Sala Lanna Chiang Mai

This chic upscale hotel sits along the Ping River, a 14-minute walk from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and 10 km from Chiang Mai Zoo. Bright, stylish rooms have furnished balconies, as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and no-barrier bathrooms with free-standing tubs. Upgraded units include views of the river, while suites add living rooms. A breakfast buffet is complimentary and served in an Italian restaurant/wine bar with patio dining. There's a rooftop bar beside an outdoor pool featuring panoramic vistas of the water and the city. Traditional Thai massage is available for a surcharge.