The Legend Chiang Rai sits on the Kok River in Robwiang and is built around spacious studios and villas rather than a conventional hotel block. The hotel shows 76 individually furnished rooms, and the layout leans towards resort living: an outdoor pool and children's pool, a full-service spa with four treatment rooms, a rooftop terrace, a poolside bar and a garden. Guests rate it 9.0 from more than 460 reviews. It is a good choice for travellers who want a resort feel without leaving the city, with the clock tower, Wat Phra Kaew and the Saturday Walking Street Market each about three to four minutes away by car.
Location and getting around
The address is Moo 21, Tambon Robwiang, on the river side of Chiang Rai. The hotel gives the clock tower as a three-minute drive, Wat Phra Kaew as four, the Saturday Walking Street Market as three and the night bazaar as three, while the King Meng Rai the Great Monument is a 14-minute walk. The airport is about ten minutes away by car. Free self parking is available, so the resort works well for anyone hiring a car to reach the White Temple, Baan Dam or the mountain sights.
The rooms
The property offers Superior, Deluxe and Grand Deluxe Studios with garden views, sleeping up to four, as well as a Pool Villa and one- and two-bedroom Pool Villas with river views. Room sizes are generous by city-hotel standards, and the villas suit families or small groups who want space and privacy. Free in-room Wi-Fi is provided, and cribs are free on request. There is no elevator, which is typical for a low-rise resort, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs are a concern.
Food and facilities
The property lists several restaurants, including La Casa, Sala Rim Nam, Suan Chai Naam and Wine Casa, an Italian venue, plus a poolside bar. A daily full breakfast is served from 6:00 to 10:00, and a fee applies, so check whether your rate includes it. The pool is open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., there is a 24-hour gym, and bicycle rentals and boat tours are available. The airport shuttle runs on request, with a surcharge, so contact the property before you travel. Spa and massage treatments need a reservation.
Who it suits
Couples who want a romantic base with a pool villa, families who value space and a children's pool, and anyone planning a few nights of temples and markets who would like to come back to a quiet garden each evening. Good to know: pets are not allowed, smoking is not permitted and the minimum check-in age is 18. Free cancellation is available on select rates, which helps if your plans are still moving. Book early for the cool season, from November to February, when the best villas go first.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Full-service spa with four treatment rooms
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Four on-site restaurants and a poolside bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓24-hour gym and bicycle rentals
- ✓Airport shuttle on request for a fee
Good questions
How far is it from the clock tower and markets?+
The hotel lists the clock tower, the Saturday Walking Street Market and the night bazaar each about three minutes by car, so short taxi rides get you into town.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily full breakfast runs from 6:00 to 10:00 for a fee, so check your rate to see whether it is included.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes, there is a children's pool, free cribs on request and spacious studios and villas that sleep up to four or more. There is no elevator, so ask about ground-floor rooms.
