Tamarind VillagevsPing Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
Both Tamarind Village and Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tamarind Village ranks significantly better than Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa. Tamarind Village scores 90 with approval from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Rough Guide 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
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
135/9 Charoenprathet Road, Changklan, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"Outfitted with a stunning pool in the central part of the hotel, a library that even a drunken Hemmingway couldn't resist lounging in, and a rotunda that was designed with luxuriating in mind." Full review
Fodor's
"It's a masterpiece of old-colonial architecture, furnished throughout with exquisite antiques." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel is a charming, intimate in-town resort, housed in an exquisitely designed northern Thai and colonial-style home." Full review
Jetsetter
"An intimate hotel that pays homage to Chiang Mai’s days as a colonial hot spot." Full review
Frommer's
"Hotel facilities include an infinity pool, an Ayurvedic spa, a small but smart restaurant, and a cozy library. The high staff to guest ratio guarantees prompt and attentive service. " Full review