Anantara Chiang Mai

A sleek stunner of a luxury hotel centered around a century-old building that once served as the British Consulate, Anantara Chiang Mai stands proudly on the banks of the River Ping just minutes from one of Chiang Mai’s best shopping and cultural districts. Under colorful lanterns and soaring pavilions, dive into the kaleidoscopic wonders of the Night Bazaar with its street food and shopping stalls. 

Location is just one of Anantara’s attributes, though. Stretched out along the riverbank, most of its 84 rooms come with views of the water and the property’s precisely manicured grounds, which are best appreciated while lounging on the Deluxe Rooms and Club Suites’ balcony day beds. Zen-like interiors feature gleaming wood, vibrant textiles, traditional artifacts, and plenty of square footage to counter the buzzing Thai energy outside the hotel’s walls. Out of the 84 rooms, 32 are suites, with service options like in-room massages and meals. 

The former British Consulate building now serves as the hotel’s signature restaurant, the posh 1921 House, with the ground-floor bar slinging cocktails and the second-floor restaurant serving up internationally-inspired fare. Other standouts of a stay here include swimming in the riverside infinity pool, divine spa treatments, and romantic evenings cruising along the River Ping.