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The Chiang Mai White House

Featureless but clean

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The centrally located and aptly-named White House has fan rooms with bathroom and air-con rooms as well; most rooms have balconies. While it's a nondescript set up, the rooms are clean and well kept. As with many of the guesthouses in this area, if you don't plan to go trekking, be sure to say so. The back soi location is a delight if you want to avoid coming in contact with traffic.

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12 Ratchadamnoen soi 5, Chiang Mai. T: (053) 357 130

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	250 THB	250 THB
Dbl air-con private b'room	350 THB	350 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 17th November, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 23rd September, 2007

The Chiang Mai White House reviews

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Nondescript is right - 17th June, 2008
Definitely agree with the Travelfish review: the rooms here are definitely best described as nondescript. They're comfortable enough, with decent bathrooms and beds, but the furniture is cheap and mismatched, the bedding seems a bit old, and the entire place isn't terribly attractive. CM Blue House is much better in terms of decor and comfort.

The Chiang Mai White House reviewed by rheannab on 17th June, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2008
Total reviews submitted: 12.
rheannab also reviewed: Ao Yai Ma, Burmese Inn, Cave Lodge, Garden Home Guesthouse, Julie Guest House, Nature Lovers Bungalows, No 4 Guesthouse, P Guest House, Rose Guest House, V.N.Guesthouse.

The trekking in the jungle - 3rd January, 2008
The trekking in the jungle of Chiang Mai was really a nice experience. Especially the views on top of the mountains where we slept and the rafting and the Elephant riding, we like a lot. Thanks for this experience !!

The Chiang Mai White House reviewed by Harold on 3rd January, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
Harold also reviewed: CM Blue House.

Nice and friendly - 19th February, 2007
Very good value, 250B for a double with fan and private bathroom and even a small balcony. The staff were really friendly and the location is good.

The Chiang Mai White House reviewed by krisim on 19th February, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 8.
krisim also reviewed: Jaliya Guesthouse, Kampot River View Guesthouse, Riverside Hotel, Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse, Salaphae, T.K. Huts, Vang Vieng Orchid Guesthouse.

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