Potter Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Got a friend from overseas coming. What is the best hotel in Chiang Rai and are there any close alternatives? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Wiang Inn Hotel Paholyothin Road .....32 $ Wangcome Hotel Pemawibhata Road.. 28 $ Always found these 2 OK but when "con deo" and on budget used to stay at the BumBunDan round corner from Wat Jet Yod...lots of others to try... http://chiangrai.sawadee.com/hotels/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Got a friend from overseas coming.What is the best hotel in Chiang Rai and are there any close alternatives? Thank You <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I request the best and not only good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chaos Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I stayed at the Dusit with two friends who were visiting from the UK in 2003. It is excellent, as you'd expect from a Dusit. It is a little out of town on the river bank. Getting into town was not a problem. Just across the river is the Rimkok Resort (no laughing at the name). This is a low rise development built in a Thai style, which I thought looked more visually attractive than the Dusit, which is a modern, high rise style. Didn't stay there so can't comment except that the rates are generally comparable with the Dusit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 I stayed at the Dusit with two friends who were visiting from the UK in 2003. It is excellent, as you'd expect from a Dusit. It is a little out of town on the river bank. Getting into town was not a problem.Just across the river is the Rimkok Resort (no laughing at the name). This is a low rise development built in a Thai style, which I thought looked more visually attractive than the Dusit, which is a modern, high rise style. Didn't stay there so can't comment except that the rates are generally comparable with the Dusit. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rimkok was what I had in mind. Dusit says on its homepage, that it is half an hour away from Chiang Rai. To You it sounds like they are very close to each other...? Brunch at Rimkok is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chang35baht Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 You,ve obviously been to the Rimkok. Have you recommended this hotel to your friend, or didn,t you enjoy your stay there. Only the cheap brunch was it? By the way your reply to Dear Rinrada who took time to try and help you was very rude. I hear the Red Rose is very pleasant for short term stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 By the way your reply to Dear Rinrada who took time to try and help you was very rude. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hear Hear Funny, but I got the exact same impression. I understand rudeness runs with the newly rich or those that think they are. Maybe Potty is a good handle after all If rude is his reply, let him find his own information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 By the way your reply to Dear Rinrada who took time to try and help you was very rude. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hear Hear Funny, but I got the exact same impression. I understand rudeness runs with the newly rich or those that think they are. Maybe Potty is a good handle after all If rude is his reply, let him find his own information. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My apologies if I have made the impression of being rude. Thanks to whoever gives advices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 As you are on internet anyhow, google to 'The Legend Chiangrai'. A relatively small hotel, but a topper, you arrogant ........ Limbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 the Red Rose is very pleasant for short term stays. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Really,thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 May I recommend the boxing room? The gloves are waiting there, but you have to bring your own sparring partner. It is also nice to comb your hair, as the walls are covered with mirrors . Limbo checked it out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick barnacle Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I Would reccomend the Rimkok as the best value for money altough the service in the Dusit is better,but i was very happy at the Rimkok.For location maybe the Wiangcome is the best situated for walking around,also the Gallery opposite serves the best breakfast in Chiang Rai and the night bazaar is one minute walk away.Hope this helps but only my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 It is also nice to comb your hair <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 For what it's worth, the ethics and management at the Wiang Inn suck! I had a confirmed booking for two rooms as I had an overseas guest that was here on business. On checking in I was told that they were full. I have a fax confirmation here (and produced it) that says you have confirmed two rooms for me for two days from today. "Sorry full" was the idiotic reply, Please find the manager for me. "Sorry the manager is at lunch" Well who is in charge? "Jus' moment" "Can I help you?" said someone else. By this time I was starting to get a little annoyed. I went through the whle thing again, same result..."Sorry full up" I finally blew up, ok wrong thing to do with Thais, but at least it made me feel better. Our rooms as it turned out, had been given to a bunch of stranded Dutch tourists who's bus had broken down. So much for confirmed bookings, and I told them so, to the embarresment of the whole reception area. Dutch tourists included. I have never stayed there since. I now use the Wang Come which is far more friendly, and they even give me a discount as a regular guest. Dusit Isiland and Rim Kok resorts are fine too, if not a little out of town, similarly the Inn Come hotel. The Little Duck on the edge of town is vastly overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokker Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you're looking for the biggest/best pool, that would be the rimkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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