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Awana HousevsThe Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai ranks significantly better than Awanahouse. The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai scores 91 with accolades from 11 reviews including Hideaway Report, Rough Guide and Gayot.
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
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."
OysterBudget
"The Awanahouse is a small guesthouse in a quiet alley just inside the walls of the Old City." Full review
The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Concierge Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Fodor's Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
51/4 Moo 1, Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng Road, Tha Sala, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
From $673/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "At the heart of the resort is the sumptuous Dheva Spa, a glowing, multi-tiered Xanadu with 18 treatment rooms and five residences."
Rough Guide "Occupying huge grounds a few kilometres east of the city centre, the Dhara Devi transports its guests into another era."
Star Service "Sprawling across 60 acres of well-manicured gardens and enchanting Thai architecture, this awesome property, previously a Mandarin Oriental, is a genuine jewel." Full review
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All units (suites and villas) provide the modern convenience of butler service, high-speed Internet access, spacious work desks, phones with voice mail and data ports, minibars, fax machines on request, safes, fresh fruit and bottled water.
Gayot "The Dhara Dhevi is truly an impressive resort, not to mention a tribute to the rich history of Thailand and the Lanna Kingdom."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Almost a kingdom unto itself, the Dhara Dhevi is an amazing resort destination that has recreated a miniature Lanna village." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A miniature Thai kingdom with 123 Lanna-inspired suites and villas on 60 acres that's the setting for a Buddhist prayer house, a 33,000-square-foot spa, and an arts-and-crafts village." Full review
Jetsetter "Regal retreat inspired by Thai palaces, with a destination spa, a half-dozen restaurants and 60 acres of orchid-filled gardens." Full review
Fodor's "One of Asia's most extraordinary hotels, re-creating a walled Lanna city surrounded by a moat." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 123-room Dhara Dhevi is Chiang Mai's top luxury property, and is much more than just a resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler92.3
""This place is a fairy tale come to life." The grounds (all 60 acres) and "the people envelop you like a hug--you never want to leave."" Full review
