Hi Chiangrai Hotel is a straightforward, well-placed base for travellers who want to walk to the night bazaar. The hotel lists 70 rooms, an indoor pool, a restaurant, free in-room Wi-Fi, free self parking and free bicycle rentals, and guests rate it 8.8 from more than 500 reviews, with the best marks for cleanliness. It does not have a spa, and breakfast is a buffet with a surcharge, so it is positioned as a simple city hotel rather than a resort. For many visitors that is exactly right: you sleep well, eat out in the evening and spend the day on the road.
Location and getting around
The address is 902/3 Phahonyothin Road in Wiang, the heart of the city. The hotel gives walking times of five minutes to the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, eight minutes to the clock tower, twelve to the Saturday Walking Street Market, and about seventeen to both Wat Phra Kaew and the King Meng Rai the Great Monument.
The airport is about 17 minutes away by car. Because so much is within walking distance, you can leave the car or taxi for the day trips to the White Temple, Baan Dam and Singha Park.
The rooms
There are Superior rooms with a king bed or twin beds, a Superior King with a balcony and a two-bedroom suite that sleeps six with one king and two twin beds. Standard rooms are about 301 square feet and sleep up to three, so they can work for small families, and the suite suits groups. Most rooms have city views. Air conditioning is standard, and smoke-free premises mean a cleaner room for light sleepers. The check-in window runs well into the night, which helps if your flight lands late.
Food and facilities
The indoor pool is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., which is handy in the rainy season, and the restaurant serves guests during the day. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it. The hotel offers limo or town-car service, a front-desk safe and a 24-hour front desk, and bicycle rentals are free, which is a pleasant way to see the old town at an easy pace. There are plenty of cafes and noodle shops in the surrounding streets.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and friends who want to be near the evening markets, and families who need a simple twin or triple room. Good to know: pets are not allowed, its class is 3.5, and free cancellation is offered on select rates. Book early for the cool season, from November to February, and for any weekend that coincides with the Saturday market. If you want a resort pool with a spa, look at the riverside hotels instead; if you want to walk home after dinner, this is a strong choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Buffet breakfast for a surcharge
- ✓24-hour front desk and safe
- ✓Limo and town car service
Good questions
How far is the night bazaar?+
The hotel gives a five-minute walk to the night bazaar and eight minutes to the clock tower.
Does it have parking and bicycles?+
Yes, free self parking and free bicycle rentals are listed.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is offered for a surcharge, so check your rate for what is included.
