Name: Dusit Princess Chiang Mai
Address: 112, Chang Klan road Muang, Chang Khlan, 50100 Chiang Mai, Thailand, 112, Chang Klan road Muang, Chiang Mai Province, 50100, Thailand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $39 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Dusit Princess Chiang Mai

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street markets – Check location 112, Chang Klan road Muang, Chang Khlan, 50100 Chiang Mai, Thailand – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street markets – Check location

*8.4* Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*7.6* Iron Bridge: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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It's a great place to stay with family. Staff is very courteous & friendly. If you plan enjoying Nightlife & Night Bazaar's this is the place to stay.

Chetna, Kuwait

the room is clean and big. the location is near everything. the equipment in the room are new and clean.

Hasan, Bahrain

Location very good. Easy to get food and shopping at night market. Also a lot of massage join.

Poh, Singapore

The staff were so helpful and friendly. Meals in the Jasmine restaurant were excellent and value for money. Staff very attentive. Very happy to recommend a stay there. Air con cold but were able to adjust.

Ian, Australia

Very close to my meeting venue, very close to the night markets. quiet place despite closeness to the road

Yolanda, Switzerland

Situated in the heart of shopping area, thoughtful staffs, cleanliness, reasonably priced, safety

Dusit, Thailand

Nice hotel, spacious room, very good cofee, friendly staff, magnificent location

Saif, Oman

For its category and pricing a good choice. Breakfast is good, but cold fried eggs and hidden bacon (behind the counter, covered, is not good. Choice of western tv channels limited , no CNN for example. Rooms have thin walls and as we had a Chinese family with small kids, ensured that we unable to rest peacefully. Air conditioners were very good, very cold, but could not adjust to less cold. Hotel went through major renovations, but things like over painted bath tub is not inviting. Generally given the fact the Chieng Mai itself is showing run down with many tourist shops at the outskirts closed and dilapidated, the hotel kept itself in a reasonably good shape.

Thailand, Netherlands

Liked Everything from the staff at the reception or the security personnel at the frent gate. The Breakfast was amazing and even added HALAL food which was a great valve. I do really appreciate that from the hotel. The check in didn't take more than few minutes and gave me conected room and extra bed as requested with out any charge . I will definitely stay there again and strongly recommend this hotel to others.

Asad, Oman

The hotel was excellent as always and the staff went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. I was sick during my stay and had to stay in hospital for a couple of nights, the hotel took me to and collected me from the hospital and the manager even bought some items to my hospital room from the hotel that I required. Excellent service and friendly staff. Highly recommended

Christopher, Thailand

One of our top picks in Chiang Mai.

Located right next to the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Dusit Princess Chiang Mai offers spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and pleasant views. The hotel features a large outdoor lap pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available.

Dusit Princess Chiang Mai’s well-appointed rooms feature traditional Lanna decoration and are equipped with air conditioning. They all have cable TV and a safety deposit box.

At the hotel’s restaurant guests can enjoy Thai, Chinese and international specialities all day. Room service is available. The lobby bar provides a variety of beverages and live music in the evenings.

For relaxation, enjoy a massage by the pool. Alternatively, the tour desk organises excursions to local attractions. Car rental facilities are provided for guests’ convenience.

Tha Pae Gate and Warorot Market are located within 0.6 miles of the hotel. The Chiang Mai Train Station is located about 1.1 miles from the hotel.

Chang Khlan is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street markets.

This is our guests' favorite part of Chiang Mai, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Chiang Mai! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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	Executive Plus Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² This twin room features a minibar, view and seating area. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 646 ft² This twin room has a minibar, air conditioning and bathrobe. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This twin room features air conditioning, bathrobe and view. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Plus King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² This double room has a sitting area, bathrobe and air conditioning. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² This twin room features air conditioning, minibar and bathrobe. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This double room features a seating area, minibar and bathrobe. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² This double room has air-conditioning, satellite TV, and a sitting area. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This double room has a bathrobe, cable TV and minibar. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² Note: Tea/coffee making amenities and connecting rooms available upon request. Rooms are on 4th floor and offer views of the grounds and the city. Includes a satellite TV, a private bathroom and a safe. A hairdryer and bathrobe are provided. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² Note: Connecting rooms available upon request. Rooms are on floors 6-7 and offer views of the grounds and the city. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Sofa, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 495 ft² Spacious suite features a sitting area, a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar. A bathtub is included in a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Plus Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² On floors 8 and 9, rooms are spacious and feature mountain or city views of select from. Complimentary benefits include: - Daily fruit platter - Late check out - Airport transportation Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	One-Bedroom King 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 646 ft² Featuring large windows, this spacious suite has a living area with a sofa. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Two-Bedroom Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 1076 ft² Featuring a large living room with a sofa set, this spacious, carpeted suite is decorated in warm tones and has a separate work desk. The private bathroom includes a bathtub, a shower and free toiletries. A hairdryer, a bathrobe and slippers are provided. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Cleaning products Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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The hotel is located in the heart of Chiang Mai as well as in the center of fabulous Night Bazaar. 198 charming rooms and suite of well – appointed accommodation are designed with elegant Lanna – style décor.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street markets – Check location

Closest Landmarks

Anusarn Night Market 0.1 miles
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 0.1 miles
Iron Bridge 0.3 miles
Tourism Authority of Thailand - Northern Office 0.3 miles
Naowarat Bridge 0.4 miles
Warorot Market 0.5 miles
Art in Paradise Chiang Mai 0.5 miles
Tha Pae Gate 0.5 miles
Vieng-Joom-On Tea House 0.6 miles
Wat Gate 0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Anusan Market Market 0.1 miles
Big C supermarket Supermarket 0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Doi suthep Mountain 12.4 miles

Closest Airports

Chiang Mai Airport 2.5 miles
Lampang Airport 48.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff in the restaurant and all of the guards who made convenient in parking.”

