After our hotel disaster in Bangkok we were thrilled to arrive at Raming Lodge where the staff have good English and are very well presented, friendly and helpful. The room was clean, fresh and nicely presented with fresh fruit daily, free bottle water and airport transfers. More importantly, the location is very central which meant we could walk to all the markets, sights and restaurants without having to use a taxi. Every night we walked to the night bazaar market and tried somewhere new for dinner. The pool here is nice but located across from the hotel. The buffet breakfast offers a range of hot and cold choices. The restaurant is nice and prices are fair, but thought drink prices were high. Overall a great experience and would only stay here in future. If you plan to work out in the fitness centre you will be disappointed, maybe pack your togs instead!

I would like to join my fellow reviewers and add my vote to this wonderful place. It's location is right in the middle of everything (especially the night market), the rooms are spacious, and breakfast is very rich and tasty. On our second stay there we got the last room in the 5th floor, above the main street. The room was very big, but at first we were afraid the noise will bother us and considered asking to move to an inner room. We decided to stay and did not hear a thing all night, sleeping peacefully (and my wife is a light sleeper).

I have had the pleasure of staying at this hotel a few times over the years. I feel in this price range, there is nothing in Chiang Mai better. The rooms are large and very well appointed. The cleanliness is second to none, The staff is fantastic. The breakfast buffet is delicious with everything you could want.
In short, I don't understand how anyone can not love this place.
The only negative that I can think of is the bar could be more inviting in the evening.
All in all, terrific value.