CHIANG MAI -- area code (66-53)

• Baan Sammi
  79 M. 6, T. Pa Lan, A. Doi Saket, 089-633-9517, email. Located near Doi Saket, about 15km northeast of Chiang Mai. A gay couple offering two lake-front bungalows and three pavilions as holiday or retirement rentals. For rent by day or long term. Utopia Member Discount

  Ban Sabai Village Boutique Resort & Spa 219 Moo 9, San Pee Sua, 053-854-778, 053-854-779, FAX 053-854-775, email. A small gay and lesbian-friendly boutique resort with 19 units. Lanna rooms, Jacuzzi Junior Suites and Lanna Jacuzzi Spa Villas. Aircon, Wi-Fi, safety boxes and satellite TV. Ban Sabai Village is just 5 km from downtown Chiang Mai and the Night Bazaar area, yet located in a tropical garden paradise. Spa treatments, herbal stem, jacuzzi, pool, and gym. Cooking classes and detox health programs. Utopia Member Discount

• Kantary Hills Hotel
  44 Nimmanhemin Rd, Soi 12, 053-222-111, FAX 053-223-244, email. Trendy, gay-friendly all-suites hotel located within a short walking distance to many restaurants, bars, shops and nightclubs. This stunning property offers unparalleled service and comprehensive facilities. Utopia Member Discount
• Lotus Hotel
  2/25 Viangbua Road, Tambol Chang-phuak, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, 053-215-376 FAX 053-221-340, email. Chiang Mai's long-running gay hotel offers ten beautiful rooms equipped with queen-sized beds, private bath, hot water, air-con, cable TV, VCR plus video library, and mini-bar. Lovely garden terrace for breakfast or lunch. Tour and transportation services available. Utopia Member Discount
• Paradise Development and Real Estate Co., Ltd.
  64 Moo 1, Ban Pa Hiang, Sankamphaeng, 053-880-295, email. Gay-wned rentals of rooms, apartments or villas in beautiful Chiang Mai. The ‘place to be’ for complete relaxation in the ideal center for exploring the northern part of Thailand. Utopia Member Discount
• PJ's Place
  19 Soi Plubplueng, Huay Keaw Rd, 053-404-894, FAX 053-404-272, email. PJ's Place is a gay guesthouse ideally situated just outside the northwest corner of Chiang Mai's famous moat. Modern, custom built accommodations, tastefully furnished to the highest levels of comfort, cleanliness and hygiene. Just a short walk to House of Male, Soho, Glass Onion, La Vie en Rose, Darling Wine Bar along with many excellent restaurants and other gay bars and massage venues. A central location to access many of the popular gay treats of Chiang Mai.
• Queen Victoria Inn
  252/13-14 prapokklao Rd, 053-418-266, email. A traditional English pub in the heart of Chiang Mai city, next to Khum Kaew palace. Top class gay and lesbian-friendly accommodation in eight en suite guest rooms, including aircon, ceiling fan, room safe, fridge and free tea and coffee. Daily maid service. Wireless Net available throughout the property. The bar is very traditional with John Smiths, Guinness, Heineken and Strongbow on draught. The restaurant serves an international menu from good old fish and chips and pies to Mexican, Indian, Thai and Italian. Utopia Member Discount
• Ricefield House
  At Doi Saket, 15km outside Chiang Mai, 053-865-606, mobile 089-853-9030, email. Rest and recharge your batteries in this quiet country oasis set in Chiang Mai's glorious greenery. Proprietors Don (UK) and Ken (Hong Kong) have created a haven of peace and tranquility, furnished with antiques, and appointed with modern conveniences. Read a book by a stream in the orchard, play with Dodger the Labrador, or unwind in the sun at poolside. Rooms offer aircon, fan, fridge, garden view and four-poster beds or twin deco divans, ensuite shower and toilet, plus a private entrance to each room. The hospitable owners are fun to chat with as well! Utopia Member Discount
• Seven Suns
  155 Rachmankha Rd, Prasingh, Chiang Mai (near BP City Hotel), 053-814-325, email. A gay-friendly guesthouse located in the middle of the old city near Wat Prasingh and the amazing Sunday Walking Market. They have 12 rooms with individual themes, private bathroom with shower and toilet. All rooms have aircon, minibar, free tea/coffee and water, great TV selection and reading lamps. They offer Thai and international cuisine in their restaurant from 7am-11pm, with indoor and outdoor seating. Airport transfers are available on request. Utopia Member Discount
• Soho
  20/3 Huay Kaew Rd, 053-404-175, 085-029-8485 (English), 089-855-9400 (English/Thai), email. Three contemporary guest rooms with modern amenities. One is a 2-room suite with living room. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, fridge, king bed, aircon and coffee/tea in all rooms. Daily maid service and friendly management and staff.
• Studio99 Serviced Apartments
  48 Soi 3 Thapae Rd, 053-206-960, Utopia Map, email. A small, exclusive development of luxury serviced apartments available by the day week or month and situated only a few minutes walk from Chiang Mai's famous Night Bazaar. Gay and lesbian-friendly. Utopia Member Discount
• Tha-Nam Restaurant and Guest House
  43/3 Thanon Changklan, A. Muang Chiang Mai, 053-275-125, 053-282-988, FAX 053-275-125. South of downtown, perched on the bank of the Ping River. Its decor is rustic Lanna style, with lots of wood carving and sculpture everywhere. The rooms are charming and simple, the staff friendly and helpful. At night, the open-air restaurant is packed with locals who come for the famous food and atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Be sure to book in advance for holidays because Thai customers book here months ahead of time, especially for Chiang Mai's famous Songkran celebrations.

