Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
135/9 Charoenprathet Road Changklan, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
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#22 of 709 hotels in Chiang Mai
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4.8
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2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa. Set in the awe-inspiring colonial style of the early 1900’s, the Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa is located at the heart of Chiang Mai’s vibrant business centre and entertainment venues. The hotel is just a five minute walking distance from Chiang Mai’s famous Night Bazaar to the numerous riverside restaurants, while at the same time allowing guests to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings. The three-storey hotel with a central elevator boasts of 19 luxury guestrooms, all individually styled and elegantly furbished with the colonial charm. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms including a TV, DVD player and a free mini bar. The hotel's restaurant offers a wide variety of food from authentic Thai cuisine to Western dishes. Coffee and tea, soft drinks, wines and liquor are served at the Lobby Bar, and guests can enjoy their drinks in the comfort of the library or at the peaceful verandah by the outdoor pool. For holistic health and relaxation, guests can unwind and enjoy the genuine Ayurvedic treatment from the hotel’s Nakara Spa. Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa offers a broad range of services, facilities and amenities designed to provide personalized service and first class hospitality.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Spa
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Poolside bar
Car hire
Taxi service
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Massage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
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Allergy-free room
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bottled water
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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English, Thai
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Grade: 88 out of 100
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The Ping Nakara is a really lovely hotel in a great location. Our room was beautiful, very comfortable with a nice balcony. It had an authentic colonial charm in both the rooms and the public rooms. The pool was lovely and the little library bar was charming. Breakfast was nice and the staff would happily make you a cooked breakfast and you also had a choice of a buffet as well. The staff were really kind and were always happy to help. We enjoyed our stay in Chiang Mai, and the hotels location close to some great restaurants the Ping River and the night markets was perfect. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The moment you walk into this hotel, you feel the peaceful vibe and it’s elegance. The service from all the staff was superb. Beds are firm but they will happily put on a very comfortable duvet for you. The rooms are very large, very comfortable. Everything was very clean. We would happily stay here again.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Superb hidden gem. Beautiful character rooms with generous verandahs and large bathrooms Lovely, quaint hidden bar behind a fake bookshelf. Incredible staff who are all warm, welcoming, friendly, and go above and beyond to help guests. Nearly the Jardine tea room is a beautiful oasis for lunch or afternoon tea, where surrounded by greenery, you can watch the river drift by. . Great for couples as so peaceful.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Try out the hidden bar and the nearby tea garden.
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From pick up from the airport to drop off at the airport our stay was excellent! We organized airport collection and they picked us in the an old 1960’s Mercedes which was a joy! Our room was spacious to say the least, very colonial style, in keeping with the look of the hotel! The complimentary snacks and soft drinks were a delight to have! The staff were very friendly and attentive at all times! On checking out early we were surprised to meet the guy taking us to the airport outside our room waiting for us and our luggage! Breakfast was excellent and cooked fresh to order The cocktail hour from 5-6 (buy one get one free) in the hidden bar in the library was great! If we were going to the gate entrance of the old town, if the guys at the entrance had time they offered to drop us off, if we didn’t feel like walking! The hotel is not far from the night market, within walking distance, and in fairness the old town is to! Would we go back…..yes we would!!…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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The staff were great! Especially loved Mr. Noom :) The best chicken satay I have ever eaten at their restaurant for lunch. The bartender in "the library" knows how to make a good martini. The entire place was absolutely lovely! And the beds were incredibly comfortable. Highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stayed for 4 nights staff really nice breakfast was fine only about 6 sun beds but they only get sun for about 2-3 hours a day our room needed a bit of updating paint was damaged the ceilings where damaged looks like they had a leak the shower was leaking out causing the plaster to blow looked a bit of a mess to be honest should have stayed in the one around the back looked so nice and about the same sort of money with a nice pool & restaurant which we ate in on 2 occasions really nice food also they booked a taxi for us to the airport was told 200 bht but when we got to airport driver wanted 250bht but only give him 200 bht wrong information from hotel ?
