Montri Hotel Chiangmai
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   A friend of ours recommended and even booked the Montri Hotel for us before we arrived from Canada. My wife and I have found the Montri exceptional value. It is in a great location, has very friendly and most helpful staff (one negotiated a scooter rental for me), a beautiful lobby and dining room. Everyone is most accommodating. It appears that the hotel is in the throes of upgrading (some rooms need a facelift) but everything works well. The beds are large and comfortable, air conditioning and ceiling fans work as expected, each room is equipped with a small fridge and mini bar stocked with beer and juice and complementary water). The Montri house staff are conscientious in keeping the place clean. The only shortcoming is that no hair dryer is provided in the room and is unavailable at the desk -- women, keep your hair short. Overall, it is great 'bang for the buck'.

Jan 28, 2010

    
   I've stayed here on and off over the last few years. In the last year it has undergone a lot of renovation. Value is not the best in Chiang Mai, but it's good and the location is excellent. Things I like about the hotel: - very pleasant and helpful staff - great location - free wifi Things I like less about the hotel: - free parking is rather limited, especailly on Sunday nights when the street market is on, So sometime difficult to park if you are driving.

Jan 27, 2010

    
  The Montri Hotel is a very reasonably priced, totally convenient hotel if you want to stay in the old part of Chiang Mai. It's location is just across the road from the Tarpae Gate entry into the older central part of town, where the Sunday markets are. When I stayed there, the left wing of the hotel was totally refurbished, and extremely tastefully decorated, it felt plush. The corner rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor are the bomb, but they are usually booked up pretty quickly or have long term guests in them. In that part of the hotel the aircon is good.

The right wing of the hotel was a bit more down market at the time, and felt a bit like polyester haberdashery with older aircon which didn't work so well (they may have upgraded now), and chintzy early 80s style decoration. There is good cable TV through out the hotel though. They also have an elevator, which means you don't have to lug bags up and down stairs all the time. Especially after the shopping.

It's a very secure hotel, and they have lock boxes and safes behind reception which you can keep all your precious documents in and feel secure about it, when you go out. Good food, book shops, coffee shops, yoga classes are all easy to walk to, even the night market is only a 15 minute walk away. Not only that but the wall around the Tarpae gate square looks absolutely magical when lit up at night. And you can climb up some of the walls to take great photos of the area.

If you are a backpacker and want to slum it, look for something a bit cheaper, but I think it's worth it to pay the few extra dollars to have good hot water, good service and good security.

Bikes are easy to rent, as Chiang Mai city is relatively flat, and the traffic isn't too bad, so you can get around easily to see the sites.

The hotel has a restaurant downstairs which has an internet cafe, and I think, from memory, if you buy a drink you might either get free internet or at least a discount. The connection is reasonable too (for Asia). Be careful to wipe all your details from the computer after logging off though. The hotel also offers a bus service to and from the airport. Very handy if you are traveling with a few people and a bit of luggage.

This is the hotel that I stay in when in Chiang Mai, repeatedly. Not quite for backpackers, but certainly not too expensive either. Well worth it.

Dec 28, 2009

    
   I stay at the Montri hotel for six months each year and this is my third year. I keep coming back because their professional, friendly staff bend over backward to make you feel at home. From the people behind the front desk to the ladies that clean your room every day to the maintenance people who occasionally change a light bulb or an air conditioner filter these people are truly seasoned professionals who know how to take care of their guests. Every member of the staff, when asked, will gladly and cheerfully help you correctly pronounce a Thai word, give you directions or tell you where you can go to buy whatever it is you are looking for. You can trust that you and your property will be safe at the Montri and that your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable. During the three years I have stayed there I have never had one single problem. Every Sunday it is like having a front row seat to the greatest shopping experience in the world...the famous Sunday Market. They will pick you up from or take you to the airport or bus station. This is a free service that I find very useful. The Montri also has free 24 hour a day WIFI that works very well. The hotel is also quiet and very family friendly. PS: Occasionally you will get a photo opportunity with one of the majestic elephants that frequent the streets right outside the front door of the hotel. Rick LoganGeorgetown, Massachusetts, USA

Dec 11, 2009

    
   We love staying at Montri Hotel in ChiangMai with its family atmosphere. The Friendly,English speaking staff cannot do enough to to help you. The Hotel's Brix restaurant serves excellent western and Thai food at very reasonable prices. Ideally located inside the old walled city on Rachadamnoen Rd, where the huge weekly Sunday walking street marked is held, with hundrets of stalls selling Hill-Tripa and Thai art, trinkets, clothing, paintings etc. Many of ChiangMai'smost significant temples are within easy walking distance as are many coffee shops and restaurants. The private ensuit rooms are large and comfortable with cable T.V. and A.C. The hotel provides 24hr.C.L.T.V. on all floors and provide a free safty deposit box for your convenience. Ideally situated for long and short term visitors to this lovely area of Thailand. Highly recomended by Myra and Ray Miller, Australia

Nov 24, 2009

   We have traveled extensively in Thailand, it is almost 2nd home today. We have stayed in many different lodgings from the simplest to 5 star but the very best place is the Montri Hotel in ChiangMai. We came there, first time about 8 years ago and since then stay there a few months at the time. It is the most central place for everything, whatever happnes in ChiangMai is just at the door step. Its position just inside the gates of the old walls is unique. It is safe, comfortable and feel just like home. The staff go out of their way to help you and it is not expensive. What more can you wish for. - Oh, and they have a great restaurant The BRIX. We highly recomend it. Anne and Peter Hansen, Bundaberg, Australia.

Nov 30, 2009

   I have stayed at the Montri several times a year, every year, since 1996 and consider it almost a second home, with friendly staff who really care. It really is a good place to stay. Rooms are fairly basic and functional, but comfortable with good beds (do you really need more for a good sleep or other "activities"?!!!) Forget all the fancy hotels (and many not so fancy) that charge stupid money for WiFi and minibar drinks - rooms have WiFi at no extra charge and a beer from the minibar is 50 baht!!! The hotel is in a great great location and has a good restaurant. They now have a car park out front so the previous parking problems are no more. Long may the Montri continue as it is, quite simply one of the best hotels in Chiang Mai. .

Sep 20, 2009