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The Chedi Chiang Mai
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Lying along the peaceful banks of the Mae Ping, The Chedi successfully combines a city location and the atmosphere of a resort with its tranquil riverside setting in the heart of central Chiang Mai.
The Chedi Chiang Mai offers 52 exquisitely appointed Deluxe Rooms and 32 Chedi Club Suites that feature contemporary Asian design and stylish furnishings. Deluxe Rooms offer guests spacious bedrooms with attached open plan bathrooms. Graceful fittings, Asian art pieces and floorings of teak and terrazzo convey an air of urban sophistication, while sizeable balconies offer views of the Mae Ping River and mountain range. The Club Suites feature large sitting areas for lounging and indoor dining as well as generous open balconies with comfortable daybeds to allow for exclusive alfresco entertaining.
A diverse range of healing traditions is available at The Spa. This tranquil oasis features a relaxing area, ten treatment rooms and suites as well as a manicure/pedicure parlour. In addition to the showers, fitted baths and steam rooms are included in each of the treatment facilities. Two of the five Spa Suites also feature built-in saunas.
Dining at The Chedi Chiang Mai is a sheer pleasure. The property is situated on what was once the compound of the British Consulate. The beautifully restored main consulate building, dating back to the 1920s, has been seamlessly integrated into the hotel’s design and is now home to the resort’s award-winning restaurant. The Restaurant features a choice of delightful venues to suit every occasion with traditional northern Thai specialities, Indian cuisine and innovative global culinary creations that are complemented with an extensive wine list. The Terrace Bar and Cigar Lounge offer refreshments, cocktails and delicious snacks. With cosy daybeds, a premium wine list, and a cigar menu, the relaxed ambience of this charming venue is ideal for pre- and post-dinner gatherings. The Chedi’s second bar presents a pleasant alternative for social get-togethers, where cocktails, refreshments and pastries are served throughout the day.
The Chedi offers professional secretarial services and two dedicated meeting rooms with state-of-the-art conference and business facilities. Additional resort facilities include a swimming pool, a fully equipped health club, yoga/aerobics room, and a boutique.
Complemented by modern and stylish amenities The Chedi Chiang Mai offers an elegant retreat with all the pleasures of resort living in the heart of an historical city.
Guide to North
Close by are Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Northern Thailand. Major attractions on the thickly forested mountain of Doi Suthep include waterfalls, a Hmong village and the English-style gardens of Phuping Palace, the summer residence of the Royal Family.
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second most important city, the literal meaning of its name being ‘new city’ though it was founded back in the late 13th century. It is one of the world’s largest centres of cottage industries and it is interesting to visit the numerous craftspeople making anything from jewellery to umbrellas and silks, using skills passed down through the generations. While the city is an ideal base for mountain treks, it is also well known for its excellent shopping and fine restaurants and accommodation. Compared to Bangkok, Chiang Mai’s evenings are cool and conducive to strolling around the central night bazaar.
Pai has a fast-growing reputation as one of Northern Thailand’s top beauty spots, and is popular with trekkers and lovers of mountain scenery. The town and surrounding area include amongst their population Lisu hill tribes, Muslims from Myanmar (Burma) and Yunnanese from China.
One of the most unusual sights in Mae Hong Son is the Paduang, or Karen, a hilltribe community farming rice, tea and tobacco. The women are distinguished by their long necks, lengthened from childhood by brass rings. The countryside east of Pai is famous for a seasonal phenomenon known as Thale Mok, or Sea of Mists, when from November to December mountain valleys fill with clouds and provide a spectacular sight in the early morning. The far northern region of Chiang Rai is developing as a popular tourist destination for its spectacular geography. The area remains synonymous with the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, historically connected to the opium and heroin trades. There’s much more to the area than this, however, with superb views, hilltribe villages and the historical towns of Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong.
Mae Sai is Thailand’s northernmost town, separated from Myanmar only by a bridge. South of Mae Sai is Tham Luang, a large cave complex with crystals that change colour in the light. Further south are more caves, Tham Pum and Tham Pla, which have lakes inside.