Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai – A Favorite for Families in Chiang Mai

The hotel offers 526 spacious rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide direct views of the Ping River and Doi Suthep. Each room includes a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Guests on higher floors, such as the 19th to 24th, report unobstructed panoramic views of the river and mountains.

Four on-site dining options include River Terrace, serving Thai and international dishes indoors or on the outdoor terrace, and China Palace with Dim Sum and Shabu Shabu buffet. A Starbucks coffee shop operates in the lobby from 7AM to 7PM daily. The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, including freshly made eggs and local specialties like Khao Soi.

Children under 12 eat for free at family-friendly dining outlets, and a dedicated children's dining program is available. The hotel provides babysitting services and has a salt-water outdoor pool with a children's pool and toys. Proximity to the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and temples makes it easy for families to explore cultural attractions.

The on-site fitness center includes a sauna, steam room, and locker rooms, with some guests noting the steam sauna as a highlight. An outdoor salt-water swimming pool with a pool bar and sunbeds is available year-round, along with table tennis and a golf course within a 30-minute drive of 5 golf clubs. The hotel offers a tour desk for arranging day trips, including visits to Doi Suthep and elephant experiences.

Diverse indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodate up to 1,000 guests, with a business center and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport and a 5-minute drive from the Night Bazaar and temples, with a free weekday shuttle to a large shopping mall. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, and luggage storage support business travelers and leisure guests alike.

Location: 5-minute drive to Night Bazaar and temples

Rooms: 526 rooms with Ping River and Doi Suthep views

Dining: 4 restaurants including China Palace Dim Sum

Family: Kids under 12 eat free with dedicated program

Wellness: Salt-water pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center

Business: Event space for up to 1,000 guests

Convenience: Free weekday shuttle to shopping mall