This hotel was highly reccommended to us so we thought we would try it out. Our expectations may have been too high for the price of our room. It is a nice, clean, comfy room and the grounds of the hotel are great but for these prices you do expect a bit more...especially when in Thailand. Quite frankly the rooms were very plain for the amount you are paying. On a positive note, the grounds do retain that great colonial feel and the staff are really friendly. It is a relaxing environment as well. The food is nice but the cocktails were not up to par. I kept getting some odd ingredients in my mojitos and by the end of our stay we realised that every cocktail tasted like a Long Island Ice Tea which might have been the only drink they knew how to make. The bartender was a nice guy but did not know enough english for us to teach him how to make a lovely mojito for future guests. It was a nice place but really the prices should be adjusted for what it is. I think I would choose elsewhere on my next holiday to Chiang Mai.

Was not expecting this. But this place is simply stunning. I stayed at the MO Dhara Dhevi and Rachamankha in early Feb 2012, and must say that my stay at Rachamankha is more satisfying. There are only 20-odd rooms in this property, and they take very good care of you. The number of staff to rooms is incredibly high. There are so many people waiting to assist me in everything that I asked. It is a very tranquil nice boutique hotel. The only complaint is the bathroom of the next room. Somehow, if your neighbour flushes the toilet, or uses the shower, you can hear it in your room. Other than this tiny issue, this place is fabulous, which is why I have given it a 5 out of 5. There are antiques everywhere. I stayed in room 22.

I'm at a loss to understand the negative reviews. This is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever seen (and I have been around.) Low key, elegant, private, tranquil. Pure class. The staff is delightful, the food delicious. Pricey by Thai standards but a tremendous value when compared to similar hotels in other countries.

The bathrooms could use refreshing, but that is the only negative I can come up with.

Highly recommended.

We stayed at the Rachamankha recently and found it to be perfect. It is peaceful and graceful, the rooms are tasteful and comfortable, the staff extremely accommodating and well-trained, and it has an unbeatable ambience. We look forward to staying there again.