CM Blue House
A bargain for better-than-basic amenities
What we say: 
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.
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30/1 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai. T: (053) 418 511-2Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 600 THB | 600 THB | Two rooms only |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 300 THB | 300 THB | 350 with fridge & tv |
Added to Travelfish on: 10th April, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 24th September, 2007
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Read CM Blue House reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Based on 38 ratings and 38 reviews
Great location, great pre-visit communication!
We stayed for two weeks at the Chiang Mai Bluehouse. The location is very central in the old city of Chiang Mai. The owners are very friendly and were super-helpful with answering emails and answering questions prior to our visit. They complied with not using chemicals to clean our room, as requested. We did find that the room did not seem very clean, though. the room is quite large with a very comfi bed! A small, fenced-in terrace to hang out laundry was helpful. There is a 24 hour security guard there, which is great. It is a seemingly quiet neighborhood, as it is far from the noisy bars... yet the neighborhood has LOTS Of barking dogs at nighttime, which is a drawback. EARPLUGS are a must! However, the proximity to the temple next door provided delightful early morning chanting that helped us greet the day. We did not eat there, but there are plenty of vegetarian restaurants nearby.
CM Blue House reviewed by eileen52961 (Total reviews: 2) on
Correct Phone Number
Guys, If you are trying to call CM Blue House; the number stated above is wrong. Just drop one of the 1's before the last 2. That's (053) 418 512. I got the number off their website; http://www.cmbluehouse.com. I hope this saves the poor Thai guy I called a few nuisance phone calls.
CM Blue House reviewed by c_ellis_d (Total reviews: 3) on
My Favorite in Chiang Mai
I've stayed at CM Blue several times over the years and will stay there again if I can on my next trip. I particularly like the comfortable, bright, airy rooms (350 baht for a fan double in Dec 2009) and the friendly, relaxing garden. Good breakfasts too. CM Blue is in a great spot, inside the walls of the old city and walking distance to just about everything. The neighborhood is awesome, with heaps of restaurants, bars, internet, laundry, and shopping, including a traditional Thai market at the foot of the street. The gents who run this place are top notch and very well organised. It's popular, so try to book ahead if you can. Highly recommended.
CM Blue House reviewed by exacto (Total reviews: 34) on
Central & Secluded. Great Place
I had looked this place up on Travelfish before heading out, and it looked like a nice one to stay at, a little expensive for the area at 400 baht per night I had thought, however on seeing the room and the very central, yet secluded location I forgot all about the price. The room itself was very large with a double bed, fan and small but usable en-suite bathroom, and best of all the room was the first on the site, which meant I was able to come and go as I wished without disturbing the other residents. CM Blue House has a restaurant that operates on a limited hours basis, but that does not affect the quality of the food on offer from breakfasts with some twists on the staples to an interesting array of lunch options. The owners Tim & Tony are great guys and are really knowledgeable on the local area and on the various things to do in the surrounding region. Another good point was there being an honour system in operation with regards to a very well stocked fridge of drinks from water right through to beer. Just remember to write what you take in the book for your room. Location wise it can be found on a soi on the eastern side the old town of Chiang Mai and is about 10 – 20 minutes walk from a lot of the big attractions in town and the main eating area's too.
CM Blue House reviewed by Mangala (Total reviews: 3) on
Nice, friendly and correct
Twin room is 350 Baht a night, with fan and private bathroom Correct, friendly and helpful staff. Nice owners (Tim & Tony) No trust issues, as they let you write down yourself when you need a drink (no service in the bar, so no waiting for it) Cleanliness could be better, but we've seen way worse. The beds are a bit hard and we didn't like the blankets (so used our sleeping bags). We are still staying there while writing.
CM Blue House reviewed by Thijs (Total reviews: 18) on
Some more kind words
No problems with reservation. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant and quiet place. 50 baths tuk tuk drive from Night Market if you are lazy ;-)
CM Blue House reviewed by m__arta (Total reviews: 3) on
overpriced.......a little tatty
A little expensive for what it had to offer.Rooms grubby and very old bedsheets and towels.Its probably seen better days.Plus booking is not all that it seems.Booked for a week but had to move rooms twice.The american landlord wasnt even that nice about it.My advice...have a look around!
CM Blue House reviewed by bradley (Total reviews: 1) on
Third visit......BUT....
Another visit to Chiang Mai and another stay at CM Bluehouse.Where's Jimmy?Prices way up,room standard down.New paint job a waterfall and pot plants as far as the eye can see,but what happened to the comfortable beds,clean sheets/towels and courtious service.And where's HBO?Thats been replaced with a cheaper service plus several nights in a row the new owners from Hawaii partyed it up downstairs keeping those who didn't want to join in,awake.Had to move!
CM Blue House reviewed by roamingman (Total reviews: 1) on
Another great stay here!
