Located at the outskirts of Chiang Mai, this new and truly stunning resort, open since December 2005, is a member of the famous Mandarin Oriental Group and the sister hotel of the world-renowned Oriental Bangkok. The resort features 69 luxuriously-appointed free-standing teakwood villas and 54 colonial-style suites, combining traditional style and décor with state-of-the-art technology. Here you will find the magic and exquisite culture of the ancient “Lanna Kingdom” in one of Asia’s most exclusive resorts, offering ultimate privacy and luxurious lifestyle enhanced by the exceptional standards of the legendary Mandarin Oriental tradition.

Located 20 km outside Chiang Mai is the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, the first five-star resort to be built in or near Chiang Mai. Designed in the traditional style of a “Lanna” village, the resort offers 64 elegantly appointed pavilions and 16 magnificent residences. In a lush setting of gardens and terraced rice fields you will find yourself immersed in the local culture and pampered by the renowned Four Seasons service. An ideal location to relax by the pool, learn the secrets of Thai cooking or tee-off at one of the nearby golf courses.

The Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai is a “City Resort” that is perfectly placed to cater to the needs of guests visiting Chiang Mai on business or for leisure. This latest Chiang Mai luxury hotel – open since late 2008 - is conveniently located on Chang Klan Road and within easy walking distance of the city's popular night bazaar, yet offers a peaceful and beautifully landscaped setting.

The hotel comprises of 281 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites decorated in Northern Thai style. The bedrooms reflect the tasteful Shangri-La style in an elegant and warm design with the emphasis on comfort. Available are 188 Deluxe rooms (43 sqm) and 28 Premier rooms (58 sqm) with either mountain or swimming pool and garden view. Various luxury suites range in size from 129 sqm to 215 sqm. The exclusive Horizon Club rooms and lounge are located on the top three floors of the hotel and guests enjoy additional privileges such as complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

The hotel offers an appealing range of Thai and international cuisines in a variety of venues designed to suite all tastes. Leisure facilities include a large free-form swimming pool surrounded by exotic and mature plants, tennis courts and a fully equipped Fitness Centre. The hotel is an ideal meeting venue with the largest and most luxurious ballroom (1500 sqm) and various sized function rooms.

Shangri-La’s own in-house spa Chi is one of the most beautiful wellness retreats in Chiang Mai. Tucked away in lush greenery you may expect 4600 sqm of tranquility and absolute privacy. Available are 9 treatment rooms for a wide range of including hot stone oil massages.

Open since 2006, The Chedi Chiang Mai is located in the heart of the town and, while the entrance opens from a reasonably busy road, once inside guests are within a chic urban retreat that seems far away from the hectic pace of downtown Chiang Mai.

The Chedi Chiang Mai features a total of 84 rooms and suites in a 4-storey main building formed around a large courtyard. Available are 52 Deluxe rooms (50 sqm incl. balcony) and 32 Club Suites twice the size of the Deluxe Rooms with large sitting areas and spacious open balconies. All rooms feature a contemporary Asian design, with stylish furnishing, teakwood floors and open bathrooms.

Centerpiece of the resort is the free standing colonial wooden building dated from early 1900 that once housed the British Consulate and was integrated within the design of the Chedi as “The Restaurant”, offering Northern Thai specialties and innovative Pacific Rim cuisine.

The Spa at The Chedi is a perfect sanctuary. Other facilities include the riverfront swimming pool, a library, fitness club and boutique. The hotel’s two meeting rooms have high-tech equipment and wireless Internet is available in all bars and lounges.

Nestled on the banks of the Ping River and 3 km from the city center, the Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort is a peaceful heaven that captures the essence of Chiang Mai’s Lanna ancestry in its architecture and interior décor.

Located in a 4-storey river-facing building, all 75 rooms and suites are extremely spacious (56 Deluxe rooms with 60 sqm and 17 Deluxe Suites with 120 sqm) and offer balconies with pool and river view. The rooms are tastefully furnished with polished wooden floors, teak furniture and antique-style carvings and paintings and feature widescreen plasma TV, broadband internet and luxury bathrooms with built-in LCD television and rain shower.

Rati Lanna offers a number of lounges and bars including a variety of in-house restaurants that serve International and Oriental Fusion cuisine and Brazilian BBQ.

Leisure facilities include a large riverside infinity pool, the Rati Lanna Spa offering a range of treatments and massages, fitness club and a number of well-equipped functions rooms for conferences and meetings. Free shuttle bus to the Night Market.

Rarin Jinda Wellness Resort is located at the popular riverside district of Chiang Mai with some of Chiang Mai’s most popular riverside restaurants at its door steps. Filling the cap between a day spa and a spa resort, Rarin Jinda is the best-equipped Chiang Mai Spa Resort. Built around a 140-year-old teakwood Lanna Residence, this small Wellness Resort is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including heated hydrotherapy pool, outdoor pool, hydrotherapy tub, Vichy Shower room, infrared and whirlpool with chromo therapy. Guests can choose from a wide range of treatments, from Thai, Swedish and Ayurvedic to modern techniques.

