Gord Nuea Boutique House — Chiang Mai

This delightful family-run guesthouse is in a perfect location in Chiang Mai’s old city. This was our second visit to this bustling city in Thailand’s north. The facility is well designed, constructed and cared for with lovely appointments throughout the common areas. The rooms are snug, a little sparse with extra firm beds but overall adequate. It’s immaculately clean and charming. Walk everywhere! Hail a Grab car, or jump in the back of a tuk tuk or red truck, for any destination outside your walking comfort zone. Booking.com appropriately rates this at a whooping 9.5. Well earned! With a super breakfast. We stayed 12 nights in a standard double (property link), and paid $73 per night including tax and breakfast. Truly, the warm, helpful and hardworking family of Mr. Nong, Nam and his Mom — plus the well-behaved dog, cockatiel and koi fish — give the property an x-factor of warmth and just good vibes!