Hotel Selene Chiang Rai is a small, modern city hotel that scores well on cleanliness and service. The hotel lists 67 rooms, an outdoor pool, a restaurant and bar, free self parking, free in-room Wi-Fi and an elevator, and guests rate it 9.2 from 37 reviews, with high marks for cleanliness and staff. The review count is modest, so treat the score as promising rather than proven. Rooms come with hydromassage showers, mini fridges and laptop-friendly workspaces, and several room types open on the pool, which gives it a more intimate feel than the big hotels.
Location and getting around
The address is 757/25 in Wiang. The hotel gives a three-minute walk to the King Meng Rai the Great Monument, twelve minutes to the night bazaar and the 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park, and about seventeen to the clock tower and the Saturday Walking Street Market. The airport is about ten minutes away by car. The Hilltribe Museum and Education Center is within about ten minutes, so a lot of the centre is reachable on foot.
The rooms
There are Superior and Deluxe rooms in double, twin and triple layouts, a Premium Deluxe, two pool-side options with bathtubs and a Deluxe Pool Access room, a One Bedroom Suite with a bathtub and a Family Suite for four with two double beds. Most rooms have city views. That range makes the hotel flexible for couples who want a pool-access room, friends who need twins and families who need the four-person suite. An elevator is available, which is not a given in this part of the city.
Food and facilities
Breakfast is cooked to order for a surcharge, according to the property, and the restaurant and bar are on site. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby, and the property has laptop-friendly workspaces, daily housekeeping and smoke-free premises. There is no spa listed. Check-in runs from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if your flight arrives late. Free parking helps if you plan to drive to the mountain sights.
Who it suits
Couples and solo travellers who value a quiet, modern room and a pool, and visitors who plan to explore the centre on foot. Good to know: pets are not allowed, its class is 3, and the small review base means a few more details are worth checking before you book, such as your exact room type and whether your rate includes breakfast. Chocolate and coffee shops are within a short walk. Book early for the cool season, from November to February, and for weekends that include the Saturday market.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Hydromassage showers and mini fridges
- ✓Laptop-friendly workspaces
- ✓Lobby coffee and tea
Good questions
How far is it from the night bazaar?+
The hotel gives a 12-minute walk to the night bazaar and a three-minute walk to the King Meng Rai monument.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is cooked to order for a surcharge, per the property, so check your rate.
Is there a family room?+
Yes, there is a Family Suite with two double beds that sleeps four, plus triple rooms.
