Time Zone

GMT + 7 hours

Language

Thai is the official language although English is generally used in hotel and travel related businesses and many locals speak English. Within our hotel we also have staff who speak a variety of languages should you require assistance.

Currency

The official currency is Thai Baht. It comes in the following denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000

Some businesses will accept other international currencies specifically US Dollar, the Euro, Hong Kong dollar and the Yen.

Our reception desk offers a currency exchange service. Alternatively in town you will find banks and private currency exchange stores. Exchange rates vary between different banks & stores and additional charges may apply.

Electrical Standard

220 volts. All our rooms have international sockets.

Shopping Hours

The general shopping hours are as follows although many street stalls remain open according to independent schedules and of course the night market which begins at 7pm and continues until 11pm

Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm

Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 7pm

Banking

There is an ATM machine within our hotel. The nearest bank is the Siam Commercial Bank, a 5 minute drive.

Banking Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:am-3:30pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Shopping centre

Kad Dhara shopping village and boutique shops within our resort offer great quality products, including arts and crafts. In the centre of town, which is only 10 minute drive, you will find shopping malls, the night bazaar and weekend walking street.

Hospital and Medical

The Thepanya Hospital and Mc Cormick Hospital are a 10 minute drive, and the Chiang Mai Ram is a 15 minute drive.

Tips on Tipping

If taking a tuk tuk, taxi or employing some other service you will already have had to negotiate a specific rate so a tip is not usually necessary. Tipping is not an established Thai practice, nonetheless in most international hotels and more upscale restaurants it is quite acceptable. Generally a 10 per cent service charge would be added to the bill in restaurants, but if you particularly appreciated the service then an additional 5 to 10 per cent would be welcomed. For any hotel staff we leave all such decisions entirely to the discretion of our guests but as a guide USD 2 to 5 per staff member at the end of your stay would be well received.