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Region: Northern Thailand> Province: Chiang Mai> Location: Chiang Mai
CM Blue House
A bargain for better-than-basic amenities
30/1 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Province
Tel: (053) 418 511-2
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Description
This is one of the best options in town for basic but clean rooms with a couple of extra amenities at a good price. Friendly and helpful staff administer very clean (very blue) spacious rooms which all have a private bathroom and hot shower. Some have a fridge and tv with a selection of English channels. Downstairs has a garden cafe, and a full service restaurant serving Thai and western food. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, but in the evening during high season only. Long term rates are available. This place is often full, even in the low season. Be sure to call or mail them in advance to reserve a room.
Dbl A/C private b'room
600 THB (low season)
600 THB (high season)
Two rooms only
Dbl fan private b'room
300 THB (low season)
300 THB (high season)
350 with fridge & tv
Added to Travelfish on: 10th April, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 24th September, 2007
Guest feedback
Bad Booking - 
By dadarren ( total comments: 5 
) Stayed here 4/2008
I am in agreement with ''bell's'' comments below. I didn't get to stay here because their registration/booking/office practices are extremely poor. From the other comments I'm sure it's a great place to stay IF you can get a room. But know that there are a LOT more choices of guesthouses in Chiang Mai than the internet leads you to believe.
I reserved a room online with them a few days before my arrival. Upon arrival mid-day there were no staff to be found! The office was locked up and two guests were sitting outside and told me the lady had gone to get a beer a while ago and hadn't come back. I stayed at another guesthouse that night (M.D. Guesthouse = VERY nice, slightly more expensive but nice rooms with tv, air con, FREE internet, and nice pool outside. popular with a more clean-cut young crowd).
Returned to CM Bluehouse the next day to say they received my reservation but they didn't have a room for me. The lady was not helpful nor pleasant. She didn't seem to care whether they had a room for me or not. They told me to check back the next day. I didn't have time to keep checking back each day so I stayed elsewhere.
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Better than expected - 
By yice ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 12/2007
I have stayed in bluehouse last december and it is a really good place to stay. I found out the place from travelfish and i decided to have a try there. I stayed there for 3 nights and it is really a place that you could call as home in thailand. Well Done!! Tim and Tony, and Jimmy and also Rin(Rean??) who has given us a lot of advice and help during our stay in Chiang Mai...
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great - 
By flyyy ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 2/2008
can just confirm what all the other say: good place to stay, clean, friendly, more or less quiet and cheap.
Great Base in Chiang Mia - 
By Katie1985 ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 12/2007
This was one of our favorite GH's in Thailand. The owners make an effort to get to know you and assist in anyway possible whether it be settling in early morning after the 14 hr bus ride from Bangkok to booking treks up north and discovering the local area. The rooms are clean and above average for the amount you pay. Through CM we booked a 1 day trek and scooter hire. There is a restaurant and bar here however it is not always manned especially in the evening. Great service received here and I would recommend to anyone staying in Chiang Mia on a budget!
Last Year ..... -
By Harold ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 11/2007
Last year we stayed in The Blue House, this year we went back, because we want Jimmy to organize some nice trips for us again, but someone from the staff told us that Jimmy don’t work there anymore, since beginning November 2007 he starts working in The Chiang Mai WHITE HOUSE, at Ratchadumnernroad soi 5.
If you need Jimmy you must go to there or you can call him +66-819604629.
More kind words -
By marianwarren ( total comments: 13 ) Stayed here 11/2006
We stayed here for 11 nights and agree with all the positive comments already given. Any more adulation would be superfluous
So good we returned to it! -
By wemaybesometime ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 5/2007
We checked in here and had a great room - air con, fridge (very welcome), bathroom etc. Made the mistake of being lured away to another guesthouse with a pool (SK) which turned out to be horrible & dirty, so returned to Blue House where they welcomed us back to another lovely room. Would definitely stay there if we go back to Chiang Mai.
AWFUL GUESTHOUSE - 
By bell ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 3/2007
Booked a room with jimmy by phone, when we turned up a lady told me I didn't have a room for the 3 days I needed it, but I could have a room for 1 day but would have to vacate as it had been booked already, I explained I had booked already with Jimmy and was told Jimmy did not know what he was doing. I went and found another room on soi 7 one lane away at the Sri Pat guesthouse. Much nicer room, clean newly tiled room and bathroom for the same price with cheap mini bar(5 bt more than the 7 11. Would advise avoiding this place as they seem to over book and hope you fill their gaps. There is a lot more choice in Chaing Mai than you think.
