Old CityServiced ApartmentChecked Apr 2026

Smith Residence

Near Chiang Mai Gate, adjacent to Wualai Walking Street

Smith Residence is a 77-unit serviced apartment near Chiang Mai Gate with a rooftop pool offering Doi Suthep views. Walking distance to Saturday Night Walking Street (Wualai) and 5 minutes to Old City through Chiang Mai Gate. One of the best-value rooftop pool options in the Old City area, with studios from 8,000 THB.

Shashank Jha2026-04-04

“The original Smith property (opened 2007, after Smith Tower in 2003). TripAdvisor 4.0/5 from 183 reviews, Booking.com 7.9/10 from 57 reviews. Rooftop pool with Doi Suthep views is the headline feature. Saturday Walking Street is literally at your doorstep. But housekeeping quality is inconsistent — a Jan 2025 Booking review reported metal springs protruding from the mattress. The restaurant closes at 8 PM which is uselessly early. Several reviewers who stayed at both recommend Smith Suites (the newer 2012 sibling) over this one for better value and newer fit-out.”

Electric

8 ฿

per unit

Water

30 ฿

per unit

WiFi

Included

in the rent

Deposit

month

🏊 Pool💪 Gym🅿️ Parking📹 Cctv🛗 Elevator

Unit Types

Monthly Rent

฿8,000 – 9,500

Bed / Bath

1 / 1

Best Floor

3-4

Best Facing

north

AcFridgeBalcony

Expat Tips

•Saturday Night Walking Street is literally on your doorstep — great for food and culture immersion

•Rooftop pool with Doi Suthep views is a genuine highlight; request upper floors for the best view angle

•Good-value base for Old City access without Nimman pricing

Gotchas

•Cash-preferred payment — bring THB; credit cards may not be accepted

•Water billed at 250 THB minimum for first 5 cubic metres, then 30 THB/cubic metre

•Extra cleaning costs 300 THB/session — not included

•Electric at 8 THB/unit is on the higher end

What’s within walking distance

Straight-line estimates from this building, not sponsored placements.

Local eats

all 8 →

Chiang Mai Gate evening market
Plastic-stool dinner theater — curries, grilled fish, and mango sticky rice in one ring.
≈3 min walk
Saturday Walking Street (Wua Lai)
Silver-smith street turned food crawl — go hungry, carry small bills, arrive before 19:00 for calmer lanes.
≈12 min walk

Language schools

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ILCC (International Language Culture Center)
Long-running culture + language combo; check whether your slot is university students or expats.
≈12 min walk

Massage

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Chiang Mai Foot Massage (Ratchadamnoen)
Foot-and-Thai combo shops along the walking-street strip — pick the busy one with AC.
≈12 min walk
Fah Lanna Spa
Teak-house setting and spa-level service; prices match the polish.
≈15 min walk

Coffee

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Akha Ama Coffee
Hill-tribe sourcing story and reliable espresso; smaller shop, not always laptop-central.
≈15 min walk

Dentists

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DC Dental Clinic
Central location for walk-in pain; carry translation app for specialist vocabulary.
≈15 min walk
Funsabai Dental Clinic (Kotchasan Road)
Friendly branding and conservative treatment vibe per many reviews — verify warranty on crowns.
≈15 min walk