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Bandara Resort is in the stage of a soft opening, not everything is ready yet. We had took that into account when we stayed there and you should too. They told me it will officially open 2-3 months or around June/July 2014. It was quiet as we only saw about another 7 guests there.. The place is beautiful though, with amazing gardens and amazing views. Although, at this time of year (March/April) there is a lot of smoke around Chiang Rai due to burning off in Thailand and surrounding countries. But this is hardly the fault of the resort, but don't let that stop you. It's still a lovely place and I can only imagine how much nicer it will be in a few months time. The room was great, we had the Pool Villa and having your own pool was awesome. We swam as much as we wanted and didn't have to worry about other people. The villa was amazing. Big bed, big couch, lovely bathroom, 2 TVs. Mind you, they only offered Thai channels, which I think they need to upgrade and offer some English channels as well. One other downer we had was the bath didn't work, we could get no water out of the taps. I think they may be due to not being open yet, it would have been nice, but we got over it quickly. Probably the worst part for me was my meal was average and for what you pay, I was expecting more. Firstly they didn't have the menu item I first chose and the 2nd item was average. It wasn't horrible, just wasn't what I was expecting. Again, I put this down to the soft opening, I am sure it will all be sorted by the time they officially open. Due to the soft open, the price of the rooms are nicely discounted, so it was worth it anyway. The Wifi was also super fast, but this could be because there wasn't many people using it. The location, the room, the pool all made up for the so so meal. Breakfast buffet was great by the way, they had a wide selection of food to choose from. For a relaxing get away just north of Chiang Rai, don't think there would be a better place.

It is Le Meridien, so of course I am picky. First of all it is quite surprising to find such a huge mega resort in a place like Chiang Rai. First day was extremely quiet, almost no clients in the hotel, it gives the experience an uttermost feeling of luxury. The following day at least 60 Spanish people in coach bus and 30 Chinese people raided the hotel... it was different =_= It is only for people who love this kind of huge luxury building, and already know Le Meridien's style. They made proper efforts to use as mush teak as possible and have the Thai feeling in the architecture. Service is really good, and "Net" was really helpful, thanks to her! If you are in Bangkok, it is only 1:20 flight to chiang rai and then a 10 minutes ride to the hotel, worth it to go away from the craziness and pollution of the capital. +++ Positive +++ + Amazing setting, the view on the river or the massive trees lighten with lanterns in between the buildings... the camp fire in the evening... we even saw a meteorite crashing few kilometers from us, it is hard to top that. + Spacious and clean rooms + Super comfy beds (zzzZZZ) + Big balcony + Excellent service (special mention to the woman called "Net" at the front desk!) + Food in general in the three restaurants is really good + For 400THB the breakfast buffet is good, but I would say 300THB would be a fairer price + 24/7 gym + Great WiFi + Hotel shuttle to airport (200THB) - the guy is from Fast & Furious though + Almost everyone in the team speaks a really correct to excellent English --- Negative --- - For this price and expectations, rooms should have a double door sas system. We really hear too much the people walking by or the room service ringing and talking to the guests next to us. So long privacy... - Shower is good, and water temperature is stable but having a plastic bathtub in this kind of hotel makes everything look super cheap all of a sudden. - TV is way too small, or the room too big I don't know, either way it i

We chose this resort to avoid traffic and crowd in the city center during Songran New Year. We had made a perfect decision. The room is specious and clean. The resort is near every must-visit outside the city of Chiang Rai. It was also our intention to stay in this resort which is situated in the middle between Mae Sai and Chiang Rai. For us, it was very convenient to drive to Doi Tung, Doi Mae Salong, Mae Sai, and ancient city of Chiang Saen. We could not find any faults during our three nights at the resort. We certainly will stay here again next time we visit Chiang Rai.

I really enjoyed my stay here. It was very quiet, the surrounding area is very beautiful, my room was awesome, and I was able to immerse myself in total quiet and relaxation. I felt tucked away from the the rest of the world. Upon check in, was upgraded to a room with a big tub on the balcony, which was awesome. I enjoyed hiking everyday and lounging by the quiet pool while staring at the mountains. I did not leave the resort for 4 days. This hotel is not a place to stay if you want to explore the towns nearby or use as a landing point for sightseeing. The hotel is about 45 minutes north of Chiang Rai and the hotel charges 300 baht just to take you into Mae Sai, and 1000 baht if you want to go to Chiang Rai. Only come here if you just want to relax and chill. To get back to Chiang Rai, I paid the hotel 300 baht to take me into Mae Sai and then I paid 20 baht to ride the bus to Chiang Rai. If you are coming from Chiang Rai, and you get a taxi to bring you to the hotel, (mine charged 400 baht), get your taxi driver's number so he can pick you up and bring you back to Chiang Rai when you leave.

