Just spent 4 nights at Rachamanka in China Mai in early Nov 2009. Definitely one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in! To start, do not be fooled by the unassuming entrance. Once inside the hotel, you will find lovely courtyards filled with antiques, an open air reading room, a beautiful floor to ceiling library/business lounge, and a lovely... more

I chose this hotel because it was one of the few quality hotels in the centre of Chiang Mai - you can easily walk to all the main sites. It is a real gem of a hotel. The guest rooms border two inner courtyards guarded by Ming Dynasty lions with Burmese antiques. The grounds with their Plummeria trees and nut... more

The Rachamankha hotel in Chiang Mai is an architect designed boutique hotel, modelled on an old temple. Simple elegant lines, quiet location, excellent swimming pool, and attentive staff. We stayed 5 days at the "wettest" time of the year ( hence very few tourists) and had the place almost to ourselves. The rain was infrequent, the Sept temperature quite mild.... more

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at, and in some respects, in may rank #1. Easily. The perfect hotel for busy Chiang Mai, the Rachamanka is a welcome break from the bustle of Thailand's (perhaps arguably) most charming city. The architecture is fantastic, the grounds immaculate, and although the wildlife (lizards mainly) tends to hang out in the... more

We stayed at the Rachamankhan for 3 nights, booking in very easily from Bangkok. The hotel is a little peaceful treasure with a lot of ambiance within the former city walls - so most of the sights are within walking distance. The rooms are well equipped and quiet, garden and pool beautiful and well attended. A great library - unfortunately... more

The Rachamankha is quite simply the most beautiful place in Chaing Mai. The peaceful, serene and most aesthetically pleasing environment - inside and out - is very condusive for thinking and writing. Just being there is a delight. The management and staff are extremely efficient, helpful and accommodating. more

Loved the quiet atmosphere, and beautiful interiors and outstanding architecture of this gem of a hotel, tucked down a side road. We had to work and the business center/library was ideal. more

I have to say from the start I loved it. Tucked away in a quiet corner of this ancient old city the Ratchamankha I arrived luggageless due to a cock-up on the deeply uninspiring Eva Air but just fell in love with the place. Only four years old it looks as though it has been here for 400 designed in... more

I stayed here at the end of the 2008. This hotel is a hidden gem, which you would never know by looking at the photos advertising the hotel on this website. Maybe it's intentional. Look at the photos taken by recent customers for the 'real' hotel. Most of the reviews I have read here do it justice : it is... more