai Lanna styles. Rooms are relaxed and informal…details and booking
Karinthip Village: is a resort-type Chiang Mai city boutique hotel with plenty of ambiance. Karinthip Village has a modest amount of rooms, which is an important criterion for many guests, yet its main attribute is its close proximity with Tha Pae Gate, the Night Bazaar, and the charming old city and moat…details and booking
Manathai Village: after the success of the Manathai Resort in Phuket, the owners set up a Manathai Village as a boutique hotel in Chiang Mai. With its contemporary architecture, Manathai Village is a small and informal boutique hotel situated in the heart of Chiang Mai near temples and shops, and also within easy reach of the Night Bazaar…details and booking
Bodhi Serene: is part of the Serene Group of hotels and is another centrally located Chiang Mai city boutique hotel. The Bodhi Serene is located right in the heart of Chiang Mai within the old city and is within walking distance of several high-profile temples, as well as near Tha Pae Gate and numerous restaurants and bars…details and booking
Shewe Wana Boutique Resort & Spa: is one of the smaller boutique hotels in Chiang Mai city and features a garden paradise right in the heart of Chiang Mai. Shewe Wana means ‘life returning to forest and nature’ and it lives up to this moniker well.
Chiang Mai boutique hotels just outside the city
Baan Deva Montra Boutique Resort & Spa: has a fine location at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain amid stunning countryside, yet is close enough to Chiang Mai city. The Baan Deva Montra features a range of uniquely designed villas within a tropical garden and also boasts a pool…details and booking
Bann Tazala Boutique Hotel: is a compact yet plush Chiang Mai boutique hotel with a riverside setting. The Bann Tazala is themed on the traditional Lanna style common to Chiang Mai and is quietly located just outside the city centre. While only small, Bann Tazala Boutique Hotel has spacious rooms with fine furnishings…details and booking
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