The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai is just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). You can visit the spa to be pampered with Thai massages, body scrubs, or aromatherapy, and Chao Nang Coffee Shop, one of 2 restaurants, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.