Chiang Mai’s best luxury & boutique hotels are part of my best hotels & resorts in Thailand series, where I’ll take you through my 4 handpicked design hotels: luxury to design-forward hidden gems. I visited 9 hotels and paid out of my own pocket for 4 undercover stays to bring you honest, unbiased reviews of Chiang Mai’s top accommodations.
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From the Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s luxury comfort food experience set among working rice paddies, to the historic elegance of 137 Pillars House in a 150-year-old colonial trading post. Then discover Villa Mahabhirom’s bold design risks in authentic 200-year-old Thai farmhouses (complete with a resident deer), and finally Rachamankha Hotel – the design obsessive’s dream that made me extend my stay twice. Each hotel caters to different travel styles, from history buffs to risk-takers to those seeking guaranteed luxury.
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Well fot the cost is no object jet setters well and good. What about we the hoi polloi, buddy
Years ago, I stayed at the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi Chiang Mai. Both were amazing but the latter has since closed.
Beautiful breakdown of Chiang Mai’s finest stays. Love how you highlighted the balance between luxury and authenticity 🌿🏯 — exactly what seasoned jetsetters look for.
Wonderful photography, among other things.
Cheers Don for the video,,,safe travels 😊😊😊😊
Great summary, I've stayed at all of them and agree with almost all your arguments!