Tamarind VillagevsAnantara Chiang Mai Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort scores slightly better than Tamarind Village. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort scores 94 with approval from 11 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Tamarind Village
50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The hotel draws a predominately European crowd, including families, attracted by its central location, swimming pool, spa, and sylvan setting around a 200-year-old tamarind tree."
Jetsetter
"Thailand’s laid-back antidote to frenetic Bangkok, Chiang Mai has been wooing travelers for years with its mix of shimmering temples and rolling hills. Right in the city center is..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's the size of a resort but retains a feeling of intimacy and is a fine option for some serious self-indulgence." Full review
Rough Guide
"Named for a huge, 200-year-old tamarind tree that shades the compound, this small, tranquil boutique resort in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old city is designed in Lanna style."
Star Service
"Drive into this small urban property at dusk and you will discover why it is one of the most romantic options in Chiang Mai." Full review
Fodor's
"A canopy of towering, interlaced bamboo leads to the main entrance of this stylish, village-style hotel in the center of the Old City." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Tamarind Village is a charming boutique hotel located in the middle of Chiang Mai's old city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Experience the charm of a secluded Thai resort whilst in the city centre at Tamarind Village, a peaceful, romantic boutique hotel which celebrates local Lanna heritage" Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to a shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. " Full review
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Show All Reviews
123 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Nothing else is old-school about the hotel, where the 84 teak-paneled minimalist rooms have low platform beds and modern wicker furniture."
Jetsetter
"Chic retreat in Chiang Mai's former British consulate with a rooftop bar overlooking the Mae Ping River." Full review
Rough Guide
"Occupying a prime riverside site, though hemmed in by noisy Charoen Prathet, this luxury place offers high-concept minimalist design in its spacious rooms, along with balconies."
Star Service
"While the discreet entrance opens from a reasonably busy road, once inside guests are within an urban retreat that feels miles away from the hectic pace of central Chiang Mai. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Chiang Mai’s most ambitious homage to modernism, the Chedi has transformed the former British Consulate into a minimalist sculpture." Full review
Fodor's
"A true oasis with rooms and suites furnished in an eclectic mix of traditional styles and sleek modern lines." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa is an 84-room boutique resort located right on the Ping River and just minutes on foot from downtown Chiang Mai." Full review
Gayot
"Tropical-modern style creates a calming mood at this riverfront resort."
Wallpaper
"When it comes to location, Thai hotel brand Anantara, could not have picked a more desirable spot for its Chiang Mai outpost." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Hardcore shoppers and contemporary design and architecture fanatics will find common ground at Anantara Chiang Mai hotel." Full review