We originally tried to book a hotel...
We originally tried to book a hotel more in the center of Chaing Mai, simply to make it easier to tour. Unfortunately, there not not anyone we wanted available so we opted for Novotel on the basis that it is a chain so hopefully the standard would be good.
We were very pleased with it, the customer service was great, every evening there was a free shuttle service from 7-11pm to take you to the night bazaar. There was also a supermarket practically next door which was good for nic nacs and presents for family.
They do have companies marketing trips, however, my advice is to go into town, you will get the same a lot cheaper.
Tuk tuks are ready avaiable outside the hotel at a very cheap price! and GREAT FUN!
The hotel also provides a shuttle service. We are extremely fusy with hotels in whatever country, we were very pleased with this one.