Location: 70 Ratchadamnoen Road, Tambol Sri-Poom, Amphur Muang, Chiaang Mai
Occupant: Associate professor Jarunee Maneekul
U Hotel is situated in the center of Chiang Mai city. It was a former residence of the first governor general of Chiang Mai, Phra Nayok Khananukarn (Muang Tiphaya Monthon), who was assigned any important tasks to all royal family and nobleman in the north. For example, he was a guard chief to suppress all kind of rebellions. He also followed the voyage of the Princess Dara Rasmi from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Besides, he was the renovation group leader for WWat Phra That Sri Chom Thong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
U Hotel Company Limited is now the owner, which has later rented the entire building and land for its hotel affair, approximately 1 Rai ( 1 rai = 1600 sqm) for twenty years. At the beginning, all entire building had been damaged from the use of a former owner in a long period. Thus, the renovation started under the concept of reconstruction the past by preserving and maintaining the unique building. Especially, its roof and gable, which has been decorated with the Tiphaya family symbol; the sun in the triangle frame. The interior of the building has been changed the layout to appropriate the hotel services for tourists. It is divided into two part, front reception and rooms for guests.
Today the building has been operated under the name “U Hotel Chiang Mai”. With its history and value, the hotel guests can enjoy peaceful atmosphere among the Lanna culture in Chiang Mai.
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