Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand

“Hope to stay here again sometime.”

Gorgeous hotel in Chiang Rai. Staff was extremely friendly and our room was lovely with a nice view of the pool. Breakfast was very good every morning. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Bed was extra comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

“Exceptional stay”

Excellent stay you won’t be disappointed. We arrived in the floods which was the worst possible conditions and the hotel was still exceptional. Pin on reception went above and beyond to calm us after we arrived a bit distressed. We had a lovely stay and then didn’t want to leave. 100% would return.

“An Oasis of Green in a sea of destruction.”

Staying 4 says here, Great resort, hospititasble Staff. 3 weeks ago Chaing Rai was flooded when the heavy rains made the Kok River over flow its banks, Massive destruction surrounding teh Resort, every road lined with detris of peoples lives. Three weeks since teh Resort is getting back online

“A heart favorite - beautiful resort, and epic professionalism during record flooding”

I don't know where to begin with this review, as my 2-day stay in Chiang Rai earlier this month (September 2024) was something of a lifetime experience - in bad and good ways. I'll elaborate, but first, let me start off by saying how lovely and wonderful the Le Meridian Chiang Rai Resort (LMCRR) i… more

I don't know where to begin with this review, as my 2-day stay in Chiang Rai earlier this month (September 2024) was something of a lifetime experience - in bad and good ways. I'll elaborate, but first, let me start off by saying how lovely and wonderful the Le Meridian Chiang Rai Resort (LMCRR) is - and how world-class excellent the LMCRR team are. I'd stayed at LMCRR once before, several years ago, and enjoyed the beautiful resort layout, large room, and excellent food and service. All of those factors are still in place, and for my most recent stay, I was upgraded to a a huge Grand Deluxe room with both pool and river views. I was delighted, and looking forward to a luxurious stay with a balance between sightseeing in Chiang Rai and relaxing time in my room and the hotel's ample grounds. I saw that the Kok River - which is right next to the hotel - was running very high; not surprising, given the recent rains and flooding in nearby Myanmar. But little was I to know.... As others have noted, LMCRR excels in F&B and overall hospitality. I ate at Favola twice - the second time just 2 hours before they had to close the restaurant (which is basically just 1-2 meters from the Kok) due to flooding. (Note: as far as I saw, none of the hotel facilities was breached by floodwater, although the river water did break through some of the sandbag barriers and flood parts of the hotel grounds adjacent to the (beautiful!) swimming pool.) Favola's Italian cuisine is very tasty and reasonably priced, and Khun Jun was masterful at both making one feel at home and mixing excellent cocktails. The main restaurant, where the excellent breakfast buffet was served, was also great. Breakfast was included in my room rate, but it was worth it even not allowing for that. All the staff were great: friendly and professional, and quick with unlimited cappuccinos and espressos - vital to my day.:) The Latitude 19 Bar, on the hotel's 3rd floor (same level as the reception and lobby), was also great. When Favola had to close due to the floodwaters, L19 picked up the slack, offering both Favola's early "golden" happy hour as well as its own later iteration. Again, great cocktails - and after the power went out just after sunset on my second day, L19's happy-hour Cosmopolitans kept me mellow. So, the flooding, hotel, and my stay: when the Kok River waters kept rising even after the rain during my first day, streets in the hotel's immediate neighborhood and district (on the south bank of the river) started to flood. As the flood waters did not abate that night - they actually rose a bit - the power stayed off, and LMCRR's Manager (Khun Chan) and Front Desk Manager (Khun Aunz/TK) advised waiting until the next day to see what to do. The hotel had generator power, which kept the basic facilities and utilities running (including the restaurant and bar, and some power in the rooms) - but not A/C in the rooms. (I'm too much of an A/C princess; what to do.;) The next day - after my second night's stay (and no A/C but managed to get some sleep) - the rain had stopped, but the power was still off and streets around the hotel flooded. Khun Chan, Khun Aunz - who kept in touch with me both in person and via his phone no. with Whats App - and other staff expertly fielded logistics for guests (like me, as it turned out) who needed or wanted to leave the hotel for the Chiang Rai Airport or other destinations. With reports that the airport was closing - or at least cancelling most flights - due to partial flooding, I decided to take Khun Aunz's suggestion to get a boat from the hotel to a dry part of Chiang Rai, and then have a driver take me to Chiang Mai, 3 hours South and take a flight from there back to Bangkok. I had mixed feelings about doing this, but given that it wasn't clear when the flooding would recede or flights resume at the airport or the power come back on, I took one of the growing number of Thai rescue boats through the flooded streets to a dry spot in the city (North of the Kok River) and met the driver whom Khun Aunz's colleague had kindly arranged for me. And that was the premature end of my stay this time at LMCRR. But I'll be back: LMCRR is a beautiful resort, and I paid less than $100 (U.S.) per night - with the 3rd night waived due to the flooding and early departure. The LMCRR team were just wonderful throughout my stay - kudos to all of them - and the Thai people who helped me get from the hotel to dry Chiang Rai and onward to Chiang Mai were amazing. I'm eternally grateful. Chiang Rai is beautiful, and it has its own beauty and hospitality - I highly recommend visiting, and staying at the LMCRR. Thanks again to everyone at the resort, and everyone who helped me. You have my eternal gratitude and heart.

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