Tamarind VillagevsBaan Orapin Bed and Breakfast
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Tamarind Village ranks slightly better than Baan Orapin Bed and Breakfast. Tamarind Village ranks #3 in Chiang Mai with approval from 8 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Baan Orapin Bed and Breakfast
150 Charoenraj Road, Wat Gate, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's a family affair at Baan Orapin, a pretty garden compound anchored by a stately teak house, which has been in the family since 1914." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Delightful compound overshadowed by tall longan trees, offering big, comfy and characterful rooms with teak and rattan furnishings and wooden floors."
Afar Magazine
"Much needed respite post- bangkok! peaceful oasis, near town." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Baan Orapin is a tiny bed-and-breakfast set in a charming 100-year-old traditional Thai house." Full review
Frommer's
"Two-story Lanna-style buildings surround the 90-year-old mansion and attached gardens...suites are rustic in comparison with the larger resorts and hotels, they are stylish and extremely clean" Full review