We decided on a stay here after reading the lonely planet review - bad mistake. The rooms are a decent size but are old and need of a serious refurb. No TV and very old and loud air conditioning unit. When we first walked in the room there was a stale nauseating air that reminded me of fumigation, and it... more

We stayed at River View Lodge for one night in October. Rooms are big, so is the bed, but it has a kind of 'dark' feel to it (probably due to small window size in comparison with the room). No comments about cleanliness, as i thought it was more than okay. Bed and bathroom definitely okay too. Staff is friendly,... more

We stayed at the Riverview lodge for 15 days in Nov. 08 . We booked the room online directly thru the hotel. The room that we stayed in was basic and clean, the air conditioner blew cold air and for $ 17.00 / night I dont see how anyone could complain. Located across the river from the old city and... more

This was my 5th year staying at the Riverview. The staff are exceptional. You can always find plenty of reading (mostly German and English) in their stock of books. Much better than the "tour" hotels with their busloads of people. more

I booked this hotel online having learned about it from Lonely Planet and having looked at the website. What a disappointment. I paid $90 a night and the room was nothing like what had been featured on the website -- its tired green carpet was straight out of the 70s, the walls were as thin as posterboard, the breakfast rapidly... more

Well I booked this hotel on the advice of the Lonely Planet and frankly they could not have been more wrong. Number one the manager and many of the staff are positively unfriendly Number two the more expensive rooms facing the river are impossible for anyone who is a light sleeper to sleep in. This is due to the blaring... more

I think almost every previous reviewer here is right about this place and the question is more how the Lonely Planet Guide rates the River View Lodge so wrongly as the best hotel in chiang mai? The number one Lonely Planet Guide recommendation in Chiang Mai the River View Lodge? Are they serious? Are they having a laugh? Had the... more

we were looking forward to staying at this hotel after learning that this was the "pick" in the lonely planet. we called the hotel directly and booked a couple of nights. we were quickly disappointed to discover a dated looking room with dirty looking green carpet that smelled, no tv, and no internet access. in addition, the description of a... more

At an excellent location and with a lovely garden, friendly service. All as it should be and this at a good price. But bring your ear plugs. The disco at the other side of the river is loud and makes long hours. The owners of the lodge apologise and try to lobby their way. But it is a pity. Since... more