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title: "Dee Hotel Phayao vs M2 Hotel Waterside: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dee Hotel Phayao or M2 Hotel Waterside in Phayao? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Dee Hotel Phayao vs M2 Hotel Waterside

Both are in Phayao, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Wiang Subdistrict
## [Dee Hotel Phayao](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dee-hotel-phayao-phayao/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1347323/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Wiang Subdistrict
## [M2 Hotel Waterside](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/m2-hotel-waterside-phayao/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1808309/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.

### Why is Dee Hotel Phayao better than M2 Hotel Waterside?

1.  460 m closer to public transport (−460 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,839 vs 521), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is M2 Hotel Waterside better than Dee Hotel Phayao?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dee Hotel Phayao | M2 Hotel Waterside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 5.0  (+2.4) | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,839  (+1,318) | 521 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 347 | 453  (+106) |
| Rank in Phayao | top 22%  (+21%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Distance to Wiang Subdistrict centre | 1.9 km | 1.6 km  (−340 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−460 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 17  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m  (−910 m) | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 6  (+6) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 62 | 40 |
| Floors | 6 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2021  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 12  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.0 km apart

Dee Hotel Phayao: city centre: 1.9 km, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 85 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

M2 Hotel Waterside: city centre: 2.0 km, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 86 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phayao

[Phayao weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phayao/phayao/weather)

## Dee Hotel Phayao or M2 Hotel Waterside: common questions

### Which is better, Dee Hotel Phayao or M2 Hotel Waterside?

Dee Hotel Phayao leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Dee Hotel Phayao or M2 Hotel Waterside?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

M2 Hotel Waterside is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Dee Hotel Phayao.

### How far apart are Dee Hotel Phayao and M2 Hotel Waterside?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dee-hotel-phayao-phayao-vs-m2-hotel-waterside-phayao/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/