Chiang Rai -- area code (66-53)

• Laluna Hotel and Resort
  160 Moo 14 Sanambin Rd Muang, 087-910-5620, FAX 053-756-558, . This gay and lesbian-friendly resort is nestled in a beautiful garden setting with 79 modern Thai style houses that are fully equipped with international standard amenities. The management is warm and friendly and will make your stay in Chiang Rai feel like home. Wireless Internet service, swimming pool, jacuzzi and restaurant. Utopia Member Discount
• The North Hotel
  612/100-101 Sirikorn Market, Wiang, Muang, 08-9477-2547, FAX 053-740-156, email. A small, family-and-friends-run hotel in the city center, between Sirikorn Market and the Night Bazaar. The ownership is partly Thai, partly Norwegian. They aim at giving guests good quality and personal service at a reasonable price. Located in a quiet street with the bus station and The Night Bazaar in one end, and Sirikorn Market, the fruit and flower market, on the other. Within walking distance from everywhere in downtown Chiang Rai. Gay and lesbian-friendly.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "This budget hotel was an amazing find. The English-speaking owner has lived in Norway and has gone to great lengths to make everything just so. The hospitality and location could not be beat. The hotel is right next to the night bazaar and a minute's walk to the bus station. They arranged a private tour of the golden triangle for us, doing exactly what we wanted for less than a group price. They accomodated every request we had. This hotel is simple, clean, and beyond friendly, and the food (chicken soup on request for a sore throat) and free computers and Net are simply bonuses. They also did our laundry for free because we stayed two nights. While the accomomdations are simple, the bed was comfortable and the linens were first class. On our 2nd night a few of the trainee employees took their FREE TIME to take my mother and me to a local walking street with buskers, market stalls, etc. I would absolutely stay here again." -- canadamich, Dec 23, 2008

  "I have just stayed at The North Hotel. The hospitality is unbelievable. The staff ensure that your every need is catered for. They even took me to the gay bars (for no extra cost) as I was unsure where they were. It is located very close to everything for the traveler. This is how hotels SHOULD be run." -- nezz, Jul 9, 2008

• Rai Rakang
  081-850-1106, email. Gay-owned Rai Rakang is a small coffee plantation situated on the outskirts of Ban Haui Sak, 15 min south of Chiang Rai (or 30 min from Chiang Rai Int'l Airport). There are two fully serviced guesthouses perched atop a hill overlooking a lake. With its backdrop of mountains, the view is truly stunning. One is a refurbished farmer’s cottage furnished with Burmese colonial furniture, a music system, but no telephone or TV. The larger one offers a spacious living room, a large Chinese canopied bed, en-suite bathroom, a music system, telephone and Internet access, but no TV. A large kitchen is located below the sala. Rates include daily breakfast, complimentary laundry service and airport transfers. They can arrange for a rental car and driver for exploring the province.

Lampang -- area code (66-54)

• Baan Suan Pu Pa Guesthouse Resort
  2 Ban Pha lad M 4 T. Prabat Muang, 054-247-878, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly deluxe accommodations at an affordable price. Rooms have private baths, aircon, and mini bar. Facilities include cocktail bar, resturant and more. Situated in a tropical and garden setting.