All 35 rooms are adorned with antique-style furnishings and modern amenities.

Le Méridien Chiang Mai added a new touch of modern luxury to the center of Chiang Mai when it opened its doors in 2009. Centrally located on Chang Klan Road and within a few steps of the Night Bazaar, Le Méridien Chiang Mai offers a total of 384 guestrooms mainly categorized as Deluxe Rooms (36 sqm), Deluxe Studio (40 sqm at the corners), Premium Deluxe Rooms (36 sqm) or Junior Suites (76 sqm). All guestrooms and suites boast king-size or twin beds, sleek glass and marble bathrooms with rain showers, including LCD television and broadband Internet connection. Two restaurants and two bars offer a variety of dining experiences. The hotel offers a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna, swimming pool as well as a spa.

The Dusit D2 Hotel Chiang Mai is located on Chang Klan Road and within a few steps from the famous Night Bazaar. Inconspicuous from the outside, the Dusit D 2 has brought a fresh new style to Chiang Mai: Funky and modern, with cool designs throughout the hotel. The Dusit D 2 offers a choice of 131 spacious and comfortable rooms that combine sleek urban interiors with modern amenities. Available are Deluxe Rooms (32 sqm), Club Deluxe Rooms (32 sqm, guests enjoy free use of the Club Corporate Lounge) and Studio Suites (64 sqm). The chic and trendy design of the hotel is carried over to the two in-house F & B outlets, the Moxie Restaurant and the Mix Bar.

For those wanting to 'wind down' or 'wind up', the hotels offers the in-house Devarana Spa and one of the best-equipped health clubs in Chiang Mai.

The Rachamanka is a superb little boutique hideaway, designed by two of Thailand's foremost architect-designers, who have collected antique pieces of furniture from northern Thailand and Burma, and woven them carefully into a treasury of Lanna art and Chinese antiquities.

The design of the hotel is taken from of one Northern Thailand's most beautiful old temples and planned according to ancient principles of Chinese architecture. The interior design is based on northern Thai Lanna culture, which is a blend of Chinese, Laotian and Burmese influences. There are 18 Superior rooms, 4 Deluxe rooms, 1 Two-Bedroom suite and 1 One- Bedroom suite. Each guest room is slightly different, designed in a contemporary Chinese-Thai style. Within the hotel compound there is an attractive Thai restaurant and a Swimming pool.

With its location in the heart of Chiang Mai's old town, and a few steps away from the ornate temple of Wat Phra Singh, the Rachamanka is an ideal resort for people wanting to stay and relax in a serene and homely Thai atmosphere.

In 2009 – one year after its opening - The U Chiang Mai won the Historical Architectural Conservation Award from the Association of Siamese Architects as hotel has preserved the original architectural structure of the past residence of Chiang Mai’s governor and now uses it as the Resident’s Lounge, accommodating the Spa and the Library. U Chiang Mai does not offer great views but a central downtown location. It offers 41 tastefully designed and decorated rooms equipped with the latest amenities (29 Deluxe rooms with 33 sqm and 12 Superior rooms with 43 sqm, some rooms have direct pool access). U Chiang Mai is the first hotel in Chiang Mai that offers its guests 24-hour use of their rooms from the time of check-in, apart from a choice of pillows, soap, tea, music for your i-pod and free wi-fi. A bistro-type restaurant, a swimming pool and a small gym and spa compliment the hotel’s facilities.

Right in the heart of Chiang Mai, underneath the shade of a gigantic 40 years old Yaang tree, you will find yourself wrapped up in the traditional Northern Thai atmosphere and hospitality. The Yaang Come Village is a nice small boutique hotel nestled in a tranquil corner of the city center and only 5 minutes walking from the bustling Night Market. The ambiance at Yaang Come Village is quiet and peaceful, combined with the charms of old-traditional Thai service that invites a broad cross-section of visitors, from families with kids to romantic couples. The city boutique hotel offers a total of 42 rooms (20 Superior, 19 Deluxe, 1 Family Room & 2 Junior Suites), all playfully decorated and with an array of modern amenities. The lovely garden pool invites for a dip and Thai and International meals are served at the open-air terrace restaurant.

Tucked away in a little side street across Tapae Gate, right in the heart of the city and within steps of a wide choice of restaurants, bars, and shops, De Naga is ideally positioned for exploring Chiang Mai. The low rise boutique hotel features 55 rooms in a pleasant contemporary design of dark teakwood and local artwork. Available are Deluxe rooms on the ground floor (30 sqm), Premier Deluxe rooms on the upper floors (30 sqm), and larger Grand Deluxe rooms (36-48 sqm). A small pool and an in-house restaurant for all-day dining complement the hotel facilities.

