The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai

Property class: 4
VIP Access

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds
Executive Suite | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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199/42, Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100
  • Place, Riverside
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mae Kha Canal Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai

2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a poolside bar.
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offers 375 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include Thai massages and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Riverside. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy Thai cuisine at Chao Nang Coffee Shop, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Thai massages, aromatherapy or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and a few minutes from Tha Phae Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chiang Mai hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Chao Nang Coffee Shop – This coffee shop specialises in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Panda Palace – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to midnight on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: THB 450 for adults and THB 450 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Chao Nang Coffee Shop
  • Panda Palace

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: THB 500

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 850.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately THB 450 for adults and from THB 450 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 250 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 250 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: THB 500 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 850.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Chiang Mai Empress
Chiang Mai Empress Hotel
Empress Chiang Mai
Empress Chiang Mai Hotel
Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
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The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. When we checked in, we received two bags full of juice and goodies as a welcome gift. We were allowed a late checkout and free transportation to the airport. The room was clean and had a kettle, 4 bottles of free water/day, coffee, tea, and sugar. The hotel is only a 10 min walk to night bazaar. It is close to a 7-11 and lots of restaurants and massage places. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New Westminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts where little underwhelming and all the meals we ate in the hotel where not up to what we expected in the quality of hotel. The hotel and room was excellent just disappointed in food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room is outdated, user interface with lights and AC was not efficient. Shower water pressure was alright, and room smelled musty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Facility is a little dated but very well maintained. Staffs are excellent. They gave you a welcome basket with full of snacks and soft drinks, it was a nice surprise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room had outdated furniture. The staff was not very welcoming. Breakfast was a bit below average.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

qun fang Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t have free breakfast
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandeep, naperville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were given the old Empress Hotel. The room really needs updating. The electrical switches were broken. We had to call them to fix one of the switch. Bathroom had a tub which is so outdated. Very small bathroom. Not sure why they did not give us the new Empress building room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Nice & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had old world charm and was comfortable. The staff was pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was great except the pool area needs refurbished.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Min, Santa Clarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fine 4 star hotel. It provides great bang foe the buck. The welcome gift is a very nice surprise. However, they need to upgrade the food. I had dinner at their restaurant, and the food took about an hour. When it came, the pad thai was cold and the pizza was dried up, leading me to think they were perhaps prepared elsewhere and delivered to the hotel. When I told the staff that the food was cold, the waitress heated it up using a microwave. When I later stayed at their sister hotel "Empress Premier" I noticed they offer same menu but the food was hot and fresh. I noticed similar quality difference with breakfast buffet also. Overall, staying at this hotel was still very pleasant, especially at its price point
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dae

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the amenities were good, and the view was good. Beds were slightly uncomfortable, but it was all good all in all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

EBENEZER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Empress Hotel was a most wonderful experience. Empress is located in a beautiful and safe city, Chiang Mai, and it's close to EVERYTHING. You can walk to many restaurants, and the major markets are all within a walking distance. The people of Chiang Mai are friendly, and the cost of living is low. The staff are so friendly and courteous. My birthday fell during my stay at Empress, and they lavished me with so many gifts! What an experience. I thank the staff for the outstanding hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025