Phoenix Massage

Greetings from Chang Khlan Road. Phoenix Massage is, on every published source, a traditional Thai massage shop: Google lists it only as a Thai massage therapist, its online presence is a Facebook page, and it appears in this directory solely because another adult directory lists it. The reviews describe Thai, foot and aromatic oil massage in smarter surroundings than the street stalls, at similar prices. It suits travellers staying around the Night Bazaar who want a good massage until midnight, including couples, and Google reviewers rate it 4.6 from 44 reviews. Skip it if you're looking for an adult massage shop, as nothing published suggests one. For that, start with our happy ending massage guide to Chiang Mai.

Phoenix Massage looks and runs like a mainstream massage shop. Google reviewers mention Thai massage, foot massage, aromatherapy and aromatic oil massage, and a neck, shoulders, hands, back and head treatment. Several say the decor and facilities are a step up from the open-fronted shops nearby, without costing more.

One couple who wanted a male therapist for him and a female therapist for her were looked after, which tells you the shop has both. No adult services are stated in any source.

No rate card is published, and payment methods and languages spoken aren't listed. One reviewer had cash taken from a wallet during a back massage, so keep valuables with you or in your hotel safe. Wish you were here? Pick the aromatherapy and you'll float back to the market.

No prices are published online. Google reviewers describe the prices as similar to the foot massage shops around the night market, and several call it good value, but there's no rate card to quote, so ask at the counter before you choose.

There's no published booking channel beyond its Facebook page. Reviewers mention both booking ahead and walking in, and both worked. Opening hours are 10:00 to midnight daily, so an after-dinner visit is easy.

The address is 199, 33 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai 50100, in the Night Bazaar area. Several reviewers mention staying at the nearby Empress Hotel. Chiang Mai has no metro, so walk if you're staying on Chang Khlan Road, or take a Grab, red songthaew or tuk-tuk from the Old City or Nimmanhaemin.

Phoenix suits travellers and couples staying around the Night Bazaar who want a proper Thai or oil massage in a comfortable room, late into the evening. Two reviewers staying nearby went back three times during their stay.

It doesn't suit anyone after an adult massage. For that, see our Chiang Mai nuru guide or the full Chiang Mai directory.

Phoenix Massage holds a 4.6 Google rating from 44 reviews.

Most reviewers are happy. The recurring themes are a relaxing, skilled massage, professional and friendly service, and facilities that feel better than the street-front shops nearby at a similar price. Two reviewers staying at the nearby Empress Hotel went back three times during their stay, and others say they'll return. Small touches come up too, such as being offered water.

The complaints are fewer but worth knowing. One couple say a therapist started late, rushed the session and left midway, and that curtains weren't drawn while they changed. One reviewer says 2,000 baht went missing from a wallet during a massage. Another found the manager unfriendly and the therapists too chatty, and one felt a foot massage was a waste of money. Overall: a well-liked mainstream massage shop near the Night Bazaar, with a few rough edges.