Huern Na Na Boutique Hotel — a Central Boutique Stay with a Pool in the Heart of Phrae, by the Old Town
If your Phrae trip wants a central boutique hotel with a pool to dip into, the Old Town within walking reach, and a friendly price, Huern Na Na Boutique Hotel (Huernnana) is a sensible pick. It is a 28-room boutique hotel in the Nai Wiang quarter in the heart of Phrae, near Khum Chao Luang and the Old Town, with the calm feel of a Lanna garden house. What guests mention again and again is the peaceful atmosphere, kind staff, good value, a salt-water pool, and a central spot you can explore the old quarter from on foot. There are free airport/bus-station transfers and free bikes too. It scores 7.4 on Trip.com, from approx. ฿890/night.
Huern Na Na Boutique Hotel (Thai: Huernnana) is a 28-room boutique hotel in the Nai Wiang quarter at the heart of Phrae. The draw is its calm Lanna garden-house atmosphere — greenery wrapped around the buildings, an outdoor salt-water pool, and a central spot you can walk to Khum Chao Luang and the Old Town from. Many reviews say it feels more like staying at a quiet private garden home than a standard hotel — unhurried, easy on the wallet, and giving you a taste of Phrae before the crowds arrive.
Rooms come in several styles, from Deluxe Queen and Deluxe Twin for couples and friends, up to the Victoria Suite and Empire Suite at around 72 sq.m. for those who want more space. Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and some have a balcony looking onto the garden. Most reviews call the rooms clean, the AC cold, and the value strong for the price. Couples or solo travellers will find the Deluxe Queen plenty and the cheapest option, while anyone wanting space or marking a special occasion will find the suites a comfortable fit.
"A quiet, private atmosphere, kind and polite staff, clean rooms, cold AC — central enough to walk the Old Town, with a pool to swim in. Great value."
What guests praise most is the peaceful atmosphere and the attentive staff — many reviews say it feels like a private Lanna garden home, with the quiet, untouristed side of Phrae. Another highlight is the outdoor salt-water pool that families enjoy, plus an in-house Thai restaurant. On top of that there are free bikes for pedalling around the old quarter, free parking, an EV charging point, and free transfers from Phrae Airport and the bus station — handy if you arrive by plane or coach rather than by car.
Location is a real strength here. Sitting in the central Nai Wiang quarter, it is within walking reach of Khum Chao Luang and the Old Town, close to old temples, cafes, and local eateries. From here it is a few minutes to around 15 minutes by car to Wat Phra That Cho Hae, Baan Wongburi, and Khum Wichairacha, making it a good base for the old-town sights without long drives. There are convenience stores and a market nearby, and anyone arriving by air or coach can use the hotel's free transfer — so you can get around the city even without your own car.
To be honest, there are things to keep in mind. The building and some rooms show their age and could use a refresh — a share of reviews mention dim or dated rooms, cleaning that could be more thorough, or AC that does not run at full strength in certain rooms, which runs counter to the reviews praising the cleanliness. Breakfast is simple, and some reviews say it could be better. This is the voice of real guest reviews, and it points to a value-focused central boutique hotel that leans on atmosphere and location rather than brand-new rooms. It is worth checking recent photos and reviews of each room type before booking, and you can ask to switch at check-in if a room is not to your liking.
Overall, Huern Na Na Boutique Hotel suits anyone after a central Phrae boutique hotel with a Lanna garden-house feel, a pool, and the Old Town in walking reach, at a gentle price. If you value a central spot, a calm atmosphere, attentive staff, a pool, and good value over brand-new rooms and full big-hotel service, it does that job well for the money. It works for couples, families, and travellers arriving by plane or coach to explore Phrae's old quarter.
A tip drawn from reading lots of reviews: if you want a roomy stay or are marking a special occasion, try the Victoria or Empire suite (around 72 sq.m.), much larger than the standard rooms. Use the hotel's free transfer from Phrae Airport or the bus station — just give your arrival time when booking. Borrow a bike to ride out to Khum Chao Luang, Baan Wongburi, and the old quarter in the cooler morning air. And before booking, check the latest photos and reviews of your room type, since room condition varies.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Quiet, private Lanna garden-house atmosphere
- ✓ Kind, polite, attentive staff
- ✓ Central location, walkable to the Old Town
- ✓ Salt-water pool and free bicycle rental
- ! Building and some rooms show their age
- ! Some rooms are dim or could be cleaner
- ! Breakfast is simple and could be improved
- ✓ Good value, from a few hundred baht in central Phrae
- ✓ Calm, leafy setting with a pool
- ✓ Free airport/bus-station transfer, handy without a car
- ✓ Roomy suites for special occasions
- ! Some rooms are dated and need a refresh
- ! AC underperforms in certain rooms
- ! Rates climb on long weekends — compare platforms
- 💡If you expect brand-new rooms and full big-hotel service — this is a boutique hotel where the building and some rooms show their age → better for travellers who value atmosphere, a central location, and good value over the newest rooms.
- 💡If you are particular about room condition — reviews of the rooms vary, with some dated or dim → check recent photos and reviews of your room type before booking, and ask to switch at check-in if it is not to your liking.
- 💡If you do not have your own car — it is central enough to walk the Old Town and offers free airport/bus-station transfers → give your arrival time when booking and borrow a hotel bike to get around the city with ease.