Location. The Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai is located on an island in the Mae Kok River that flows through Chiang Rai, Thailand. This resort stands near the Night Bazaar's bargain stalls. The Elephant Nature Park is a nearby sanctuary and rescue center. Ancient temples and religious sites surround this property. Hotel Features. The Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai offers three dining options. Chinatown serves Chinese cuisine, The Peak prepares steakhouse specialties and the Island Café offers a Thai and international menu. Drinks and evening entertainment are offered at the Lobby Lounge, the Cellar Pub and the Peak Lounge. Light refreshments are available poolside. A ballroom accommodates up to 700 people, while smaller function rooms seat up to 70 attendees. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Sporting and leisure facilities include a river-view outdoor pool, tennis courts and a fitness center. Thai massage and yoga are offered, and the health center houses an herbal sauna, a spa tub and steam rooms. The hotel includes a jogging track, snooker and a gaming arcade. Property conveniences include a pharmacy and city shuttle service for a fee.

Guestrooms. The Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai offers 271 modern guestrooms equipped with refrigerators and coffeemakers. Accommodations are equipped with in-room safes. Rooms feature windows, sitting areas and earth-tone color schemes. Accommodations overlook the Mae Kok River or the tropical gardens. Corner-wing suites extend onto balconies.

Expert Tip. The Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai loans wireless LAN cards to those who don't possess a card but wish to connect to the Internet. Gala Dinner: The hotel will host a gala dinner on December 31, 2007. All guests will be charged for the dinner whether or not they attend. Fees for the dinner will be collected by the hotel at check-in.

Room Types:

Superior room river/garden view King:   One king bed or two single beds. River and pool or hotel tropical garden view. Located on floors 3-4. 34 square metres (366 square feet). Varied traditional Thai decor. Minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe. Smoking.

Island Suite Panoramic View Double:   One king bed. Unfurnished balcony with panoramic river and mountain view. Located on floors 4-8. 100 square metres (1,076 square feet). Varied traditional Thai decor. Minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water, pantry. Separate living area. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe. Smoking.

Landmark Suite Pool/River View King:   One king bed or two queen beds. Unfurnished balcony with river and pool views. Located on floors 3-9. 75 square metres (807 square feet). Varied traditional Thai decor. Minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water, pantry. Separate living area. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe. Smoking.

Deluxe River/garden View King:   One king bed or two single beds. River and pool or resort tropical garden view. Located on floors 5-8. 36 square metres (388 square feet). Varied traditional Thai decor. Minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe. Smoking.

Driving Directions: From Chiang Mai International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 11 km.