A WONDERFUL PLACE TO RECHARGE
Set in the picturesque Mae Rim Valley with views of mountains and emerald rice paddies, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most luxurious and exclusive hideaways.
Though just 30 minutes from the bustling centre of Chiang Mai, the Four Seasons feels like a haven of calm amidst 20 acres of luscious grounds. Designed to resemble a traditional Thai village with Lanna-style architecture, it’s a wonderful place to recharge as well as being a great base for exploring the artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand’s northern capital.
There are 64 pavilions clustered around the central pond, 12 romantic villas and 23 magnificent residences. All beautifully designed in the style of a luxurious Northern Thai home, down to the lofty vaulted ceilings, Siamese artefacts and traditional wooden furnishings. All have an outdoor sala overlooking the gardens or rice paddies, while some also boast private pools and the services of a personal butler.
Backed by the valley’s dreamy rice fields, the three restaurants showcase elevated Northern Thai cuisine – dishes that you can learn to prepare yourself at the on-site cookery school. Other facilities include two infinity pools, tennis courts and a full-service spa offering traditional Thai and detox programmes.
FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, at a glance,
- Located amidst 20 acres of gardens in the pretty Mae Rim Valley just outside Chiang Mai, Thailand’s cultural capital
- 64 Pavilions, 12 Pool Villas and 23 Residences, all with traditional outdoor Thai salas
- Some rooms feature private plunge pools
- Splendid interiors with vaulted ceilings, polished teak floors, exquisite Thai fabrics, Siamese artwork and traditional wooden furnishings
- Spacious bathrooms with bathtubs and rain showers
- Three restaurants serving a choice of Thai, Burmese and Yunanese cuisines
- Ratree Bar and Lounge, an inviting open-air space with a billiards table, infinity swings and craft cocktails
For leisure and pleasure
- A 30 minute drive from the centre of Chiang Mai
- Two infinity-edge swimming pools overlooking the rice terraces
- Walking and cycling trails weave around the surrounding fields and hilltop pagodas
- Floodlit tennis courts with a personal coach on hand for instruction
- State-of-the-art Health Club
- Mauy Thai lessons and private yoga classes with the resident yogi
- Full-service spa offering an array of rejuvenating treatments
- Thai Cookery School where you can participate in tours to local food markets
- Tours to local temples, villages and handicraft centres
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