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Tamarind VillagevsRachamankha
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Tamarind Village scores marginally higher than Rachamankha. Tamarind Village comes in at #3 in Chiang Mai with accolades from 8 publications including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
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
Rachamankha Concierge Rough Guide Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
6 Rachamanhka 9, Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $314/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "The style complements its quiet, old-city location just inside the western moat near Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai's most important temple."
Rough Guide "Looking more like a temple than a hotel, this spacious, architect-owned property with just 24 elegant rooms is hidden in the quiet backstreets of the old city."
Jetsetter "A Zen-like 25-room luxury hotel in a hidden courtyard near Chiang Mai’s most iconic temples." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Modeled on the simple yet noble northern Thai–style temples nearby, this 25-room, single-story inn is a neat little assemblage of white-plaster buildings capped by peaked terra-cotta roofs." Full review
Star Service "This delightful boutique offering is located down a few backstreets in the old city, but guests shouldn't be put off by the less-than-grand address." Full review
Gayot "Situated in Chiang Mai next to the city's most famous temple, Wat Phra Singh, Rachamankha offers a unique location and experience."
Afar Magazine "Built around a series of characterful courtyards, gorgeous boutique hotel Rachamankha's well-proportioned design emulates Chiang Mai’s ancient heritage by creating a private compound." Full review
Fodor's "Most of the rooms, all furnished with Lanna or Chinese antiques, are set along green lawns planted with tall palms and fragrant frangipani." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Rachamankha hotel brings Ancient Chiang Mai to life with the precise mix of modern luxuries and stylish accents honouring the area's rich hitstory." Full review
Lonely Planet "The encore effort by architect Ong-ard Satrabhandu to Tamarind Village, Rachamankha imitates an ancient monastery in Lampang." Full review