Tamarind Village is a low-rise resort with a rustic charm, located right in the centre of Chiangmai’s old town. Tucked away in a small alley, The Tamarind Village feels like an oasis from the busy city outside. Divided into three private courtyards surrounding a 200 year-old tamarind tree, the 40 rooms are located in a cluster of 2-story buildings. The rooms are decorated in simple and rustic Thai style, furnished with dark wooden furniture and a concrete floor; first floor rooms have a little balcony overlooking the gardens. The Tamarind features an open-air restaurant for casual meals and a dark blue pool. The convenient location is within walking distance to the temples of the old town, restaurants and shops.

The charming Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort is located amidst a picturesque setting of mountains, valleys and villages near Mae Rim, a driving distance of around 45 minutes from Chiang Mai town. Panviman, which in Thai means ‘heavenly’, is surrounded by tropical forests, flower gardens and orchards and a perfect place to unwind after a tiring journey as well as a relaxing heaven to discover the charms of Chiang Mai.

All 35 rooms and suites offer great views and are a perfect blend of traditional northern Lanna architecture and modern comfort such as plasma TV, DVD/CD Player and high-speed internet. Various room types are available in different sizes (Valley Deluxe 45 sqm, High Mountain Deluxe 72 sqm, or a Viman Pool Villa with 140 sqm).

Centerpiece of the resort is a stunning 2-tier swimming pool that blends perfectly into the layout of the resort. Spread over a 12,000 sqm and overlooking the lush surroundings is the Viman Spa, one of the most outstanding spas of Chiang Mai. This is truly a place to unwind and to enjoy some of the wellness treatments or chose a detoxifying Spa program or daily Yoga and Meditation classes to lighten your spirit and restore balance and pleasure to your body.

Chiang Mai’s Empress Hotel is one of the classic and long-time favourites of group tours and individual travelers alike. The modern high-rise and glass-walled hotel is located near the center of Chiang Mai and within a 15-minute walk from the night bazaar. The hotel offers 375 rooms with views of the city or Doi Suthep mountain. All rooms & suites are well assigned with a classic decoration and equipped with modern amenities that ensure a convenient stay. Guests have a choice of various restaurants and bars, including Chinese, Brasserie-style Grill room and its popular 24-hour coffee shop. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool and Fitness center.

The Amora Hotel offers a convenient and central location near Chiang Mai’s Tapae Gate, one of the historic gates to the old city and a lively area along the city moat from where the town can be explored easily. The hotel features 204 comfortable guest rooms offering city or mountain views: Superior Rooms (32 sqm) on the lower floors and Deluxe rooms (32 sqm) on the higher floors. Each room is decorated in modern Thai-Lanna Style and equipped with modern amenities. Dining facilities include a Thai & International restaurant and Lobby lounge. For leisure activities there is a Swimming Pool, Fitness Center and Spa available.

The Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, open since 2006, is a luxurious camp of 15 tents hidden away in think bamboo forest overlooking the so called “Golden Triangle” where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Furnishings and décor are reminiscent of 19th-century adventure expeditions while amenities are 21st century. The Camp – located about a 1-hour drive from Chiang Mai Airport, or 4 hours by road from Chiang Mai, offers all-inclusive 4 days/3 nights & 5 days/4 nights packages that include accommodation, all meals and beverages as well as daily activities.

The Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort is situated along the Mae Kok River, just few minutes away from the centre of Chiang Rai and a short drive from Chiang Rai Airport. Open since 2009, Méridien Chiang Rai undoubtedly introduced the most luxurious accommodation to this relatively small town in the very north of the country and added a new touch of modern and innovative comfort. Laid out amidst extensive gardens with two 100-year-old majestic rain trees, man-made lakes and lush lawns, the hotel offers a pleasant resort atmosphere with a peaceful riverfront setting.

The resort hotel features a fusion of traditional and contemporary elements that is evident in its 160 spacious and inviting guest rooms which boast spacious interiors with a tasteful and chic décor of marble or teakwood floors.

All guestrooms (Garden Deluxe and River Deluxe 53 – 59 sqm) are equipped with modern facilities which include LCD Satellite TV, equipped with the latest amenities. approximately 830 square metres of function space comprising a ballroom and two meeting rooms, a business centre, and gift shop. The recreational facilities include a spa with six Thai massage pavilions offering a variety of treatments, a health club, and an inviting outdoor two-level swimming pool overlooking the Kok River – a tributary of the mighty Mekong River.

The meeting and banquet rooms offered at this property are well- equipped to make events successful. The resort features a range of leisure facilities including therapeutic treatments at the spa, refreshing swims in the swimming pool and hearty workouts in the gym.

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