ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub - 3 stars hotel - Hotel near Huay Kaew Road

ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub is located directly on Huay Kaew Road, one of Chiang Mai’s most strategically positioned thoroughfares. The hotel address — 7-17 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road — places guests 500 meters from MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, 700 meters from Nimmanhaemin Road’s café strip, 1 kilometer from Chiang Mai University, and on the direct road toward Doi Suthep mountain.

 

 

About Huay Kaew Road

 

Huay Kaew Road is a major north–south artery in Chiang Mai, running from the Rincome intersection in the Nimman district northward and then westward toward Doi Suthep mountain. It connects three of Chiang Mai’s most active districts: the Nimman café and lifestyle area, the Chang Phueak residential neighborhood, and the Doi Suthep mountain corridor.

Key landmarks on or directly off Huay Kaew Road:

• MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center — 6-floor mall at the Huay Kaew / Nimmanhaemin Road intersection (55 Moo 5, Huay Kaew Road)
• Chiang Mai University — Thailand’s premier northern university, main entrance directly on Huay Kaew Road
• Ang Kaew Reservoir — scenic lakeside walking area within CMU campus, set against Doi Suthep backdrop
• Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center — Chiang Mai’s original mall, 21 Huay Kaew Road
• Chiang Mai Zoo — 2 km from ibis, accessible along Huay Kaew Road
• Huay Kaew Waterfall — 2.4 km from ibis, a local recreational spot within Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
• The road to Doi Suthep — Huay Kaew Road leads directly to the mountain route; the drive to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep continues from this road

Huay Kaew Road branches at the MAYA mall intersection — Nimmanhaemin Road (Nimman Road) runs south from this junction into the café and nightlife district. This intersection makes Huay Kaew Road a natural hub connecting shopping, nature, university life, and city amenities.

 

Comfortable and Budget-Friendly Hotel near Huay Kaew Road

 

 

ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub is positioned at the economy-to-midscale tier of the Accor portfolio, making it the most price-accessible Accor option on Huay Kaew Road. The hotel offers 142 rooms across 5 room categories, all 19 sqm, with standard ibis features including free high-speed Wi-Fi, LED HD TV, work desk, and air conditioning. Room categories:

Hotel facilities: Open-air swimming pool (mountain views) · 24-hour fitness centre · Charlie’s Corner bar and restaurant · Delhi Street Indian restaurant (from THB 99++) · Longest breakfast in Chiang Mai served 4:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free on-site parking · Airport shuttle (surcharge) · Pet-friendly (cats and dogs, THB 1,000/day) · Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

Check-in / Check-out: From 2:00 PM / By 12:00 PM

Direct booking: all.accor.com/hotel/B9U9 · +66 52 004 700 · HB9U9@accor.com

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What’s Walkable from ibis Chiang Mai on Huay Kaew Road

ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub sits at the meeting point of three walkable zones: the MAYA–Nimman retail and dining corridor, Chiang Mai University, and the northern edge of the Chang Phueak neighborhood. All three are reachable without a taxi or songthaew.

 

Nimman Road — Cafés, Dining, and Lifestyle

 

Nimmanhaemin Road (Nimman Road) is Chiang Mai’s most developed café, restaurant, and boutique street. The road runs south from its intersection with Huay Kaew Road at the MAYA mall, branching into 15 numbered sois (lanes) of independent coffee shops, restaurants, bars, clothing boutiques, and galleries.

Distance from ibis: 700 meters south along Huay Kaew Road to the Nimman Road intersection — approximately an 8–10 minute walk

What’s there: Specialty coffee roasters (Ristr8to Lab 0.5 km from hotel per Accor listing, Akha Ama Coffee), northern Thai restaurants, international dining, One Nimman lifestyle center, Warm Up Café

Best time: Morning for coffee; evening for dining and nightlife. Nimman operates 7 am to late night across different venues.

Walking tip: Exit ibis, turn south on Huay Kaew Road. At the MAYA mall intersection (500m), Nimman Road begins to the right. Most cafés are concentrated in Soi 3, 7, and 9.

 

MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center — Shopping, Dining, and Cinema

 

MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center is a 6-floor glass-fronted mall at the corner of Huay Kaew Road and Nimmanhaemin Road. Opened in 2014, it is the closest major mall to ibis Chiang Mai and one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city for both residents and visitors.

