Am I dreaming? Is this for real? That was my immediate reaction when I checked-in to Spinomad Hostel for a couple nights while visiting Chiang Rai. I wanted a private room that was within 5 minutes from the bus station and night bazaar. Check-in was smooth and efficient. It was actually part of a trendy café that serves an assortment of items. When I walked to my room, I felt as if I were in an upscale hotel in Los Angeles or Miami. It honestly has that vibe. The room was spectacular equipped with two beds, a television, full-private bathroom and balcony overlooking the main street. There is also a small personal fridge to keep drinks cold and power outlets on both parts of the bed. All of this at one of the best affordable prices in Asia. The wireless internet is fast and the air-conditioning has a mode called “strong” which cooled the entire room within minutes. Spinomad also has a variety of tours to choose from that are competitively priced. There is even a laundry facility on site that seems like a mini-bar itself. This place is very cool and chic. Besides the hotel being fabulous, there are lots of places to eat excellent food, get massages and purchase gifts. I also found a gym called “The Exclusive Fitness” which offers day passes and it was about a 3 minute walk from Spinomad. Did I mention they offer a cooked to order breakfast each morning? This hostel with private rooms is my favorite find in Asia and it should be yours too!