The hotel is located in resort environment, I firstly surprised to see the ambient atmosphere with super staff service when I checked in. Chiang Rai is a very nice province upnorth of Thailand, it's fully filled with Thai cultural and natural experiences. Before I booked this hotel, I have gone thru the comments, most of them looked positive to me. I didn't disappoint myself to stay in this hotel. Breakfast was good, staff was nice, room was clean with perfect amenities, lots of car park space, free night ride to night market, beautiful flowers/trees all along the walkway, etc. Unfortunately, swimming pool was a bit off. Gym wasn't open in the morning. A bit far from downtown, therefore, those who have no car may find it a bit difficult, however, hotel has a service ride at reasonable price to anywhere in town.

the hotel consists of 15-20 small buildings, each having 2-4 rooms, disposed around the swimming pool. a night-lit running track encircles the site. the hotel is on the road to the airport, very close to it (free ride to/from), but a good distance from the city (baht ride). there is nothing of interest immediately around the hotel, so it is mainly a place to relax, or a base from which to go explore the (beautiful) region. you are going to have to rent a scooter or car to go to chiang rai, or pay 2x250 baht for the roundtrip every time you go downtown. i found chiang rai fairly boring, dead after 9pm, so i would not see any benefit to booking a hotel downtown. the "superior" room was very enjoyable: large, quiet, clean, well ventilated. the bathroom only had a shower, but that's fine with me. the safe was large enough for laptop + cameras + stuff. the breakfast buffet was the best i had during my trip to thailand. good choice and quality. the staff is friendly and tries hard to help, but some of the pretty desk ladies only have very limited english speaking skills (but a lot better than my thai).

stayed one night before flying out to bangkok. saw the hotel on agoda and was very happy we chose this one as it has a huge lobby, huge dinning room and nice pool surrounded by lovely trees and plants. the room was small with two twin beds but very confortable with fridge, hot water for coffee and the bathroom was well laid out. roomrate came with breakfast and we had a good buffet breakfast before flying out. they have a van for each to the airport and not wanting to take a tuktuk we went by the van. the hotel is so close to the newest or only mall in chiang rai with the only starbucks so we enjoyed walking over to the mall for dinner and coffee, very nice mall, about time chiang rai got one. will be back and will stay at this hotel again.

the hotel is simple but nice. spacious room even with the extra bed with the nice mountain view(deluxe room.they have a large living room in the hotel building where you can watch tv, read a book or whatever.we stayed there the night before visiting the royal villa and mae fah luang garden and it is very convenient. we were the first one to enter the royal villa at 7 am. the hotel provide the minivan service from the hotel to the entrance royal villa. it is quite far to walk to the hotel restaurant but the hotel have the minivan service and the driver was very polite. we felt like we were royal family members. the food also excellent and big portion.i will definitely go back.

General impressions: This resort is set apart from the main street and overlooks the Kok River. For our trip in February, the resort was very quiet, with only a couple dozen other guests from what we could gather. Public Areas: The lobby is spacious and comfortable. A welcome drink is offered during check-in. The main pool area is scenic and well designed, though the pool water was a bit too cold for our tastes. Only one elevator is available for each wing of the hotel, though given the low number of guests, this was not an issue. Rooms: Rooms were quite spacious with a comfortable Thai-style couch by the window. The rooms actually look nicer in person than they did in photos. Bathrooms were also quite clean and all plumbing worked well. WiFi is free and rather fast. Power outlets are plentiful. Food: Breakfast is rather good, even if the buffet is a bit small. Fresh eggs are cooked to order perfectly. Room service is also available and the pricing is very reasonable given that this is a resort set apart from the main roads. The food, particularly the curries, was delicious. Services: The hotel offers a van service to the Night Bazaar upon demand. The fee is 100 baht each way per room. (The return trip can be made via other means, though taxis are not plentiful in Chiang Rai.) A pleasant surprise was the free airport shuttle, also available upon demand. I recommend checking with the hotel first to ensure availability, even though this didn't seem necessary when we used the service.

We were only at Diamond Park Inn Resort for a quick overnight stay, so we didn't get a real sense of the place. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were fine. We arrived at the wrong hotel initially, because there are two hotels in Chiang Rai of the same name (Diamond Park Inn and Diamond Park Inn Resort) and the staff kindly drove us from one location to the next:)

Really good price hotel. First, the price is low. The room is big enough and clean, even in the bathroom there were some little ant just as normal. The staff were great, even English were not really good, but was fair the communicate. They were very helpful and show me they really using the heart to serve me. Hotel is providing simple breakfast such as fried rice, bread, sausage and ham, good taste. Although the swimming pool is not big, that is enough for swimming. Only one thing the guest need to have caution is the location is not easy to find. If u drive yourself please be careful the google map gps may guide you a wrong way. But the road nearby the hotel, there are many signs of this hotel, u should take awareness. Overall, the hotel is very very good, I will go here again the next time in Chiang Rai.

