The Bottom Line:

Secret Garden Chiang Mai repeatedly impressed guests with their comfortably spacious rooms, laid-back yet helpful staff, and valued ‘B&B’ feel. Uniquely situated along untouched natural grounds, guests found the hotel’s name wholly appropriate. Staffed solely by Peter and Pai, visitors were grateful for their accommodating services (drop offs and pick ups anytime into Chiang Mai’s center) and helpful advice (both are fantastic tour guides and eager to share the city’s best kept secrets). Along with a massive on-site pool, Secret Garden provides free Wi-Fi, an available computer, cable and laundry service, and an extensive ‘entertainment’ library. Guests also mentioned Pai’s personal cooking as an experience not to be missed. Her daily breakfast buffets are complimentary, and for a slight charge, guests can join her for an equally impressive evening meal (lessons on home preparation are widely encouraged).