Libra Guesthouse

Nothing Special - 7th February, 2010
The Travelfish Review is spot on. As soon as we arrived at Libra House after a long overland trip, we wwere given the hard sell to join one of their treks. Even though we were quite interested in doing a trek at some point, the manager of the guesthouse had all but signed us up despite our refusals. After refusing to go on the trek we were all but invisibale to the manager and her staff. Speaking of which, there's an extremely annoying foreign blond woman who's working there at the time of writing. She's adopted the supercillious attitude of the staff and treats the foreign guests as if they're petulent children. However, she doesn't speak Thai - I do. She should try to understand that if you're going to fool yourself enough that you think that you can ever 'go native' at least learn the language. You'll find that the staff there are as rude about you as they are about their guests. I guess most foreigners are unaware of quite how rude Thai people can be - or at least have become as they've grown weary of catering tourists. I've noticed a huge change in the last 20 years in living and working here on and off. But this doesn't excuse the dire levels of customer service at Libra House (or at least for those who don't sign up for the trek!). Aside from the bad attitude at this place, in terms of accomodation this place is reasonable. Basic and clean. There's no lounge area to hang out in, though, which really is a must for any decent backpacker guesthouse. Food again reasonable - but this is Chiang Mai - don't bother eating at your guesthouse, there's great places everyhwere. The prices displayed here are way off. We paid 300bt for double fan room. We left after a couple of days and found significantly better accomodation elsewhere for a similar price, and minus the attitude.

Libra Guesthouse reviewed by cyb023 on 7th February, 2010, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2010
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 12.
cyb023 also reviewed: Amari Boulevard Hotel, Ao Nuan Bungalows, Apple's Guest House, Happy Inn, Kim Hotel, Lamphu House, Nhat Lhan, Rambuttri Village, V.N.Guesthouse, Wendy House.

Absolutely Terrible - 20th August, 2009
I have never felt the need to write about my experiences on such a website, that is until - I stayed at the Libra Guest House. I only planned on staying one night, as the bed was rock hard, sheets were dirty and the staff seemed rude. Unfortunately I got very sick, (food poisoning) and had to stay two more additional nights. After I got sick the staff were absolutely uncaring and cold, treated me as if I were a pest and offered virtually no help. They even started arguing with me (when I was barely able to stand up) about additional fees that I had to incur if I wanted to switch into a room with a hot shower (even though I had told the staff earlier I wanted to do this). Thankfully a traveller managed to bring me some food and drinks as I was completely immobile. It is clear that these people are 100% money driven. When I was leaving, the staff didn't even say goodbye, or thank you. Aside from the staff's complete lack of integrity and compassion, the guest house itself was not very nice - there are MUCH nicer places to stay in Chiang Mai for the same price.

Libra Guesthouse reviewed by ravel87 on 20th August, 2009, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
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Absolutely Terrible - 20th August, 2009
I have never felt the need to write about my experiences on such a website, that is until - I stayed at the Libra Guest House. I only planned on staying one night, as the bed was rock hard, sheets were dirty and the staff seemed rude. Unfortunately I got very sick, (food poisoning) and had to stay two more additional nights. After I got sick the staff were absolutely uncaring and cold, treated me as if I were a pest and offered virtually no help. They even started arguing with me (when I was barely able to stand up) about additional fees that I had to incur if I wanted to switch into a room with a hot shower (even though I had told the staff earlier I wanted to do this). Thankfully a traveller managed to bring me some food and drinks as I was completely immobile. It is clear that these people are 100% money driven. When I was leaving, the staff didn't even say goodbye, or thank you. Aside from the staff's complete lack of integrity and compassion, the guest house itself was disgusting - there are MUCH nicer places to stay in Chiang Mai for the same price. look somewhere else

Libra Guesthouse reviewed by ravel87 on 20th August, 2009, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
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No pressure, Great guesthouse, fantastic trekking - 19th August, 2009
Have stayed here several times over the past few months - undoubtedly one of the best guesthouses in Thailand. I did 2, 3 and even a 4 day trek with them but was never pressured at all... staff give honest friendly advice and everyone else I met there said the same thing. Rooms are fine, food is great and the staff superb. Highly recommended.

Libra Guesthouse reviewed by davidtimmsasia on 19th August, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
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Great! - 8th August, 2009
Great guesthouse! Stayed for a week and did their two-day trekking tour (though I did not feel pressured into doing it). Trekking was great and rooms were clean and cheap. Any time again!

Libra Guesthouse reviewed by masterofclarinet on 8th August, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 6.
masterofclarinet also reviewed: Jolly Frog Backpackers, New Lapaz Villa, P&P Samui Resort, Rikka Inn, S.B.C. Resort.