Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources of mountains (dois), waterfalls, and other nature-based tourist attractions. At the same time, Chiang Mai residents are warm, gracious and congenial providing authentic hospitality making visits memorable and meaningful. Moreover, visitors from all walks of life can collect handicrafts of silk, silver and wood produced locally as timeless souvenirs. Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury tourists can enjoy themselves to the fullest.
Chiang Mai has an endless list of accommodations for tourists to check out. In Chiang Mai town, throughout the city, there are over 300 hotels, resorts, guesthouses, hostels and apartments available. The rates vary from 200 baht/night (room with fan) to over 20,000 baht/night. Standard rooms at 3-star hotels have basic facilities including in-room amenities (kettle, television, cable T.V., mini-bar, and safe deposit box) as well as common facilities such as swimming pools, sun decks, restaurants, coffee shops and fitness centers. Guesthouses and mid-range hotels are located long Charoen Prathet Road, Charoen Rat Road, Tha Phae Gate and Huay Kaew Road. Some hotels provide spa services, which are perfect for pampering the body and soul. |
