Villa Oranje

Family-owned hotel that is super clean and beautiful. The owner is from Amsterdam and his wife is from Thailand. Their kids are adorable and the whole family is a joy. The top floor is an open area with views to the mountains in the north and a pool table. Wifi is available everywhere on the property. This hotel is literally 2 steps from the night market that takes place every Saturday, with awesome food and excellent shopping. There's a 24-hour 7/11 store just a few steps away and it has an ATM machine. The south gate of the old city is only a 5-minute walk and you will find tons of vendors there every morning and evening with fantastic food options. The Silver Temple is a 2-min walk down the street and the main road into the old city from the south gate takes you past several major temples, including a university for Buddhist monks containing the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. There's a scooter / bicycle rental about 3 min away on the road to the south gate. I could not have asked for a better location. ))))

My friend and I stayed here for 5 weeks. It's a reasonable small hotel with a lovely rooftop terrace that really makes the place with its cool breezes on hot days. Henk and his wife Nha have 3 lovely kids and we felt like part of the family by the time we left. The rooms are dated but very clean and if you're not concerned with luxury, it's a fine place to stay near the markets and very easy to catch a songtaew to just about anywhere you want to go.

This small motel has only 7 rooms, but it feels more like a family stay, in that, the owner and his family are here most of the time. Hank and Nah have 3 adorable children and run the operation. The rooms are clean and adequate, the television very basic, the wi-fi excellent, and the prices very reasonable. Life in Thailand is mostly lived outdoors, and since the weather is great, spending time on the rooftop terrace is far more ideal than spending time in your room anyhow. It's also a great place to meet other travelers and have wonderful conversations. There's a small menu of offerings for breakfast, lunch or a snack, but if you wander down the road, there are literally dozens of small eateries, street food, little cafes and shops very close by. It's an ideal location only about 500 meters from the Chiang Mai gate to the the old city, and most everything is either walkable or a very reasonable tuk-tuk ride away. Hank and Nah are very helpful in arranging local transportation, as well as tours and advice on local activities. They will make you feel like part of the family!