Hotel The Imperial River House Resort (Chiang Rai)

Built in 2003, this charming hotel comprises a total of 30 spacious deluxe rooms and 6 suites, all with a view of the river. This establishment is well noted for its cleanliness, attentive service and art collection. It features natural surroundings, and guests can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views, especially at dawn and at dusk. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, 2 lifts, a bar, a games room, a dining hall and conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services, and there are bicycles for hire (charges apply). Parking is available for those arriving by car, and the hotel provides complimentary shuttle services to and from the Night Market from 7 pm to 10 pm daily.

This hotel is located on the bank of Kok River. It is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Chiang Rai, 20 minutes by car from Elephant Trekking at Karen Village and a 45-minute drive from the Golden Triangle Area. Chiang Rai Airport is about 7 km away.

The interiors and furnishings are in elegant Thai design with extensive use of Thai silk and wood - wood is also used for the floors of the hotel. Each room comes with a private en suite bathroom with slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Rooms are also equipped with direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a stereo system and a kitchenette with coffee making facilities, a minibar and a refrigerator. Furthermore, a king-size or double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard. An iron and ironing board are available on request, and an umbrella is provided if necessary. Guests can also enjoy a plate of fruit brought to the room daily.

Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet (may be prepared early on request), and the midday and evening meals are also available in buffet form. Snacks and beverages can be enjoyed by the pool or by the river.

The hotel features a tempting 1.25 m deep, 15 x 25 m outdoor swimming pool with an elephant fountain at each of the 4 corners and a poolside snack bar. There is a covered childrens pool with a depth of 0.65 m, and sports enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the river front gym. There is a solarium, a snooker room (charges apply) and a library with complimentary Internet access, and shuffle board is available at no extra charge. Guests can enjoy a relaxing foot massage on the pool terrace, and body massages and facial treatments are also available for additional fees.

Check-in time is 2 pm and guests are asked to check out by 12 midday. Early check-in and late check-out may be possible on request and subject to availability. Guests are required to book spa treatments at least 1 hour in advance. The hotel provides a transfer to the town limits during daytime hours (charges apply) and a complimentary shuttle van to/from the Night Market from 7 pm to 10 pm. There is a doctor on call.

MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.