La Belle
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Situated in the Sahamit area of central Chiang Rai, La Belle offers straightforward, no-frills lodging with a notably clean and tidy presentation. Its central position puts travellers within easy reach of the city's temples, night markets, and dining strips, making it a practical base for exploring Thailand's northernmost major city. The hotel operates around the clock, which suits guests arriving on overnight buses from Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
Rooms are described by guests as clean and spacious, with comfortable dimensions for the price point. At under 20 USD per night, the property represents solid value by regional standards. The atmosphere is quiet and unfussy, appealing to independent travellers and those on a modest budget. Worth noting are a few recurring quirks: beds run on the firm side, which is common across many Thai hotels at this price level, hallway noise has been mentioned by some guests, and the property does not have a lift, meaning luggage will need to be carried upstairs. Electric kettles are also not provided in rooms.
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Reviews from Google
A nice place to rest. The room was clean, spacious & comfortable. Their soap smells really good. 😁 Had absolutely no problem with checking in and out. They don't provide an electric kettle in your room, but they do have a nice small dining area next to the reception where you can have hot water for your cup noodles & such. The nearest seven eleven was 500 m away on foot so it was no problem, but we did find quite a lot of cockroaches along the way around the neighborhood when we walked there at night. 🥲
Nice: but beds too hard and noisy hallways To keep this review short. The hotel is overall ok but has some short comings. The beds are quite hard (but not as hard as some other hotel in this area that I've reviewed before). I was woken early in the morning by a group of other guests that occupied several rooms around ours – they decided to have a powwow in the hallway, which was very loud, amplified by the hallway design. The number of parking spaces is limited, compared to the number of rooms. On the positive side, there is free coffee and toast in the mornings 6-10am. Staff is very friendly and speaks English.
The bed is quite hard as are many in Thailand. But for less than $20.00 US you get a nice clean room with spacious parking.
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La Belle: Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Belle worth visiting?
La Belle holds a 4.1★ rating from 280 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of La Belle?
La Belle 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 La Belle?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is La Belle located?
La Belle is at 211 หมู่ที่ 19 Sahamit, ตำบล รอบเวียง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city centre); Songthaews.
Location Info
211 หมู่ที่ 19 Sahamit, ตำบล รอบเวียง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand+66 53 601 520Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)