Extended Stay -
By huntaway ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 2/2007
....since it was as good as everyone says. Arrived before check-in time, room was immediately cleaned (while we had breakfast) so that we could move in. Staff very friendly and easy going, not pushy in regards to tours at all (we booked cooking class, 3 day hill tribe treck and trip to highest mountain trough Jimmy, who also organised our taxi to the airport for 5am). Would stay there again. Rooms have got a decent size with plenty of storage facilities.
Very nice place -
By silvia ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 2/2007
Spent two nights there in February convinced by the many positive comments I found here on Travelfish. CM Blue House is indeed a very nice spot: staff are very friendly and helpful: I got there at the very inconvenient time of 5am and still I was received with kindness and even given an empty room where to crash until normal morning time as my room wasn't free yet.
The room itself is basic, but bigger than average, with a wardrobe, big bed, fridge and cable tv. Plus bathroom with hot shower (I paid 350B for it). It's located in the north-eastern corner of the old town, it's quiet at night, but still everything is within walking distance.
Restaurant provided very good breakfasts (haven't had the chance to try other meals).
Overall a very pleasant place which I surely recommend.
Clean, basic, v friendly and quiet!!! -
By carolinedejongh ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 1/2007
My friend and I stayed here after moving from the River View Lodge Hotel because of the disco music nightly! C M Blue House was a haven, clean and most important, quiet and very friendly thus we were able to catch up on much needed sleep!!!
just great1 - 
By Efrat ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 12/2006
we stayed there for 5 nights. the rooms are basic, but big & clean. the staff are great, helpfull and the atmosphare around & in the garden area is relaxing and uniqe. we didnt find this fill of relaxetion & warmness eles where before or after in other placeses we stayed.
also, the location is a little bit far from night bazar, but... very close to sunday market which is much much much better. we fell in love with this market...
highly recommanded, more value than money.
Best place in town! -
By gbosworth ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 10/2006
Rooms were large and clean, ours had a tv and fridge. The restaurant is a little expensive, but it has a great atmosphere. Stay here!
Wonderfully surprised! -
By cmsong ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 11/2006
Responded to my email query within the day. Remember to specify ''SOI 6'' as not many locals know the place. But if you get lost, give Tim/Tony a call. Good location esp to the fabulous fabulous Sunday Market, access to good local food within walking distance and convenience store. Clean comfy room with friendly & helpful staff members.
Wonderful -
By riki_nt ( total comments: 9 ) Stayed here 10/2006
We stayed in CM Blue House in late October. It is well located, spacious, quiet, clean and very good value for money. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Also not pushy with tours - in fact, they were not mentioned until we asked about them. Definitely stay here. Also, make sure you say Soi 6 as well as Moon Muang Rd otherwise you will not be able to find it. Perhaps Travelfish can add this to the address.
bloody good value for money! -
By shakester ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 10/2006
We loved the place. Fed on the positive reviews, I was a bit ready to be disappointed, but no sir- the rooms are clean, spacious and very comfortable. The garden cafe below is very pleasant- would have actually liked to spend more time there!
Tim & Tony are friendly and nice to talk to, and Jimmy (who runs it) is very friendly and helpful. Not at all pushy, but helps is you need it. We used his Mr beer for bike rental and mr Whisky for a day-trek- both of which were just fine. the bike was in very good condition too. Really liked the place, and there's no question its where we will stay when (when??) we return.....sigh...
:)
cheers
homey and great -
By carneykd ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 7/2006
My group stayed two separate times at Blue House and were so pleased to find a really comfortable, clean place. Jimmy was a gift to us and his advice on our plans was invaluable. He was a truly kind soul you can trust. I can't recommend this place enough. the walls were even clean and a balcony is a blessing.
