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.

If you're looking for a place which is great value for money and clean/tidy, well this place is for you. The location isn't central but the quality of the accommodation makes up for it. The location does mean that you need to catch a tuk-tuk in and out of town but from our experience it's best to be away from the town. the cost of getting into and out of town is around 100-15 baht. I wouldn't bother with breakfast at the place - there's also a great place for breakfast and lunch just round the corner.

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!

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.

Fantastic helpful staff. Close to temples and night markets, restaurants, etc. Can also organise all trips and tours. Great place to also chill out by the pool.