Moved to Chiang Mai recently, planning to stay here 9 to 12 months a year for 1 to 3 years.
I've lived at a guest house on Ratchadamnoen Soi 5 (in the Old City near Tha Phae gate) for 3 weeks now. It's a great place, but I am ready to move up to someplace larger.
Here's what I'm looking for:
NEIGHBORHOOD
--bicyclable (e.g. Old City)
--coffee & brekkie nearby
--nearby restaurants for supper
ENVIRONMENT
--Aircon
--no mozzies (due to interior-opening front door, or on a high floor, or just dry surroundings)
USABLE HOME OFFICE
--lots of electrical outlets
--internet
--large desk / table
--desk chair / chairs
TELEVISION
--television with lots of channels in English
--thick walls
--couch
--armchair
BATH
--private bathroom en suite w/ hot water
SERVICES (nice to have, not dealbreakers)
--linen service
--maid service
--laundry service
Please let me know if you have any ideas!