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Sumit Hotel

Old Chinese-Thai hotel

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This old Chinese-Thai hotel has prison-style rock hard beds set in non-descript air-con/fan rooms. The bathrooms are clean but basic. Most rooms have a small balcony and a tiny window. Although it's pretty impersonal here it's not bad value if you want an air-con room in the centre of town, especially if you prefer to avoid guest houses. Rooms are serviced daily and there is a 24hr reception.

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198 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai. T: (053) 211 033

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	250 THB	300 THB
Dbl air-con private b'room	350 THB	400 THB

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

Sumit Hotel reviews

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Definitely recommend - 22nd June, 2009
The hotel is centrally located, conveniently close to everything. The staff was very, very nice and helpful. The rooms are ample in size and spotless clean. Pros: location, nice staff, comfortable room, elevator Cons: no common areas where you can talk to people, no internet, no hotel ''personality'' I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.

Sumit Hotel reviewed by luchy1309 on 22nd June, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2009
Total reviews submitted: 7.
luchy1309 also reviewed: Chada Guesthouse, Hotel H.C. Andersen, Old Darling II and Asia Queen Hotel, Sugar Palm Karon Resort, Summer Hotel, Tony's Place.

Best deal in town - 19th February, 2008
Sumit lived up to its Lonely Planet hype. For 250B, I got an enormous, spotless room, with a clean, sizeable bathroom, small patio, small armoire, and a couple tables and chairs. This is mid-range at budget price. I will agree that it's got a cell block aesthetic in the halls, but who cares? If you are looking for a more boisterous backpacker scene with a well worn lounge, then this is not the place. If you're looking for good value for your money and some peace and quiet, this is perfect.

Sumit Hotel reviewed by mdquizon on 19th February, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2008
Total reviews submitted: 7.
mdquizon also reviewed: Bailan Hut, Charlie's House, Garden House, North West Guesthouse, River Side Guest House and Resort, V.N.Guesthouse.

Prison - 27th January, 2007
Sumit Hotel is built like a prison: concrete all over and very spartan. Spotlessly clean, however, and if you like hard beds (we do!) it's good value for money

Sumit Hotel reviewed by JanJoost on 27th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
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