Mountainview became like home to me on a 2 month stay in Chiang Mai. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful, willing to go the extra mile whether that is to help you catch your first sorng taow or book a day trip to ride the elephants.
The rooms are simple but comfortable and kept well stocked with all of the essentials. The outdoor dining area set in lush tropical rainforest is an oasis in the busy city bustle. The food is delicious and offers a variety of Thai dishes and western favourites.
Internet is available as unlimited wifi in the rooms or in the computer room near reception which offers a good half dozen computers for guests.
Location wise, it's close to everything and easy to walk to many popular destinations. To get to Night Bazaar or Airport Plaza is only a 20baht sorng taow ride away.
I have returned twice and will do so again this January.

Our group stayed here for a little over a week, and it was a great experience. The rooms were basic but clean. The beds might be a little firm for some people, but I was used to it. They have AC and fans in the guest rooms, and WiFi throughout the property. The outdoor garden/dining area was beautiful. Food was quite good, and the coffee was great. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Laundry service was excellent..ready the same day. Location is extremely convenient. Great value for your money!

If you want to feel a little less touristy and a little more like a local, this guest house is a perfect, inexpensive stop in Chiang Mai. The rooms were basic, but clean and comfortable and we enjoyed breakfast every morning in the outdoor garden cafe with a stream and fish pond. The private bath was functional and the shower worked fine. If you are looking for luxury this is not the place, but it was clean, comfortable, and we loved the garden decks and garden cafe. This is very safe, and we went out to the streets for a late night dinner with no concerns. We delighted in the elephant walking down our street with a tail light.....that's a real 'tail light'! This is within walking distance of the night market which is a must-do in Chiang Mai. We recommend Mountain View Guest House without reservation! The price for a week was astonishing by North American standards.