Liked it”

Check in was perfunctory but left me cold, the reception staff really did nothing to welcome us on arrival. On departure, however, there was a manager(ess) on station directing traffic and she was terrific, so as far as staff goes it's inconsistent and could do with some attention from Management, it's a very competitive market and the front line can make all the difference. Housekeeping staff, by the way, were fabulous. The room itself, spacious, comfortable, and the upper floors certainly afford a fabulous view. The bathrooms are very dated but appeared to be maintained because unlike many places there were no dripping taps or forests of mouldy growths! The rooms themselves must have been refurbished reasonably recently. Didn't use the pool but it appeared to be a nice setting and with adequate deck chairs. The back of the hotel leads you straight into the upper end of the Night Bazaar so the location is great. When I was at reception I looked at the rack rates on display and this is one hotel where you really can save by booking online. Reception staff quoted me a rate well below the rack rate if I wanted to extend, but it was still about twice the rate I got through this site. Anyway, I'm sure it's all seasonal but Pornping Tower Hotel is well worth considering if you're aiming for the upper end of the budget scale and online rates fall in there. I will certanly add it to my list of possibles.

Excellent location - wonderful staff”

I regularly choose Pornping Tower when staying near Chiang Mai center. I never fail to be impressed by the friendly, helpful staff. On my last visit a problem arose regarding my reservation. Rather than send me off the staff worked for most of an hour to find me a room in an otherwise fully-booked hotel. Nice work! An added note: as a north American I appreciate a "bottomless" cup of coffee at breakfast. Pornping Tower's breakfast is quite nice, offering all that western travelers expect, including that endless coffee :)

Great staff, location and value for money”

My family of 5 consisting of 3 grown up children as well as my wife spent 15 nights in 2 rooms from the 3rd April until the 18th of April. As I used to live in Chiangmai for 14 years and am a frequent traveler there I have stayed in many hotels that may have been a bit newer but I can honestly say that the staff here are one of the best teams I have come across. Mr. Arthit Wongsoon who is the front manager was extremely helpful in all matters and set a high standard for the other staff. The restaurants downstairs as well as the rooftop restaurant had great food reasonably priced and were able to entertain on several occasions a large group of 15 friends and family.For the great price we got through Agoda I feel that the stay was certainly value for money and will definitely look again at staying at Pornping Tower Hotel next year. To all the staff there thank you for a great stay.

Excellent location and value for money”

Our stay was excellent, the staff were very friendly. The room was ready as we arrived. The location of the hotel could not be better if you like to visit the night markets. You can always find a taxi. Bht bus or tuk tuk right outside to take you any where. Using the tuk tuk was pleasant, they do not harass you to go to tailors etc We enjoyed our stay here at the Pornping Tower and would recommend it to anyone. If you stay do make the effort to go to the Roof Top Bar on the top floor even just for a drink, the views are spectacular. I wish we had gone up there more than once, but the next time we visit Chiang Rai, we will stay there again. The breakfast is sufficient even for the most fussy like me, they will cook fresh eggs, omelette etc to you liking. If you like tea, I like green tea it's advisable to bring your own, but that's common anywhere in Asia. What can I say other than excellent value for money and location wise, the best.

Great Location”

always stay at pornping tower hotel when i travel to chiang mai. the location is excellent, close to night bazaar. within walking distance to us embassy and local shopping. service is prompt and focuses on the customer. room clean and is best bargain for cost and location. also close to nightlife.

Good location, good value”

I had an excellent three-day stay at the hotel. The staff were extremely helpful regarding providing directions, holding my luggage after checkout time and arranging transportation to the train station. When I am back in Chiang Mai, Pornping Tower Hotel will be at the top of my list as a place to stay.

Great Location, Great staff and value for money.”

I always stay at the Pornping Tower when in Chiang Mai because of it's location, staff friendliness and value for money. The name puts some people off BUT it means: Porn = Blessed. Ping is the name of the River that the hotel is near. So the name means "Blessed River Tower Hotel!

Good location Thai classic style hotel ”

I like Pornping Tower Hotel, good location, nice break fast, good swimming pool, wifi in the room and reasonable price. The room was little bit dark. This is normal type of this hotel. Hotel has disco under ground floor. You are sensitive kind of this. you should prepare ear plugs. Staff is very kind. I like this hotel.

