43 Reviews
Khum Phaya Resort & Spa Boutique Collection
Chiang Mai|0.88km from CM Elephant Training
I stayed here the first week of January 2023. The architecture and grounds are very beautiful, however, the property is starting to show its age. And on checking into my room, I noticed that there were some nails popping out of the floor. Fortunately, I didn’t cut myself on them. Maintenance was very quick to remedy this. I’m not sure if some of the shower fixtures need to be repaired or it’s just a matter of a lack of water pressure. This is not a resort you would stay in if you’re looking to spend a lot of time in the old town. It is at least a 25 minute drive. Given this was my second trip to Chiang Mai I came to relax and sightseeing was a lower priority so I didn’t mind that it was far from town. The breakfast buffet was just OK. It did have an egg station however, it seems to be difficult to keep the self-serve items hot. And there was also a mediocre Asian breakfast buffet. I prefer to order coffee than use their machine. Given the cost of breakfast it would’ve been better to have à la cart. NOW THE GOOD PARTS: Fai at spa: I do think Fai was the star of the resort staff. She was very kind, professional providing a great massage. I’m sorry I only went over to the spa once. Wait staff: i’m sorry I don’t remember their names, but I found the serving staff to be very friendly and polite. A couple of waiters at dinner were very helpful with recommendations that I found very good. Dinner: I had dinner most evenings at the resort. I thought it was reasonably priced. I love the Pad Thai and on multiple nights had to order dessert, mango and sticky rice. Both excellent. A couple of evenings I had different types of northern Thai stew that was very good. Room with pool access: I enjoyed having the room with pool access. And I thought the room was a good size and the bed was very comfortabl. There is a small patio with two chairs and a table as you walk out of your room. It’s a nice place to sit and read by the pool. The pool does have a swim up bar which was never opened the week I was there. I’m not sure why. It wasn’t a big deal because it wasn’t something I was that interested in. The pool was well-maintained and cleaned twice a day. The resort needs to determine if it wants to be 2 or 3 star or a 4 star. You either have to lower your price or improve the rooms and breakfast.
Very Good
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