BED Nimman

BED Nimman (Adults Only) is modern and functional, yet cozy and practical. When you add the adult-only policies here, the property tends to feel more upmarket than its humble star rating might suggest. Overall, the style is ultra-sleek and contemporary, giving it a nice dose of on-trend panache while still feeling low-key and friendly. The sleek open-plan lobby has monochrome color scheme with a granite tiled floor and modern seating areas with wood-topped benches and stools beside floor-to-ceiling windows. There's an interesting communal eating area in the lobby, which not only makes good use of space but also brings everyone together. The open-air pool is a tranquil place to cool off after a long day exploring the city, surrounded by a sundeck, sun loungers, and tropical gardens with bright green leafy plants. Expect to see mostly couples and groups here, with a number of guests hailing from countries across East and Southeast Asia.

The hotel is located just east of one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Chiang Mai, with cool restaurants, quirky cafes, hip bars, and high-end boutique hotels all around. It sits down a quiet lane just a few minutes' walk from Nimmanahaemin Road, which is lined with upmarket venues and plenty of street food as well. It's also a 15-minute walk from the MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center. The historic Old City and its famous temples are about a 20-minute walk away, though the same trip only takes five minutes in a cheap taxi. The city's regular night market is on the other side of the Old City, near the muy thai stadium, takes around 10 minutes to reach by car. Chiang Mai International Airport is also a 10-minute drive from the hotel, with plenty of cabs accessible outside the hotel.

The hotel's 56 rooms are all identically designed with monochrome color schemes and simple furniture. Large double beds or twins are dressed in crisp white linens, while small furnished balconies overlook the streets below and -- on higher floors -- the surrounding hillsides. There are no closets, but rails with hangers are provided. Standard single or double rooms are available, as are triple rooms with large double beds and extra single beds. Modern amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars with free soda and bottled water, and phones. There are no safes or electric kettles, but free safes and self-service tea and refreshments are available in the lobby. White tiled bathrooms are small, but modern, equipped with glass-enclosed, walk-in showers, and pump toiletries. The surrounding area is quiet, though previous guests have reported poor soundproofing with some noise from other guests.

BED Nimman (Adults Only) has an outdoor swimming pool, which is a big bonus in a humid city like Chiang Mai. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the space includes sun loungers plus tables and chairs, making it ideal for cooling down and unwinding during the day. However, other features are slim -- there's no fitness center, spa, business center, or full restaurant, though a free breakfast buffet is served every morning. It's varied and gets good reviews from previous guests, consisting of Western and Asian options like cereals, fresh fruits, pastries, eggs, sticky rice, and satay. Hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can help themselves to free bottled water from large fridges that can be found on every floor, plus free refreshments like fresh fruit, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day.