Four Seasons Resort in Thailand is located in the Mae Rim Valley, just north of Chiang Mai. Set around working rice terraces and surrounded by Suthep mountains, this resort is carefully designed like a traditional Thai village, to merge with its nature. The architecture is classic Lanna, including steeply pitched roofs, with modern Thai aesthetic that reflects the country’s Lanna history.
The standard rooms are gorgeous and situated directly on the rice fields. But the Pool Villas are fabulous. The unique layout includes a bedroom that is surrounded by large glass windows so you can look at the tranquil gardens and rice fields beyond. The beautiful bathroom has a large sunken tub, an outdoor and indoor shower and a private plunge pool large enough to swim laps.
There is a choice of two restaurants; Terraces for Italian and continental best for lunches. And the Sala Mae Rim, their Thai restaurant. Try “Khao Soy Gai”, Chiang Mai curry noodles, one of the resorts signature dishes; chicken cooked with coconut milk and crispy rice noodles. Let me hasten to add a warning that it might inspire you, as it did to me, to join their four-hour Thai cooking lesson with their resident chef.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteStay Four Seasons Resort in Chiang Mai, has 98 Pavilions, Pool Villas and One- to Four-Bedroom Residences. All rooms have a luxurious living space with a vaulted ceiling, polished teak floors, and a private outdoor Thai sala (terrace). The Pavilions are housed in two-storey clusters of four while Pool Villas, are free standing and more like a private home.
The Residence Villas, occupying two levels are larger and have 3-4 rooms. There is a 10 sqm hot tub on the sundeck and a private 102 sqm pool. All pavilions, villas and residences feature; down duvets and pillows, thick bathrobes, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, CD/DVD player, mp3/iPod dock, safe, iron and ironing board, minibar, tea and coffee facilities and complimentary daily newspaper.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Four Seasons Resort in Chiang Mai. Children under 18 can share their parents room at no extra cost. There is the complimentary children’s Gecko Club (4-12years) with daily activity programmes. Babysitting service can be arranged, if requested.
Dine With three restaurants and two bars there is something for everyone at Four Seasons Chiang Mai. The Sala Mae Rim is the main restaurant renowned for its sumptuous Thai cuisine while the Terraces, designed in Lanna-style architecture, showcases home-style Italian cuisine. The Ratree Bar and Lounge offers a relaxing space during the day, But it is the Elephant Bar, set on a terrace with Thai umbrellas, that is the best place to watch the sun set.
Relax The Spa at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai has seven spacious treatment suites offering total privacy for individuals or couples. Each suite offers a variety of facilities, including outdoor showers, herbal steam rooms and outdoor soaking tubs. There is an infinity pool at lower level surrounded by the rice paddy fields and at the upper pool for evening sunsets. Yoga classes are held daily by the resident Yoga teacher to help find inner calm.
Experience The highlight of the stay at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is the visit to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. You are allowed to interact with the elephants by feeding them bananas. You’ll be surprise to see elephant’s painting skills, as they paint trees, tulips and more. Later, take elephant rides which is a great experience for children. Also, learn how to plant rice and join the farmers as they transplant sprouts from seedbeds to the rice fields. Alternatively, enhance your own culinary skills at The Four Seasons, Chiang Mai Cooking School with Chefs who are world-class masters.
Location Four Seasons Resort in Thailand is located in the Mae Rim Valley, just north of Chiang Mai, the northern capital of Thailand. The resort is linked to the city via a complimentary shuttle service, running five times per day.
Getting There There are direct (11-hour) international flights from the UK to the Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport. From Bangkok, there is a 1-hour domestic flight to Chiang Mai International Airport. The Four Seasons is 20-minutes from the airport.
When to go The best time to visit most of Thailand is between November and March as this is the coolest time of year. March-Jun brings the hot season when sightseeing is best scheduled for morning or late afternoon. May, September and October are the wettest months and between June and August, you can still visit Bangkok although you will get some rain. During this time, there are fewer tourists and the landscape is lush and green.
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