... lift in the hotel. The apartment unit and the exclusive room, both on the top floor, had a balcony, could accommodate 4 people and had hard wood floors rather than cement. I could only see into the lower level (the room is two levels), as the apartment was occupied, but ... more

... is not available for our visit :( so waiting to hear about someone else. Tried to book The North but their apartment that sleeps 4 is on the 5th floor with no lift & hubby has a dodgy knee so have ended up at Le Meridian ( at 1000% more,lol) ! keep smiling ... more

... They said they had an apartment on the 5th floor ( no lift) that would sleep 4 and offered to send me some photos as there dont seem to be any of this room. Despite several reminders and 6 weeks later, I still I'm still waiting. So we booked Le ... more

... getting the photos of the apartment - and I'd question the size of the rooms that they've told you. In our room, I had to stand against the wall so my partner could get around me to his side of the bed! Luckily we had left some of our ... more

... they have any ground floor apartments. Will post more on our trip when we get home. Thanks for all you advice guys (Broader on the orphanage and Jermsak) and Caroline, as I said to you, I would bring your "list of favourite things to do in CM" with us and ... more

... fund raising campaign back at home and are planning to assist the orphanage with some repairs, renovations and ongoing needs when we return with a group of 11 in April 2010. I should clarify that we are not missionaries or apart of an NGO, but just an ordinary family who ... more

thanks Broder for a wonderful trip report & spending the time on your vacation to post this. We have 6 weeks till we arrive & I hope our trip is as good as yours! Let u all know what you think of the hotels in CR & BKK based on your experiences. ... more

... Chaing Rai night market. What great "people watching" we had from the second floor view. I'm glad your boys enjoyed the trip. Did they go swimming in the waterfall outside of Ruammit? So glad to hear of your wonderful trip. Hope you are "adjusting" to life back home. Broder ... more

... as taking some things from home to give ... ... local sweets etc. It's an interesting place to hunt around for a look anyway. We also took a heap of pencils, toothbrushes, coloring pens etc from home to give to the children. So glad you'll get to experience this. Caroline ... more