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walkway and whitewashed perimeter wall shut out the distractions of the modern world,
while the garden courtyards create an intimate space for some serious self-indulgence.
Vieng Mantra
( 0 5332 6640;
www.viengmantra.com
;
9 Soi 1, Th Ratchadamnoen; r 1500-4500B; )
A small
hotel tucked into modest Soi 1, Vieng Mantra creates an oasis with its courtyard pool and
landscaped gardens. Rooms boast Lanna-style decor and pool-view balconies, though
sizes and standards vary. Walk-in rates are cheaper if it's not busy.
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Rachamankha
( 0 5390 4111;
www.rachamankha.com
; off Soi 1, Th Samlan; r from 8000B; )
The encore ef-
fort by architect Ong-ard Satrabhandu after Tamarind Village, Rachamankha imitates an
ancient monastery in Lampang. Rooms are understated opulent and the superiors are quite
small. The deluxe rooms are more generous, with four-poster beds and bathrooms that
double the living space. The highlight is the hotel's light-strewn library smelling of pol-
ished wood and musty paper.
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U Chiang Mai
( 0 5332 7000;
www.uhotelsresorts.com
;
70 Th Ratchadamnoen; r 4500-6000B; )
Briefcases and
golf clubs are shuttled out of this corporate-friendly hotel. The central courtyard infinity
pool creates a resort-like escape in the heart of the old city. And the 24-hour checkout
policy (you leave at the same time you arrived) is handy for late departures.
