Thailand · 20 handpicked hotels
Northern Thailand's cultural capital rewards visitors who choose their hotel thoughtfully. From luxury resorts in the Mae Rim valley to intimate boutiques within the ancient walled city, Chiang Mai offers Thailand's most authentic and culturally rich hotel experiences.
Our selection
Borobudur
Aman's most extraordinary jungle property, accessible by private road through coconut plantations. The spa, private pools and extraordinary temple immersion are extraordinary.
Mae Rim
In the Mae Rim valley with extraordinary rice terrace views, private sala villas, an exceptional spa and cooking school, and the Four Seasons' finest Thai resort experience.
Riverside
A beautifully designed riverside resort celebrating the art and craft of Lanna culture with private villa residences, an extraordinary spa and excellent Thai cuisine.
Nimmanhaemin
A restored 19th-century teak house with 30 beautifully appointed suites, two beautiful pools and a culinary programme celebrating northern Thai cuisine.
Sankamphaeng
A 60-acre resort recreating a Lanna village with extraordinary rice paddies, working buffalo, cooking classes and the most immersive cultural hotel experience in Thailand.
Riverside
On the Ping River with beautifully appointed rooms, an excellent spa, cooking classes and the riverside setting that captures Chiang Mai's most romantic aspect.
Saraphi
A garden resort on the river south of Chiang Mai with extraordinary Thai hospitality, beautiful pool villas and one of the most serene settings in northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai Highlands
A hilltop resort above Chiang Mai with extraordinary mountain and city views, a beautiful infinity pool and the cool highland climate that makes this a genuine retreat.
Old City
A beautifully restored Lanna house within the old city moat with a beautiful pool, excellent spa and the authentic Chiang Mai character that larger hotels cannot match.
Riverside
A beautifully designed riverside hotel with teak architecture, excellent Thai cuisine and the GHM brand's characteristic combination of local culture and international luxury.
Nimmanhaemin
Beautifully appointed apartments in the Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood, Chiang Mai's most fashionable street, with excellent facilities and competitive long-stay rates.
Nimmanhaemin
Adjacent to the NIMMAN street with beautiful rooms, an excellent pool and rooftop bar, and the Le Méridien brand's consistent luxury service.
Old City
A beautiful traditional house within the old city walls with a tamarind grove, serene pool and the intimate, authentic Chiang Mai experience that this neighbourhood uniquely provides.
Old City
A thoughtfully designed boutique within the old city moat with a beautiful pool, excellent breakfast and the personal service that makes staying in the old city so rewarding.
Old City
An intimate boutique in a restored teak house with beautiful garden, pool and the authentic northern Thai atmosphere of the old city neighbourhood.
Old City
A beautifully restored heritage building with an excellent restaurant, beautiful courtyard and the genuine character of a well-loved Chiang Mai independent hotel.
Old City
A lively boutique near the Thapae Gate with vibrant design, an excellent pool and the social energy that makes this a favourite for younger luxury travellers.
Sankamphaeng
The Mandarin Oriental's extraordinary cultural resort recreating a Lanna northern Thai village with rice paddies, cooking classes and an exceptional spa.
Mae Rim
An intimate wellness retreat in the Mae Rim valley with yoga, meditation, traditional Thai treatments and the mountain setting that makes northern Thailand so restorative.
Nimmanhaemin
A charming boutique in the Nimman neighbourhood with beautiful rooms, a lovely pool terrace and the neighbourhood restaurants and galleries on the doorstep.