Name: Yaang Come Village Hotel
Address: 90/3 Sridonchai Road, Changklan, Chiangmai, Chang Khlan, 50100 Chiang Mai, Thailand, 90/3 Sridonchai Road, Changklan, Chiangmai, Chiang Mai Province, 50100, Thailand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $187 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Resort Yaang Come Village Hotel

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*8.5* Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

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Fantastic hotel. Beautiful place. Loving and caring staff. Very polite staff. We are in love with the hospitality the moment we enter the place. Love the thai style decor. Keep up the politeness of the team. We will definitely come back.

Paramjot, Belgium

Very friendly staff, great rooms and cosy swimming pool area

Anita, Norway

Beautiful place, great and quite location in the noisy city center. Nice staff very helpful.

Golan, Israel

The pool was great! The bar was nice and close to the pool. Breakfast was great! The staff got to know our family and tried to make them comfortable at breakfast daily.

Lindsey, United States of America

Beautiful hotel with a lovely history. Grounds are beautifully kept. Perfect location. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.

Annalee, United States of America

Location is right in the heart of the town with parking facilities. The buildings and furnitures are very northern architectural in style. The garden is beautifully kept and again decorated with northern accessories. Every corner of the hotel is just hard to resist from taking out your camera to photograph it.

Boontem, Thailand

This is one beautiful property. It's rooms are gorgeous, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, and the breakfasts are wonderful. It's also very close to the night market and restaurants.

Keith, United States of America

The decor is beautiful. They should have a well-stocked gift shop selling everything from the resort. They do have a menu of items you can buy, but they were sold out of most items. Gorgeous stuff!!! Pool amazing. Staff is sweet and their English was great.

Rebecca, Canada

Front desk staff was excellent. I had so many questions for them and they went above & beyond to help. Even calling a few tour places for me to book tours.

Squinn, United States of America

The property was gorgeous - not like a modern hotel but more traditional Thai. The service and food were excellent. We loved the room.

Keith, United States of America

9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Fantastic hotel. Beautiful place. Loving and caring staff. Very polite staff. We are in love with the hospitality the moment we enter the place. Love the thai style decor. ”

Paramjot Belgium
“Very friendly staff, great rooms and cosy swimming pool area”

Anita Norway
“Beautiful place, great and quite location in the noisy city center. Nice staff very helpful.”

Golan Israel
“The pool was great! The bar was nice and close to the pool. Breakfast was great! The staff got to know our family and tried to make them comfortable at breakfast daily.”

Lindsey United States of America
“Beautiful hotel with a lovely history. Grounds are beautifully kept. Perfect location. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.”

Annalee United States of America
“Location is right in the heart of the town with parking facilities. The buildings and furnitures are very northern architectural in style. ”

Boontem Thailand
“This is one beautiful property. It's rooms are gorgeous, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, and the breakfasts are wonderful. ”

Keith United States of America
“The decor is beautiful. They should have a well-stocked gift shop selling everything from the resort. They do have a menu of items you can buy, but they were sold out of most items. Gorgeous...”

Rebecca Canada
“Front desk staff was excellent. I had so many questions for them and they went above & beyond to help. Even calling a few tour places for me to book tours.”

Squinn United States of America
“The property was gorgeous - not like a modern hotel but more traditional Thai. The service and food were excellent. We loved the room.”

Keith United States of America

One of our top picks in Chiang Mai.Yaang Come Village provides spacious 4-star accommodations with modern Thai décor and a private balcony. In central Chiang Mai, this non-smoking resort features a spa, outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Yaang Come is just under 1 miles from the Sunday Walking Street and Chiang Mai Train Station. Chiang Mai Airport is 2.5 miles from the resort.

Rooms at Village Yaang Come feature dark wood furnishings with Thai touches. All rooms have plenty of natural light, and come with a DVD player. Bathrobes and slippers are in the elegant bathrooms.

Guests can enjoy a relaxing body massage at Lanna Come Spa, or unwind in the spa tub. The resort provides car rental services and free parking. Sightseeing arrangements can be made at the tour desk.

Yaang Come Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet spread of local and international dishes. Outdoor dining options on the grounds are also available.

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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An Inside Look at Yaang Come Village Hotel

Yaang Come Village is located at the heart of Chiang Mai City and offers comfortable accommodation with free internet access set amidst a lush tropical garden. Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air-conditioning.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street markets – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

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

Restaurants & Markets

The Whole Earth Restaurant
0 miles
Cafe de L'Amour Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Anusarn Market Market
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Chiang Mai Airport
2.4 miles
Lampang Airport
48.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Service was good hotel had a great location and was very clean an quiet nice breakfast as well staff so friendly .”

Stephen

United Kingdom

9.1

“Location is the best! ! ! ! ! The kindness of the staff, the beauty of the room, the cleanliness of the swimming pool, the deliciousness of breakfast, everythin...”

Kyoko

Japan

“Staff was very friendly, we loved our stay at this hotel. The swimming pool was perfect to relax after our day tours and it is at walking distance from the nigh...”

Monica

Netherlands

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1 Restaurant On Site

Yaang Come Restaurant

Food: Thai, Local, International

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
4 - 10 years	Can use an existing bed	THB 300 per child, per night
11 years old	Can use an existing bed	THB 300 per child, per night
11 years old	Can use an extra bed when requested	THB 1,000 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	THB 1,000 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Yaang Come Village Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

For bookings made from 27 May 2017 onwards, a compulsory Gala Dinner is included in the room rates of 31 December 2017. The rates of the Gala Dinner are based on room type and occupancy (guests sleeping in extra bed will be charged separately).

