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A March 2006 trip to Chiang Mai by BBDeluca

Suan Doi House Garden Photo - Suan Doi House, Chiang Mai, Thailand More Photos
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Suan Doi House Garden Photo - Suan Doi House, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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I loved this quirky little hotel. It looked as if it was decorated by some wonderful little Thai grandmother. It's not far off a busy street, but it feels secluded, maybe because of the garden in the middle. The garden is more like a jungle filled with flowers, frogs, trees, vines, lizards, hanging beads, and hanging real and plastic flowers.I realized only after I got home that the website has very close-up photos. It's because if they took photos of the whole scene, you wouldn't be able to fathom it. When we first walked in the hotel's foyer/garden, my head about spun off, as there was so much to look at. Things hanging, animals moving, little decorations here and there.To add to...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on April 8, 2006

Suan Doi House
38/3 Soi Charntrasup, Huay Kaew Road
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200
+66 (53) 221869

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This resort is in the hills about an hour outside of Chiang Mai. It was probably built in the '60s. The room was huge and the grounds were beautiful. They had a good spa. It didn't look anything like the resort from "Dirty Dancing," but somehow it reminded me of it. The staff was friendly and great. Actually, I was impressed by everyone I met in Thailand.

The building right next the spa was under construction. I thought that was going to be annoying, but it didn't disrupt my treatments.

My only complaint is that I wasn't impressed by the food at Suan Bua. It wasn't awful, but it didn't wow me. I would stay here again.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 8, 2006

Suan Bua Resort
158 Moo 3, Hangdong-Samoeng Road
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50230
+66 (53) 365270-9

Maesa Elephant Camp Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Mae Sa Elephant Training Center"

Elephant Ride Photo - Maesa Elephant Camp , Chiang Mai, Thailand
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I highly recommend the Elephant Training Center - Dao in Chaing Mai. We rode the elephants then did the rafting tour. Both were our favorite parts of the trip.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on April 8, 2006

Maesa Elephant Camp
119/9 Tapae Rd., Muang District
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100
+66 5320 6247

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