Lai Thai Guest House
Popular spot with a pool, but aging

What we say: 
The Lai Thai Guest House is a very popular spot with travellers and tour groups alike, but their rooms have not aged well. On the upside, the staff are friendly and there is a pleasant restaurant by the outdoor pool. The other issue here is the traffic noise -- the Lai Thai is right on the very busy Kotchasan Rd. There are better options elsewhere in Chiang Mai if you are not fussed about the pool, but if you must have a pool, then this is worth considering. Overpriced for what you get, although rooms all come with fridge, TV and hot shower.
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111/4-5 Kotchasan Rd. T: (053) 271 725 F: (053) 272 724Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 750 THB | 750 THB | |
| Extra Bed | 200 THB | 200 THB | |
| Dbl air-con share b'room | 550 THB | 550 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 25th November, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 24th September, 2007
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Read Lai Thai Guest House reviews
Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 6 ratings and 6 reviews
Good place - Great staff
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff was fun. Particularly the wait staff in the cafe. Food was very good and reasonably price. Rooms clean and well kept.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by kjun12 (Total reviews: 3) on
An old guesthouse
The Lai Thai's rooms are small, quite noisy and old but clean. The pool seems ok but we did not test it. We checked out after the trek for the Chiang Mai Thai House which is a much better alternative.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by karibu (Total reviews: 5) on
Comfortable and clean
Maybe Lai Thai have been cleaning things up, because I stayed here in October 2005 and found no evidence of the dark dirty rooms that others have mentioned. I stayed in 2 rooms (moved once after extending my booking), both had polished teak floors, white walls, traditional art/decorations, beautiful carved beds, adequate bathrooms, working tvs, fridge, table and chairs, and looked out over the pool area. It was quiet, and easy walking distance to everywhere. The pool was a great luxury at the end of a long hot day. The restaurant is pretty average, but there are so many other options close by that this really isn't an issue. I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay here again.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by amber (Total reviews: 2) on
Sadly, a bit dingy and dark indeed
Room was dark and dingy, and there was a very strong bug spray smell in and around the room each afternoon. Was also very noisy, lots of late night party folks. Pool was quite good, but I would recommend the Top North Hotel, it is MUCH cleaner, brighter, and quieter, and was about 40B cheaper for a double air-con room. Lai Thai really needs to spiff things up, was a much nicer guest house three years ago.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by CunningMcFar (Total reviews: 45) on
Dark and dirty rooms.
Same price as the bright rooms at the Top North Hotel gets you a dreary filthy room with the always wet toilet in the shower. Antique air-con, but you get a fridge. Service in the cafe is terrible too.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by KevinCorr (Total reviews: 39) on
Very good value
Stayed for a week. Very good value for the price. Comfortable and clean rooms. Having a swimming pool is terrific after a long day touring. The Lai Thai is very centrally situated. Would definitely stay again.
Lai Thai Guest House reviewed by leonard (Total reviews: 1) on