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
7 Ratchadamnoen Road, Lane 1, Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $15/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
"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
Rough Guide
"This helpful, Thai–Dutch guesthouse has a tiny pool and large, nicely furnished rooms (some with balconies), complete with colourful trompe l’oeil paintings."
Oyster
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
89/8 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star 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
Lonely Planet
"It isn’t Chiang Mai’s most charming hotel, but it was built to address the city’s lack of meeting space." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Shangri-La Chiang Mai lives up to the standards of the Shangri-La luxury brand." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Shangri-La is a sprawling, old-school, family-friendly city hotel with excellent facilities and smart, decently sized rooms" Full review
Frommer's
"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