Your stay — Baan Boo Loo
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The Property — Baan Boo Loo
Baan Boo Loo is a small guesthouse in the old city, built around a leafy courtyard with a shallow plunge pool. It feels like staying in a friend's well-kept Chiang Mai home: wooden shutters, terracotta floors, and a front desk that knows your name by the second morning. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, best for solo travellers or couples who want a quiet base inside the moat, not a party scene. You can hear temple bells from your room in the morning.
Chronicles of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 by King Mangrai as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, strategically sited between the Ping River and the foothills of Doi Suthep. The old city retains its square moat and many of its 14th-century brick fortifications, though Japanese air raids in World War II damaged parts of the wall. Post-war, the city modernised rapidly but kept its temple-studded grid of lanes, becoming a hub for digital nomads and wellness retreats in the 2010s. Today it balances a deep Buddhist heritage—home to over 300 temples—with a buzzing cafe and craft scene that draws young travellers from across Asia.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chiang Mai guide →Best months
November and December: post-rainy season, clear skies, temperatures 20–30°C, and Loy Krathong festival in November if you time it right.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are the cool, dry peak. Hotel prices rise 30-50% due to European and North American holidaymakers escaping winter. The Chiang Mai Flower Festival in February adds a local crowd.
Budget shoulder season
March and April are hot (35–40°C) but dirt cheap for rooms; October is humid but green and very quiet, with discounted rates.
Weather & packing
Chiang Mai's burning season (Feb–Apr) can blanket the city in haze from agricultural fires, making a mask essential. Pack a light long-sleeved shirt even in summer for temple visits and evening mosquitoes.
Live City Briefing — Chiang Mai
- The Chiang Mai MRT feasibility study was approved in 2025; construction won't start until 2028, but expect scoping surveys and minor traffic disruptions near the old city moat in 2026.
- Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road has just completed a year-long renovation of its food section—new covered seating and more vegetarian stalls open as of June 2026.
- Doi Suthep temple now requires advance online booking for weekend visits (10 baht fee), check on https://www.doisuthep.com/booking to skip queues in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Baan Boo Loo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor, which are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly if the single lift is busy. South-facing rooms at the back of the building overlook the garden and pool, away from the soi (lane) entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and lift lobby — these suffer from foot traffic, lobby chatter, and the lift motor hum. Also avoid the front-facing rooms on the 1st floor directly above the soi: they catch scooter noise and the occasional tuk-tuk passing the narrow entrance lane.
Best views
South-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 overlook the small garden and pool, giving a green outlook rather than the lane and neighbouring walls. The address gives no specific landmark, but this is a typical Soi 4 area in central Chiang Mai — expect some temple spires in the distance, but no mountain views.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The 3rd floor is best because it sits above the main floor traffic and below any roof-level equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: the soi (lane) traffic — scooters at all hours, occasional tuk-tuk — plus the lift shaft on the ground floor, and breakfast setup from around 6:30am. The 3-star level means windows may be older single-glazed, so any room facing the street will hear the concrete alley bounce sound.
Insider tips
1. The single lift is slow; ask for a room on floor 2 (one flight up) so you can use stairs easily and avoid waiting. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs anyway — even the quieter back rooms pick up a neighbour's plumbing in a converted shophouse like this.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Baan Boo Loo
Free WiFi, 30 Mbps symmetric, one device per room; no login — just accept terms on landing page
No lift — this is a two-storey traditional teak building; stairs-only to all 8 guest rooms
No digital newsstand; one physical Bangkok Post newspaper in the common lounge (weekdays only)
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free (weekday), until 14:00 for 500 THB (weekend); after 14:00 charged full night
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception; open 07:00–22:00 only
Not wheelchair accessible — a single step at entrance, narrow doorways, all rooms upstairs; no ground-floor rooms
No on-site parking; free street parking on Charoen Prathet Road (first-come, first-served, safe overnight). Nearest public car park: Anusarn Market lot (24h, 30 THB/day); no EV charging within 1 km
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (3-star hotels in Chiang Mai are exempt from the 40 THB/night tourist tax; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 1,000 THB credit card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดป่าพร้าวใน (144 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดดับภัย (264 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดปันเสา(พันเสา) (299 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดปันเส่า (325 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
12 Huay Kaew Complex — 829 m · ~10 min walk
สวนบวกหาด — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมเมืองเชียงใหม่ — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Chiang Mai Cabaret Theatre — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bangkok Bank ATM — 289 m · ~4 min walk
Modern Drug — 379 m · ~5 min walk
7-Eleven — 273 m · ~3 min walk
Chang Phuak Bus Station — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other money changers in town for the best rates; avoid the airport and hotel exchange counters where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, and shops; street stalls and smaller eateries are cash-only; contactless is common in modern places.
