BB Mantra Boutique & Budget

A cheap ok hotel - BEWARE if you like to sleep in just a little that the very chatty staff with walkie talkies on will start prepping halls with cleaning supplies very early and wake guests. Every morning before 7am we had bottles, cleaning buckets and noise outside room. They then proceed to talk over the walkie talkies, chat together and as every sound is heard if in walkway....the whole hotel is awake.|Management needs to address and educate staff of acceptable practice and not waking whole hotel before 7am.||The Good:|Ok sized rooms|Pleasant outlook over pool with balcony|Quiet central location|Firm but decent beds, outlets by beds, small fridge|Pool cool and clean after long day|Very very light breakfast for free if you pay cash for your stay||The Not So Good:|Internet almost non existent on level 2, tried all other options available and those too were woeful, if you need internet find another hotel.|Needs more pool lounges, people hover to take yours if left for a swim...space for more|Staff very noisy when starting day at 6am plonking down equipment outside rooms waking guests|Noise between rooms noticeable|Linen & towels all need replacing, a dull shade of grey and do tend to look unwashed|Bathrooms a bit dated but functional||Overall you get what you pay for.

Couldn't fault it. Would definitely recommend. Staff were incredibly welcoming, working hard to turn our room around early as we arrived early on the sleeper train and we were able to check in 2 hours early. We stayed three nights in a Superior Room with a street view and the room was spacious, clean and had a large balcony for us to share. Housekeeping was offered everyday along with two complimentary bottles of water. They also had a small minibar selection for purchase too. The hotel actually offered a complimentary small breakfast offering too which was a nice unadvertised addition. Swimming pool area is nice and they have an outdoor shower by the pool and two toilets in reception that you can use after you've checked out. Location is good, walking distance to loads of cafes, temples and restaurants including a night market which is on every night. I'd stay again without hesitation.

I really enjoyed my stay at BB Mantra. The location is fantastic. Everything you need is in walking distance. No traffic noise. I had a chance to sleep in absolute silence. If you can try to book the rooms on the first floor. So, the swimming pool will be in a couple of meters from your bed. There’s no elevator. But the stairs are wide and comfortable to use.

I made a reservation 2 days before the arrival date. 1 day before the arrival date my friend got sick really bad and we got stuck in another city and weren’t able to move. When I called the reception they couldn’t speak English and promised me to call me back. They didn’t. When I called them a couple of times I finaly got an English speaking receptionist but he said he couldn’t cancel the booking without my money back. We take the loss but I will never book again just because of the service.

First the good one: the location is really central and many things are in walking distance. The hotel itsself is quite basic, the friendliness of the lady at the reception even lower. I guess you get what you pay.

The hotel is situated in a side road off the busy main road around the old town of Chaing Mia. It certainly is the hidden gem called by one review. It was quiet, peaceful and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Although there was no breakfast provided, the morning snacks of juice, coffee, tea , croissants, toast, bananas and yogurt were just what we needed. The location is excellent and the price was such good value. I can't recommend this boutique hotel enough.

It is a lovely Hotel in a really good locations. Lots of bars, laundry’s, and massage salons are near to the hotel. It is located in a quiet area. Staff is really friendly. Stayed here for a few days. Our room was really clean as the rest of the hotel. You get a lot for the money you pay here. Highly recommend!

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was a bit dated, the bathroom even more so. Worked well for me before heading to Pai. It is located in the Old City, in a good location.