Holiday Inn Chiang Mai

Overlooking the Ping River, this sprawling modern hotel is a 13-minute walk from Chiang Mai Gymkhana Golf Club and 3 km from the vibrant Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Relaxed rooms with river, mountain or city views feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffeemakers, plus free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms and suites add seating areas, and access to a club lounge with complimentary drinks and laundry service; some have whirlpool tubs. Breakfast and parking are free. Other amenities include an upscale Chinese restaurant, a lobby bar, and casual all-day dining with a terrace, as well as an outdoor pool, and a fitness room with a sauna and a steam room.