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About the Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel

The Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel is nestled within the historic walls of Chiang Mai's Old City on Ratchapakhinai Road. This elegant colonial-style building blends historical architecture with modern comforts. Thanks to its central location, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring the city on foot. Many temples, markets, and cultural attractions of the Old City are within easy walking distance.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with complimentary tea and towels – a taste of the attentive and personalized service for which the hotel is known. The rooms are well-maintained and tastefully decorated, some with private balconies. Fresh fruit is regularly provided in the rooms. The hotel offers two courtyard pools, which are bathed in sunlight at certain times of day, as well as a popular breakfast buffet with a wide selection. Staff members are frequently mentioned by name in guest reviews, reflecting the hotel's culture of warm and attentive hospitality.

For travelers who prefer a quiet, intimate atmosphere to the comfort of a large resort, this hotel is ideal. Due to its boutique size and excellent reputation, early booking is recommended, especially during Chiang Mai's cooler peak season from November to February. Guests with early morning or late evening schedules will appreciate the hotel's 24-hour reception. The official website, thaiakara.com, is the most reliable source for reservations and up-to-date pricing information.

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    • Google reviews

    To all the staff, especially Jedi: The comfortable accommodations, the delicious breakfast buffet, and the impeccable housekeeping exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed with how smoothly Jedi and Anita organized our group tours. The team members, especially Jedi, were so kind and helpful. We give the hotel and Jedi 5 stars each. He took exceptional care of us. We traveled from California to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. Thank you again, Jedi, for this wonderful stay. Jedi, you are a truly kind person. All the best! Dan and Donna Carnegie

    The location in the heart of the old town is perfect; it couldn't be better. The heated pool was also very pleasant. Our room was charming and had a lovely balcony. The staff was extremely friendly, with a special mention of Monika, who was very professional and organized everything at the hotel seamlessly. Her afternoon desserts by the pool were delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend the Thai Akara Lanna Boutique Hotel.

    Many thanks to the Thai Akara team for the wonderful stay! The accommodation is beautiful and the staff are truly lovely. Special praise goes to Monika and her team for the excellent breakfast – a great selection and the perfect start to the day. I deducted one star because smoking is prohibited on the entire premises, and the designated outdoor smoking area isn't very inviting. We had booked a room with a balcony, as I am a smoker, but only learned of the strict policy upon arrival (perhaps I should have read the description more carefully). We also had noisy, intoxicated neighbors one evening – not the hotel's fault, but worth mentioning. During our stay, there was also a brief power outage, which could be problematic for guests who, for example, require refrigerated medication. Since this only happened once, it didn't affect my rating. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a centrally located, truly charming place to stay in Chiang Mai with fantastic staff.

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    133 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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    Questions about the Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel

    The Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel has a rating of 4.7★ based on 559 Google reviews.

    The Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel is open 24 hours a day. You can find the full daily schedule in the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before your visit on a public holiday.

    The best time to visit Chiang Mai is from November to February, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is December to January and Songkran (April). Those who travel early in the day generally encounter fewer visitors. Travel from mid-February to April should be carefully considered (smog and heat).

    The Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel is located at Ratchapakhinai Rd 133, Tambon Si Phum, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. In Chiang Mai, people typically get around using red songthaews (shared taxis) and Grab (available in the city center).

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