In the heart of Chiang Mai, The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offers a tranquil oasis with shopping on site and two restaurants serving Thai cuisine. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, indulge in a massage, and connect to WiFi while exploring the garden.
199/42, Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100
What's nearby
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Tha Phae Gate - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Warorot Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Sunday Walking Street Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Wat Phra Singh - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.) - 18 min drive
Chiang Mai Railway Station - 12 min drive
Saraphi Station - 19 min drive
Lamphun Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cherie cafe - 3 min walk
นกแล ก๋วยเตี๋ยวต้มยำสุโขทัย - 3 min walk
ราดหน้าหม้อดินเสวยนครปฐมโอชา - 2 min walk
ป.ปองอาหารตามสั่ง - 3 min walk
ห้องอาหารนานาชาติ โรงแรม ดิเอ็มเพรส - 1 min walk
About this property
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai is just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). You can visit the spa to be pampered with Thai massages, body scrubs or aromatherapy, and Chao Nang Coffee Shop, one of 2 restaurants, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Thai
At a glance
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Hotel size
375 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 6 AM to midnight*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1989
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Turndown service
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 450 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 250 per person (one-way)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of THB 500 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for THB 850.0 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs THB 250 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Empress Chiang Mai
The Empress Chiang Mai
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to midnight on request. The charge is THB 250 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of THB 500 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai and nearby?
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai has 2 bars, a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Thai cuisine.
What's the area around The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai like?
The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai is in Chang Khlan, a short 16-minute walk from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and 4 minutes' walk from Riverside.
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The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The breakfast buffet was consistently praised for its variety and quality, with many guests enjoying the options and service. (25 reviews)
The pool was very nice, swimmable, and had a great view, with some guests even enjoying it in the mornings when it was less crowded. (7 reviews)
The property offers a convenient location with many dining options nearby, a full breakfast buffet, and a nearby sister property with a nightly buffet. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
19 Jul 2025
Our family has stayed at the Empress often. We always love it there! The staff is so welcoming and helpful!
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
Family trip. Love all of it!
Nayeli
Nayeli, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jul 2025
The staff were very helpful, especially Paul. The breakfast was great exceeded our expectations. The location was great and transportation was excellent. I would recommend this place to others.
Laura
Laura, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
31 Jul 2025
Good staff service
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Aug 2025
Beautiful lobby. Upon checkin they gave us a gift bag full of goodies. Room is good sized, beds are on the soft side. Too bad breakfast is extra. A long walk to old town and markets.
linh
linh, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Aug 2025
The hotel was good for the price we paid. But this was advertised as a 5 star hotel. It is definitely not that.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
I really enjoyed my stay the staff were excellent. The rooms were nice. The breakfast buffet was really good.
A couple things I didn’t like was you had to pay to use the safe in your room. I also wish they had better dining options. They had a very limited menu in the restaurant. But other than that, my day was very good.
Curtis
Curtis, 6-night trip
6/10 Okay
31 Jul 2025
This property has nice pictures but in reality it looks like it hasn’t been updated in many many years. Also tye staff’s English was very limited and they weren’t very helpful.
Amram
Amram, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
It's a nice property. Has that regal feel with oriental design elements everywhere. it's a larger hotel vs. a botique hotel so they have many amenities on site, and it's really well staffed. Property is kept up very well. I thought the pool area was a highlight as it has a nice view of the mountains in the background. I really liked their green pool towels. I never see that color anymore.
Amjad
Amjad, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2025
Super clean
Lots of amenities
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Feb 2025
Great people and great location.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 14-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Mar 2025
I’m glad to stayed there
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
8 Jul 2025
Would not refund my last day, because a mistake was made on a double booking. They also wouldn't provide a receipt for my stay.
Bruce
Bruce, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
19 Feb 2025
Very nice hotel nice pool
wayne
wayne, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Apr 2025
Good value. Quite stay near the Old City. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Deborah
Deborah, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Apr 2025
I was very impressed with this property. Stunning hotel. We were given a big shopping bag of water and snacks upon arrival and had fresh fruit in the room. Room was spacious and bed comfortable. Highly receommended.
Neal
Neal, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Good locations.. not too crowded! Pretty quiet!
Friendly staffs.. very helpful
Raymarc
Raymarc, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Jan 2025
It’s really clean and staffs are nice and friendly. I will certainly stay here again.
FELIX
FELIX, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Apr 2025
The hotel was immaculate! The service was excellent and they even gave me a gift bag with champagne, juices, snacks, cookies and a plate of FRESH FRUIT!! I felt like a EMPRESS
Kellie
Kellie, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Feb 2025
Friendly staff
dongbiao
dongbiao, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Feb 2025
Staff was friendly and gave information about where to find the best places for shopping. Location was easy to find. Breakfast was easy to find. Clean and very safe.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jan 2025
Nice rooms and buffet breakfast. Appreciated the welcome gift bag and slightly later checkout option