Please note that guests are required to present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the hotel.

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the hotel prior to your arrival:
1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature
2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

Please note that hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes and reserve the right to deny the card if cardholder's name and guest name are not the same.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

“Fantastic hotel. Beautiful place. Loving and caring staff. Very polite staff. We are in love with the hospitality the moment we enter the place. Love the thai style decor. Keep up the politeness of the team. We will definitely come back.”

Paramjot

Belgium

“The pool was great! The bar was nice and close to the pool. Breakfast was great! The staff got to know our family and tried to make them comfortable at breakfast daily.”

Lindsey

United States of America

“Location is right in the heart of the town with parking facilities. The buildings and furnitures are very northern architectural in style. The garden is beautifully kept and again decorated with northern accessories. Every corner of the hotel is just hard to resist from taking out your camera to photograph it.”

Boontem

Thailand

“This is one beautiful property. It's rooms are gorgeous, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, and the breakfasts are wonderful. It's also very close to the night market and restaurants.”

Keith

“The decor is beautiful. They should have a well-stocked gift shop selling everything from the resort. They do have a menu of items you can buy, but they were sold out of most items. Gorgeous stuff!!! Pool amazing. Staff is sweet and their English was great.”

Rebecca

Canada

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Reviewed: December 17, 2018

Andy
Hong Kong
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
No gym.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Johannes
Netherlands
Age group: 65+

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Great accommodation, fabilous place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
In fact nothinh, maybe the quality of the food could be better. Therefor, and as the costs are lower and food is much better, we went to the Whole Earth Restaurant or the food stalls 100 meter up.
It was great to have this palm-tree village feeling at only 100 meter from the Nightmarket and Street-Food area. Also the Lady-Boy cabaret is 5 minutes walk. At the entrance you also have the Cafe L'Amour, great place for good coffee as well as the restaurant The Whole Earth, very popular in Chiang Mai. And the rates are good but the food is fabilous.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Aloysius
Singapore
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Inflexible hotel policy. Charged full price even though we communicated about incorrect timing due to error in booking.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Zor
Australia
9.6

“Excellent and very happy. Thank you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The reception area should be better. When you came back from the heat it would have been nice to have entered a cool reception area. It is now open and as hot as ever. Wonder if it rains, everyone will be wet. Also, the reception staff is not safe at night. If someone come to harm them, they should be protected by security doors. Poor staff standing in the open area where it is hot in summer, wet in the rainy season and cold in winter.
The friendliness of the staff especially Noot and Poom who made us feel at home and their helpful and friendly treatments.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 17, 2018

Linda
United Kingdom
10

“The feel of a tropical resort but close to the city centre. An oasis of calm with very friendly staf”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All great

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Al
Singapore
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
1) The hot water shower is inconsistent. The temperature of the water turned hot to cold and then to hot....it was not 'controllable'. Not sure if it was just my room. 2) The bedroom slippers provided by the hotel were not disposable type. That meant they were used by previous guests and that's not good for hygiene.
1) The Location 2) Size of room 3) Massage and spa facilities within hotel grounds

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Stephen
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On arrival I'd booked a room with booking.com .then was told room was not available had to pay extra for superior room .
Service was good hotel had a great location and was very clean an quiet nice breakfast as well staff so friendly .

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Gianna
United Kingdom
10

“Great for solo travel kick-off”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Super location close to the night bazaar, also not far to walk into the moat square. Excellent food. Very nice pool area. Attentive service.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Paramjot
Belgium

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
At breakfast, other kind of tea apart from black tea should not be an extra charge.
Fantastic hotel. Beautiful place. Loving and caring staff. Very polite staff. We are in love with the hospitality the moment we enter the place. Love the thai style decor. Keep up the politeness of the team. We will definitely come back.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

Hans
Denmark
10

“A really quiet oasis close to the night market. You'll love it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nothing really.
Nice pool, and very good breakfast buffet. Staff was extremely polite and helpfull. Spacy rooms in thai style, and good wifi.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Brian
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Everything was lovely, the staff were smiley, very pleasant & worked hard, very professional, the bedroom was super, bed comfy, lovely shower, the dining room was well designed, lovely buffet breakfast every day, just minutes away from the Night Market. It's a traditional Lanna style hotel, in it's own beautiful grounds with trees & plants surrounding you. Thank you all at the hotel for a lovely stay.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Anonymous
New Zealand
8.3

“Great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower (water temperature) was either hot or cold, unable to adjust. Food at the restaurant was average but overpriced.
Great location, staffs were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Derek
United Kingdom
10

“Tranquil oasis near to everything you would want”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stayed here six times now and love it to bits. Everything about it is special. From the theme of the hotel through to the quality of staff it is all a touch of class.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Anita
Norway
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff, great rooms and cosy swimming pool area

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Kerryn
Australia
10

“Heaven in Chiang Mai”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location of this boutique hotel makes you feel as if you are in a quiet isolated village. When in fact you are only 250 MTR from markets, shopping, foods as fresh and good value as you could want. It is a place to do as little or as much as you like. We find it perfect to recharge our batteries. The staff are polite, helpful, attentive and sincere. We keep going back ( this was our third visit) we enjoy it so much

Stayed in September 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Rooms are come with a private bathroom. Please note that the bed type is subject to availability upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Tile/Marble floor • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room features a private balcony, DVD player and en-suite with a bathtub. Please note that the bed type is subject to availability upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Balcony • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Tile/Marble floor • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Features living area with sofa. Junior Suite has authentic Thai decoration, wooden furniture and floor. Spacious bathroom comes with a spa bathtub. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This family room features a balcony, seating area and mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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