Distance from ibis: 500 meters — approximately 5–6 minute walk north along Huay Kaew Road. Confirmed by Accor listing: MAYA 500 meters from the hotel.

Address: 55 Moo 5, Huay Kaew Road (directly on the road)

Floors: B1: Rimping Supermarket (quality imported groceries) · G: Strolling Mart / take-home · 2F: Beauty and cosmetics · 3F: Fashion (H&M, Uniqlo and others) · 4F: Food court, banks, tech · 5F: SFX Cinema (10 screens, English films with Thai subtitles) · 6F: Nimman Hill rooftop with city views

Practical note: Free parking for cars and motorbikes. Currency exchange and VAT refund services available. The traffic light at the Huay Kaew / Nimman intersection takes a long time — walking directly from ibis is typically faster than waiting for the light if arriving by car.

 

Chiang Mai University and Ang Kaew Reservoir

 

CMU, founded in 1964, is Thailand’s premier northern university and one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Its main entrance is on Huay Kaew Road, 1 kilometer from ibis. Within the campus is Ang Kaew Reservoir — a man-made lake with mountain views, a flat running track, and lakeside cafés — open to the public daily.
Distance from ibis: 1 km to CMU main entrance on Huay Kaew Road — approximately 12 minutes on foot. The ibis Accor listing explicitly notes: ‘Next to Chiang Mai University’.

Ang Kaew hours: Daily 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Free entrance.

What to do: Jog or walk the flat lakeside path (~2 km loop), visit lakeside cafés, birdwatch, photograph the Doi Suthep backdrop. CMU’s campus architecture features traditional Thai and gold-accented buildings worth exploring.

Walking tip: Walk north along Huay Kaew Road from ibis. CMU main gate is on the right before MAYA (or just past it, depending on route). Bring passport — security may request ID at the gate.

Also nearby: Wat Chet Yot (Temple of Seven Spires, 1455 AD) is 1.4 km from ibis — 17-minute walk, or pair with a CMU visit as a half-day loop

 

A Short Drive from Huay Kaew Road

 

ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub‘s position on Huay Kaew Road gives direct road access to Chiang Mai’s most visited destinations. Red songthaew shared taxis run along Huay Kaew Road toward Doi Suthep and toward the Old City; Grab taxis are available from the hotel at any time.

 

Doi Suthep — Direct Road Access from Huay Kaew Road

 

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most sacred and visited temple, sits at 1,053 meters on the slopes of Doi Suthep mountain — and the route there begins on Huay Kaew Road. After passing MAYA mall and Chiang Mai University, the road transitions into the mountain route leading to the temple.

Distance from ibis: 20 km via Huay Kaew Road — approximately 20–25 minutes by car. Confirmed by Accor’s own listing: ‘Doi Suthep tourist attraction, 20 km / 20 min drive’

Temple hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Entrance fee: THB 30 for foreigners · Funicular: THB 20 each way

Getting there: Red songthaews depart from the road near CMU on Huay Kaew Road toward Doi Suthep (THB 50–80/person one way). Hotel can arrange transport on request at +66 52 004 700.

Tip: Go before 8 am — clearest views, coolest temperatures, fewest tour buses. Shoulders and knees must be covered at the temple.

Chiang Mai Old City — Temples and Cultural Highlights

 

Chiang Mai’s Old City — the historic square enclosed by the ancient moat — contains over 30 Buddhist temples, the Tha Phae Gate, and the atmospheric Sunday Walking Street market. It is the cultural and historical heart of the city and the most visited area by first-time visitors.

Distance from ibis: Approximately 5 km south — 10 minutes by car or red songthaew

Key sites: Tha Phae Gate (free, open 24 hours) · Wat Chedi Luang (THB 40, 6 am–6 pm) · Wat Phra Singh (free, 6 am–6 pm) · Sunday Walking Street (Sundays 4–10 pm, free)

Getting there: Red songthaew from Huay Kaew Road: say ‘Tha Phae Gate’ or ‘Old City’, THB 20–40 per person. Grab taxi: approximately THB 60–100 one way.

