--- title: "First Residence, Chiang Mai: reviews, location & comparison" description: "First Residence in Chiang Mai: rated 8.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-residence-chiang-mai/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Hotel · ★★★ # First Residence Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand 8.1 · Very good 211 reviews · #1412 #1,412 of 1,688 in Chiang Mai · 4.1/5 on Google, 182 reviews · 4.5 Location score ## About First Residence First Residence is a hotel in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 211 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 14 km from the centre of Chiang Mai. The nearest airport, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), is 16 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 42 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2014 - **Last renovated:** 2020 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 1 35/76 M. 1, T. Rim Tai, A. Mae Rim [thefirstresidence.com](http://www.thefirstresidence.com/) ## How First Residence scores Better rated than 14% of hotels in Chiang Mai - Guest rating **8.1** - Location **4.5** - Facilities **2.5** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** Chiang Mai average ## Rating on Google 4.1/5 182 Google reviews - 5★41% - 4★35% - 3★17% - 2★4% - 1★3% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Minibar - Blackout curtains ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **45** - **Sights within 1 km:** **2**
Nearest airportChiang Mai International Airport (CNX)16 km36 min drive
Distance to the centreChiang Mai14 km31 min drive
### Sights nearby - พิพิธภัณฑ์พระตำหนักดาราภิรมย์210 m - อนุสาวรีย์เจ้าแม่ดารารัศมี410 m - โฮงบ่ม at ข่วงแม่ริม1.3 km - Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai2.0 km ## First Residence: in detail First Residence provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Experience the wonders of Chiang Mai with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at First Residence due to the hotel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at First Residence is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, bottled water and mini bar at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. ### Compare ## Compare First Residence with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Baan Orawee Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-orawee-boutique-hotel-chiang-mai/) Hotel ★★★ 450 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/baan-orawee-boutique-hotel-chiang-mai-vs-first-residence-chiang-mai/) - [The Grand Morocc Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grand-morocc-hotel-chiang-mai/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.0 km away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-residence-chiang-mai-vs-the-grand-morocc-hotel-chiang-mai/) - [Maerim Whale Park Resort.](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/maerim-whale-park-resort-chiang-mai/) Resort ★★★ 1.1 km away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-residence-chiang-mai-vs-maerim-whale-park-resort-chiang-mai/) - [Ban Tung Lom](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ban-tung-lom-chiang-mai/) Resort ★★★ 1.5 km away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ban-tung-lom-chiang-mai-vs-first-residence-chiang-mai/) - [Gudi Boutique Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gudi-boutique-resort-chiang-mai/) Hotel ★★★ 1.6 km away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-residence-chiang-mai-vs-gudi-boutique-resort-chiang-mai/) - [Jirung Health Village](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jirung-health-village-chiang-mai/) Resort ★★★ 1.7 km away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-residence-chiang-mai-vs-jirung-health-village-chiang-mai/) ## Questions about First Residence ### How do guests rate First Residence? First Residence has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 211 reviews, which is better than 14% of rated hotels in Chiang Mai. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at First Residence? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does First Residence include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at First Residence? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is First Residence from the airport? The nearest airport, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), is 16 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does First Residence have? First Residence has 42 rooms on 2 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-residence-chiang-mai/. 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/