Chiang Mai Mansion (Night Bazaar) — Hotel in Chiang Mai Province

Stayed at Chiang Mai Mansion for 2 months. Visited Manager in person prior to moving in to finalise details of rent, expenses etc. I was told 7,000bht per month for rent plus 1,000 bht for electricity plus minor costs for water and wi-fi. First month electricity 3,300bht so I queried it as lady staying in the room next door to me for long term only gets bill for 1,000bht. I was given no reasonable explanation, also no formal bill from electricity authority as each room has a meter. Just a piece of paper on which she had written amount. Second month same thing happens. I was not supplied with towels, I had my own bed linen. I had to pay extra to have my room cleaned at my request, and paid for my linen to be washed. The electricity bill was double what I had paid in a previous condo for six months with 2 airconditioners 3 rooms and a stove. The Manager Sunee did not at any time speak to me about this matter, the staff member who was responsible for giving me the bad news spoke no English. So I can only say very bad experience, just another Farang rip off. Would never stay there again. There are plenty of other good places...

Big room; everything quite new; fridge; air con. Wife and I stayed on 5th floor - top floor so far - but there are stairs going up to two more floors that haven't yet been built. Construction noise most of the day. We could see natural light through the gaps in the ceiling tiles - it hasn't rained, so we haven't found out if the temporary roof is waterproof. The 5th floor would not be suitable for a toddler or anyone with a sleepwalking issue as the end of the corridor has little to stop you falling off the building. Towels are made of some fabric that is completely non absorbent. Almost 4 linear metres of wardrobes. Wash basin has two taps - both cold only. Hotel might be good when completed. King size bed but extremely hard - baby elephant wouldn't make much of an indentation in mattress. Picturesque view from large window in early morning of minarets of mosque against the mountains and pink sky, but the 5.30am call to prayer is not ideal wake up - couldn't the faithful just be texted instead? No daily room service so...

I stayed for a month. The owner will give you a TM30, but it is online. I also got my deposit back.

Many retired people stay here long term, and have no problems. The rooms are big, and have good views.

However, it is extremely loud at night. The place is close to a Muay Thai fighting ring, and a live music show from the night bazaar. If you are in a room at the end of the hall, you can feel the music vibrating the walls. The music stops around midnight every night. It is also across the street from a mosque, so you will hear the call to prayer 5 times a day. The early morning call never woke me up, but it is something to be aware of of you work from home.

If you are staying short term, it's fine. Warorot market is nearby, as well as a lot of local restaurants. If you are working from home, or sleep early, don't stay here.

Also note that long term guests do not get towels, laundry service or trash bags. Cleaning is 300 baht per time, and laundry is 100 baht per kilo. Electricity is 6baht...