Family room suite has spacious space, worth the price. A 7-foot King size bed is perfect for family who has to sleep with kids. No floor stepping which would be dangerous for toddlers. Check in/out service is fast. Breakfast is good for everyone. A lot of selections, changing everyday. Gyms is also good but close at 8 pm is too early for nowadays's trend. Kids' club has a big ball house which is heaven for every kids (Small toddlers to the early adolescent!) It's free, though! This hotel is probably the only hotel in Chiang Rai which has a good kids' club with ball house. Anyway, hotel should provide attending staff, at least to control kids'play which always has various age groups at the same time. Another toys are mostly broken. Should be replaced and get maintenance. Swimming pool is also awesome for kids. A pool bar is also available. (It may be even a lot better if there is a curly water slide.) In-room amenity is well equipped.

The setting & infinity pool were the main draws for us. Both lived up to our expectations, the pool was clean and really did have the most amazing views. Location isn't great if you're interested in seeing Chiang Rai, however we weren't interested in the City this trip, so location was not an issue for us (about 20-30 mins away). The restaurant on site was not open, so we had to walk down the road both evenings to a smaller cafe - food was okay, nothing to write home about & limited menu. Disappointed we weren't offered breakfast at the hotel - starved ourselves until lunch!! The rooms are in need of a serious freshen up, bathroom was dated, dark & dingy and the room itself (although clean) reminded us of a run down costa del sol set up!! Hotel as a whole needs updating, aside from the pool which I hate to say, is the only thing keeping this place alive - Along with of course the friendly & welcoming hosts who were lovely! Thank you Sandy x

My husband and I stayed here while visiting Chiang Rai. The hotel was about a 10-15 minute drive from the airport. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The receptionist spoke English and were able to communicate with us for any of our needs during our stay. The hotel has a free shuttle each night to the Night Bazaar which was great! We also rented a scooter from a company that was advertised at the front desk, and the staff at the resort made sure the booking went smoothly for us. They all work very hard! The room was very clean. Nothing fancy or big, however we did not expect that when booking, and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed. We didn’t use the pool, but it did look very nice and well maintained. The free breakfast was great as well. They did have some of the same dishes each day, but there was plenty of food to choose from, and we were quite happy! We would definitely recommend this hotel to people travelling to Chiang Rai :)

Our stay was such a delight! The artistry of the landscaping and the cottages was brilliant. Spacious cottages with extravagant wood panelling with inlaid lights. Some have complained there is nothing to do. We enjoyed a good rest, since we had been very busy before the Bura. We also hiked up the road to see a real rural Thai village, and down the road to watch the locals chest deep in the reservoir, fishing. We hiked up a local waterfall a couple of kilometers away. The staff were very helpful, and even drove us a long way into Chiang Rai to visit the local market at not cost. We could have done sightseeing in Chiang Rai, but we were templed out. The restaurant is an informal affair, and the food very good. One night we chose to have a later supper, and as we approached the staff were leaving, figuring that no one else would be coming. When they saw us, they lit up at the opportunity to serve us, and with smiles re-opened the restaurant. The only possible minor thing they could improve is to have more music variety at the restaurant. Because we are English (Canadian), they played the same English music CD every time we were there; it was a nice CD, but we would have been fine with any music. On their side, they were being thoughtful, and we appreciated this. And we would have preferred not hearing the same CD always.

This was a great hotel. it seemed like the staff really cared. Its located in the middle of a predominantly thai residential area. 15 min walk to big C, and central plaza ( which were also filled with only locals) making prices very cheap. Please note this area is unforgiving if you cant stand bugs or cockroaches ( they roam the streets at night). but hotel room includes bug repelent and mosquito zapper. we had one cockroach get into our room on the first day. but after that we were more carful with keeping door closed and putting repelent under doorslit. breakfast is good, includes different home made thai dishes each day, for those who like more than eggs and toast. room has hot water kettle. and many ammendities ( no microwave though) good for a quiet comfortable sleep. beds were better than average thai bed. best coffee ( and ice coffee) i've ever had a block away. I highly recommend you try fraps for 35 baht. every attraction in chiang rai is spaced apart. If you want to see it all for a reasonable price, rent a car. I believe chiang rai is one of the easiest cities to drive in. very sane traffic, people stay inside lanes, and lots of signage. otherwise best bet is a tour for 1000 bahtper person. we origionally tried seeing all attractions with busses and grab ta xi...wasnt worth it.

