Tamarind VillagevsChiang Mai Plaza Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Tamarind Village scores significantly better than Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel. Tamarind Village is ranked #3 in Chiang Mai with approval from 8 reviews like Jetsetter, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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
Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel
92 Sridonchai Road, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 , Thailand
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The Plaza's two 12-story towers, completed in 1986, form a bland, modern Western hotel, but guest rooms are large, plush, and offer city and mountain views." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 450-room Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel is a three-pearl option on Sridonchai Road, about a 10-minute walk from the night market." Full review