Tamarind Villagevs137 Pillars House
Tamarind Village and 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Tamarind Village scores slightly higher than 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai. Tamarind Village comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
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50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The hotel draws a predominately European crowd, including families, attracted by its central location, swimming pool, spa, and sylvan setting around a 200-year-old tamarind tree."
Jetsetter "Thailand’s laid-back antidote to frenetic Bangkok, Chiang Mai has been wooing travelers for years with its mix of shimmering temples and rolling hills. Right in the city center is..." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It's the size of a resort but retains a feeling of intimacy and is a fine option for some serious self-indulgence." Full review
Tablet18.8
"From the inside, Tamarind Village feels like nothing so much as a countryside boutique resort — never mind the fact that it’s right in the heart of the urban hub of northern Thailand." Full review
Rough Guide "Named for a huge, 200-year-old tamarind tree that shades the compound, this small, tranquil boutique resort in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old city is designed in Lanna style."
Star Service "Drive into this small urban property at dusk and you will discover why it is one of the most romantic options in Chiang Mai." Full review
Fodor's "A canopy of towering, interlaced bamboo leads to the main entrance of this stylish, village-style hotel in the center of the Old City." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Tamarind Village is a charming boutique hotel located in the middle of Chiang Mai's old city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Experience the charm of a secluded Thai resort whilst in the city centre at Tamarind Village, a peaceful, romantic boutique hotel which celebrates local Lanna heritage" Full review
Frommer's "Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to a shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. " Full review
137 Pillars House Tablet
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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
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