Makka Hotel

Makka Hotel is located in a quiet alley, conveniently in the center of Chiang Mai Old Town. If you look on Google Maps streetview, the alley looks a bit questionable, but actually once you are there it is rather nice, and a good cut through between two busier streets. You will even find a couple of good restaurants immediately on the alley (one right across from the hotel), a barber shop, a couple other hotels, etc., so while it is quiet, it is far from lifeless. The hotel itself has the likeness and serenity of a pristine temple. You must even remove your shoes to enter, and then contend with the slick and flawlessly polished floors. The staff could not be more helpful or gracious. They helped us with our bags (in more ways than one, since our luggage was initially delayed by the airline), and also booked a private driver to take us to the mountain temples. The breakfast area and surrounding grounds are beautiful. They take your breakfast order each morning and bring it to you accompanied by fresh fruit, bread, and drinks. There is also a "secret" breakfast menu with smaller items, like yogurt, if you don't want something too heavy. There is a library, which is stunning, though I must admit I did not use it other than to marvel at its beauty. The room itself was large and very clean. I can be quite fussy about the latter, but it met my standards. The bed was comfortable. The fridge is stocked with complimentary drinks. The A/C works very well. I was deliberate about booking a room with no balcony, to avoid bugs getting in, though I will say Chiang Mai was one of the least "buggy" places we visited on this trip to Southeast Asia.

The location is perfect! Very walkable with everything you need close by. The property itself is quiet and tranquil. I loved spending time in the Library - great spot for working remotely or just reading and relaxing. The rooms are on the smaller side, but very comfortable. Great beds!

I just love the atmosphere & design of this boutique hotel, just what one needs for a peaceful & stylish vacation in Chiang Mai. The location is great, in a quiet lane within the old city- a few minutes walk to the Chedi Luang temple. Rooms are standard size, 22-25 sqm but well designed for a comfortable stay. The hotel asks guests to take their shoes off and leave them in wooden lockers before entering the area to all rooms. ( I found this a lovely, cultural side of the hotel apart from the style of decoration. ) They have a nice and serene library with a large balcony on the 2nd floor with good choices of interesting books, Buddha’s teaching as well. Wifi was ok. The service is good, staffs were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was delicious, one chooses from the set menu they offered in Thai, Chinese and western style. I got to sip my tea at their terrace with the birds’ chirping & the sound of the fountain. A lovely stay.

We absolutely loved our stay at Makka hotel. The location is amazing for temples and the market and even though you are central it is super quiet and peaceful. The staff are incredibly helpful and organised us transfers to the airport and a Tuk Tuk to the start of the Monk's Walk. I had dietary requirements and Bow was so helpful at breakfast organising vegetarian meals for me without eggs or milk! We loved the quotes around the hotel and our room was exceptionally clean.

What a great spot for our first time in Chiang Mai. Being an older couple we didn't want party life but wanted walking streets. This was perfect, massage and laundry right alongside. The hotel is so beautiful in the traditional Thai style, even though our room was pretty small everything else made up for it. Staff were extraordinarily friendly and seemed to genuinely care for the customer. Breakfast was delicious every day (we stayed one week) ambience and zen like feel to hotel made us not want to leave. Highly highly recommend.