Le Canal Boutique House
A charming boutique hotel on the north edge of Chiang Mai's Old City, offering clean, spacious rooms at affordable prices.
Details
- Address
- 91 Sri Poom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 53 221 304
- Website
- www.lecanalhouse.com
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About Le Canal Boutique House
Le Canal Boutique House is a well-regarded boutique hotel situated on Sri Poom Road, along the northern edge of Chiang Mai's historic Old City. Its position within the ancient moat district puts guests within easy walking distance of temples, night markets, and local restaurants, making it a practical and atmospheric base for exploring the city. The property features a garden and an on-site cafe, giving it a relaxed, intimate feel that distinguishes it from larger chain hotels.
Rooms are consistently praised by guests for being clean, quiet, and more spacious than initial impressions suggest, with bathrooms that frequently exceed expectations. Basic amenities are provided, and small touches such as complimentary snacks and water add to the sense of value. Staff receive particular mention for their friendliness and willingness to assist with itinerary planning, which can be especially useful for first-time visitors to Chiang Mai.
The hotel's location makes it well-suited for visits timed around the city's major events, including the famous Yi Peng Lantern Festival, when accommodation in and around the Old City fills quickly. Travelers planning to visit during festival periods or peak season are advised to book well in advance. The hotel's website at lecanalhouse.com is the best place to check room availability and current rates.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
The room was very affordable for what you get, and the bathroom was bigger than expected. Some photos and reviews made it look small, but it felt totally fine to us. Basic amenities are provided, including shampoo, shower gel, soap, a shower cap, and body lotion. The TV supports YouTube and local channels—we even watched Thai dramas, which was a fun bonus. There’s a shoe cabinet under the TV, small snacks on the vanity, and an electric kettle for coffee or tea. Most importantly, the hair dryer is actually good—long-haired girls can book this place with confidence! Bottled water is provided in the fridge and refilled with housekeeping. The cleaning service was excellent and very attentive—they even noticed we didn’t drink cold water and thoughtfully placed the new bottles on the table instead. The location is convenient: breakfast downstairs is delicious (Western breakfast is faster), there are two 7-Eleven stores nearby, and a small night market across the river with plenty of food options. You can also easily reach the Nimman area by songthaew. One small downside: it’s not the quietest place, but the hotel even provides earplugs. Overall, we had a very happy stay and truly appreciated how caring the staff were.
Perfect stay in Chiang Mai Old Town. Rooms are nice, clean, and quiet. The snacks and water are a nice addition. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is close to a night market, temples, bars, and cafes. It’s not a far walk into the main parts of town. Would definitely stay here again!
We enjoyed our stay here. The hotel has a very good location, close to everything and is very affordable. The rooms are clean although we had some ant problems first but that was solved very quickly by the staff. The room is quite small and has no windows and was a little bit noisy from outside but with earplugs good. The staff working here is very sweet and friendly and gave us a map with recommendations where to go for food, markets, laundry etc.
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91 Sri Poom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Le Canal Boutique House: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Canal Boutique House worth visiting?
Le Canal Boutique House holds a 4.7★ rating from 196 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Le Canal Boutique House?
Le Canal Boutique House is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Le Canal Boutique House?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Le Canal Boutique House located?
Le Canal Boutique House is at 91 Sri Poom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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