x-pat Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Can anyone recommend a service apartment (or another place that has a kitchen) where I can stay with my wife and kid for about 10 days? Muang or Hangdong would be nice. So far I only staid in hotels and guest houses in CNX. Couldn't find any service apartments on the net. Thanks for your input. Cheers, X-Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Take a look at Viangbua Mansion - cheapest rate per day is on a monthly rent, but they might cut you a deal for ten days depending on the time of year and how busy they are. The place is less than a year old. Apartments come with a fair kitchen area - good-sized refrigerator and the cooking facilities are 2 hot-plates. As I recall, you only get given a fry-pan for cooking but it's not that expensive to buy a saucepan etc at the nearby Rimping supermarket. Coin-op washing machines and dryer downstairs. Very friendly and efficient staff. If there are three of you, you'll need to ask for an extra set of plate/mug/cutlery etc - but I'm sure they'll provide this with a smile. It's located about a mile north of Chang Phuak gate (and north of Novotel) - generally too far to walk to the old city etc, so you'd really need your own transport or use tuk-tuks. http://www.viangbuamansion-chiangmai.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I second Viangua Mansion. We stayed there for a month and it was really nice. The only thing we ran into was that the dishes and pots/pans were scarce. They might have changed that by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-pat Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Thanks! Viangbua Mansion looks good. There don't seem to be a lot of service apartments in Chiang Mai. Funny. They're quite popular in Bangkok. Cheers, X-Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 There is a brand new serviced apartment opening in about a week on the canal road near Hang Dong. I have a friend who rented a unit for next month for 12,000 baht. I can get the info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Thanks!Viangbua Mansion looks good. There don't seem to be a lot of service apartments in Chiang Mai. Funny. They're quite popular in Bangkok. Cheers, X-Pat <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think you're right - at least as far as short-term rentals go. I dug up the following link from my old list, but a] I think most are for long-term and b] it means contacting them individually. http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/apartment.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mai_ow Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I second Viangua Mansion. We stayed there for a month and it was really nice. The only thing we ran into was that the dishes and pots/pans were scarce. They might have changed that by now. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi! I think there is also a monthly extra charge for electricity and water. Do you remember how much was it roughly? Thanks. MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-pat Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Oh boy! I just looked at the location map of the Viangbua Mansion and that's exactly where i do NOT want to be. I need to be either inside the city square or south of it, but not north. Hang-Dong would be okay, too, since I have to do at least two trips to San Patong and Hang Dong. @Sansai Sam: Do you have any info on that new apartment? Cheers & Thanks, X-Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I know a guy who lives in the Suites at the top of the Royal Lanna Hotel. He pays 4000 baht a month plus electricty. I think that his suite has a kitchen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Pooey is the guy who looks after the lettings. his number is 016308096 I haven't the address but it is about 100-200 metres from the entrance of the night safari going away from the city. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker108 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I know a guy who lives in the Suites at the top of the Royal Lanna Hotel. He pays 4000 baht a month plus electricty. I think that his suite has a kitchen as well. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> EOW Are you sure he is only paying Baht 4,000 a month plus electricity? That seems way too reasonable for a suite at the top of the Royal Lanna. I have never been in the place but from what I see on the internet it looks quite nice. Heck, they charge tourists half that amount per day. You could not mean 40,000 as that is way too much for a monthly, but 4,000? If true I think that would be my choice for my first month back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveDaBlues Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I know a guy who lives in the Suites at the top of the Royal Lanna Hotel. He pays 4000 baht a month plus electricty. I think that his suite has a kitchen as well. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> EOW Are you sure he is only paying Baht 4,000 a month plus electricity? That seems way too reasonable for a suite at the top of the Royal Lanna. I have never been in the place but from what I see on the internet it looks quite nice. Heck, they charge tourists half that amount per day. You could not mean 40,000 as that is way too much for a monthly, but 4,000? If true I think that would be my choice for my first month back. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Royal Lanna has one (or maybe two, can't remember) floors set aside for long-term rentals. The room I saw was on the 14th floor and with utilities the cost was right at USD $200 per month. This was back in mid-April. It was extremely quiet as most of the rooms were leased but no one there. The room I saw had no kitchen. Just fridge, 2 single beds, tv, decent bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker108 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 The Royal Lanna has one (or maybe two, can't remember) floors set aside for long-term rentals. The room I saw was on the 14th floor and with utilities the cost was right at USD $200 per month. This was back in mid-April. It was extremely quiet as most of the rooms were leased but no one there. The room I saw had no kitchen. Just fridge, 2 single beds, tv, decent bathroom. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe EOW's friend got a special deal. Utilities should not be very high. Not so great a deal at Baht 8,400 especially if no kitchenette. PT apartments would be a better deal perhaps. http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/pt_apartment.htm There are also some newish places inside the moat at around 4,000, but very basic. If you do not mind being a little outside of the city you can even find nice small furnished 2 bedroom houses and townhouses for as little as Baht 1,000 monthly (even short term). I lived in one and knew of others up in Mae Rim area. Personally however I am thinking to be a bit more central and convenient to transportation when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveDaBlues Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Yes, when I go back to CM I'll be looking at the PT apartments also. The apartments at Viangbua Mansion look nice but the prices are way too high for CM in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mai_ow Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi! I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi!I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you