CenterParcs by Paxton Chiangmai

The room looked nice and luxurious enough, with a comfortable mattress, working air conditioning, plenty of space, hot water, and a sofa at the end of the bed. Breakfast is included, but you have to eat it elsewhere, which is inconvenient. The hotel can provide room service if you let them know. This probably suits young couples who like to party: there are lots of bars nearby, and you can walk back to your room after a drink. Don’t drink and drive, just walk back. Awesome! Be aware that following the GPS pin will definitely get you lost, so I recommend the hotel correct it. It’s on Nimman Soi 7, in a tourist area with limited parking, probably no more than three spaces. Otherwise, try your luck on Nimman Soi 5, 6, or 7. Check the odd/even day parking rules, or your wheels might get locked, which can be time-consuming, frustrating, and costly. The hotel is a three-unit shophouse with a small side entrance and a reception counter inside. There are four floors, probably with four or five rooms each. I stayed on the 4th floor. There’s no elevator, so you have to use the stairs. This might not work for families with children or elderly people, though it was fine for young people like us.

It’s a great place for one or two people, with clean rooms in what looks like a new building. The beds were great for sleeping well, breakfast was simple, and the Wi-Fi worked fine. There’s almost no airplane noise. I had trouble finding the right location when booking through the Pedia app, so use Google Maps to find it. I left my security key on the 4th floor, and even though they came up to the 4th floor to help, they smiled and opened the door for me. They’re incredibly kind.

Once I got inside, the staff kindly took my bags ahead of time and explained things in English. I was a bit thrown when I arrived because I saw the hotel had a different name, but the help and its central spot in Nimman made for a great stay.

They called us back about 20 minutes later because my wife had left her necklace in the room. We really appreciated that. The service was so friendly, and it’s a fantastic place. Thanks so much. Greetings, Lasse and U-Bon.