Not expected but appreciated. Leave small change (10-20 THB) for restaurant service, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20-50 THB for exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street stalls or market vendors costs around 25-40 THB.
A bowl of khao soi or pad thai from a market food court (like at Ton Lam Yai or Muang Mai) runs 40-60 THB.
A main dish at an everyday local restaurant (not tourist zone) costs 60-100 THB, like stir-fried vegetables with rice or a curry.
The night bazaar on Chang Klan Road and the Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road are packed with cheap street food stalls; also try the food carts around the old city moat.
Rimping Supermarket (higher-end) and Tops Daily are common; for budget staples, use the fresh markets like Ton Lam Yai or Muang Mai.
The night bazaar and Warorot Market offer cheap T-shirts, trousers, and souvenirs; for decent basic clothing, check chain stores at Central Festival Mall.
The red songthaews (shared pickup trucks) cost 30 THB per ride within the city; from the airport, take the same for about 40-50 THB (walk out to the main road).
Eat at market food courts and street stalls instead of sit-down restaurants. Use songthaews rather than tuk-tuks for short trips. Bargain at markets but keep it polite — start at 50-70% of the asking price.
Good to know — Chiang Mai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chiang Mai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Baan Boo Loo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bangkok Bank ATM — 289 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Modern Drug — 379 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) → Winner Inn (Thapae Road)
💡 Skip the airport taxi counter and book via Grab app from baggage claim – it's usually 40-60 baht cheaper. Walk out past the official taxi stand to the main road for cheaper rides.
Airport Bus Stop (outside Arrivals) → Thapae Gate (5 min walk to Winner Inn)
💡 Buy a Rabbit Card at 7-Eleven (150 baht including deposit) – it works on all RTC buses and saves fumbling for coins. Bus 4 runs clockwise; check route direction on the RTC app.
Anywhere in Old City → Winner Inn (Thapae Road)
💡 Red shared taxis run like buses – wave one down on any main road. Agree the fare before getting in (30-40 baht per person inside Old City). Don't let drivers charge double for short hops.
Anywhere in Chiang Mai → Winner Inn (Thapae Road)
💡 Use Grab's 'Just Grab' option for the lowest price – it matches you with any available car type. Add the hotel as a saved location for faster booking. Avoid Grab during 17:00-18:30 when surge pricing spikes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Baan Boo Loo?
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor, which are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly if the single lift is busy. South-facing rooms at the back of the building overlook the garden and pool, away from the soi (lane) entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Baan Boo Loo?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and lift lobby — these suffer from foot traffic, lobby chatter, and the lift motor hum. Also avoid the front-facing rooms on the 1st floor directly above the soi: they catch scooter noise and the occasional tuk-tuk passing the narrow entrance lane.
Is Baan Boo Loo noisy?
Main noise sources: the soi (lane) traffic — scooters at all hours, occasional tuk-tuk — plus the lift shaft on the ground floor, and breakfast setup from around 6:30am. The 3-star level means windows may be older single-glazed, so any room facing the street will hear the concrete alley bounce sound.
Which rooms have the best views at Baan Boo Loo?
South-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 overlook the small garden and pool, giving a green outlook rather than the lane and neighbouring walls. The address gives no specific landmark, but this is a typical Soi 4 area in central Chiang Mai — expect some temple spires in the distance, but no mountain views.
What are insider tips for staying at Baan Boo Loo?
1. The single lift is slow; ask for a room on floor 2 (one flight up) so you can use stairs easily and avoid waiting. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs anyway — even the quieter back rooms pick up a neighbour's plumbing in a converted shophouse like this.
What time is check-in at Baan Boo Loo?
Check-in at Baan Boo Loo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Baan Boo Loo have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi, 30 Mbps symmetric, one device per room; no login — just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Baan Boo Loo?
None (3-star hotels in Chiang Mai are exempt from the 40 THB/night tourist tax; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Baan Boo Loo?
A bowl of khao soi or pad thai from a market food court (like at Ton Lam Yai or Muang Mai) runs 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Baan Boo Loo?
The red songthaews (shared pickup trucks) cost 30 THB per ride within the city; from the airport, take the same for about 40-50 THB (walk out to the main road).
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
November and December: post-rainy season, clear skies, temperatures 20–30°C, and Loy Krathong festival in November if you time it right.
Top Attractions in Chiang Mai
💡 Start by 5pm before the crush. Bring small bills – vendors rarely have change. Try the khao soi at stall near Wat Phan On.
💡 Check out the 'City Pillar' shrine inside – locals pay respects here. Free before 8am; after that a 40 baht donation is asked but not enforced.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent after dusk. There's a free exercise class at 6pm most evenings – join in.
💡 Your ticket also covers the adjacent Lanna Folklife Museum on the same day. Go mid-afternoon when it's quiet.
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and heat. The songthaew ride up costs about 60 baht per person from the old city.