Is a true treasure for hotel aficionados and the traveling cognoscenti alike. Its British colonial design is complimented by Northern Thai influences that embrace the present while respecting the past. High ceilings sit above beautiful towering teak columns traditionally crafted by Thai tradesman. Each of the luxurious guest rooms is designed to offer stylish accommodation with an expansive open-plan living area and an abundance of room to relax and unwind while glancing over Chiang Mai`s Mae Ping River - and all at affordable value for money pricing. Aruntara is an elegant retreat offering all the pleasures of hotel living in the heart of a historical city. The hotel is idyllically located on the Mae Ping River bank, just 5 minutes drive from the famous "Night Bazaar" and 5 Kilometers from Chiang Ma International Airport.
About the hotel: Smooth check-in, friendly staffs, attentive meanwhile shows hospitality.
Room is well organized, nice deco- as good as in pictures. Very comfy quilt, soft linen.
Nice BFK not buffet type, you can order what you want and was freshly prepared.
Try out hotel spa twice during 3nights stay as they are much better than listed/chain-store spa I ve visited. Spa manager Ms. Chanisara is very skillful & sensitive(focus yr needs) who makes the massage extremely relaxing, highly recommend.
Pool very small didn t try.
About the reservation service: simple operation, efficient and comfy with the layout.
About the hotel: I stayed in Arun Tara hotel for about 10 days, and I must say that I felt home from minut 1. The staff is very friendly, the location is just out of the centre which make is very quit in the night time, the river is located behind the splendid garden. Realy nice , new, and clean hotel. I got an upgread to the Elephant suite, bcs of renovation works on SPA, I even got a free massage at the end. Congratulations, to the owners/ I had a great time. Free internet is also a big +. Only minus point is :that I had to pay 500 bath the last day for already used ( by myself ) slippers. For a high class hotel like yours, should that little item be included !!!That 500 bath was just over the line...The shower on the swimming pool give also only cold water...It should be nice to take a warm shower after swimming....But for the rest I can only say and dream that where ever I will travel in future, I can have a hotel like Arun Tara ! Definatly a good reason to come back in November this year. Succes to you all. Michael Jules Romeo.
About the reservation service: Perfect, great follow up !
About the hotel: We enjoed our stay at Sri Tara. Accomodation was excellent, room clean and staff 1st Class. As only open early 2008 we found that not many guest s so lacked a bit of atmosphere, although the surrounding we to die for.
Highly recommended, a little out of town 60BHT taxi, with few local shops for tourist. Staff trying very hard and if your looking for a relaxing time you can t go past Sri Tara
About the reservation service: Efficent & hepfull as usual
rooms | category | season (rates per room, unless noted)
High Season Nov 01, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010
Low Season May 01, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
Deluxe Suite
3050 THB
2700 THB
The Elephant Suite
4700 THB
4700 THB
The White Elephant President Suite
7050 THB
7050 THB
Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, incl. breakfast
Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge.
(THB 1000)
Compulsory Gala Dinner
- New Year`s Eve Dec.31,2009 : price - T.B.A.
Child Policy
Child under 12 years sharing room with parents without extra bed is free of charge
(on room only). Compulsory breakfast will be charged 200 Baht/child/day.
Is a true
treasure for hotel aficionados and the traveling cognoscenti alike.
Its British colonial design is complimented by Northern Thai
influences that embrace the present while respecting the past. High
ceilings sit above beautiful towering teak columns traditionally
crafted by Thai tradesman. Each of the luxurious guest rooms is
designed to offer stylish accommodation with an expansive open-plan
living area and an abundance of room to relax and unwind while
glancing over Chiang Mai's Mae Ping River - and all at affordable value for
money pricing.
This stunning boutique hotel offers a choice of 22 Deluxe rooms, 2 Elephant Suites
and 4 White Elephant Suites. The hotel has been designed with a
minimalist fashion with each room providing a living space
reflecting a unique colonial style; the perfect blend of Thai teak
wood and Thai craftsmanship reviving a legacy of distinctiveness.
Dining at the
Aruntara Hotel is an experience not to be missed. The cuisine
is outstanding with service to match. Those of you visiting on
business are well catered for. There is a quiet work room for those
who wish to carry on business while away and the superb recreational
facilities allow one to keep fit whilst enjoying the beautiful
surroundings. Located in close proximity to an abundance of cultural
attractions, Aruntara is Chiang Mai's finest boutique escape.
Set along the tranquil
Mae Ping River bank in central Chiang Mai, Aruntara
is a lavish boutique hotel offering 22 Deluxe rooms, 2 Elephant
Suites and 4 majestic White Elephant Suites. Minimalist in design,
each of the hotels rooms has its own unique color scheme which stems
from the four elements of early Buddhism - Earth (brown), Wind
(white), Fire (orange) and Water (blue). The walls are brought to
life with the help of large abstract paintings and pieces of art
from up and coming Thai artists. All the accommodation at Aruntara
provides a living space reflecting a unique colonial style; the
perfect blend of Thai teak wood and Thai craftsmanship reviving a
legacy of distinctiveness. However, there is nothing vintage or
antique about the amenities and service Aruntara provides. Each room
contains cozy lounge seating to laze on while viewing a DVD through
the state of the art flat screen TV or while surfing the net via the
wireless broadband internet connection. A large writing desk,
shimmering brass fittings, tiled floors, teak wood furnishings and
marble bathroom tops are just a few of the lavish design extras you
will discover in each of the rooms.
