Banthai VillagevsShangri-La Chiang Mai
Both BanThai Village and Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai ranks significantly better than BanThai Village. Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai is ranked #10 in Chiang Mai with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Banthai Village
19 Tapae Soi 3, Tapae Rd., Changklan, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand
From $85/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This boutique 'rice-village' strikes the right balance between intimacy and privacy." Full review
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Superior rooms are smaller but better located in a separate building with garden views – ask for an upstairs one.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 23-room BanThai Village is a boutique resort nestled into a narrow lane just near the entrance to Chiang Mai's historical 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