Wonderful GH -
By doreen392 ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 7/2006
Stayed at the CM Blue House for 4 nites and we really enjoyed ourselves. We choose the CM Blue House due to the wonderful fedback from Travelfish. Tim & Tony would answer any questions abt the GH thro email. It's a pity we didnt get a chance to meet up with them cos they were away in US. Clean, quiet esp a nice garden with a waterfall. There is also a balcony with a water tap in every room. The rooms have ''natural Aircon'' as Jimmy puts it.Abt 5 mins walk to the Sunday Market which is the best place to eat n shop in Changmai. We could walk to Tha Pae Gate, Warorot Market and the Night Bazaar as well. Tell the Taxi man that you are going to Tha Pae Gate, Moon Muang Road, Sol 6. You would have to walk a short distance cos the morning market has blocked up this lane. But if you come thro Sol 7, you would be at the back gate of the CM Blue House. A special thanks to Jimmy, Rin and the staff for making our stay so memorable.I highly recommend this place to all my friends n relatives and look forward to stay at the CM Blue House again. Doreen Malaysia
Best GH in Thailand -
By pauljaymes ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 7/2006
I'm staying a CM Blue right now; I went there because of these reviews and I absolutely love it. Spotless rooms, decent prices and wonderful staff. Stay Here!
Excellent Place to Stay -
By putative ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 6/2006
We stayed at CM Blue House on 17,18 & 21 Jun'06. Everywhere about the place was very clean, the airconditioning was excellent, we could still have the option of switching on the wall fan while waiting for the airconditioning to cool the room. The tv had a wide variety of channels, the fridge was big and pretty new, the room was spacious and the bed huge. Our room was free of mosquitoes and ants. The quiet environment also ensured that we were well-rested for the next day! Excellent value and excellent service!
Awesome Guesthouse -
By noushymoo ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 6/2006
CM Blue House is a fantastic place to stay, the rooms are huge and spotless, the king size beds are very comfortable, staff are great-Jimmy has been a great help with motorbikes etc and not at all pushy with tours, nice and central, couldn't ask for more-except a pool but Jimmy showed us how to get to a very flash one which was cheap enough to spend an afternoon.
Great friendly place - STAY HERE! -
By TimJBart ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 5/2006
I have stayed at CM Blue House and can confirm that they reply to altr2003@yahoo.com
Apparently a website is being worked on as we speak, and these guys definitely need one as this is one of the best places we've stayed in Thailand.
It's run by 2 guys from Hawaii who have only had the place 3 months, but we had a brilliant stay.
The room was spotless, cheap and Tim and Tony were always happy to help out with anything. They put films on at the bar most days and we ate breakfast lunch and dinner there. Also, the fidge isnt just a tiny little ankle high thing, its a chest high one!!!! A rarity!
Superb place, highly recommend.
The taxi driver might drop you on the main road (Moon Muang) but just keep walking down soi 6 for 3 minutes and you'll find it!
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By putative ( total comments: 5 )
altr2003@yahoo.com
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By doreen392 ( total comments: 4 )
Hello, those who have stayed at CM Blue House b4, pls inform us how to get in touch with them.
THANK YOU.
how to contact them? - No rating given
By doreen392 ( total comments: 4 )
Can someone tell me how to contact them.
Thank you
The best place in town! -
By mrandmrsburke ( total comments: 25 ) Stayed here 1/2006
As I write this we are still staying at the CM Bluehouse! We have been here two weeks now and we just keep staying. The rooms are very very clean, large and bright, the bathrooms are spotless too and the showers hot. The bed is massive and we are only staying in one of the double fan rooms with private bathroom that cost 250baht a night, it is such good value here! There is a great laundry service and a self service drink service which is handy if you fancy a cup of tea at 3am! Jimmy and the rest of the staff are fantastic, very friendly and full of information. Jimmy gave us great advice when it came to getting new visas and is a wealth of knowledge on Chiang Mai and the area. A genuinely nice bloke and a great guesthouse, really the best in Chaing Mai!
Wow!! -
By michoui ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 1/2006
We stayed there in January 2006. I hardly believed everything that was writen here, but it is true! Jimmy is wonderful, he helped us a lot finding the right tour for us and giving us advise on what to see in Chiang Mai. Our room was really blue, but pretty big, confortable bed, hot shower, very clean. We loved it!!!!!
excellent and super friendly owner! -
By sanneke ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 7/2005
If you are looking for a budget but clean and spacious rooms including your own bathroom and balcony...this is you place to be! Jimmy, the owner is really helpfull with all your questions and is also happy to help you make a choice of all the possibylities around chiang mai like things to do! We rented a perfect scooter and he also arranged a good deal 3 days trekking (he also let us loan backpacks).
He is proud to be on this travelfish site and he asked us to put his mobilephone nr on this site because he can be called now 24 hours a day! 01-9604629
Have fun!
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