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[stonefre]

Thanks but that looks out of my price range. I'm looking for something for a month or longer in the 15k bhat a month range.

[Ivor Biggun]

Top end of Loi Kroh Road there's loads of Guesthouses. Top North is a bit run down but if you're not fussy its OK. Just a case of walking around and asking for prices.

[larrylarry]

So I am also going to check out Chiang Mai this Dec. I was planning to arrive there on Monday Dec 12 and leave on Thurs day Dec 15th. That gives me two full days plus the travel days.

To the folks that have been there is that enough time to "see the sights"?

I checked out the Royal Lanne and they are booked already (isn't there a recesion, WTF thought people are staying home). So ofcourse any suggestions regarding accomadations near the night bizzare would be helpful. A more boutique hotel would be perfered anyway. I will seach but any help is always appreciated

Oh and ofcourse if anyone is planning to be there then, I would enjoy meeting up for a drink

[patrick]

I'm here now, stopping in a nice 700thb guesthouse, but not really near the action.
I would recommend you check the internet agents for rates at Centara Duantawang, currently on Agoda at about 1320thb, right on Loi Kroh 100 metres from Royal Lana

[essex boy]

i booked the royal lanna for december and paid 1090 baht per night with sawadee.com
i have a friend who lives there and he went into hotel to confirm its lb friendly and everything is ok up to u who u take to room.

[essex boy]

also larry mate look at lavender lanna hotel its for sure lb friendly as its classed as a gay hotel

[rooster74]

I was in Chiang Mai twice this year and stayed at the Centara Duangtawan in May and August 2011. Good hotel close to the Marina Bar and most of the other action. LB friendly. No joiner fee.

Hotel has good facilities as well. I spent most afternoons in the pool bar.

Paid about 38 AUD a night from Agoda.

Rooster74

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[MrDragon]

Good info rooster74..Looks real nice

[larrylarry]

Great info lads thanx so much for the help!!
I will sit down tonite and try to finalize some of my plans. A huricane swept through my neighborhood last night so got a bit of clean up to do first.

Again thank you very much to all that responded!

[larrylarry]

I met a fellow that just came back from Ciang Mai. He spent about 2 months in northern Thailand and is a frequent visitor. He travels with his wife and as such I didn't ask him about mongering. I did mention Pattaya and he flashed a big grin so I would bet the poor bugger would love to break away from the Mrs and enjoy some local talent. Here are some of his recomendations.

Here is some info that should be useful on your trip to Chiang Mai.

I have stayed at a few hotels in the same area near the eastern gate (TaePae
Gate) to the city. We have found this area to be very convenient to
restaurants, bars, and other places of interest.


Hotels

The Lux Hotel was built just a couple years ago and is clean and well
managed. We have stayed there for a total of four months and have been very
satisfied with it. Underpriced at about $40/night

The Montri Hotel is directly opposite TaePae Gate and is also on the Sunday
walking street. It has an indoor and outside restaurant that is nice for
watching the passing street activities.

The De Naga is on the same street (it runs parallel to the old wall and moat
that surround the city) as the above two hotels but is a bit up-scale. Nice
restaurant and outdoor dining. Probably about $70 to $100/night.

Whichever hotel you choose it does not have to be a permanent decision. We
have found that most hotels are rarely fully booked.

Details, address, tel.nos. on these and other hotels are accessable on Trip
Advisor or by searching their names on Google. We have found Trip Asdvisor
to be a useful resource in Thailand.


Restaurants

"The Café" is on the same street as the above hotels. Good reasonably priced
Thai and Western food and a friendly bar. Street side tables.

"The Riverside" is a must see. It is an institution for both Thais and
Westerners. Very scenic on the river, good food, music nightly, friendly
crowd. It’s out side the city wall, a 10 min. tuk tuk ride from TaePae Gate.

"Huen Phen" has very good real Thai food. You will find more locals than
westerners eating there. By day it is set up with tables street side. At
night the food is served inside among many Thai artifacts. It is inside the
walled city, a 10 min. tuk tuk ride from TaePae Gate.

"The Rachamankha" Upscale but well worth it for special occasions.

"The House" Up scale, near the Lux hotel.

At night there are many street vendors and tables along the street near the
Lux and De Naga hotels. There is a morning food market near the Lux hotel.

If you are interested in a Thai cooking class there is one called Baan Thai
House. Well organized and fun.

I'm sure you will find your own favorites...there are probably a couple
hundred restaurants in Chiang Mai.

Getting to your hotel from the airport just use the fixed rate taxi service
at 120 baht. Its reliable and not much more than any other means.

[patrick]

Good info there larry, on the restaurant list I would add Chez Marco on Loi Khroh Rd, very good french food, the rib eye is the best steak I've ever eaten in Thailand.
Booked in to the Duangtawan for a couple of nights at the end of October

[katana57]

Stay here...

Much better than a hotel room.Anyone friendly,any number ok!
Much cheaper on Agoda than booking direct.