QUU Hotel Chiang Mai: My Honest Review After 4 Nights

I spent four nights at QUU Hotel Chiang Mai, an adults-only art gallery hotel just north of the Old Town. I chose it mainly for its location and the excellent reviews across all the booking platforms. As I was travelling alone, I booked the standard room without breakfast. In this review I’ll tell you exactly where the hotel is in relation to the Old Town, what the room was really like, what I paid and whether I’d book it again.

It’s been more than a decade since I last visited Chiang Mai, so I thought it was time to come back and see what’s changed. I went in August, during the rainy season, and even though there were still options available for my usual last-minute planning, it took me a while to find the right hotel.

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Quick overview: My stay at QUU hotel Chiang Mai


Location	Maneenopparat Road, just across the moat from the north-east corner of the Old Town
Room I stayed in	Standard Room
What I paid	฿6,020 for 4 nights in August, room only, booked on Agoda
Style	Art gallery hotel, adults only, modern and calm with original artwork
Best for	Solo travellers and couples who want somewhere quiet within walking distance of the Old Town
Getting into town	Five minutes on foot to Wat Chiang Man, songthaews to Doi Suthep from Chang Phueak Gate nearby, Grab picks up at the door
My review	★★★★★

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QUU Hotel Chiang Mai Location

QUU Hotel is on Maneenopparat Road, which runs along the northern edge of the Old Town. To be more specific, it’s towards the north-east corner, so I only had to cross two roads with the moat in between and I was in the Old Town.

Crossing that road was my least favourite part of the stay, because it’s busy with cars and bikes and there aren’t really any traffic lights nearby. But I managed. I was a bit worried the room would be noisy because of the traffic, but no. My room faced the backyard and I heard exactly zero traffic, it was super quiet. The rooms facing the road are actually set back a little, not right above it, but behind the café and the courtyard.

It took me about five minutes to walk to Wat Chiang Man, and when I went to the artist village Baan Kang Wat, I took a Grab that stopped right by the door. It’s also only a few minutes’ walk to the 7-Eleven opposite Chang Phueak Gate, where the songthaews to Doi Suthep leave from.

One of the other reasons I chose this hotel was the 24-hour reception, which many of the other places I checked didn’t have. I wanted to be sure I could leave my suitcase at the hotel before check-in and after check-out. Also, when I travel by myself, I feel better knowing there’s always a staff member I can reach.

Staying at QUU Hotel Chiang Mai: My Experience

How I got there

I was travelling from Bangkok, from Don Mueang airport. The flight was quick, only an hour. Once I was out of the airport I took a Grab, but there was also the option of a taxi for 150 THB or a bus for 50 THB.

Chiang Mai International Airport is about 6 km from the hotel and the journey by Grab took under 20 minutes. If you want to know more about the travel options from Bangkok, check out my article: How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

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Arrival and check-in

I had an early flight, so I got to the hotel around 9am and was welcomed by friendly staff and a little welcome drink. The official check-in is at 2pm, so I didn’t even expect my room to be ready. Once I’d signed in, I left my suitcase at reception and went out to explore the city. They didn’t ask for a damage deposit.

The hotel

The hotel looks exactly the same as in the photos. The reception area is rather small but modern and bright, with direct access to the café where they also serve breakfast. So if you need to kill some time waiting, you can relax there.

What makes this hotel unique is the original artwork displayed throughout the lobby, the café and the rooms, and there’s a little gallery space on site too. The hotel has four floors and a lift, which is rare in this area, though it’s rather slow.

Are there any facilities?

There’s no swimming pool, no gym and no spa, just the café and the gallery. But for a city hotel in this price bracket that’s pretty normal. If you insist on a pool you can definitely find one in Chiang Mai, but for me it was more important to find a place where I’d feel comfortable than to have a pool. You should also know that parking isn’t available.

The room

I booked a standard room on Agoda and paid just over 6,000 ฿ for four nights in August, low season, which for what I got was a really good deal. The room was quite small, only 17 sqm I think, but for one person it was more than enough.

There was an open wardrobe with hangers, a mini fridge with two bottles of water they replenished every day, a smart TV, a safe, some art on the wall and a window facing a lot of greenery, including a massive tree where I watched squirrels one morning.

For a room this size there was a big bed with the most comfortable mattress and crisp white sheets, so it was super cosy and I slept well every night. There were bedside lamps and a switch for a light behind the headboard, which gave the room a nice mood lighting.

They also provided an art book about Chiang Mai and slippers wrapped in a paper package, which I liked, because I always wonder whether hotels actually change the slippers between guests when they aren’t packed.

This room type was missing a chair for the desk, but I was very comfortable working from the bed with my laptop, so it wasn’t a big deal. If you need to work during your stay, though, you might prefer to book the superior room, which has a table and chairs, or work in the café downstairs.

The room was cleaned daily and it was spotless. There was seriously not a single thing that hadn’t been cleaned properly.

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The bathroom

The bathroom was a decent size, very clean and new, with marble-style tiles. It had a spacious shower with a proper door, so no soaked floor. The water pressure was fine, and the temperature sometimes swung from hot to cold, but it really wasn’t so bad, I’ve experienced much worse.

In the shower there was a shampoo and body wash, which smelled lovely, again something not so common in this price range. You can ask for toiletries, they just don’t provide them automatically. There was also a hairdryer and two sets of towels.

What I’d improve

Usually I call this part “What I didn’t like,” but there was really nothing I didn’t like. I do have one suggestion for improvement though, and that’s better lighting in the bathroom. It worked, but it was that really unflattering light for applying make-up where you can’t see yourself properly, and the ladies will understand. I’d recommend bringing a small mirror so you can do your eyebrows by the window.

The Wi-fi and AC

The Wi-Fi was consistent and worked throughout my entire stay. I was also relieved to find the AC wasn’t as loud as it is in many places. As someone who finds it difficult to sleep with noise, this was pretty quiet.

The café and breakfast

You can choose to book your room with or without breakfast. Because I knew there would be plenty of breakfast options nearby, I went for a rate without. But just to give you an idea, they serve it from 7am to 10am. It’s a set menu and you can choose from a few different main courses: pork or chicken congee, pork or chicken boiled rice, BBQ pork with rice, or pork wonton soup, and every set comes with seasonal fruit, egg, coffee or tea, and orange juice.

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FAQ: Staying at QUU Hotel Chiang Mai

Is QUU Hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town?

It’s just across the road from the Old Town, on Maneenopparat Road, outside the northern moat. You only need to cross the road and you’re there, so it’s a matter of a few minutes.

Is there parking at QUU Hotel Chiang Mai?

No, there’s no on-site parking, which is worth knowing if you’re planning to hire a car or a scooter.

Is QUU Hotel Chiang Mai good for solo travellers?

I travelled alone and from my point of view, it’s great for solo travellers. The small standard room was enough for me, though if you need a desk with a chair, book the superior one. The area felt pretty safe and they have a 24/7 desk, so there’s always someone there if you need something.

Would I stay at QUU Hotel Chiang Mai again?

If I was coming to Chiang Mai on my own, I’d definitely book QUU Hotel again. If I was coming with someone else, I’d book the bigger room. For a romantic stay, I’d probably choose a boutique hotel in the centre of the Old Town with a pool. But to sum it up, I had a great stay at QUU Hotel in Chiang Mai. It was clean, comfortable, calm and easy to get around from.

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