The Bandu Resort in Chiangrai

We travelled to Chiangrai during the rainy season so naturally it rained a lot. It meant that we did not really enjoy the gardens and swimming pool as much as we would have liked and these are the highlights of the resort.
There was a significant lack of signage so finding the place was not easy. In fact the first sign we saw was through the gate of the resort itself after driving around some obscure lanes for 10 minutes. My wife was sure it was someone's private house until she saw the small sign inside the garden.
The staff at the reception were efficient and attractive but not overly communicative and didn't seem particularly happy to see us. No-one helped to carry our bags or show us to our room.
Breakfast was acceptable but certainly not a highlight. The breakfast room was large quiet and echoing so we felt the need to whisper every morning. Some music would have helped. The first morning there was cutlery so we spread butter on our toast with a teaspoon.
The room was large and comfortable and clean. Everything worked well. There was a lack of bins in the room and the shower was clearly designed for very short people. The only switches for the lights were by the door and it would have been more convenient to have switches by the bed like in other hotels.
The location was okay and there were restaurants nearby catering primarily to students of Chiangrai university. Unfortunately it was very hard to park near these restaurants because every front of every building barred parking. We parked in front of a hair dresser shop because there was no sign saying we couldn't. A man came out and rudely told us we can't park there unless we were going to have a haircut. I of course immediately moved the car and made a mental note never to have a hair cut there. These things will leave a bad impression even though it is not the hotel's fault.
Overall the hotel was fine clean and comfortable.