Rachamankhavs137 Pillars House
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rachamankha is the choice of most professionals compared to 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai. Rachamankha scores 90 with approval from 10 sources like Fodor's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Gayot.
Rachamankha
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6 Rachamanhka 9, Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $314/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "The style complements its quiet, old-city location just inside the western moat near Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai's most important temple."
Tablet19.3
"The Rachamankha may have a semi-urban Chiang Mai address, but the serene boutique hotel feels miles away from the colorful chaos of northern Thailand’s largest city." Full review
Rough Guide "Looking more like a temple than a hotel, this spacious, architect-owned property with just 24 elegant rooms is hidden in the quiet backstreets of the old city."
Jetsetter "A Zen-like 25-room luxury hotel in a hidden courtyard near Chiang Mai’s most iconic temples." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Modeled on the simple yet noble northern Thai–style temples nearby, this 25-room, single-story inn is a neat little assemblage of white-plaster buildings capped by peaked terra-cotta roofs." Full review
Star Service "This delightful boutique offering is located down a few backstreets in the old city, but guests shouldn't be put off by the less-than-grand address." Full review
Gayot "Situated in Chiang Mai next to the city's most famous temple, Wat Phra Singh, Rachamankha offers a unique location and experience."
Afar Magazine "Built around a series of characterful courtyards, gorgeous boutique hotel Rachamankha's well-proportioned design emulates Chiang Mai’s ancient heritage by creating a private compound." Full review
Fodor's "Most of the rooms, all furnished with Lanna or Chinese antiques, are set along green lawns planted with tall palms and fragrant frangipani." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Rachamankha hotel brings Ancient Chiang Mai to life with the precise mix of modern luxuries and stylish accents honouring the area's rich hitstory." Full review
137 Pillars House Tablet Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
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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 Times "Built around a 19th-century teak house perched on 137 pillars that once housed a lumber company office, the 137 Pillars House is a landscaped tropical enclave of 30 spacious and..."