:: The White Elephant Suite (86 sq.m)
::
All four White
Elephant Suites offer magnificent views over the Mae Ping Rive. The spacious balcony
features a double daybed, while the bathrooms feature a generous
sized bathtub and separate glass walled, dual pressure shower. You
will also discover a large work desk in each room, flat screen TV
and a DVD player.
* Two of our White Elephant Suits are located on the second
floor, connected by a large private deck and are ideal for a large
family looking for a touch more privacy.
The White Elephant Suite (2nd floor)
The White Elephant Suite (3rd floor)
:: The Elephant Suite (62 sq.m)
::
The two Elephant Suites comprise of a private balcony, spacious
layout with daybed and separate bathtub and shower. These rooms also
come with a large writing desk, flat screen TV and a DVD player.
:: Deluxe Room (40 sq.m)
::
All
Deluxe rooms overlook the beautiful tree filled courtyard and have a
spacious room layout with a freestanding rain shower and separate
toilet. The rooms also come with a writing desk and flat screen TV.
Deluxe Suite - Non Smoking Room (18 rooms)
Deluxe Suite - Smoking Room (4 rooms on 1st floor)
Room
Facilities
In room Safe
DVD player TV
Mini Bar
Coffee and tea making facilities
Individually controlled air conditioning
Satellite TV
Bathrobes
Work desk
Room service
Dual pressure hot shower
At The Tara Restaurant traditional Thai specialties and western
culinary creations are complemented with an extensive drinks list
helping to present a truly diversified dining experience. Sit
outdoors and watch life on the river float by or stay cool and be
seated inside the air-conditioned dinning room. Sabai Sabai (meaning
'take it
easy') is a Thai saying that you are bound to hear a lot of during
your break at this quant boutique abode.
Outdoor Function Area
Aruntara not only offers a fine dining venue, business and
recreational facilities but also a function area. The grass lawn at
the front of the hotel, on the Mae Ping River bank, also serves as a
private function area with a capacity to seat 120 people (standing =
250). This is popular for weddings and cocktail parties thanks to
its private river bank location and soothing vibe.
Tea room
It is a room adorned in
simplicity, yet captivating, making it perfect for a soothing rest.
This Tea room comprises of various flavors of tea for your
selection, and is brewed by employees whom had been properly trained
by specialists in tea. Further more; our sweet-smelling bakery is
also ideal for having alongside with tea. This Tea room comes amid a
relaxing ambiance, with approximately 5 tables / 20 seats on the
inside, and approximately 3 tables/12 seats on the terrace.
Swimming Pool
(The pool is located in the
hotel's garden on the Mae Ping River bank).
Souvenir shop
The shop offers a broad selection of arts and handicrafts sourced
from various locations
throughout Asia; a selection of
hotel amenities are also available.
Recreation
Re-energizing body and mind is the theme of all the activities
arranged by the Aruntara and other specialized operators. Chiang Mai
is considered by many as a quaint, traditional and somewhat
spiritual city, in truth
Chiang Mai City has developed into a modern,
cosmopolitan and chic mini metropolis, and a smaller but much
prettier alternative to Bangkok. With the existence of many temples, of
which there are more than 300, this gives the city a genuinely
traditional Thai ambiance. There are various activities around
Chiang Mai and its neighboring provinces to enjoy such as a trip to
Phrathat Doi Suthep temple. The temple is often referred to as Doi
Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain it is
located on. The temple is located 15 km from Aruntara and is a must
see for all visitors to Chiang Mai.
Other interesting activities:
Visiting Chiang Mai's Wats (Temples)
For those also seeking a rich cultural experience but closer to
town, visits to some of the famous Chiang Mai temples are a must.
Most of the temples are located in the old city, the most
significant are Wat Chiang Man, Wat Pra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang.
You can easily rent a bike or (if it's cool enough) walk to the
majority of these temples.
Trekking
Many people come to Chiang Mai and its neighboring provinces to
go trekking and for good reason, just out of town are a number of
spectacular treks waiting to be experienced. You can go in a group,
hire a private guide or if you like (and have adequate experience)
go completely independently.
Hilltribes
Close by are accessible hill tribe settlements including Karen,
Lisu, Lahu, Shan, Akha, Hmong, Palong and Mien Tribes. Their
settlements are scattered all around the huge expanse of the Chiang
Mai province. The ambiance within these villages is certainly one of
harmony, and they definitely don't seem to be opposed to tourists
coming to visit, but do bear in mind that these are real villages
with real people, so please give them the respect they deserve and
dress accordingly. Before heading off in pursuit of the hill tribes
a good place to begin your observation of the different ethnic
cultures experienced in this region is by visiting the Tribal Museum Featured are an array of
handicrafts made by the tribal people themselves, and general
background information regarding their cultures.
Aruntara is an elegant retreat offering
all the pleasures of hotel living in the heart of a historical city.
The hotel is idyllically located on the Mae Ping River bank, just 5 minutes drive from the famous
"Night Bazaar" and 5
Kilometers from Chiang Ma International Airport.
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