Meliá Chiang Mai
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If you want a big-brand hotel that does the basics properly and puts you a short walk from the Night Bazaar and the Ping River, this is the one I'd point first-timers towards. It sits on Charoen Prathet Rd in Chang Khlan, which is about as convenient as central Chiang Mai gets without being stuck in the old city's one-way maze. The rooms and suites are contemporary and calm rather than showy, which suits a place you'll mostly use for sleeping and recovering.
The rooftop bar is the part worth planning around. Go up before sunset, get a seat facing the city, and let the light do the work. There's a spa too, which I'd save for the evening after a day of temples and markets. What this place isn't is a sprawling resort with a lazy river and kids' clubs, so if that's what you're after, look at properties out towards Mae Rim instead.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Meliá Chiang Mai, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
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Meliá Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meliá Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Meliá Chiang Mai holds a 4.7★ rating from 2,054 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Meliá Chiang Mai?
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: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Meliá Chiang Mai located?
Meliá Chiang Mai is at 46, 48 Charoen Prathet Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
46, 48 Charoen Prathet Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand+66 52 090 699www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai?utm_campaign=google&utm_content=5771&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=directoriesVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Book Shoulder Season
May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)