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Review of The Bupatara
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 15 Jun 2012
Bupatara hotel is tugged away in a small neighborhood in the old city, away from the noise and traffic, yet so close to all the attractions and happening spots in town. The hotel has a family atmosphere with very friendly staff, who are most willing to suggest day trips, activities and things to do during your stay. It is also very close (2 minutes walk) to a Talak (fresh produce market) where you can buy freshly cut fruits, local cakes and cooked dishes besides all the fresh produce. If you wake up early (6 - 6.30 am) go there and partake in the local tradition of offering alms and food to the monks near the market.
Date of stay: May 2012
Trip type: Travelled solo
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3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Reviewed 6 September 2011

I was very satisfied with this hotel, good value for money. Not expensive, yet it has a nice pool and breakfast is included, also free Internet. Staff very friendly. Very quiet place and guests are usually well behaved young Europeans. I extended my stay to 8 days.
Not easy to find, you need to mention Prapokklao Road, Soi ha (4)
The Marketing Manager now also opens a traditional house to stay at. Ask at the reception. Good opportunity to experience the traditional Chiang Mai style of living.

Date of stay: July 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 22 August 2011

my friend and I had checked in, and then found out we needed to go to laos to get our visa. so we were going to go for a night, and use up our night that we had payed for once we got back. but since we had put one of our bags in the room, they needed to clean it again and they charged us for the full night.

Date of stay: February 2011
Trip type: Travelled with friends
2  Thank oilerincowtown
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Reviewed 19 March 2011

We booked a package in Bangkok( wouldnt recommend) as think we paid way more than the other guest! The first day we got there we had come up on the over night train so was early for check in, they told us to come back in a hour so we did, and the room still wasn't ready, we wouldnt of minded if they had apologised didn't seem to care, when we gotbto the room, there was no towels and when we asked they said they had run out. Again they weren't bothered. The room was very basic and looked nothing likenthe pictures shown to us, other guest complained that the air con was loud and dripping, ours was ok, there was a hot shower, but sink was outside on small balcony. You couldnt stand out on it because the air con unit was out there and pulling out all the hot air which made it twice as hot. We went on jungle trek, which was very well orangised by two young guys, very friendl, funny and helpful. Again because we had booked the tour all included it was a lot more expensive ( best to shop around)
Loved the jungle trek. When we came back we had 3 more nights here but they had moved us to a much nicer room.
Which was much better, they didn't clean the room the whole time we were there though. Even though it is a simple place we still enjoyed our stay, itbwas in a great location and really enjoyed the laid back life of Chang Mai, and we met lots of other travellers while we were there, with a small pool and area to hang out.

Date of stay: February 2011
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1  Thank Daisyew
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Reviewed 26 January 2011

When we arrived at the hotel the first thing they wanted was to sell us some tours. We bought a two day trekking tour, and the seller Jenny, told us, that is was a good price, and she couldn't give any discount. We paid 2.800 bath pr. person. The other guys at the trekking tour told us, that they had paid 1.000 bath for the same tour! They just booked it at their hostel.

After the tour we would talk to the seller about the overprice. We were told, that she would be in some hours later - she didn't came - then she would come in the morning - She didn't either. We asked the receptionist to make the seller us - but that didn't happend. BAD SERVICE.

The hotel is ok for price of 700 bath. But do not trust the pictures. They are 10 years old.

Date of stay: January 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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2  Thank Jakob M
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Reviewed 21 June 2010

I stayed here recently with my husband and was disapointed with what had been described to us as an 'exclusive, boutique' hotel.

The hotel is quite central and within walking distance of all the hot spots. The staff were not very friendly, however, especially after we said that wouldn't be booking a trip into the jungle with them. The sheets had not been changed from the previous guests (had hairs etc on them!) and despite us asking for them to be changed, we still had the same sheets for the following night. Overall, not a great stay.

Date of stay: June 2010
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Rebecca Q
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