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Stay na nirand at the back
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We stayed at the Ping Nakara for 4 nights in February. Our experience was as follows: The hotel is situated in a nice, quiet area close to the river. It is only a short walk to the night bazaar and is fairly close to the old city. The hotel building is really quite beautiful. The communal areas around the lobby and the library bar, as well as outdoor area around the pool are really nicely maintained. The rooms: We started off in a room in the third floor. It was very large, nice decor. Well appointed. A little bit shabby/ wear and tear but overall good. Unfortunately we woke after the first night to a dreadful smell of drain/sewage filling the room. After speaking to reception we went out for the day. When we returned the smell was almost gone. The following morning we woke up to the smell again, except this time it was truly eye-watering. Again we spoke to reception and requested to change room, which they gladly accommodated. They did say that 2 housekeepers had found there to be no smell when they checked. Trust me when I tell you - it was dire. We moved to another room on the third floor which was different but again well proportioned with a pool facing balcony. Again overall nice room but some real wear and tear needing investment (water marks on ceiling, flaking grouting on tiles, shower head fell off whilst showering). You can get a lot for your money in Chiang Mai, so when you pay high prices, you expect things like this not to happen. The breakfast: very good. Lovely to sit out by the pool. Fresh and well presented food. Great eggs, breads, croissants and fruit. Of note there is no restaurant. This was not a problem for us as we enjoyed going out every evening. The bar: twice we had drinks at the library bar. Cocktails were superb and the happy hour was great value. The facilities: obviously this is a small hotel and you are so near the sights of Chiang Mai it doesn’t really need to provide anything beyond accommodation and breakfast. They have a classic Mercedes which you can request (at cost) for transfer to/from the airport. We didn’t use this service. They veranda area is a nice place to relax. Service: Always polite. Compared to some of the places we’ve stayed in a Thailand, perhaps a little frosty at times in conversation. However, to be fair they provided a lovely gesture to us of a bottle of Prosecco as we were celebrating our honeymoon. Thank you it was greatly appreciated. Overall: Lovely building, large rooms. Some in need of update and maintenance (especially for the hotel price…). Good breakfast and bar. Excellent location. Service overall good. Value for money compared to other hotels in the area - hmm….…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Lovely colonial style boutique hotel and spa within easy reach of the old walled city of Chiang Mai.
Lovely colonial style three-storey boutique hotel with pool and spa, situated within easy reach of the old city of Chiang Mai and even closer to the River Ping and its river cruises and the charming Nakara Jardin next door to the hotel for food and drinks in a beautiful riverside garden. The top floor room we had at Ping Nakara was spacious and well furnished and the king-sized bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable. Our room had a private balcony with table and chairs overlooking the pool, the hotel interior and a variety of trees. It would be hard to find fault with this hotel and its staff. We were very well looked after and will definitely be recommending it to our family and friends.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: We thoroughly enjoyed a day trip to the Elephant Nature Park north of Chiang Mai but you will...
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This is a stunning hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. With beautiful colonial style decor, it has a relaxed ambiance and the spa treatment we had was amazing. I was going to the Night Market by myself and they gave me a lift in the hotel Mercedes! They also gave us a little gift when we checked out and every day, we had complimentary goodies to eat! Highly recommended
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ping Nakara does colonial style without the spectre of wallowing in a dubious imperial past. It has a special character which reminded us of a refined and unique take offered by the Iroha in Phnom Penh. The architecture, public areas and room suites ooze design style and understated comfort. Service, breakfast, and housekeeping were all first class. A great base to explore all that Chiang Mai and the surrounding area has to offer. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$80 - $124 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ping nakara boutique hotel chiang mai, ping nakara boutique hotel and spa
LOCATION
ThailandChiang Mai ProvinceChiang Mai
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Chiang Mai Urban Adventures (0.3 miles), Chiang Mai Cabaret Show (0.3 miles), and The Castle Ghost House (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bodhi Terrace, The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar, and Nakara Jardin.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Thai.
Are there any historical sites close to Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Chiang Mai Gate (2.2 miles), Fort of Ka-Tham (0.8 miles), and Fort of Ku-Hueang (1.0 miles).