Mila Thapae sits on Chaiyaphum Road in the Chang Moi neighbourhood, near the east gate of the old city. It has a three-class rating, a restaurant and bar, a hot tub, a garden and terrace, free Wi-Fi, free uncovered parking, a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. No pool or spa is listed, and English breakfast is available for a fee. The property is accessible, with an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, restaurant and rooms, though the page notes there may be limitations.
Walking distances
Tha Pae Road is about two minutes away, Tha Phae Gate about three, the riverside about ten and Warorot Market and the Night Bazaar about twelve each. The airport is about nine minutes by car and the railway station about ten. That location lets you walk to the Sunday Walking Street entrance and to evening markets without paying for a central price tag, and it makes arrivals and departures easy.
The stay
Expect a straightforward hotel with air conditioning, a refrigerator in rooms and daily housekeeping, rather than boutique character. The hot tub is a pleasant extra after a day of walking, and the on-site restaurant means you can eat without going out. Guest scores are good but are based on only a dozen reviews, so treat them as indicative.
Who it suits
Budget-minded first-timers, short stays and travellers with an early flight. If you need a pool, choose Dusit Princess or At Chiang Mai Hotel, and if you want an old-city atmosphere, choose Tamarind Village or Villa Duang Champa. Rates rise in the cool season and at Yi Peng and Loy Krathong in late November, so book early.
Because Tha Phae Gate is the starting point of the Sunday Walking Street, Sunday nights outside are busy, so ask for a quieter room. It is a sensible, inexpensive choice that puts the east side of the old city on your doorstep.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Tha Phae Gate
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Elevator
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is Tha Phae Gate?+
About three minutes on foot.
Does it have a pool?+
No pool is listed, but there is a hot tub.
Is it accessible?+
It has an elevator and accessible registration, restaurant and rooms, with some possible limitations.
