Name: Melia Chiang Mai
Address: Chiang Mai, TH
Price range: From $220

Melia Chiang Mai, Chiang MaiMelia Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 35 hotels we score in Chiang Mai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $220 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meliá Chiang Mai is a five-star urban hotel located by the Ping River, close to the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The property features 260 rooms and suites that combine modern interiors with traditional Thai design. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, a gym, and a rooftop bar with city views. Guests can choose from three on-site restaurants. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, including optional cleaning services. It suits business travellers needing meeting rooms and families looking for a central base. While the hotel offers many amenities, the 1974 building was last renovated in 2014, which may affect the sense of modernity in certain areas.What stands out

Riverside location near night markets

Rooftop bar with city views

On-site spa and swimming pool

Eco-friendly hotel policies

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-rules for cleaning

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