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We stayed here for several nights and left with mixed feelings. Like many other reviewers, we share several of the same concerns. The hotel markets itself as a high end, artistic stay, but in reality it falls short of what you would expect at this level.||There are positives. The rooms are spacious and the staff are genuinely friendly. The location in Nimman is excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops nearby, plus a night market just behind the hotel. Nimman itself is a great area to stay in Chiang Mai.||However, many of the practical details let the experience down. The rooms show clear signs of wear, with marks and dents throughout the property. Comfort was an issue, with loud air conditioning that was hard to regulate, poor lighting, thin walls, and noticeable noise from both neighbors and nearby flight paths. The pool area is very limited, with only a few loungers and a bar that was never staffed. Breakfast is fine if you prefer Thai options, but very limited for western tastes.||Overall, the hotel is not terrible, but it did not meet expectations. It may be worth noting that Chiang Mai simply does not seem to offer the same consistent five star standard found in other Thai cities, especially places like Bangkok or the islands. We would happily stay in Nimman again, but we would not return to this hotel.