Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel, Chiang Rai, Thailand

About Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel

Nestled in Chiang Saen, Athita, The Hidden Court Chiang Saen is a captivating boutique hotel that embodies the charm of its surroundings. Situated merely 70 metres from the riverfront, Athita pays homage to the ancient temples and pagodas that dot the town by utilising the same brick in its construction. Teak wood accents further enhance the traditional ambiance, found in the hotel's nine rooms, cafe, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a picturesque view of the 700-year-old Athi Ton Kaew Temple, located just a short stroll away. The 4-star hotel boasts an array of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, and a serene garden. With its modern amenities and SHA Plus certification, this hotel promises an enriching stay.

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Max 3 Adults

$ 3,500 + taxes
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This twin/double room has a flat-screen TV, seating area and air conditioning.

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This double room features a balcony, seating area and minibar.

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This suite has a balcony, bathrobe and minibar.

Location & Nearby Places

48.5 Km from city center

984 Moo 2 Wiang Chiang Sean

15 Nearby Attractions

Mae Fah Luang Garden

33.4 km

Choui Fong Tea Plantation

36.3 km

Baan Dam Museum

39.8 km

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)

47.2 km

Oub Kham Museum

47.8 km

Phu Chi Fah

48.7 km

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All Facilities for Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel SHA Plus CERTIFIED

Category	Facilities
Activities	Bike tours, Cycling, Cooking class, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Others	Cribs.
Miscellaneous	Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Toilet with grab rails.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Slippers, Bath, Shower, Body soap, Toilet, Additional toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Air conditioning, Clothes rack, Desk, Seating Area, Safety deposit box, Fan, Trash cans, Hot tub, Pool towels, Hardwood or parquet floors.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Minibar, Fruits, Kid meals, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Bar, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguisher.
Services	Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services.
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key card access, Wake-up service, Key access.
Media & Technology	TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Chapel/shrine, Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Invoice provided, Private check-in/check-out.
Physical distancing	Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Parking, Free parking, Parking on site.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Outdoor pool (all year), Massage, Spa/wellness packages, Outdoor pool, Back massage, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Swimming pool, Foot massage, Swimming Pool, Couples massage, Fence around pool, Neck massage, Spa facilities, Head massage, Salt-water pool, Spa and wellness centre, Full body massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Car hire, Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Street parking, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Bicycle rental, Airport pick up, Shuttle service (free).
Outdoor & View	Terrace, Landmark view, View, Inner courtyard view, Garden view, Balcony.
Shops	Minimarket on site.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.0

Based on 54 Reviews

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Comfort

9.1

Cleanliness

9.1

Value For Money

8.8

Facilities

9.0

Guest Reviews

Maru

review category business travellers

10.0

Exceptional

Wonderful food and hotel

The hotel is gorgeous and perfectly designed. We loved the town and the market. Our stay was perfect, the food was really good and the massage was also really great. The Staff was really nice, they even let us their own motorbike. Thank you Dew and Gone for making our stays perfect

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Stav

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

The design is great, the location is quiet. The attempts of the team to make us feel better after the negative room experience. The fact that they compensated us with a complimentary payment for our early leave taxi to Chiang Rai & the Laundry service we ordered.

***BEWARE OF - DELUXE PRIVATE GARDEN & PRIVATE GARDEN SUITE!!! We booked this option because the hotel was full. Being by far the most high priced room type we expected to get proper value for what we paid. Unfortunately it was all the opposite of what we expected. 1. the garden is basically a pool of standing water which is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes - it is practically unusable unless you dont feel or care about mosquitoes. 2. The windows are not really sealed so even if you never opened the window mosquitoes can easily venture into the room. The hotelier suggested to keep the curtains closed in hope it will keep the mosquitoes out. There are no mosquito nets. 3. The room did have already an electric mosquito repellent fluid which indicates the staff is well aware of this problem. There are also signs in the room which encourage you to close the windows due to mosquitoes (wont help due to how the building was built). 4. The ceiling is low, there is a wall outside that is there to provide you with privacy but it rises up to cover 80% of the external light. You end up in a dark cave. 5. Since there is barely any light entering from outside (or air because opening the window is an invitation to a horde of mosquitoes) the humidity level goes up as in dark damp caves. Despite having the A/C during the whole night it couldnt take the humidity out of the room. You can feel the humidity when you lie in bed. 6. We complained about this and were moved to the superior pagoda view room on the upper floor but only for 1 night and then the hotel said we have to move back to our ground floor room since the hotel was fully booked. We decided to leave and lose the money on the extra 3 nights we booked rather than stay and sleep in a damp cave. The rooms in the upper floor are amazing and totally worth it. (Though no mosquito nets and you will still encounter mosquitoes but at least you get proper sunlight and no humidity, and high ceilings) 7.

