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Tamarind VillagevsBanthai Village
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Tamarind Village scores significantly higher than BanThai Village. Tamarind Village is ranked #3 in Chiang Mai with endorsements from 8 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Rough Guide.
Tamarind Village
Concierge
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
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 PlanetTop 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
OysterUpscale
"The Tamarind Village is a charming boutique hotel located in the middle of Chiang Mai's old city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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
Banthai Village Lonely Planet Oyster
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 PlanetTop 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.
OysterUpper-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
