Shangri-La Chiang MaivsU Chiang Mai
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai is preferred by most professionals compared to U Chiang Mai. Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai scores 83 with recommendations from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
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
U Chiang Mai
70 Ratchadamnoen Road, Sri-Poom, Muang District 70, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Corporate-friendly hotel with a 24-hour checkout policy: you leave at the same time you arrived." Full review
Rough Guide
"Recently built hotel with lots of innovative ideas: 24hr use of room... heritage talks and walks, breakfast (included) available in your bedroom all day, free bikes and wi-fi."
Fodor's
"Located in the exact center of the Old City, this Lanna-style boutique hotel, opened in June 2008, was constructed around a century-old teak house." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"U Chang Mai is a smallish boutique hotel in the midst of Chiang Mai's historic old town on the same road that hosts the Sunday Night Market." Full review
Frommer's
"With an ideal location right in the center of the Old City—the Sunday Walking Street sets up right in front!—U Chiang Mai is an easy to walk to the city’s main temples." Full review