Worawan

Thailand

“Staff was friendly and helpfull. Free parking and the hotel smells really good. Overall clean”

Stefan

Sweden

“The location was perfect. Right in the heart of the hustle and bustle. The staff was friendly and accommodating.”

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1 Restaurant On Site

Jasmine Restaurant

Menu: Buffet

Food: Chinese, Thai, Local, European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged THB 1000 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please note that breakfast for children under 11 years old costs THB 250 per child.

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September 17, 2017

Chetna
Kuwait
9.2

“A Pleasant Experience!! Ideal location in Chiang Mai”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉An upgrade of the bathrooms will make the place perfect
눇It's a great place to stay with family. Staff is very courteous & friendly. If you plan enjoying Nightlife & Night Bazaar's this is the place to stay.
September 15, 2017

John
Thailand
8.8

“Great staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉AC is somewhat lacking this was my second stay and seems to be a problem with both rooms Late night noise from surrounding bars had a big impact on my ability to sleep early
눇Great staff
September 13, 2017

Mahmoud
Kuwait
Age group: 45 – 54
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉old fashion hotel rooms
눇location
September 9, 2017

hasan radhi
Bahrain
Age group: 25 – 34
8.3

“it is a good place to stay if you have a family and want to live near the night bazar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉the gym is very small. some of the deluxe rooms like my room 316 does not have a bath, although in booking.com it is included in the describtion of the room.
눇the room is clean and big. the location is near everything. the equipment in the room are new and clean.
September 9, 2017

Poh
Singapore
9.2

“Everything is excellent during my stay except the air con. The staff is very good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Some rooms air con too cold. Can not adjust the control.
눇Location very good. Easy to get food and shopping at night market. Also a lot of massage join.
September 9, 2017

Ian
Australia
9.6

“Enjoyed our stay there and we were treated with their wonderful hospitality.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Found the bathroom was small, but ok.
눇The staff were so helpful and friendly. Meals in the Jasmine restaurant were excellent and value for money. Staff very attentive. Very happy to recommend a stay there. Air con cold but were able to adjust.
September 8, 2017

Yolanda
Switzerland
10

“I had a wonderful stay. the place is just what i needed, close to everything.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
눉none in particular
눇Very close to my meeting venue, very close to the night markets. quiet place despite closeness to the road
September 7, 2017

Jenny
Singapore
10

“awesome!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇location is superb!
September 5, 2017

Dusit
Thailand
9.2

“Pleasant and I will highly recommend it to my friends”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉nil
눇Situated in the heart of shopping area, thoughtful staffs, cleanliness, reasonably priced, safety
September 4, 2017

Ankit
United Arab Emirates
9.2

“Comfortable, value for money, great location!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No room service after hours!
눇Location!
September 3, 2017

Anonymous
Malaysia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Plus Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Strategic location - night baazar, restaurants, etc is just a walking distance.
September 1, 2017

Michael
Australia

10 helpful votes
5.8

“This hotel is not 4 star standard, but more like 2.5/3”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bed was hard. Lighting poor. Decor jaded. Bathroom poor,shower small and discharges water onto floor.
눇Staff were helpful
August 27, 2017

Saif
Oman
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Plus King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉They should extend check out guests courrtesy wifi service. wifi was disconnected immediately after check out
눇Nice hotel, spacious room, very good cofee, friendly staff, magnificent location
August 25, 2017

Thailand
Netherlands
Age group: 65+
8.3

“Good location in a gradually deteriorating city (40 y, at least 2x a year visits forms the bases)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉See above,
눇For its category and pricing a good choice. Breakfast is good, but cold fried eggs and hidden bacon (behind the counter, covered, is not good. Choice of western tv channels limited , no CNN for example. Rooms have thin walls and as we had a Chinese family with small kids, ensured that we unable to rest peacefully. Air conditioners were very good, very cold, but could not adjust to less cold. Hotel went through major renovations, but things like over painted bath tub is not inviting. Generally given the fact the Chieng Mai itself is showing run down with many tourist shops at the outskirts closed and dilapidated, the hotel kept itself in a reasonably good shape.
August 24, 2017

Asad
Oman

3 helpful votes
10

“Loved the stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉If they can just make locks at the windows that will be more secure for the kids.
눇Liked Everything from the staff at the reception or the security personnel at the frent gate. The Breakfast was amazing and even added HALAL food which was a great valve. I do really appreciate that from the hotel. The check in didn't take more than few minutes and gave me conected room and extra bed as requested with out any charge . I will definitely stay there again and strongly recommend this hotel to others.

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