mean the 8-storey white place about 80 metres along from the Lotus (away from Chang Phuak Road) and on the other side of the soi, that's Viangbua Mansion - and yes. If not - sorry, no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mai_ow Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi!I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you mean the 8-storey white place about 80 metres along from the Lotus (away from Chang Phuak Road) and on the other side of the soi, that's Viangbua Mansion - and yes. If not - sorry, no idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the reply. Sorry I think my initial message was not clear enough. I mean the apartments just besides The Lotus Pang Suan Keaw Hotel (near Central department store) along Huay Kaew Road. I think the color of the buildings was sky blue. Cheers, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi!I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you mean the 8-storey white place about 80 metres along from the Lotus (away from Chang Phuak Road) and on the other side of the soi, that's Viangbua Mansion - and yes. If not - sorry, no idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the reply. Sorry I think my initial message was not clear enough. I mean the apartments just besides The Lotus Pang Suan Keaw Hotel (near Central department store) along Huay Kaew Road. I think the color of the buildings was sky blue. Cheers, MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahhhhh......... that's a very different hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamOne Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 The Royal Lanna suites are long term only, not for 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi!I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you mean the 8-storey white place about 80 metres along from the Lotus (away from Chang Phuak Road) and on the other side of the soi, that's Viangbua Mansion - and yes. If not - sorry, no idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the reply. Sorry I think my initial message was not clear enough. I mean the apartments just besides The Lotus Pang Suan Keaw Hotel (near Central department store) along Huay Kaew Road. I think the color of the buildings was sky blue. Cheers, MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahhhhh......... that's a very different hotel <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Those are the Huaykaew residence 3500 to 20,000bht 053895777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mai_ow Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi!I have recently noticed a new and quite nice appartments building located just next to Lotus Hotel. Anybody knows about it? Are they for rent? Thanks. MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you mean the 8-storey white place about 80 metres along from the Lotus (away from Chang Phuak Road) and on the other side of the soi, that's Viangbua Mansion - and yes. If not - sorry, no idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the reply. Sorry I think my initial message was not clear enough. I mean the apartments just besides The Lotus Pang Suan Keaw Hotel (near Central department store) along Huay Kaew Road. I think the color of the buildings was sky blue. Cheers, MO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahhhhh......... that's a very different hotel <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Those are the Huaykaew residence 3500 to 20,000bht 053895777 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks a lot. Do they have by any chance a website with photos of the apartments' interior? Cheers, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbathon Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 There is a brand new serviced apartment opening in about a week on the canal road near Hang Dong. I have a friend who rented a unit for next month for 12,000 baht. I can get the info for you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sainsai Sam: We are coming to Chiang Mai for 6 months. Both Viangbua and PT are booked already. Have you heard if the new apartment you refer to is nice? How can I get more information and book? Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 In Sirimangkalajarn, opposit soi 5, there's a place called Suandok appartments. 4k to 8k a month, depending on room. Clean, comfortable restaurant downstairs opens at 7:30 am and serves decent, low-priced food. Bakery and Laundromat. Plenty of Parking. Easy to catch transport at entrance Within walking distance of Kad Suen Kaew (Lotus Hotel). Thakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 A co-worker from my UK office is staying there and he and his lady are very happy there. He sent me pics and it looks good. All I have is the name and number I posted earlier. Give them a call and they can send pics to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattloaf1 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thanks for the tip on Huaykaew Residence. I just signed a lease with them and I move in tomorrow. 3500 baht gets you 24 sqm., air-con, TV, hot water. 4000 gets you the same with a nicer view. I opted for the 4000 (for 3500 you get to stare at another building directly next to you). Bed, dresser, etc. Brand new looking, about 6 tall buildings. Pale white with blue accent buildings directly to the right of Orchard Hotel, NW of the NW corner of the city center. Very friendly/helpful staff. Frirst month's rent, 2 month's deposit, 1000 baht for keycard into the building. Looks like a lot of expats. Security guard at gate. Maybe a 5 min walk from city center. Internet but it costs a little extra, 200 baht a month I think. I'll let you know more once I move in. www.HuaykaewResidence.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker108 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 sounds good. It is a great location. Right at the Central shopping complex and near to both the moat and Nimannheimin. I look forward to your report. Be sure to ask them what they will charge you for electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattloaf1 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) sounds good. It is a great location. Right at the Central shopping complex and near to both the moat and Nimannheimin.I look forward to your report. Be sure to ask them what they will charge you for electricity. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what's Nimannheimin? 6 baht/unit for electric, i know that's steep but the place is worth it. 150 baht for water a month is standard, but if you go over the 'allowance' it's more per 'unit'. the lady assured me most apts. with 2 people stay under that limit. also a movie theatre right across the street playing some current american flicks. Edited October 24, 2005 by mattloaf1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker108 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 6 baht/unit for electric is not so bad. Only a little more than what you would pay in your own home. Just don't overuse the air con and you will be fine. Nimannheimin is a road about 10+ min. walk to the west of where you are. Off that is Grace Dental Clinic, Khun Churn restaurant (great, inexpensive vegetarian buffet), and many other good shops and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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