In the heart of Chiang Mai, The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offers a tranquil oasis with shopping on site and two restaurants serving Thai cuisine. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, indulge in a massage, and connect to WiFi while exploring the garden.
199/42, Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100
What's nearby
Riverside - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Tha Phae Gate - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Warorot Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Sunday Walking Street Market - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) - 18 min drive
Chiang Mai Railway Station - 12 min drive
Saraphi Station - 19 min drive
Lamphun Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cherie cafe - 3 min walk
นกแล ก๋วยเตี๋ยวต้มยำสุโขทัย - 3 min walk
ราดหน้าหม้อดินเสวยนครปฐมโอชา - 2 min walk
ป.ปองอาหารตามสั่ง - 3 min walk
ห้องอาหารนานาชาติ โรงแรม ดิเอ็มเพรส - 1 min walk
About this property
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai is just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can indulge in massages, and Chao Nang Coffee Shop, one of 2 restaurants, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
375 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 6 AM to midnight*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1989
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Turndown service
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Chao Nang Coffee Shop - This coffee shop specializes in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Panda Palace - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 450 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 250 per person (one-way)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of THB 500 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for THB 850.0 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs THB 250 (one-way)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Chiang Mai Empress
Chiang Mai Empress Hotel
Empress Chiang Mai
Empress Chiang Mai Hotel
Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
Hotel Empress Chiang Mai
Frequently asked questions
Does The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to midnight on request. The charge is THB 250 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of THB 500 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai and nearby?
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai has 2 bars, an outdoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Thai cuisine.
What's the area around The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai like?
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai is in Chang Khlan, a short 16-minute walk from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and 4 minutes' walk from Riverside.
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The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Market
Value
Walking
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What guests liked
The breakfast buffet was consistently described as amazing, good, and very good, with many guests praising the variety and quality of options. (21 reviews)
The pool was very nice and a great place for a swim, with some guests even enjoying it in the mornings when it was less crowded. (6 reviews)
The property offers a convenient location with many dining options nearby, a full breakfast buffet, and a nearby sister property with a nightly buffet. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Super clean
Lots of amenities
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
It’s really clean and staffs are nice and friendly. I will certainly stay here again.
FELIX
FELIX, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Nice rooms and buffet breakfast. Appreciated the welcome gift bag and slightly later checkout option
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2024
good place
good value good food good service
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Excellent property, very close the chiang mai night market, you can get food, shopping at your walking ease. Rooms are the best.
saad
saad, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
Stayed here during a 1-week trip to Chiang Mai. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms aren't the fanciest and somewhat out of date. The gym was sparse and a bit run down. We enjoyed the pool and ample breakfast options. We loved the location that was easily walkable to the markets around Old City but not in the heart of business. Overall a good value!
Verified traveler
6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2025
Hotel condition is outdated but it is well kept
Supapat
Supapat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
The staffs of this hotel are friendly and helpful.Breakfast is not bad.If you don't mind walking to the old town(THA BHAE GATE),it is about 2KM.
Choon Wah
Choon Wah, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
Nice and convenient hotel, lackluster restaurant
The hotel is a bit dated but comfortable. Pool and pool area is nice. We booked adjoining rooms because we were traveling with young children. They gave us non adjoining rooms until I protested and showed my hotels.com reservation. They then figured it out. The biggest negative is the hotel restaurant. It is old and dated and doesn't have that good food, especially outside of the breakfast buffet.
Abhishek
Abhishek, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Everything was fine except coffee
Pankajkumar
Pankajkumar, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
Excellent staff went out of their way to make my stay memorable… but on a down note .. the property is very dated . I sort of felt I was living in the 1980’s again .. nevertheless I enjoyed my stay 😊
Morgan
Morgan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Everything
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
smell old
ZiJun
ZiJun, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
Pretty nice hotel, occasionally there’s a sewer smell. Shower temperature fluctuates sometimes to extremely hot or cold. The staff was pretty nice and helpful.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Excellent services and high class hotel. My favourite place to stay.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Good Service, friendly staff. Need more room keys
Everything was very good. We have work conferences here sometimes. The hotel feels a little old in that they decided to stay classic rather than it is just rundown. It feels a bit on the line for that though.
My reason for not giving 5 stars is that there is 1 physical key for the room. So if your spouse/companion/roommate is in the room and asleep, then you have to ask housekeeping to come open the door.
You are also expected to leave the key with the front desk when leaving the hotel.
The pool felt too chilly in the morning for me, and needed the afternoon sun hitting it for me to use it.
Eric
Eric, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
Great stay!
Kyanta
Kyanta, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2025
Overall liked the hotel, but absolutely hate the old school key system. Makes it impossible to have 1 person in the room and 1 person out and about. Why not use key cards as they have existed for 35 years now. I like that parking was free though. Will not stay here again unless they modernize the door locks and key system.
Michael Eric
Michael Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent service and amazing place to stay.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
The location was walking distant to the Night Blazard with many other restaurants options. Transportation and taxi was easy accessible.
Yer
Yer, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2024
I would definitely stay again!
Evelyn
Evelyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2024
Excellent hotel…rooms, service pool area and staff were amazing
Sheldon
Sheldon, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Breakfast service was good but I expected more fresh fruits ;)
Dordaneh
Dordaneh, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 10, 2025
I stayed in room 1412 and left something valuable behind. I have been calling and leaving messages to look into having my item returned. I've sent multiple emails and I have not heard back from the hotel. While I understand it was my responsibility that I left the item behind, it has been extremely disappointing that the hotel will not make an attempt to help me.