Pros
- In Chang Phueak -- walk to trendy Nimmanhaemin Road in 10 minutes
- Clean, homey rooms all have balconies plus en-suite bathrooms
- Good value option for budget travelers and backpackers
- Welcoming owner knows the area inside-out, from restaurants to tours
- Lounge with microwave plus free coffee and tea
- Computer station with free printing
- Coin-operated laundry convenient for those on extended journeys
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Some rooms pick up traffic noise
- No elevators and no breakfast
- No safes in the rooms
Bottom Line
The budget, 50-room Varada Place is in Chang Phueak, just a 10-minute walk from the walls of Chiang Mai's iconic Old CIty. Air-conditioned, pleasant rooms are basic and impeccably clean, with balconies and en-suite bathrooms; however, some rooms suffer traffic noise. Wi-Fi is free and the friendly owner has a wealth of local knowledge (a highlight for many guests), but no breakfasts are served. There are plenty of trendy restaurants and street food on Nimmanheiman Road, also just 10 minutes away on foot. Guests looking for more amenities should consider the similarly priced Awanahouse in the Old City, with its outdoor pool and on-site restaurant.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Oyster Awards
Scene
A homey, basic hotel with a welcoming, helpful atmosphere
The clean and pleasant Varada Place is housed in a generic modern building with gold lettering on the front. The hotel has a friendly atmosphere and is a hit with budget travelers, backpackers, and flashpackers. This isn't a high-design, high-gloss Thai hotel by any stretch of the imagination, and green chairs stick out against brown linoleum in the small, functional lobby. A basic, but cozy, guest lounge has free coffee and tea in addition to a flat-screen TV, and gold Thai statues and wood bench seating line the hallways. There are no elevators, though. The hotel is a simple, no-frills place to rest and is a good value that's not far from Chiang Mai's trendy and historic sights.
Location
In Chang Phueak, a 10-minute walk to Old City
The Varada Place is in on a slightly gritty block in Chang Phueak, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area. The Kad Suan Kaew Mall is a five-minute walk around the corner. Nimmanhaemin Road, a busy street lined with street food, trendy boutiques, high-end eateries, and bars, is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel, as are the nearest entry points to the walled Old City. Tuk-tuks and taxis can also make the trip into the Old City, taking less than five minutes. The famous hilltop temple, Wat Doi Suthep, is about 30 minutes away by car. Chiang Mai International Airport and Chiang Mai Zoo as well as the Night Market are a 10-minute car ride away.
Rooms
Comfy and clean with en-suite tile bathrooms and air-conditioning
Exceptionally clean rooms are basic and straightforward, with linoleum tile floors, white walls, and pops of color in the pillows and desk chairs. All air-conditioned rooms have balconies, some with sinks, in addition to microwaves and mini-fridges. Free bottled water is also available, but TVs are tube-style and there are no safes. Additionally, some rooms pick up traffic noise. En-suite bathrooms, some of which had a slight musty smell, have red and white tiling. Multicolored shower curtains close off the tile shower cubicles, where we did spot some dirty corners, and generic toiletries are provided.
Features
Free Wi-Fi plus computer station and laundry facilities
Like most budget hotels in Chiang Mai, the features here don't run deep. There is a computer in the guest lounge with printing, and coffee and tea are available for free throughout the day. The hotel has coin-operated laundry machines, which are convenient for the many backpackers and budget travelers on long journeys throughout Thailand. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, but on-site parking is limited. No breakfast is offered.
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Things You Should Know About Varada Place
Also Known As
- Varada Place
Address
10 Ratchaphruek Road, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Phone
66-83-572-2753
Scene
A homey, basic hotel with a welcoming, helpful atmosphere
The clean and pleasant Varada Place is housed in a generic modern building with gold lettering on the front. The hotel has a friendly atmosphere and is a hit with budget travelers, backpackers, and flashpackers. This isn't a high-design, high-gloss Thai hotel by any stretch of the imagination, and green chairs stick out against brown linoleum in the small, functional lobby. A basic, but cozy, guest lounge has free coffee and tea in addition to a flat-screen TV, and gold Thai statues and wood bench seating line the hallways. There are no elevators, though. The hotel is a simple, no-frills place to rest and is a good value that's not far from Chiang Mai's trendy and historic sights.
Location
In Chang Phueak, a 10-minute walk to Old City
The Varada Place is in on a slightly gritty block in Chang Phueak, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area. The Kad Suan Kaew Mall is a five-minute walk around the corner. Nimmanhaemin Road, a busy street lined with street food, trendy boutiques, high-end eateries, and bars, is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel, as are the nearest entry points to the walled Old City. Tuk-tuks and taxis can also make the trip into the Old City, taking less than five minutes. The famous hilltop temple, Wat Doi Suthep, is about 30 minutes away by car. Chiang Mai International Airport and Chiang Mai Zoo as well as the Night Market are a 10-minute car ride away.
Rooms
Comfy and clean with en-suite tile bathrooms and air-conditioning
Exceptionally clean rooms are basic and straightforward, with linoleum tile floors, white walls, and pops of color in the pillows and desk chairs. All air-conditioned rooms have balconies, some with sinks, in addition to microwaves and mini-fridges. Free bottled water is also available, but TVs are tube-style and there are no safes. Additionally, some rooms pick up traffic noise. En-suite bathrooms, some of which had a slight musty smell, have red and white tiling. Multicolored shower curtains close off the tile shower cubicles, where we did spot some dirty corners, and generic toiletries are provided.
Features
Free Wi-Fi plus computer station and laundry facilities
Like most budget hotels in Chiang Mai, the features here don't run deep. There is a computer in the guest lounge with printing, and coffee and tea are available for free throughout the day. The hotel has coin-operated laundry machines, which are convenient for the many backpackers and budget travelers on long journeys throughout Thailand. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, but on-site parking is limited. No breakfast is offered.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Babysitting Services
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Smoking Rooms Available
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