Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) serves Northern Thailand's cultural capital, a city of ancient temples and artisan traditions surrounded by mountains. Hotels in Chiang Mai offer access to the old walled city's 300 temples, the Saturday and Sunday Night Bazaars, elephant sanctuaries, and Thai cooking classes.
Our Picks — Chiang Mai
Riverside
Arguably the finest resort in Southeast Asia, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai sits in working rice paddies with backdrop views of the mountains — 98 pavilions and villas with private pools, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and an extraordinary Thai cooking school.
Riverside
A meticulously restored 1889 teak trading house on the Ping River, 137 Pillars House is Chiang Mai's most historically significant boutique hotel — 30 suites of exquisite craftsmanship, a world-class bar, and the finest pool in the city.
Old City
Conceived by architect Ong-art Satrabhandhu as a contemporary interpretation of Lanna monastery architecture, Rachamankha is one of Asia's most beautiful small hotels — 24 rooms around a series of temple-like courtyards in the Old City.
Nimmanhaemin
Spread across 60 acres of landscaped grounds modelled on the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Dhara Dhevi is one of Asia's most theatrical luxury destinations — Colonial Suite villas, a legendary spa, and a visual splendour unlike anywhere else.
Riverside
Occupying the site of the historic British Consulate on the banks of the Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai blends colonial architecture with contemporary Thai design — supremely located for exploring both the Old City and the Riverside district.
Night Bazaar
A Victorian-meets-Lanna boutique hotel just minutes from the Night Bazaar — 19 rooms of whimsical elegance with a walled garden, plunge pool, and authentic Northern Thai hospitality.
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