Chiang Mai, Thailand Hotel Rooms at the Independent

I booked a private room with fan on expedia but upgraded to a private room with ac. I paid 499thb in May 2014. For the price it was totally worth it even though it is a little dated. I woke up late for my flight and almost missed it, if the hotel didn't have their own taxi service and if the taxi didn't drive as fast; I would have definitely missed my flight. The staff were very helpful. They help direct my friend and I to many places of interest.

This place is great for the price, rooms are good if not the cleanest and beds are comfortable enough. Its certainly not a five star hotel, but it has a pool, a gym and a great breakfast buffet! Taxis have a little trouble finding it, and it is not in the downtown area but fairly close. Be aware if you get a massage, however, the masseuse offered a happy ending and didn't seem to pleased when we declined (because you pay extra, not because she desperately wanted to... I imagine). So maybe pass on the massage... unless, you know, that's you're thing.

The staff makes this hotel perfect. Everyone was so friendly and informative, made me feel right at home. Adorable kittens at the front desk were a plus!

Good clean hotel in a quiet location. Staff do their very best to keep guests happy, despite very limited English language skills. I give this hotel 5 out of 5, because I couldn't expect any more from a hotel in this price range. We booked 2 rooms and met our son there who traveled from Darwin to meet us. We all had breakfast in the lovely gardens every morning and we would all be very happy to stay at this hotel again.

Love this place! Will be back. Lovely, spacious and clean rooms; fantastic location; happy, helpful and friendly staff. Solid aircon, balcony overlooking the soi, and good variety of cable news channels (among others). Added on the breakfast option and was very happy with the decision - had delicious fresh fruit with cereal and yoghurt every morning in the serene little courtyard out front (hot options available, also open for lunch/dinner/coffee etc). Short walk to everything old-city-wise. Highly recommend.

Stay here for 4 nights, all the service is wonderful, and all of the staffs are very friendly and make me feel staying in home. Even the location is out of the old city but they provide free shuttle bus to the night market which is very convenient.

A beautiful antique style Thai building, with lavish rooms and elegant courtyards, made entirely of wood, with a wonderful and very special feel. The spacious suites are fantastic value. Only downside is the slightly nondescript surroundings, not within walking distance of the centre of Chiang Mai - but this is an easy tuk-tuk/baht-bus/taxi ride of about ten minutes. The price of the hotel is very reasonable even when you factor in the 300 baht a day for return transport, and when you get back to the hotel after a hot day's touristing, it's like coming back to a peaceful oasis.