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Awana HousevsShangri-La Chiang Mai
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai scores significantly better than Awanahouse. Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 4 sources including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Awana House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Oyster
7 Ratchadamnoen Road, Lane 1, Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $15/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Baggage storage
"A bit institutional, but has large and bright rooms, some with balconies... The bonus here is the rooftop chill-out area with views of the nearby mountains." Full review
"This helpful, Thai–Dutch guesthouse has a tiny pool and large, nicely furnished rooms (some with balconies), complete with colourful trompe l’oeil paintings."
Budget
"The Awanahouse is a small guesthouse in a quiet alley just inside the walls of the Old City." Full review
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
89/8 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"While the location may not be noteworthy, the Shangri-La is perhaps the city's top large-scale, full-service hotel, positioned a half-step above the newer Le Meridien." Full review
"It isn’t Chiang Mai’s most charming hotel, but it was built to address the city’s lack of meeting space." Full review
Luxury
"The Shangri-La Chiang Mai lives up to the standards of the Shangri-La luxury brand." Full review
8.0
"The Shangri-La is a sprawling, old-school, family-friendly city hotel with excellent facilities and smart, decently sized rooms" Full review
"Located in a lush garden setting in the heart of the city’s business district, the Shangri La caters equally well to families and biz travelers" Full review