Never been before but with Chiang Mai going down the shitter I'm considering a week or two in PP over New Year.
Ideally I want a nice hotel near the action so I don't have far to stumble home pissed. (By nice, I'm OK with $50-150 a night, although the lower end is preferred just to maximise beer vouchers).
Walking distance of markets and shopping would be good too.
Not worried about the tours and stuff because I'm sure a decent hotel will have a tour desk for all that stuff.
I'm not worried about the food, I rarely make breakfast anyway.
But good Wifi is a must even if they charge for it.
And not too noisy, obviously.
I rarely bother if I'm pissed, but if I do succumb to the temptation, the ability to bring a "language instructor" home would be good, too.
Your kind consideration is deeply appreciated.