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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Nestled between rice paddies and mountains, the architecture here recalls an ancient village, reflecting the aesthetic of the Lanna Kingdom. True to local tradition, teak roofs, rooms on stilts, and covered terraces blend with botanical gardens and ponds dotted with lily pads. Bathed in the glow of lanterns, the interiors reveal a harmonious connection to the local culture: paintings depicting mythological tales, along with figurines and pottery crafted by local artisans, transform the spaces into authentic cabinets of curiosities. Khao restaurant showcases Thai classics, featuring fish steamed in banana leaves, vibrant curries, and rich poultry soups. In the spa, guests who have been drawn to the ancient art of Muay Thai boxing are rewarded with the Samunprai treatment, with its hot lemongrass and turmeric poultices.

Accommodations

What we like

The panorama

A private adventure into Chiang Rai’s picturesque Golden Triangle; a world away from its Parisian namesake.

The design

The aptly named Pool Villa, with its mesmerising dark-mosaic pool.

The moment

Thai cuisine in seclusion, on stilts: a timeless private dinner at the Rice Barn.

Location

Address

502 Moo 1, Mae Rim-Samoeng Old Road, Mae Rim

50180 Chiang Mai, Thailand

Airport

Forty minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) by private transfer.

Mae Rim valley

Surrounded by rice fields. Thirty minutes from the Old City, with botanical gardens nearby.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free