21 Soi 2 Ratchamanka Road, T. Prasing, Chiang Mai, Thailand | (888) 635-3814
Located in the historic old city
Rooms have traditional teak wood decor and boutique furnishings
Close to lots of great drinking and dining options
Intimate boutique hotel with great service
Free Wi-Fi
Buffet breakfast included
Late check-out with advance Internet bookings
Hotel has its own art gallery
Smallest pool you've ever seen!
No fitness center
Plenty of traffic on nearby moat road
Minibars are not stocked (pro for those who want to store items)
The De Naga is a small and charming boutique hotel located just inside the moat of the historical old city. The location is perfect for those who want to explore old Chiang Mai and its many temples, and there are lot of places to eat and drink in this area. The hotel's small size allows for personalised service from the amiable staff and all of the rooms are done in traditional northern Thai style, with plenty of teak wood and boutique furnishings. It's a great spot to use as a base and for a peaceful night's sleep -- but don't expect too many extras. The pool here is more like a large bathtub (it really is that small!) and there is no fitness center. For art lovers, the hotel has its own gallery, perhaps the only hotel in Thailand to have one.
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Scene
Artsy and stylish as well as intimate
Young couples seem to be the main guests here, which isn't surprising given the hotel's artsy and stylish vibe. With boutique furnishings and art pieces everywhere, this small hotel sometimes resembles a museum, and indeed, the owner is an art collector and the hotel actually has its own gallery. However, it isn't a high-brow or pretentious place. The hotel's cute coffee shop and trendy-looking bistro are good places to sit and relax and watch the world go by, but these are about the only spots where guests can hang out. As the tremendously cute but tiny swimming pool is not a place to spend a vacation, most visitors here tend to be the on the go -- exploring the old city during the day, and looking for a quiet retreat at night. Families looking for space or those looking for a party crowd should look elsewhere, as this spot is best-suited for couples or single travellers.
Location
Great spot just inside the old city, but with plenty of nearby traffic
The location of the De Naga is right inside the moat leading into the historical old city of Chiang Mai. This makes the hotel a great base for exploring the old town and its many temples, along with the nearby Walking Street weekend markets. There are also dozens of eating and drinking options in the neighborhood. It's almost the perfect location, except for the constant traffic that buzzes around the one-way moat roads just outside.
Rooms
Modern rooms in Lanna northern Thai decor -- but without extra amenities or views
The rooms here have traditional teak wood furnishings, hardwood floors, comfortable beds, and are decked out northern Thai Lanna style. All rooms have work spaces, 26-inch widescreen LCD televisions, free tea and coffee making facilities, and excellent free Wi-Fi. For a hotel calling itself boutique, though, they have few amenities; the mini-fridge contains no items other than the several bottles of free water, and the bathroom's toiletries selection is nothing to write home about. The rooms have large windows, but the building is a low-rise set amid lots of other houses, so the views really aren't anything worth considering.
Features
Its own art gallery and some decent eating and drinking options, but the swimming pool is tiny
This hotel is small and charming, which translates into few property features. There is no fitness center or business center (just a few computers in the lobby). There is a small spa, and the swimming pool is one of the smallest pools you'll ever see (though there are a handful of cushioned loungers, and it's suitable for a dip on hot days). The hotel does have several eating options though, with a hip bistro out on the main drag, and the Naga restaurant for inclusive buffet breakfasts. There is also a cool hangout cafe called Kopi O which has a gourmet bakery and serves coffee drinks. The De Naga Gallery on-site is also an added plus; this is perhaps the only hotel in Thailand to have its own art gallery.