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Published on 26 Dec 2023

Charice

young couple

9.0

Superb

Perfect for an intimate, relaxing stay

Loved our stay here so much and wished we stayed a day more! The space was beautifully designed and has a heartwarming story behind it. Public spaces were very cosy, and the rooms were so relaxing and comfortable, we slept really well every night the staff were also friendly and we had great chats with them about Chiang Saen. Last but not least, the food was DELICIOUS location-wise, its ideal for a short stay, walking distance to the weekend market and pier for long-tail boat trips! Would love to be back as soon as the next opportunity arises, thank you so much to the team for making our stay so enjoyable!

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To be honest, there was nothing at all to dislike! Depending on your comfort level, everything is close to the ground as with buildings of this nature and architecture, e.g. sleep close to the floor, bags on the floor, etc. which I personally prefer but my partner didnt as much. The pool is intimate and sufficient for a relaxing time but some may find too small. You may hear sounds from the cafe as the chairs are loud depending on your room location, but also not a big deal as they dont interfere with sleep, etc.

Published on 19 Dec 2023

Michael

young couple

8.0

Very good

Frustrating, a hotel with lots of potential, stylish but not that practical.

Interesting architecture, located very centrally and quiet, safe . Helpful staff. Huge very comfortable bed.?

Rooms were dark, had a very inconvenient step in the middle of the room, very little storage, no bedside table, and no chairs. It was more akin to an indoor camping set up. Advertised as having bikes. These were not safe ( flat tyres, brakes not working, seat adjustment bolts broken, not lubricated) so not safe or suitable to ride on, despite the fact that there is a good bike repair shop 500 metres away! A major factor in selecting this hotel was availability of bikes. Left us with little to do during our stay, as there is very limited transport. Food very expensive at the hotel, but some good places to eat nearby.

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Published on 07 Dec 2023

Katrina

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Award winning restaurant and architecture. Very calming and peaceful in the heart of the old city. We will be coming bac

This is the most stunning place we stayed in all our time travelling through Thailand. The architecture is award winning. The wood smells amazing. The bricks resonate with the old city style. We felt we were in a nourishing environment. And the restaurant is amazing - Michelin star at a good price considering the quality. Best farang and Thai food weve had. The location is perfect, right in the old city beside the Mekong night food stalls and near many old temples as well as the weekly market. Ive lived in Chiang Saen before and this is the next location you can get.

We think the pricing is a bit steep. We did not appreciate the extra 725 baht fee for our son who is 4 years oldunderstandably there would be a fee for an extra breakfast but aside from that in every other hotel in Thailand kids his age stay for free. It is lovely that the hotel is right next to an old temple, however I think given the hotel is capitalizing on that aspect they should give back to the old temple spirits by offering to clean up its grounds, do a bit of around it by planting trees and flowers, leaving offerings at the old Buddha. It felt neglected.

Published on 22 Oct 2023

Paweena

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Excellent service with lovely northern style room. The breakfast and dinner are delicious authentic Thai cuisine!

Published on 21 Oct 2023

Andrea

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Its beautiful and the staff is really kind! would definitely go back :)

Published on 02 Jul 2023

Vivienne

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel. An oasis of calm. Great location I loved the breakfast The bed was huge and so comfy

A kettle in the room for hot water would be nice Also more vegetarian options for breakfast would be nice.

Published on 13 Feb 2023

Baitaw

group

9.0

Superb

worth experiences

architect, landscape

noisy from upstair

Published on 31 Jan 2023

Anna

young couple

9.0

Superb

Its a very nice authentic hotel, probably one of the best in the area. I liked that everything was made of wood, so it felt very natural and eco friendly. Service was good too and we liked the restaurant in the hotel.

Breakfasts could be better. To our taste the choice was very limited as we were not used to eat Tai dishes for breakfast and found them too heavy to eat in the morning. Other things that we tried didnt taste good and it was very unfortunate that they didnt have at least one option for a plant milk for coffee. I hope that management will take into consideration the fact that many people are lactose intolerant, cow milk is bad for health and environment in general and will include at least one, better 3+ options for vegan milk.

Published on 15 Jan 2023