Tip: Combine an Old City temple visit with the Sunday Walking Street on the same trip if visiting on Sunday — both are in the same area.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar — Street Food and Shopping

 

The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is the city’s largest nightly market, running along Chang Khlan Road for approximately 1 km. Open every night of the year, it combines street food, local crafts, clothing, and silver jewelry with a central food court and surrounding dining streets.

Distance from ibis: 7 km east — approximately 20 minutes by car. Confirmed by Accor’s own listing: ‘Night Bazaar tourist attraction, 7 km / 20 min drive’.

Opening hours: Daily 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (food stalls may run past midnight)

Getting there: Red songthaew from Huay Kaew Road: say ‘Night Bazaar’, THB 30–50 per person. Grab taxi: approximately THB 80–120 one way.

Tip: Peak activity is 7–10 pm. Arrive hungry — the central food court serves pad thai, khao soi, mango sticky rice, grilled skewers at fixed prices. Goods stalls are negotiable — start at 50% of asking price.

 

Ready to Book Your Hotel near Huay Kaew Road?

 

Whether you are visiting Chiang Mai for a weekend getaway, a remote work retreat, or a northern Thailand adventure, staying at ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub puts you right where you need to be. Located moments from Huay Kaew Road and the lively Nimman area, our hotel offers modern, stylish rooms, fast Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and essential comforts at an affordable price. Lock in your dates today to enjoy our best rate guarantee and start planning your Chiang Mai itinerary

Book direct at: all.accor.com/hotel/B9U9

Phone: +66 52 004 700

Email: HB9U9@accor.com

Address: 7-17 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Check-in from 2:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM · Minimum check-in age: 18

 

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FAQ: Hotels near Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai

 

Q: Is ibis Chiang Mai on Huay Kaew Road?
A: Yes. ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub is located at 7-17 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai 50300. The hotel address is on Huay Kaew Road directly, not on a nearby soi or side street.

Q: What is Huay Kaew Road in Chiang Mai?
A: Huay Kaew Road is a major road in Chiang Mai’s northwestern district running from the Rincome intersection — adjacent to MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center and the foot of Nimmanhaemin Road — toward Doi Suthep mountain. Key landmarks on or directly off Huay Kaew Road include MAYA mall, Chiang Mai University, Ang Kaew Reservoir, Chiang Mai Zoo, and the road leading to Doi Suthep temple.

Q: How far is ibis Chiang Mai from MAYA mall?
A: MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center is 500 meters from ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub — approximately a 5–6 minute walk along Huay Kaew Road. The mall is at the corner of Huay Kaew Road and Nimmanhaemin Road. This distance is confirmed by Accor’s own hotel listing.

Q: How far is ibis Chiang Mai from Nimman Road?
A: Nimmanhaemin Road (Nimman Road) is 700 meters south of ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub — approximately an 8–10 minute walk. The road begins at the MAYA mall intersection and runs south into Chiang Mai’s most active café, restaurant, and nightlife district.

Q: How far is ibis Chiang Mai from Doi Suthep?
A: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple is approximately 20 km from ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub, accessible in approximately 20–25 minutes by car via Huay Kaew Road, which leads directly to the mountain route. The hotel can assist with transport arrangements at +66 52 004 700.

Q: Is Chiang Mai University walkable from ibis Chiang Mai?
A: Yes. Chiang Mai University’s main entrance is on Huay Kaew Road, approximately 1 km north of ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub — a 12-minute walk. The Accor listing for the hotel notes ‘Next to Chiang Mai University.’ Ang Kaew Reservoir within the CMU campus is open to the public daily from 5am to 10pm at no charge.

Q: How far is ibis Chiang Mai from the Old City?
A: Chiang Mai’s Old City (within the ancient moat) is approximately 5 km south of ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub, reachable in approximately 10 minutes by car or red songthaew shared taxi. Tha Phae Gate, the Old City’s most recognized landmark, is at the eastern wall.

Q: How far is ibis Chiang Mai from the airport?
A: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is approximately 8 km from ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub, approximately 20 minutes by car. The hotel offers an airport shuttle service (surcharge applies — contact the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival).

Q: Does ibis Chiang Mai have a pool?
A: Yes. ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub has an open-air swimming pool with views toward the Doi Suthep hills. The pool is available to all hotel guests at no additional charge. Pool hours are not specified on the official Accor listing — contact the hotel directly at +66 52 004 700 to confirm current hours.