Phaya Inn

My room was very clean, quiet, and the bed was quite comfy. It was the best sleep I'd gotten in several nights after staying in a party area of Chiang Mai. I enjoyed sitting on the little balcony at night to breathe the fresh air and look at stars. In the morning they provide a simple breakfast of instant coffee, bread to make toast, and some packaged snacks. It is run by a family, and the woman speaks great English. She has a degree in hotel management from the USA, and it shows in how the place is run. Her husband doesn't speak very much English, but he is equally friendly and helpful. As I did not have a car, they loaned me a bicycle to explore Lamphun (old but serviceable), and arranged for a taxi pick up to get back to Chiang Mai. They also gave me a map of the city and recommended places to visit and eat.