Why Travelers Love Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel in Chiang Mai

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Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel

On my recent trip to Chiang Mai, I stayed at the Glory Wabi Sabi, a charming boutique hotel with a minimalist design. The common areas, featuring a pool and beautiful hanging chairs, were truly stunning. However, the highlight was the delicious breakfast, which included fresh fruits, coconut pancakes, and my favorite Thai noodles, Khao soi. Despite these wonderful amenities, I found the room a bit too cramped for comfort. Keep reading to learn more about my experience at Glory Wabi Sabi and why I eventually decided to switch to its sister hotel.

Table of Contents

• Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel
• The Common Areas & Breakfast
• The Breakfast
• The Room at Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel
• Final Thoughts
• Address
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The Common Areas & Breakfast

We arrived in Chiang Mai yesterday and checked into the Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel, a charming establishment constructed in 2021. The lobby is one large space that includes the lobby desk, a seating area with 4 hanging papasan chairs, a pool, and an indoor/outdoor seating area. Additionally, the breakfast area is part of this expansive setup. Notably, breakfast is served from 0630-1000 daily at both accommodations.

The Breakfast

The breakfast impressed us and ranked among the better breakfasts included with the hotel room rate. Moreover, the breakfast included non-pork options. Additionally, it even featured my favorite Northern Thai dish—Khao Soy. And you can’t help but love a breakfast spread with this delightful curry noodle soup. The hotel also provided made-to-order eggs, omelets, fresh salads, fruits, pancakes, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, chicken sausages, and toast. It also offers refreshing fresh orange juice and coffee. We both left feeling satisfied.

However, the breakfast at our new hotel was very disappointing. We don’t eat pork, which is always in our hotel profile. The kitchen staff failed to examine our profile, so this morning’s breakfast was all pork. In fact, I had never seen so much pork in one hotel breakfast offering. The other hotel had a lot of non-pork options. We almost asked for a shuttle back there for breakfast, lol.

They apologized profusely, promising to have multiple non-pork options for breakfast in the future. They only half fulfilled that promise. And even then, the food was not that good.

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The Room at Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel

The 4-floor boutique hotel embraces a design focused on minimalism. As for our room, 402, it is pretty compact. It includes an L-shaped sofa with a table on the interior wall. Furthermore, the table, much like the open hanging closet, tables, and bench, features medium-colored wood with a distinctive white wash finish.

The floors, walls, bed frame, and curtain valence are all uncolored polished concrete. I like polished concrete, but you must be careful not to hit your ankles on the bed frame, which encircles the entire king-size bed. The bed is very comfortable, with comfy overstuffed pillows and a feathery down comforter.

The bathroom is similarly designed with open storage. There is a window in the shower, and the bathroom is enclosed in black and frosted glass. The room’s color scheme exudes neutrality, featuring warm beiges, blacks, and white-washed woods.

Final Thoughts

After staying at both the Glory Wabi Sabi and the Glory Boutique Suites, I have a clear preference. The Glory Wabi Sabi offers a cozy, minimalist design and delightful breakfast, perfect for short stays. However, the rooms felt too cramped for longer visits.

The Glory Boutique Suites, on the other hand, provided the space and comfort I was looking for. The upgraded amenities, like the clawfoot tub and the rooftop bar, made a significant difference in the quality of our stay. Despite a few hiccups with breakfast options, the overall experience at the Glory Boutique Suites was far more satisfying.

If you’re planning a longer stay in Chiang Mai or simply prefer more space and luxury, I highly recommend the Glory Boutique Suites. The switch was worth it, turning our stay into a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Address:

11 Stadium Road, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200

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