Great Location”

This was my first visit to Pornping, The rooms are a little bit dated but the comfort and staff customer service is very attentive....location and value for money is a great selling point for this hotel....night bazaar is 100 walking paces from the hotel with the great boys blues bar in shorter walking distance. Doi Pui down from Doi suthep should be a must on your itenary.... Well done pornping for making my stay a relaxed and happy stay for 6 nights.

Best Location in Chiang Mai”

I found the Pornping Hotel very convenient. After staying in Chiang Mai for three days I realized the Pornping is the best location next to the hotspot club with thai live bands and all the locals and next to bubbles disco, night market, clean food court. The friendly lobby staff always answered me in good English. Last but not least - excellent breakfast of both Thai & European food.

Classic Thai style Hotel”

I like this hotel because the following points: 1. Good location very closed to Night Bazaar Street and Kalare Bazaar. 2. Good breakfast, You can eat Kao Soi at breakfast. 3. Good swimming pool. Really good swimming pool 160cm deep and square. 4. Wifi in the room You should accept a few things. Room is little bit dark, Disco is noisy. You can enjoy your stay at Chiang Mai.

Best bargain in town”

We've stayed at Pornping Tower Hotel a number of times, and have never had a negative experience. The staff are always helpful and the breakfast buffet is one of Chiang Mai's best kept secrets.

Porn Ping Tower Hotel”

The Porn Ping hotel is located right next to the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, river restaurants, and downtown temples. Tour information and pickup is right at the front door, with best prices for tours to elephant camp, river rafting, etc. This hotel has retained an excellent staff for many years that remember your prio visits.

Side seeing ”

Pornping Tower Hotel is very near to night market ,takes only 10 mins walking distance . there's temple which is nice and beautiful not far away to hotel .thers'is night life Pub and lounge around the hotel area .

Pornping Tower ”

We had a great time in Chiangmai and I believe the great location of Pornping Tower is behind this. The shops were within walking distance and the night market was unbelievably accessible.Nothing was too far away and all taxi drivers were familiar with the name of our hotel.The staff was helpful. The room was clean.Very happy and will certainly go back there.

Great location steps from Night Bazaar”

We enjoyed our stay at Pornping. The location was perfect and we enjoyed the Night Bazaar nightly. There was great shopping, music, street food. The hotel reception was also great about pointing us in the right direction for our days planned activities. The hotel is older and worn, but facilities are kept clean with daily maid service. I would stay here again.

Impressive”

We stayed here 20 years ago and expected the hotel to show a bit of age by now. Not only is the hotel well maintained, but many areas look better than we remembered. The pool, rooftop bar, and restaurant are wonderful. Being located within 50 meters of the night bazaar is also a great benefit. The breakfast buffet has always been our favorite place to eat in Chiang Mai. Overall, excellent marks in all categories. Well done!

Location, Location, Location!”

Pornping is a great place to Stay in Chiang Mai, it is located in the middle of the famous Night Bizarre, the rooms are clean, pool is good, breakfast good, staff good, parking good! All good for this hotel!

Hotel is dated but still great!”

The location of the Pornping is great, right next to the Night Bazaar and lots of restaurants and bars. The hotel itself is very dated (although you'd never know it from the amazing lobby) but the rooms are spacious and clean. Beware though - if you have a room out looking the front, the noise from the nightclub next door is extremely loud and will keep you up until the early hours!! The staff working reception were not overly helpful - they did not give us any information regarding the hotel restaurants or where the pool was etc. Breakfast in the hotel was amazing - the best we have had in Thailand in terms of choice and variety!! The pool is also great for cooling off, not loads of sun loungers but we never saw them all being used. All in all, great value for money but could be so much better with a few small improvements!!!

Second Visit”

Stayed here five years ago, probably even better this time with helpful but unobtrusive staff, both front of house and housekeeping and the breakfast has improved, now with East Asian, Thai, and Western to choose from. Location and relaxed comfort are the two aspects I enjoyed. I attended a conference across town at another hotel of higher rating and price and was happy to be able to come home to my Pornping. It is so conveniently situated near the old city and surrounded by great local food places, even a cute little coffee shop. In the lane up past the nearby mosque are some great Thai halal restaurants. I often took a takeaway home from there for lunch. On the last day it was rice with minced chicken and Thai herbs for 30 baht. Amazing! Perhaps it's not for the most demanding traveller, nor for the persistent complainers, but for me the price, location, and comfort were a near perfect fit.