Diamond Park Inn Chiang Rai Resort is a relaxed, low-key hotel for travellers who want a pool and a garden but also want to walk into the centre. The hotel lists 78 rooms, an outdoor pool and children's pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a terrace and garden, an on-site restaurant called Blue Diamond that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and free Wi-Fi and parking. It is a four-class property, and guests rate it 7.8 from 128 reviews, so it is a pleasant mid-range option rather than a polished luxury stay. The strengths are location, outdoor space and straightforward service.
Location and getting around
The address is 74/6 Moo 18, Tambon Robwiang. The hotel gives walking times of seven minutes to the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, ten to the clock tower, fourteen to the Saturday Walking Street Market and the Hill Tribe Museum, and nineteen to Wat Phra Kaew. The airport is about 19 minutes by car. Nearby restaurants include a number of casual local options within five to thirteen minutes on foot, so you can eat out without taking a taxi.
The rooms
There are Superior and Deluxe rooms in double and twin layouts, and each sleeps up to three. The property lists daily housekeeping, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in all rooms and some public areas. There is no elevator, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs are a concern. The room list is simple, which makes booking easy: choose a double for couples, a twin for friends and a triple-friendly layout for small families. Cribs are not available, so families with babies should plan to bring their own travel cot.
Food and facilities
The Blue Diamond restaurant serves all three meals, and there is a terrace and garden for sitting outside. The pool is the main facility, and the children's pool makes it a reasonable choice for families. There are also meeting rooms, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry, and a vending machine. There is no spa and no airport shuttle listed, so arrange a taxi or ride-hailing from the airport.
Who it suits
Couples and small groups who want a simple resort-style stay close to the evening markets, and families who need a pool and a garden. Good to know: the check-in age is 12, pets and service animals are not allowed and an ID and a deposit may be requested at check-in. Free cancellation is available on select rates. The lower guest score suggests managing expectations on finish and service, but the value, the pool and the walkable position keep it on the shortlist, particularly outside the busiest weeks of the cool season.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- ✓Blue Diamond restaurant
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Meeting rooms and luggage storage
- ✓Dry cleaning and laundry service
Good questions
How far is it from the night bazaar?+
The hotel gives a seven-minute walk to the night bazaar and ten minutes to the clock tower.
Is there a pool for children?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Cribs are not available.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
None is listed, so arrange a taxi or ride-hailing from the airport, which is about a 19-minute drive.
