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Nicely done

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 14 Sept 2011
De Chai may have upsold us a room on our on spec. arrival, (they told us there were no 2100 baht rooms available although they were showing on Agoda), but for £7 it was worth it as we got a lot more space for our money.

The rooms are very well designed. Bathrooms opening into the bedroom seems to be a common feature of Thai hotels, but De Chai had the best design we came across (and that includes the Bangkok Hansar) with the loo discretely tucked away in the corner, never to be seen from the bedroom, and the two sliding doors enabling the bathroom to be disconnected such that a middle of the night light in it would not disturb a sleeper. The bed was large and comfortable, robes and slippers were provided and the aircon nice and quiet.

Breakfast wasn't as varied as other places, but this was low season and I would prefer to see them limit choice a little than waste food. It was more than adequate.

The staff were very obliging, but occasionally seemed a little nervous - something a little more training would fix.

I think it was very good value for money.
Date of stay: September 2011
Room Tip: Don't go for the bottom rate room - you'll enjoy the extra space.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 4 September 2011

The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the night market located in a very calm area. The rooms are stunning beautiful with modern interiors, clean, and spacious with free wifi. Breakfast was good. The hotel staff are caring, helpful and understood English. Breakfast was good.It has a good spa but little pricey.

Date of stay: August 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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DeChaiHotel, Guest Service Agent at De Chai Colonial Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2011

Thank you for your impressive react.
We wish you enjoy your trip everywhere, but do not forget to visit us again when you visited Thailand.
Have a nice day!!!

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Reviewed 29 August 2011

Very spacious and roomy I was totally happy...free wi-fi. Fast check-in, friendly staff, about 10 minute walking distance to walking night market. Down a quiet street walking either way will lead you to a major road. Pool area is right next to the lobby small but I did not use it. Stayed in a Superior Plus room, great large bathroom...Would stay again absolutely.

Date of stay: July 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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DeChaiHotel, Guest Service Agent at De Chai Colonial Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 31 August 2011

Thank you for your review.
We hope to welcome you again when you visit Chiang Mai and would be appreiated if you share your happiness while you are staying with us to your friends. Have a nice day!

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Reviewed 26 August 2011

We booked our accomodation on Agoda purely on price and based on the photos, we weren't disappointed, it is beautiful and tucked away.
From the moment we were picked up at the airport in the most fitted out van we've ever travelled in till the moment we grooved back to the airport we were looked after.
We found the staff extremely friendly and helpful, they chatted where possible and helped us with any enquiries, the recommendation of the laundry lady down the Soi was spot on, didn't use the tour desk in the lobby.
Rooms were clean and well fitted out, the flatscreen TV and DVD player was handy to check out our DVD's from the market, it's only 5 min walk to the old city and 15 minutes to the Night Bazaar, breakfasts were great and cooked breakfasts were available on request, the fruits were delicious.
We stayed there 8 nights and loved every minute of it. Thanks to all the staff.

Date of stay: August 2011
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DeChaiHotel, Guest Service Agent at De Chai Colonial Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2011

Thank you for choosing our hotel as your temporary home during your trip. We hope you will stay with us again in the near future when you visit Chiang Mai.

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Reviewed 31 July 2011

De Chai had such comfy beds and pillows! The rooms had great interior and plasmas with variety of channels. We had such a fantastic stay here! It was great to do all the adventures up in the mountains and be able to come back to a relaxing swim and drinks by the pool at the hotel! Breakfast is superb! Cleanliness is throughout! Night bazaar within walking distance! It felt like we were staying at a five star hotel without spending over our budget! If you're in Chiang Mai, definitely stay at De Chai! We're definitely coming back here!

P.S shout out to the tour desk at the hotel, they're outstandingly helpful! Also to the rotti couple selling rotti on the corner at the entrance of the soi! They've been there for over 21years and make awesome rotti with condense milk, choc syrup and bananas!! :D

Date of stay: July 2011
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Reviewed 30 May 2011

In fact this is in many respects a five star hotel, but without the impersonal service of many of the real big five star hotels.
Brand-new hotel (less than 1 year) in a very quiet side-street, just a few hundred meters outside the eastern city wall. Everything expected and needed (and even more) is available. Large rooms, extremely tasteful and modernly decorated with an eye for detail. Great and strong showers, nice bathtub. Very comfortable beds and pillows. Aircon is very powerful and relatively noisy. Free WiFi throughout the hotel. Very good and cheap in-house massage-facilities (currently with promotional price). Swimming pool (covered and rather small; seems to be more for decoration). Breakfast buffet is relatively modest. Staff is very friendly and helpful. If you don't mind to spend more money than really needed for decent accommodation in central Chiang Mai, then don't hesitate to go to De Chai !

Date of stay: May 2011
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