137 Pillars HousevsAwana House
Both Awanahouse and 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai ranks significantly higher than Awanahouse. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai comes in at 87 with endorsements from 7 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Mr & Mrs Smith.
137 Pillars House
Tablet
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
2 Soi 1, Na Wat Gate Road, Wat Gate, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
From $461/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet20.0
"A luxury boutique that’s more elegant than funky, more traditional than outré, a natural stylistic evolution from the old house’s former use as the headquarters of the East Borneo Company." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A series of two-story teak houses in the leafy Wat Gate neighborhood." Full review
Star Service "In the way that Praya Palazzo provides old world boutique charm in bustling Bangkok, 137 Pillars House does the same for Chiang Mai." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Courtesy of 137 Pillars House Modern luxury is wedded with old world glamor at this sophisticated boutique hotel located in the Wat Gate neighborhood of Chiang Mai." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "137 Pillars House boutique hotel in Chiang Mai is a nostalgic blend of historic Thai architecture and sleek modern design, with delicious dining, a super-pretty spa and dramatic pool." Full review
Frommer's "This well-dressed resort offers colonial luxury with tasteful elegance where no design detail has gone unnoticed" Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms continue with the colonial luxury theme with lots of teak, period tiles and spacious bathrooms. The grounds contain several towering trees, a chic pool, two restaurants and a small museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Thai boutique hotels tend to stick to a couple of themes; think beach villas in the coastal regions, or ultramodern design in Bangkok. More suited to the old northern capital of Chiang..." Full review
Time Out "137 Pillars House puts together a thoughtfully paced introduction to Chiang Mai, pairing some of the city's most enduring experiences with a stay at one of its most distinctive heritage..." Full review
New York TimesAwana House Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Oyster
7 Ratchadamnoen Road, Lane 1, Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $15/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet "A bit institutional, but has large and bright rooms, some with balconies... The bonus here is the rooftop chill-out area with views of the nearby mountains." Full review
Rough Guide "This helpful, Thai–Dutch guesthouse has a tiny pool and large, nicely furnished rooms (some with balconies), complete with colourful trompe l’oeil paintings."
OysterBudget
"The Awanahouse is a small guesthouse in a quiet alley just inside the walls of the Old City." Full review
