Lanna Dusita Riverside Boutique Resort — Hotel in Chiang Mai Province

My wife (Thai) and I live in Chiang Mai, and wanted a special night out for the Valentines. From the time of booking, prices began to change. The dinner price doubled, because of the holiday. The room price doubled because we wanted to see the river. Then, the champion of rip-offs; The price of a local drink, which sells everywhere in Thailand for a maximum of 150 baht was put on our bill for 350 baht each, or 1,100 total! I was convinced this was a mistake, and tried to present this issue as just a simple misunderstanding. But this was not to be. I was read policy of this hotel, and taught never to question their logic or rules. I was an ignorant foreigner, looking for a cheap discount! Of course I didnt bother telling anyone that I was a retired General Manager for Intercontinental Hotels, with 25 years and 21 countries experience, since it would have further made me look cheap, needing to flash my CV in order to be treated like a human being. The rude and hapless owner sat and sneered as I explained the situation to the sad front desk staff. This place is like staying in a post-war soviet hostel. Dont bother, there are literally dozens of much better places along the river on both sides. Really a sad and...

My wife (Thai) and I live in Chiang Mai, and wanted a special night out for the Valentines. From the time of booking, prices began to change. The dinner price doubled, because of the holiday. The room price doubled because we wanted to see the river. Then, the champion of rip-offs; The price of a local drink, which sells everywhere in Thailand for a maximum of 150 baht was put on our bill for 350 baht each, or 1,100 total! I was convinced this was a mistake, and tried to present this issue as just a simple misunderstanding. But this was not to be. I was read policy of this hotel, and taught never to question their logic or rules. I was an ignorant foreigner, looking for a cheap discount! Of course I didnt bother telling anyone that I was a retired General Manager for Intercontinental Hotels, with 25 years and 21 countries experience, since it would have further made me look cheap, needing to flash my CV in order to be treated like a human being. The rude and hapless owner sat and sneered as I explained the situation to the sad front desk staff. This place is like staying in a post-war soviet hostel. Dont bother, there are literally dozens of much better places along the river on both sides. Really a sad and...

We stayed here for 4 days during April 2023 with our two children aged 12 and 9. We had a family room, which was spacious and open. Lovely shower, clean and comfy beds with a nice balcony looking over the swimming pool and river. Great air conditioning, and coffee facilities. The location is stunning and is so peaceful with it being out of the main city. It only takes 5 mins to get into the night markets using a Grab costing about 100baht. |The breakfast is okay, and we managed to have something everyday, and they were so friendly. The rooms and the resort is tranquil and simply beautiful, however it does need a little updating, and touching up. They were doing some things whilst we were there. The pool was great for the kids and we often had this to ourselves which was perfect. |We booked in advance as wanted something coming off the night train from Bangkok and they let us have our room from 9am which was great. |If you want peaceful and something relaxing after the busy days of chaing Mai then this is perfect...