THAILAND – Chiang Mai – Bodhi Serene Hotel

Description

The Bodhi Serene is a small and stylish boutique hotel that attracts a mix of well-heeled couples and families. The stylish rooms here are built around a garden courtyard with a large bodhi tree and a fountain. The top hangout spot at the resort is the lovely pool up on the second floor, which has plenty of comfortable lounge chairs. The overall ambiance is elegant, tranquil, and intimate.

The Bodhi Serene is on a quiet side street inside the city walls of old Chiang Mai. The resort is within walking distance of all the renowned temples and sights of the old city and is close to many restaurants, bars, and shops.

The Deluxe and Executive Rooms and the even more impressive Suites at the Bodhi Serene Hotel are spacious and luxurious, with polished dark-wood floors and comfortable beds featuring high-end bedding and cushions. Amenities include writing desks, large flat-screen TVs, safes, bathrobes and slippers, electric kettles, day beds, and terraces overlooking the garden. Big bathrooms feature what are possibly the largest circular bathtubs in Chiang Mai and have wooden shutters opening up into the rooms. Suites come with full kitchens featuring stoves, large refrigerators, cutlery, and microwaves.

While most guests eat out, the romantic poolside restaurant is also a tranquil spot for dinner. The pool gets plenty of sunshine, and has lots of cushioned lounge chairs around it. It’s right next to the Ficus Bar, making happy hour at poolside an easy affair. There is also a nice terrace overlooking the garden courtyard with comfortable chairs where afternoon tea and cocktails are served. The hotel restaurant takes up several floors. A free breakfast is served downstairs next to the garden and fountain, while lunch and dinner are served in the charming old house upstairs, which has birdcage-shaped lanterns with ambient lighting. There’s small library with computers and books that can also be used for conferences and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

Selling Points

• Small, elegant boutique hotel built around a garden courtyard
• Elegant rooms and suites with wood floors and huge bathtubs
• Rooms with kitchens available
• Beautiful swimming pool plus poolside restaurant and bar and library with computers

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Easia's recommend room type

Superior Room

The superior room at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai comes in 25-32 sqm sizes plus your choice of either a king size bed or twin beds additionally, this accommodation type has all the modern amenities and facilities you may require during your stay.

Deluxe Room

The Deluxe Room at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai comes with a private balcony that stretches out to our tropical garden. This accommodation is rich in decor and lined with quality hardwood floors. The 40 sqm room is extremely comfortable and projects quality for value.

Premium Room

The Premium Room at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai is 40 sqm in size and has an extensive exterior deck ideal for guests of this accommodation type to enjoy sunbathing or simply the views in utter bliss.

Executive Room

The Executive Room at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai is 45 sqm in size and only has a king-size bed. This accommodation type also comes with a day bed which can be used as a bed for a small child.

One Bedroom Suite

The One Bedroom Suite at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai is 58 sqm and comes with only a king-size bed. This spacious and lavishly furnished accommodation type is ideally suited for a family or couples who want comfort.

Two Bedroom Suite

The Two Bedroom Suite at the Bodhi Serene Hotel in Chiang Mai is 116 sqm in size, and comes with two separate bedrooms with a choice of a king-size bed or twin beds for each room. This is the ideal accommodation type for a family of four or two couples traveling together.

Room configuration

Connecting rooms

YES - Two Bedroom Suite

Extra bed

Yes

King bed

Yes

Queen bed

No

Twin beds

Yes

Services

Facilities

Restaurant details

• The Bodhi Restaurant (Eastern and Western Cuisine)
• The Ficus Bar (Beverages and Snacks)

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Pros

• Located in the old city, walking distance from all the temples, restaurants, and shops
• Beautiful rooms with elegant decor and big round bathtubs
• The hotel also has one of the nicest swimming pools in the historic center, and serves meals at its cozy rooftop restaurant.
• Suites include free airport transfers, afternoon tea, and minibars
• Elegant library and public terrace areas
• Parking spaces out front (a rarity in old town Chiang Mai)

Cons

• Small boutique hotel.
• Located in the old city.
• Garden attracts a lot of mosquitos