Budget
Chat House
(http://www.chatguesthouse.com) 80-400 baht. good attached restaurant and friendly staff. free wifi. near wat phra kaeo. laundry for 40 thb/kg.
Mae Hong Son Guest House in Chiang Rai
126 singhaklai road, tel. +66-053715367, 086-5864764. located ~1km, ~15 min walk from bus station north of downtown. pass the police station it's the second alley on the right, before the new bridge not on the lp map. rooms are basic, but clean and staff are very friendly. info as of jan. 2011: doubles from 150 thb fan and shared bathroom to 250 thb private bathroom. free wi-fi. good restaurant & bar, bicycle/motorbike rental, laundry service 40 thb/kg and tour service.
Orchids Guesthouse
1012/3 jedyod road muang off th jet yot. 15 new very clean, spotless double rooms with air-con, tv, free wi-fi, coffee/tea included at 350 thb or 450 thb at high season. central location, quiet rooms, they also offer car, bicycles or motorcycle hire and trekking options with a licenced guide. +66 05371-8361.
YMCA International Hotel
70 phaholyothin road, tel:+66 0 5371 3785 to 6, +66 0 5370 2763 to 4 [email protected] (http://www.ymcachiangmai....) - rates 100-400 thb.