"From the inside, Tamarind Village feels like nothing so much as a countryside boutique resort — never mind the fact that it’s right in the heart of the urban hub of northern Thailand, the city of Chiang Mai. It’s a pretty good compromise for those who desire a bit of laid-back serenity along with healthy doses of old-city sights and nightlife. A short walk beneath the bamboo arch that serves as the gateway, past the 200-year-old tamarind tree that gives the hotel its name, and one more or less leaves the city behind." - Tablet Hotels