POR Santitham
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a well-rated three-star with a pool and a liked breakfast buffet, about 15 minutes on foot from Wat Phra Singh, for under €50 a night. Skip it if you want a warm pool to swim in or need a gym.
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This is our Best Value pick for Chiang Mai. It suits couples, families and independent travellers who want a pleasant, good-value base within walking distance of the Old City temples. The listed facilities include an outdoor pool, free parking, family rooms, a garden and air conditioning.
Skip it if a pool for proper swimming is a big part of your plans. Guests say it is clean and refreshing but often cold, because it sits in constant shade. There is no gym in the listed facilities, so fitness fans may prefer our Budget pick.
Location and getting around
The address is 41/1 Changpuek Soi 4 Si phum Amphoe Muang, in the Si Phum area. Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10.
Wat Phra Singh is about 1.2 km away, roughly 15 minutes on foot. Wat Chedi Luang is 1.5 km, about 19 minutes. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is 6.4 km away, around 80 minutes walking, which is far: take a taxi or other transport for that one.
These are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on the ground.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 990 reviews. It placed joint sixth of 15 eligible properties in our sample.
Staff stand out. Reviewers call the team friendly and attentive and mention that it accommodates early arrivals. Breakfast is the other highlight: a tasty buffet with a wide range of local and Western dishes.
The cold, shaded pool is the most common complaint. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other Chiang Mai picks
The reference price was €47.66 a night, about €95 for two nights. This is the reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The Chiang Mai sample median was €112.00 a night, so POR Santitham sat about 57% below it. Our Budget pick, The Opium Chiang Mai, was €27.53 a night with a score of 8.6 and a slightly longer walk to the temples. Our Luxury pick, Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai, was €310.60 a night with a score of 9.6.
Paying about €20 more per night than The Opium gets you a higher score, a shorter walk to Wat Phra Singh and a well-reviewed breakfast. The Luxury pick costs more than six times as much.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible hotels in Chiang Mai. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and reference price together, so it is not necessarily the cheapest option. POR Santitham combined a score of 8.8, nearly 1,000 reviews and a price well under half the city median.
Before you book
The breakfast is listed as American and buffet. Check whether your rate includes it. Confirm the cancellation terms as well.
If you arrive early, ask the hotel in advance about early check-in, since guests say staff try to help but it will depend on availability. Free parking is listed, but confirm a space if you are driving.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How much is POR Santitham per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €47.66 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the pool at POR Santitham heated?
Heating is not confirmed. Guests say the pool is clean but often cold because it is in constant shade.
How far is POR Santitham from Wat Phra Singh?
About 1.2 km, roughly 15 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does POR Santitham serve breakfast?
A buffet breakfast is listed and guests rate it well. Whether it is included depends on your rate.