Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa

Loved our 5 day stay in September. Beautiful colonial building, with elegant rooms and exceptional service. The room we stayed in was large with a very comfortable bed and daily snacks. Particularly liked the toffees. We felt very relaxed and pampered whilst there. The staff bar none, couldn’t do enough to help. Particularly the driver Art, who together with my husband, had a shared love of food and v kindly presented him with sachets of masala powder one morning. He bought them from his own pocket, which was incredibly kind of him. The staff helped us book an ethical elephant sanctuary visit and also sent clothing to my next hotel without any charge, which I’d left in the room by mistake. Finally, my spa visit was wonderful and I was even given ginger tea and biscuits after. We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay any more. Wish all hotels were like this.

We have just returned from an amazing stay at the Ping Nakara Hotel & Spa in Chiang Mai. From the moment we arrived we had the best experience. Everything was top notch. The incredible staff, always happy ,very knowledgeable and helpful are an asset to this hotel. The facilities available in the rooms were excellent and ambiance throughout hotel was lovely . Location was excellent. We were lucky enough to be driven on numerous occasions in the classic Mercedes cars'. Had an amazing Spa treatment and enjoyed the happy hour!! Thank you very much for this wonderful stay. We will be back!

Boutique hotel with all that you need—large English colonial style rooms, well detailed and decorated; pool and spa; nice breakfast, and excellent “hidden” bar, like a speakeasy, behind a sliding door. Bartender excellent as she understand how to do a proper old fashioned. Great location to get where you need when visiting the city and very relaxing. This hotel only has 19 rooms, and thats fine. Very quiet and relaxing, with exception to the sounds of monkeys in the back when they are having a bit of fun—though we saw that as part of the experience and it was a joy. Staff very friendly and they will take you anywhere, including picking you up at airport and returning. Then, don’t forget to speak to Mr. Noom (Tom) the concierge as he will personally take you on an amazing excursion. Look up our review of the experience under the name of Lanna Boutique Travel (his company).

We arrived at the hotel at 8.00am following a jouney from Bangkok on the overnight sleeper train. Normal booking in time is 2.00pm, however the hotel was extremely helpfull, stating that the room would be ready by 9.00am and that in the intervening hour we could use one of their classic cars with driver to visit a local attraction.||The Ping Nakara is a beautiful colonial style hotel, close to all of the city's main attractions. We booked a Royal Grand Deluxe room for our six night stay, the room was very large and beautifully decorated, with a verander that overlooked the pool, all of which was at a very reasonable cost.||Throughout our stay all members of staff were realy helpful and a delight to deal with, nothing was too much trouble for them. During our stay my wife and I booked three massages, all were undertakwen in a highly professional manner and again at a reasonable cost.||For me as a classic car owner was the hotel has two classic cars a 1955 and a 1974 Mercedes Benz. Even better was that each time we asked one of the three porters/drivers to order us a taxi to take us to the old town or to a local area, they offered to take us in one of the classic cars. In addition, when we wanted to visit the local temple on the Ping river and then take a two hour personal boat ride, they took my wife and I to the location on their two classic three wheel bicycles.||This was our third visit to Chiang Mai and one of over 30 visits to Thailand in the past 40 years, staying in over 100 hotels during this time. For us the Ping Nakara rates as one of the nicest we have visited, and one that we will revisit.||Thank you Ping Nakara.

I was impressed with this hotel before we arrived. We received helpful communication as soon as we booked and the staff was responsive to additional questions. Being picked up at the airport in the vintage Mercedes was charming. Our driver took the time to show us the gold temple near the hotel as well as where we could book a river cruise. Every detail about this boutique hotel is exquisite and we enjoyed exploring the property. The hidden library bar was fun and we enjoyed passing the time with the entertaining bartenders. ||An abundant breakfast was included and the staff quickly cooked our food and even remembered our preferences the next day. It was a shame we had to rush through this meal in such a lovely setting overlooking the pool.||Our room was relaxing with free snacks and plenty of water.||The front desk graciously spent a fair amount of time with my husband trying to pick the perfect restaurant. We ended up at Ekachan which was amazing and I am so glad the hotel made a reservation because it was busy.  ||I knew I wanted a 2 hour massage when I arrived in Thailand. I had debated about getting one in town but since I already loved everything about this hotel, I decided it would be easier and more relaxing to go to the Ping Nakara spa. It was perfect and they provided ginger tea and cookies afterwards. ||I am glad we chose this location as it was quieter than the old city but still convenient. ||We loved everything about this hotel and we were sad to leave.

We had a truly unforgettable experience we had during our stay at this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we had been transported to a different era.||||The beauty of the Ping Nakara building really stood out to us. It’s not only stunning in its architecture, but it also feels like a piece of living history. It’s clear that so much care and attention has gone into preserving its character and honouring the Lanna heritage. Every detail felt thoughtfully chosen and full of meaning, and we felt incredibly lucky to be part of that atmosphere, even if just for a few days. Our room was spacious and elegant, with a lovely balcony overlooking the peaceful garden and pool. We loved the polished wooden floors, the transitional artwork, and the antique furniture. Everything came together in a way that felt both luxurious and authentic, but rich with personality and charm.||||We also really appreciated the balance the hotel strikes between being private and peaceful, while still feeling warm and intimate. It genuinely felt like a home away from home. The lush gardens, the relaxing pool, and the delicious food. But what made our stay truly special was your amazing team. Every staff member we met was kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. We really appreciated how they took the time to get to know us and made us feel more like friends than guests. It was honestly hard to leave.||||Ping Nakara is such a unique and soulful place, and we’re so grateful for the memories we made there. We’re already dreaming of coming back someday.

A lovely traditional hotel with modern facilities. Excellent warm friendly staff and helpful concierge who organised a great day trip to Doi Inthanon national park with beautiful experiences. The location is out of town and by the richer which suited us well. ||Breakfast and lunch there is great and their happy hour cocktails are splendid. Pool is lovely - cool when you get in but pleasant once you get in!! Their Sun lounge area is very relaxing and drinks will be brought to you. ||Their lovely old Mercedes cars are complimentary to get around and their expert driver is always on hand, happy and knowledgeable of the sights as you pass them. ||All in all, a really great stay. Thanks to all the staff who made us so welcome.

Unfailingly wonderful service from manager and staff. Everyone on the staff speaks good English, and they are flexible and helpful. I was there for two weeks, and when I sent out my laundry to a service, it was typically delivered when I wasn’t present. Problem? Not at all. They not only accepted it, they paid the laundry bill for me, and I reimbursed. I needed to buy flowers for a friend. They of course could help me with that. Staff selection and training obviously excellent. Breakfast also first-rate. Buffet of pastries and Thai fruit, with hot dishes, both Thai and Western, available to order. Breakfast is outdoors, and overlooks the pool (gorgeous). The beautiful British colonial architecture engenders, for me at least, a slightly nostalgic atmosphere of an earlier and much different time. Location is excellent. A bit removed from the chaotic Night Market area, but close enough to make all Chiang Mai attractions easily accessible.