Cross Chiang Mai Riverside

Cross Chiang Mai Riverside has been operating since 2017 on the Ping River, 2.4 kilometres from the Old City centre and 5.7 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport. It's a 5-star resort with a 9.2 out of 10 review score across 1,161 reviews. Uncle Kham figures a genuine river setting this close to the centre, with scores this consistent, is worth a second look before booking anything in the city proper.

Getting to Cross Chiang Mai Riverside

The Old City centre sits 2.4 kilometres away, and the airport is 5.7 kilometres out, with an airport transfer service available. Right by the resort, Suvannabhumi Art Gallery is 80 metres away, Monsoon Tea 290 metres, and Wat Fahham 300 metres. Further into town, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is 1.88 kilometres, Tha Phae Gate 1.97 kilometres, and Wat Chedi Luang 2.54 kilometres.

Rooms & What to Expect

Four suite types are on file. The Pool Suite is the standout at 178 square metres with a king bed and a river view — nearly three times the size of the other rooms here. The Grand Suite with River View (65 square metres) and the plainer River View Suite (51 square metres) both offer a king bed and river views at more typical sizes. The Garden View Suite (51 square metres) is the one exception, looking out onto a courtyard rather than the water.

Amenities & Facilities

The resort's confirmed facilities include a spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym, along with an on-site restaurant and a 24-hour reception desk. Non-motorised water sports are available, with equipment rental on-site — a genuine draw given the riverside setting. Guests can also book a foot soak, a massage, and tours through the property. Free Wi-Fi and a breakfast-included room plan cover the basics.

What's Nearby — Temples, Markets & Local Life

Suvannabhumi Art Gallery sits just 80 metres from the resort, Monsoon Tea 290 metres away, and Wat Fahham 300 metres — an easy stroll along the river. An international school is 420 metres out. Further into the city, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is 1.88 kilometres, Tha Phae Gate 1.97 kilometres, Wat Chedi Luang 2.54 kilometres, Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) 2.84 kilometres, and the Art in Paradise 3D Art Museum 2.88 kilometres. The riverside setting keeps things quieter than a stay directly inside the Old City walls, without putting the main sights out of reach.

Dining

On-site dining covers American and Asian options, served through Oxygen, the resort's named restaurant — a smaller, more focused spread than some of the larger hotels nearby, but enough for a relaxed riverside stay.

Other Hotels Nearby

Three other properties sit right along the same stretch of river. Sannot Riverside Boutique Hotel is effectively next door, also 5-star, rated 9.3/10. At Pingnakorn Riverside Hotel, 0.1 kilometres away, is a 4-star option at 9/10. Happy Home, 0.2 kilometres out, scores highest of the trio at 9.8/10, also 4-star.

Guest Reviews

Across 1,161 reviews, Cross Chiang Mai Riverside averages 9.2 out of 10, and staff service is the standout: 9.7/10 against a city average of 9, the widest gap of any category here. Cleanliness follows at 9.6/10 versus 8.9, facilities at 9.3/10 versus 8.8, and value for money at 9.2/10 versus 8.4. Even location, often a harder category for a resort set apart from the Old City, reaches 8.7/10 against a city average of 8.1. Uncle Kham reads that top service score as the real signal — staff who consistently earn 9.7 out of 10 are doing something right, not just riding a good location.

Good to Know

Rates have started as low as 3,771 THB a night. Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is by 12:00. The resort has been operating since 2017, and a breakfast-included room plan is available for guests who want it sorted ahead of time.

Cross Chiang Mai Riverside is built around its Ping River setting — water sports, a genuine spa and pool, and river-view suites — a few kilometres from the Old City's noise rather than inside it. For travellers who want a real resort stay with the city still close enough for a day trip, it's a well-reviewed, distinctive option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cross Chiang Mai Riverside from the Old City? It's 2.4 kilometres from the Old City centre and 5.7 kilometres from the airport.

What water activities are available at the resort? Non-motorised water sports are available, with equipment rental on-site.

When did Cross Chiang Mai Riverside open? It's been operating since 2017.

Written by Terra Lanna from verified data — star rating, guest review scores, real coordinates and distances, and Agoda's own facility and location data. Master English version; other languages are translated from this.