How to Find Luxury Hotels In Chiang Mai, Thailand

About 450 miles north of Bangkok, you will find Chiang Mai, which is perhaps the most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. Surrounded by Thailand's highest mountains, Chiang Mai offers beautiful tourist attractions in a surprisingly modern city.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Reserve Luxury Accommodations in Chiang Mai, Thailand

1. Visit 1StopChiangMai to book your luxury accommodations in the area online (see Resources below).

2. Consider staying at one of the many country resorts in and around Chiang Mai. While the level of service may be a bit less than that of a luxury modern hotel, their stunning natural setting offers a luxury that's as much for your mind as it is for your body.

3. Relax in one of the many five-star resorts that Chiang Mai offers. While the base resorts offer little more than hot water as a luxury, the more upscale resorts offer luxury accommodations on the water with excellent restaurants and unsurpassed service. Rates can jump as high as $400 a night for a private hut.

4. Make reservations at the Westin Chiang Mai by calling (800) WESTIN-1 or by visiting the hotel website (see Resources below).

5. Choose from a wide selection of four- and five-star hotels offering luxury accommodations that feature large closets, satellite TV and mini-bars. The seemingly small city has a surprisingly large number of luxury hotels.

Organize Transportation

6. Catch a connecting flight in Hong Kong or Bangkok to Chiang Mai Airport, which is about 20 minutes outside the city center.

7. See the countryside in Thailand by train. Fourteen trains a day run to Chiang Mai Station from Bangkok on a 12 to 15 hour trip.

8. Navigate the city in tuk tuks and Songtaos (literally red cars). Tuk Tuks are the most popular mode of transport in most cities in Thailand.

Prepare for Your Trip to Chiang Mai

9. Keep your feet to yourself. In Thai culture, feet are considered taboo, and it especially rude to point at things with them.

10. Learn a few Thai phrases, but do not worry about getting around in Chiang Mai. There are many Europeans who call the city home and English is prevalent.

11. Chiang Mai is one of the most popular places in Asia to live for expatriates, making it completely different culturally than the rest of Thailand. Still, Chiang Mai carries much of the history and traditions of the old world.

Tips & Warnings

• The official currency is the baht.
• 1StopChiangMai does not offer a telephone booking service in English.

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on 10/15/2007 Chiang Mai is a Thailand’s second city, comfortable yet sophisticated town and gateway to the mountains of northern Thailand. You can find luxury hotels, resorts and tours in Chiang Mai at http://www.circleofasia.com/thailand/chiang-mai/. Also read travel guides, get free tips and advice about travel to Chiang Mai.