This is our second visit to CM Bluehouse and it's just as great as we remember. Rooms are spacious, very clean and with hot-water ensuites. Tim, Tony and crew make you feel immediately welcome and are so helpful. The communal garden area is an absolute haven. Free wifi is great too!
CM Blue House reviewed by jsmurf (Total reviews: 4) on
Stayed for two months
My husband and I stayed here from October-November. Tony and Tim are awesome guys who have the perfect laid-back friendly attitude. They helped us numerous times with suggestions and advice while never being pushy. The rooms were all renovated over the two months we stayed there with new mattresses and furniture, so it's quite nice. The rooms are spacious and clean and have everything you need. The staff is full of smiley Thai's and the location is easy walking distance to great restaurants, cafes, and markets. Call ahead, as they are understandably popular.
CM Blue House reviewed by jenstew55 (Total reviews: 13) on
highly recommended!!
CM Bluehouse made my brief and hectic stay in ChiangMai a lot less brief and hectic than it could have been. Thanks mostly to the ever-friendly and helpful Tim and Tony, as well as the excellent location (just off Moon Muang), the clean and comfortable rooms and the gorgeous outdoor garden/bar setting. I'm not sure if they take bookings online, but i simply called two days before and managed to get a room in the middle of Loy Kratong.
CM Blue House reviewed by AndZen (Total reviews: 4) on
too pricey for what it DIDN''T offer
Was there last month during low season. They charged 300 baht for a decent sized room that had no blankets (even a top sheet) and dirty towels. Although, they changed as soon as I asked for some clean towels. They offer the most basics which is fine, but for the same price I could have gotten more from another place. I did move to another guesthouse that offered more for a cheaper price. The lady who runs the office is very sweet and their breakfast is fantastic. I would go back there for breakfast but would not stay there again.
CM Blue House reviewed by codexgirl (Total reviews: 2) on
Not very clean ... overpriced
We stayed one night at CM Blue House, though we had reserved five. The elves on the dirty, thin, bedsheets were our first indication to get out! There was nothing particularly horrible about CM Blue House. It's just that there are better, and less expensive guest houses in Chaing Mai (try Lamphu House). It was not very clean and had no atmosphere.
CM Blue House reviewed by rainbowgirl143 (Total reviews: 5) on
Bad Booking
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by dadarren (Total reviews: 5) on
Better than expected
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...
CM Blue House reviewed by yice (Total reviews: 2) on
great
can just confirm what all the other say: good place to stay, clean, friendly, more or less quiet and cheap.
CM Blue House reviewed by flyyy (Total reviews: 3) on
Great Base in Chiang Mia
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!
CM Blue House reviewed by Katie1985 (Total reviews: 5) on
Last Year .....
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by Harold (Total reviews: 2) on
How to contact CM bluehouse
Hi, i'm interested in staying in CM bluehouse this december, however, i've tried to contact them via the emails and telephone number given here and their websites. Sad to sad there were no response from them and the telephone is always engaged. Can anyone tell me how to contact them to book rooms in advanced. Thanks. Do kindly email to me. yicelee@hotmail.com.
CM Blue House reviewed by yice (Total reviews: 2) on
More kind words
We stayed here for 11 nights and agree with all the positive comments already given. Any more adulation would be superfluous
CM Blue House reviewed by marianwarren (Total reviews: 13) on
So good we returned to it!
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by wemaybesometime (Total reviews: 7) on
AWFUL GUESTHOUSE
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by bell (Total reviews: 5) on
Extended Stay
....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.
CM Blue House reviewed by huntaway (Total reviews: 2) on
Very nice place
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by silvia (Total reviews: 7) on
Clean, basic, v friendly and quiet!!!
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!!!
CM Blue House reviewed by carolinedejongh (Total reviews: 3) on
just great1
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by Efrat (Total reviews: 3) on
Wonderfully surprised!
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by cmsong (Total reviews: 3) on
Wonderful
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by riki_nt (Total reviews: 9) on
bloody good value for money!
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
CM Blue House reviewed by shakester (Total reviews: 4) on
homey and great
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by carneykd (Total reviews: 5) on
Wonderful GH
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
CM Blue House reviewed by doreen392 (Total reviews: 4) on
Best GH in Thailand
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!
CM Blue House reviewed by pauljaymes (Total reviews: 3) on
Excellent Place to Stay
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!
CM Blue House reviewed by putative (Total reviews: 5) on
Awesome Guesthouse
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.
CM Blue House reviewed by noushymoo (Total reviews: 6) on
Great friendly place - STAY HERE!
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!
CM Blue House reviewed by TimJBart (Total reviews: 4) on
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CM Blue House reviewed by putative (Total reviews: 5) on
The best place in town!
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!
CM Blue House reviewed by mrandmrsburke (Total reviews: 25) on
Wow!!
We stayed there in January 2006. I hardly believed everything that was written 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, comfortable bed, hot shower, very clean. We loved it!!!!!
CM Blue House reviewed by michoui (Total reviews: 6) on