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( 0 5371 1533;
www.wianginn.com
; 893 Th Phahonyothin; r incl breakfast 2000-2400B, ste incl breakfast
6000-10,000B; )
The large modern lobby sets the stage for this centrally located,
business-class hotel. Despite the hotel's 30-plus years, the rooms are well maintained and
include a few Thai decorative touches.
Outside of Town
Bamboo Nest de
Chiang Rai
( 08 9953 2330, 08 1531 6897;
www.bamboonest-chiangrai.com
; bungalows incl breakfast 650-1300B)
The
Lahu village that's home to this unique accommodation is only 23km from Chiang Rai but
feels a world away. Bamboo Nest takes the form of simple but spacious bamboo huts
perched on a hill overlooking tiered rice fields. The only electricity is provided by solar
panels, so leave your laptops in the city and instead take part in activities that range from
birdwatching to hiking.
Free transport to/from Chiang Rai is available for those staying two nights or more.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Ben Guesthouse
( 0 5371 6775;
www.benguesthousechiangrai.com
; 351/10 Soi 4, Th Sankhongnoi; r 350-850B, ste 1500-3000B;
)
Ben is one of the best budget-to-midrange places we've encountered in the
north. The absolutely spotless compound has a bit of everything, from fan-cooled
cheapies to immense suites, not to mention a pool. It's 1.2km from the centre of town, at
the end of Soi 4 on Th Sankhongnoi (the street is called Th Sathanpayabarn where it inter-
sects with Th Phahonyothin) - a 60B túk-túk ride.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Chezmoi
( 08 9747 5683;
www.chezmoimyhome.com
; 34/2 Th Sankhongnoi; r incl breakfast 550-1200B; )
The
seven rooms in this home/studio are fashionably sparse with clean shared bathrooms, and
are looked after by a friendly, welcoming family. Chezmoi is about 1.5km from the centre
of town at the western end of Th Sankhongnoi (the street is called Th Sathanpayabarn
where it intersects with Th Phahonyothin) - a 60B túk-túk ride.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Legend of Chiang Rai
(
HOTEL
$$$
0 5391 0400;
www.thelegend-chiangrai.com
; 124/15 Th Kohloy; r incl breakfast 3900-5900B, bungalows incl
)
One of the few Chiang Rai hotels to boast a riverside loca-
breakfast 8100-12,900B;
