Quote: I am sure I don't know all the hotels in Chiang Rai, but the ones I did see do not come close to the Dusit. A first-class accommodation, it's located on an island overlooking the Mekong River. It's about 1 mile to the center of town. It's a nice walk, but you can take a pedicab; they are at the entrance of the hotel. There are three restaurants, all excellent. The decor of the hotel is fantastic, with a tennis court and fitness center.

Just about 10 yards from the hotel is the Hotels Thai massage building. Now, for those who have not had a Thai massage, you are in for a treat—make that an adventure. First you are asked to put on an outfit (like a Judo outfit), and then the person who is giving the massage attempts to get your right leg over your left shoulder and then it just continues. An adventure, the traditional Thai massage is a little hard. Ask before you try one.
From journals Old Thailand—Chiang Rai