Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel And Spa

The hotel is a true "boutique hotel"; it is of a reasonable size, well designed in the elegant Thai style. It is well located, in a quiet area of Chiang Mai. It is far enough from the tohu-bohu of the city, close enough to reach the city centre conveniently in a short time by tuck-tuck or taxi, or in a comfortable walk of 20 minutes. The hotel also provides free transport to the city centre in a vintage Mercedes that is a wonderful experience in itself. There are restaurants of various quality around the corner in addition to a wonderful daily night market, which provides not only artisanal items but also a diversity of souvenirs and many food stalls. All staff is exceptionally professional, friendly and helpful at all times. We were treated with courtesy and respect from our arrival to our departure, each staff member was generous in making our stay most comfortable, which did not mean to go beyond the obvious to made us feel welcome. The rooms are well appointed, a little outdated in their decoration maybe, but the Thai flair was everywhere, which we personally appreciated, given our wish to experience the culture rather than international atmosphere. We sincerely valued the comfort, the cleanness, the equipment and the view from the balcony. The king bed was very comfortable, bedlinens, towels and bathrobes of very good quality. Breakfast was served, both buffet and menu, providing a range of food, both Thai and international. We do not share some reviews on internet that complain about the lack of diversity; we enjoyed every of our 10 breakfasts and never felt that anything was missing. The bar is worth a visit, inside and outside on the veranda; it is very well decorated and the range of drinks on offer is generous. There is a friendly and experienced tour operator on site. We booked a tour with him and were not disappointed: while using a common itinerary, it also provided us with some extras upon our request.

A very beautiful hotel. Our room was spacious and clean, with a very comfortable mattress. It was nice to have a private balcony. The pool is clean and the open area outside the cafe and the sit-out near the library bar is green and peaceful. The bartender was very accommodating, allowing us to bring our own champagne and snacks for a 60th birthday celebration. They arranged a small cake on the house. The car service for nearby locations is a great service. All the staff are very polite in true Thai style, and are ready to go out of their way to help.

Loved the old colonial style- excellent service- complimentary ride in cycle rickshaw and the cream coloured old style Mercedes( what a treat - beautiful car) the size of the rooms was generous- complimentary daily replaced snacks, home made toffees and soft drinks, free bottled water( as much as you needed) - the Library with hidden door- beautiful cosy bar. Staff were so polite and extremely helpful and courteous.

This hotel is full of history and the staff is AMAZING! Overall, one of my favorite hotels out of all of my trips. The hotel is in a good location and often times you are able to get a free ride from the hotel to nearby attractions like the night bazar. We requested rooms that were close together and were given rooms that were adjoining which was great. The amenities were great as well. The breakfast was delicious and something we got each morning before starting our day. The hotel bar also had great cocktails. While there, we booked spa services although we recommend planning ahead as reservations do fill up. While traveling with family, I would feel safe staying there alone as a female as there is 24/7 security.

Absolutely charming hotel on the periphery of the old Chiang Mai, for the travelers willing to splurge a little for a calming environment, an attentive staff and graceful architecture. We were pleased by our experience and certainly enjoyed escaping the mid-afternoon heat, after our excursions in and around town, by the poolside. The spa facilities are wonderful. We recommend taking full advantage if there is a spot available. We were pleased by the quality of our treatments (Thai massage and a facial).