How this directory works
This is a factual reference list, not a booking engine or a ranked "best of" — we're not paid to include or exclude anything here. Each entry notes the area it's in and what it's generally known for, so you can shortlist a few and compare current rates and availability directly with the hotel or your preferred booking platform. We're building this out gradually; more properties are added with each update.
Old City & Riverside
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| 137 Pillars House | Riverside | Colonial-era teak buildings, boutique suites |
| Tamarind Village | Old City | Traditional Lanna-style courtyard hotel |
| The Empress Chiang Mai | Near Night Bazaar | Large full-service hotel, convention facilities |
| Duangtawan Hotel | Night Bazaar area | High-rise city-view rooms, central location |
| Centara Riverside | Riverside | River-view rooms, resort-style grounds |
Nimman & city centre
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| U Nimman Chiang Mai | Nimman | Boutique design hotel at the heart of One Nimman |
| Kantary Hills Chiang Mai | Nimman | Apartment-style rooms, popular with longer stays |
| Eastin Tan Hotel | Chang Khlan / city | Mid-range, convenient city-centre base |
| Dusit Princess Chiang Mai | City centre | Established international chain comfort |
Resorts & five-star properties (outer city)
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai | Mae Rim valley | Rice-terrace grounds, destination resort |
| Anantara Chiang Mai Resort | Riverside | Former British consulate grounds, river setting |
| Shangri-La Chiang Mai | City centre | Large-scale luxury with extensive gardens |
| The Chedi Chiang Mai | Riverside | Restored colonial building, minimalist design |
| Melia Chiang Mai | Night Bazaar area | Contemporary high-rise, rooftop pool |
| Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai | Outer city | Large-scale Lanna-palace-style resort |
| Movenpick Suriwongse | City centre | International chain, central location |
Boutique & design hotels
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| Rachamankha | Old City | Museum-quality Lanna/Burmese-inspired design |
| Sala Lanna | Riverside | Small riverside boutique property |
| Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique | Old City | Colonial-style boutique hotel |
| De Lanna Hotel | Old City | Traditional Lanna-style boutique stay |
| Rarinjinda Wellness Spa Resort | Riverside | Spa-focused boutique resort |
| Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort | Riverside | Adults-oriented riverside boutique stay |
| Rainforest Boutique Hotel | City centre | Jungle-themed design boutique hotel |
| Thapae Loft Hotel | Old City | Industrial-style loft rooms near Tha Phae Gate |
Spa & wellness resorts
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa | City centre | Villa-style rooms, extensive spa menu |
| Panviman Chiang Mai Resort & Spa | Outer city | Wellness programming, spa-first resort |
| Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort | Riverside | River-facing spa suites |
| Eden Garden Resort | Outer city | Garden grounds, quiet resort setting |
| Holiday Garden Hotel & Resort | City centre | Mid-range resort-style stay |
For more on the massage and spa scene itself, see our Thai massage & spas guide.
Lanna-style boutique hotels
A large number of Chiang Mai's boutique hotels lean on "Lanna" in their name or branding, referencing the historic kingdom the city was once capital of — it's worth knowing this is a common naming convention rather than a single hotel group, since several similarly-named properties are entirely unrelated to each other.
| Hotel | Area | Known for |
|---|
| Lanna Tree Boutique Hotel | Night Bazaar area | Small boutique property, central location |
| Royal Lanna Hotel | Riverside | Riverside boutique with Lanna-inspired design |
| Amata Lanna Village | Outer city | Village-style boutique resort grounds |
| La Lanna Resort | Outer city | Resort-style Lanna-themed grounds |
| El Barrio Lanna | Old City | Small boutique hotel, colourful design |
| K Maison Lanna Boutique Hotel | Riverside | Riverside boutique suites |
| Lanna Oriental Hotel | Old City | Traditional teak-house-style boutique stay |
| Marigold Lanna Boutique Hotel | Nimman | Design-forward boutique near Nimman |
| Kham Mon Lanna Resort | Outer city | Quiet resort-style Lanna architecture |
Budget & hostels
See our dedicated hostels & budget stays guide for the fuller picture — well-known names in this range include Mad Monkey Chiang Mai, Stamps Backpackers, Sylvis Hostel and Green Sleep Hostel, mostly concentrated in and around the Old City.
Good to know
Hotel names, ownership and branding can change. Always confirm current details directly with the property or your booking platform before you pay — treat this table as a starting shortlist, not a live price feed.
