Due to the Songran festivities in Chiang Mai from 13-15 April, we discovered most hostels and hotels were booked already so we stayed here on the recommendation of a travel agent in Bangkok. Having back packed around China and Laos for 6 weeks, we were looking forward to something really special. The resort is a good 20 minute drive from... more

I spend two nights at the Holiday Garden Hotel in Chiang Mai during the Loy Krathong Festival in November 2006. Luckely I had made a booking in advance as the hotel was completely fully booked. The hotel is located outside the center of Chiang Mai, but near the Chiang Mai Zoo and direction Doi Suthep Tempel. Try to sleep in... more

I write this review mainly to contradict some undeserving negative reviews. Opinions are often based on where you come from, and what you are used to. People from some countries have unrealistically high expectations, and it's my personal opinion, that perhaps Thailand isn't really for them. I stay in the Holiday Garden twice per year. I've been visiting Thailand for... more

I stayed for 13 days, the room was clean and the hotel staff was helpful. Only the problem is the wall to the next door was so thin that I was woken up late at night or early in the morning by crazy travelers. The breakfast was not great, but good enough. About the location, it's not too far from... more

At the last minute, I decided to go to Chiang Mai from Bangkok. It was too late to make an internet reservation (and recieve a confirmation), so I went to a travel agent, looked at some brochures and picked the Holiday Garden. Big mistake! Small rooms, non-smiling staff, little interestest in providing a restful, pleasant experience for their guests. More... more

Really dissapointing. The service is terrible, the staff are really rude. The hotel is pretty but it's miles away from the town, they tell you they have regular transfers but it's a total lie. We tried twice to get it and both days they made us wait until 8 in the evening, and then told us the driver was off... more