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Where to book in Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle: our two picks

Chiang Rai is a small city and a base for the temples and the north. Our exclusive pick is a riverside resort of villas; our accessible pick is a mid-range boutique hotel in the centre.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

Best season: November to February is cool and dry; March and April are smoky.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle

Independent pick

The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa

Riverside boutique resort, 76 units · 124/15 Moo 21, Kohloy Road, by the Mae Kok River

Price per night

Mid-high

Read on https://www.thelegend-chiangrai.com/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Couples, Longer stays, Families wanting space

Three things that make it special

  • An infinity pool beside the Mae Kok River
  • Pool villas from 80 to 185 square metres
  • Gardens and lotus ponds with over 50 native bird species

The weak points

  • 76 units, so it is a resort rather than a small house
  • Wi-Fi and children’s facilities are not listed on the site
  • No transport details on the site
Where exactly
124/15 Moo 21, Kohloy Road, by the Mae Kok River. Open the map
Getting there
Minutes from Chiang Rai centre; taxi or Grab.
Good to know
Pool: Infinity pool on the riverBeach: Not applicable
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Mid-range pick

Le Patta

Mid-range boutique hotel, 40 rooms · 610 Phahonyothin Road, downtown Chiang Rai

Price per night

Mid-range

Read on https://www.oyster.com/chiang-rai/hotels/le-patta/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Sightseers, Couples, Short stays

Three things that make it special

  • Free bicycles for exploring the city
  • Complimentary non-alcoholic minibar, refilled daily
  • Near the Clock Tower and night market, with secure parking

The weak points

  • The breakfast selection is limited
  • The small saltwater pool gets sun on one side only
  • No beach or river setting
Where exactly
610 Phahonyothin Road, downtown Chiang Rai. Open the map
Getting there
Downtown Chiang Rai, close to the Clock Tower.
Good to know
Pool: Small saltwater poolWi-Fi: FreeChildren: Children allowed, cribs and babysittingBeach: Not applicable
Check rates on Trip.com
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in Chiang Rai & the Golden TriangleThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.