We only booked for one night in a garden villa but ended up staying for 2 nights and didn't want to leave at all. This place is sooooo nice it feels like you are in a nature with the sound of birds singing in the background all the time. The villa is specious with big balcony, very clean and very beautiful with Bali style. It is also so private each bungalow is close to each other. The staff is very helpful and very nice. We live in Chiang Mai but will definitely come back to this place as often as possible. It feels so much like home but in a super nice environment. This place is very beautiful with big and small trees everywhere which we love. This has become one of our favorites places to relax that's for sure.

If you plan to visit north Thailand for few days, (the golden triangle, tea plant garden, etc), there is a good place to stay. Staff are friendly and willing to help, management seems good and willing to improve, and as a family trip this place provide what i expected. Comments provided by other travelers said about this place is not easy to find, the water heater and water supply is not very strong, this is true but most of the hotel i stayed in Thailand (this trip i stayed two hotels in Chiang Rai, the other one is twice the price of here.) compare with here, they are good enough, at least my 5 and 7 years old boys can bath happily without problem. I think most of the travelers come here drive by themselves, and trust the google navigation you will find the place without trouble. The highway out is dark at night, with little or no street light, but is same as i travel in Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin, so you travel in Thailand you need to accept it.

We loved our stay (3 nights) at Kong Garden. We were apprehensive before we arrived (because of the very low rates charged by the hotel). However the hotel turned out to be serious value-for-money. The resort has a lake with a fountain. They have a bunch of animals roaming the gardens (rabbits, ducks) and this keeps young children fully occupied. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the lake and has a great sunrise view. The staff are super-friendly and very helpful. The resort is located 3-4 km from the City Center and you can easily get taxis to go anywhere. The location is also ideal for corporate meetings (as they have a meeting room and a large auditorium). Highly recommended to any families that need a laid-back fun place to stay in Chiang Rai!!

What a lovely place! I arrive in Chiang Rai at 6pm, easy to find the location and with the sunset! The welcome was excellent, I immediately booked another night and Madame give me so many informations!! The room was clean and cozy, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, cleans towels, soap and shampoo, i think the best one in my 1 month trip. The breakfast is a good idea, everyone can use the kitchen until 7 pm so it's just wonderful. I also booked a tour for the day after and was amazing, thanks to the guide! I recommend you Chiang Rai Saturday night, what a beautiful market!! Thank you!!!

The hotel 10 mins outside Chiang Rai no problem as we had a hire car but could be problem if you don't.I seen buggies at the entrance but never asked if they were going into town.The staff very frendly and helpful the room were excellent clean cosy and spacious.We had 2 teenager chidren and they like the place which is saying something for a peacefull retreat like this,

The setting and rooms were lovely. The staff was very friendly and the Thai massage at the spa was wonderful. However, the resort was quite empty and when the restaurant was advertised to be open, it was often closed. We had to go into the kitchen to ask someone to bring us a breakfast on two of the three mornings. One evening we came back from a full day expecting to eat supper in the restaurant but it was unexpectedly closed. The staff had difficulty speaking English. There was no information on tours or sites to visit in the area and the location was quite far from the center of Chiang Rai. This is a nice spa destination, but is not a tourist hotel.

This is a really interesting hotel in Chiang Rai. The location is not fantastic and while we were able to organize taxi's through the hotel or a grab taxi it was a little difficult for them to find it. Much better if you have a car as you probably should for Chiang Rai. You can see from the photos that each room has a theme, an interesting touch. The staff was friendly and everything was clean. The value of the hotel was great and it is a nice place to stay for a night or two.

I was so disappointed in our stay at Rimchan. First off, they put us in a connecting cottage (that was not made clear) and even though there are several little cottages empty, they put someone next to us who had a hangover the next morning (not relaxing at all). I live in Chiang Rai and my husband and I simply wanted a little get away with air con and a swimming pool. Without any previous notice, they planned a staff party the day we were there surrounding the pool, and said we could not swim. After sharing (in Thai and as politely as could be) that I was very disappointed because the whole reason we came to stay there was to have a day at the pool and relax, I asked for some kind of compensation and the lady responded very sharply with me and said I already got a discount with Agoda. There was no consideration for our money that was wasted or our disappointment. She then said we could swim at 5 pm because it would be over at 5 pm. At 6 pm it was still going strong and most of the people were drunk and singing Karaoke on the mic. Fortunately they ended by about 8 pm, but there went our relaxing weekend by the pool! Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if there were other things to do and cool places to go, but there isn't, without traveling and/or spending money. It also should be noted there are tons of Karaoke clubs and bars on that strip-my guess is some sketchy stuff going on there.