I was initially going to stay for 3 days...stayed for 5 more until my flight schedule became necessary. The manager changed my room to more meet my needs. I don't recall being treated as good as I was treated at Romyen Garden Resort. The staff was obviously personally invested your wellbeing without being obtrusive. The room was cleaned meticulously and sheets changed daily. The food was traditional northern Thai gourmet-home cooking. The bungalows was large enough for someone like me that needs to spread out. The bungalow was all wood and tile tastefully decorated. The manager was very helpful in explaining how to get around with public transportation and making suggestions. I realized that anyone they recommended was because of the experience and trust in that individual or company. The buildings are in the center of a large property with gardens, a pond and open areas. If you don't prefer to be in an urban setting and bungalow living is for you. I would say that this is the right place.
I will be back this year!

Date April 10th. I have just enjoyed four days R and R at the Romyen Garden resort in northern Thailand. I was in town to photograph the annual Songkran festival and I have never experienced such inclusive, personalized service before. It all started from the free pickup at the railway station. When I piled into the air conditioned ute with the owners young sister and aunt I was made to feel part of their large , extended family. I had a sleepless overnight train trip from Bangkok so after giving Auntie some instruction on their inhouse computers ( free internet access of course) and meeting Tim the female owner and niece of Auntie I had a lengthy nap in my air conditioned , private bungalow. I woke up feeling refreshed and ravenous so I wandered over to the outdoor sala and was informed that Auntie had personally made me a whole deep fried fish with chili jam paste . It was absolutely wonderful . I spent the rest of the night just chatting with Tim and listening to her marvellous chillout radio station . Apart from shooting the Songkran activities and attending a cooking class in town , I spent most of my time sitting in the sala drinking the sweet local version of Fanta and listening to my favourite tunes being waited on hand and foot. If you value your privacy the bungalows all come with fully equipped kitchens so you can keep to yourself if you wish. I did enjoy my table tennis battles with younger sister Lek but the highlight would have to be the outdoor massage on my private balcony. Being unusually quiet for this time of the year , Tim was quite happy to drive me around until I got my bearings and hired my own car.There are plenty of picturesque mountain drives to take and no shortage of ancient Buddhist temples to wander through in this part of Chiang Mai. I couldnt recommend a more welcoming and relaxing resort to stay in if you plan to visit northern Thailand.