Anantara Chiang Mai Resort lies on the bank of the Mae Ping River, on Charoen Prathet Road in the centre of the city, in the grounds of the former British Consulate. The consulate house, more than a century old, is now The 1921 House, a steakhouse and grill by day and a place for afternoon tea and cocktails later on. Around it the modern buildings use clean lines, polished wood and plenty of glass. There are 52 Deluxe Rooms of 50 square metres, 34 Kasara Suites of 105 to 150 square metres and 25 Pool Suites of 140 square metres with private plunge pools, along with 25 serviced suites of one to three bedrooms for longer stays. Bodhi Terrace, beside the river, serves breakfast and Thai cooking, the Spice Spoons school teaches the northern Thai kitchen, and the JAO Ping River Cruise takes dinner or tea out on the water. Anantara Spa offers traditional Thai healing alongside a pool by the river, a sauna and a gym. The hotel arranges temple visits, artisan village tours, muay Thai classes, elephant sanctuary visits and even paramotoring over the valley.
- Nearest airport
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 3 Miles / 4.5 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 111 rooms and suites, plus 25 serviced suites
Insider tip Book afternoon tea aboard the JAO Ping River Cruise, the most relaxed way to see the city from the water.
Why I choose it A riverside base in the middle of Chiang Mai, in the grounds of the old British Consulate, close to the temples and the night markets.