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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand

Rejuvenation in the rice fields

Nestled in the verdant Mae Rim Valley, with wild rivers and untamed jungles, lies a secluded hideaway and luxury resort that exemplifies the beauty of the ancient Northern Thai culture.  Spread across 20 acres of landscaped gardens, lily ponds, lakes and terraced rice fields, the resort is truly a haven from the busy world.

Accommodation

Pavilions
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai offers 64 elegantly appointed pavilions, each with a private covered verandah, and 16 magnificent residences. All are furnished in a style consistent with a luxurious northern Thai home and fitted with all modern conveniences.

Rice Terrace Pavilion
With views of the rice paddy fields and housed in two-storey clusters of four, the Rice Terrace View Pavilions offer a of luxurious living space and a private outdoor Thai "sala."

Mountain View Pavilion
With views of the Suthep Mountains, housed in two-storey clusters of four, the Mountain View Pavilions offer a luxurious living space and a private outdoor Thai "sala."

Garden View Pavilion
With views of the garden, housed in two-storey clusters of four, the Garden View Pavilions offer a luxurious living space and a private outdoor Thai "sala."

Each Rice Terrace, Mountain View and Garden View pavilion features polished teak floors, rich Thai cotton decorations and beautiful Siamese art under a vaulted ceiling with cooling overhead fans. The Thai "sala" offers additional private outdoor living space with a wood floor, high ceiling with fan, northern Thai-style daybed, dining table and chairs. The bathroom overlooks a secluded garden and features a deep soaking tub, separate shower and double vanity, as well as a separate dressing area.

Residence Suites

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai offers 16 magnificent residences. All are furnished in a style consistent with a luxurious northern Thai home and fitted with all modern conveniences.

One or Two Bedroom Residence

Located on the ground floor or lower level of the three and four storey Thai-style residences, One or Two Bedroom Residences offer the exclusivity of a private home, with ample living space.

 

One or Two Bedroom Residence with Plunge Pool

Featuring their own plunge pool and terrace, the luxurious and palatial One-Bedroom Residences with Plunge Pool are located on the ground floor of the three and four storey residences.

 

Three-Bedroom Penthouse Residence

Occupying two levels, Three-Bedroom Penthouse Residences feature a luxurious living/dining area and a penthouse bedroom with stunning views of the mountains and countryside. A teak spiral staircase leads to the penthouse bedroom, with panoramic views of the nearby mountains and surrounding countryside.

Each Residence features polished teak floors and gabled buttresses, reminiscent of ancient temples, with open-plan living and dining space for 8 to 12 people, a fireplace and a kitchen with service quarters. Guests of the Residence Suites have exclusive access to a full-service Residence Pool which features a children's pool area and a whirlpool. A personal "mae baan" (private housekeeper) is provided on a live-in basis. The full bathroom features a whirlpool bathtub, separate shower and double vanity, as well as a separate dressing area.


Dining

Sala Mae Rim

Savor the unique flavors of northern and vegetarian Thai specialties at Sala Mae Rim, renowned for its sumptuous Thai cuisine. A high teak wood ceiling complements Northern Thai artifacts and sweeping views of the Mae Rim Valley. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with indoor and outdoor seating.

 

Terraces

Located beside the Resort's main swimming pool, Terraces offers a stunning open air setting with an expansive view of the surrounding rice paddies and the distant Doi Suthep mountain range. Complementing the traditional Lanna-style architecture of the Resort, Terraces features international cuisine inspired by the region's abundant natural produce and showcases sensational dishes from Asia and beyond.

 

In-room dining

Four Seasons In-Room Dining is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your guest room or suite. Choose from an extensive menu — day or night — that's ideal for time-zone hopping travelers, impromptu meetings or for quiet, private dining.

 

 

Things to do

 

Spa
The ultimate in indulgence, the spa is a palatial three-storey villa designed in the ancient "Lanna" style of northern Thai temples. The spa offers treatment suites for couples or individuals, with private changing and shower facilities. It also features private herbal aromatherapy steam rooms, individual deep-soaking tubs on semi-enclosed "sala" terraces and double tropical rain shower massage beds. Spa treatments are inspired by ancient Thai rituals and ingredients.


Yoga Barn
Imagine greeting the sun with your “sun salutation.” It’s now a reality at the new Yoga Barn at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, modeled after the ancient rice barns that dot the Northern Thailand landscape. Nestled in the rice paddies surrounding the Resort, the Barn provides an inspirational setting coupled with crisp mountain air and a soothing sense of solitude.

 

Health Club
The Health Club features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, separate saunas for men and women, a unisex Thai herbal steam room, a heated outdoor whirlpool, a cold plunge pool and a 20-meter (66-foot) infinity-edge swimming pool. The Health Club also provides complimentary mountain bikes for adults and children, complete with maps and recommended trails.

 

Pool
The 20-metre (66-foot) infinity-edge swimming pool offers beautiful views of the Mae Rim Valley across picturesque rice terraces. On a lower level, an additional infinity-edge pool is for adults only. Poolside Foot Massage service is also available.

 

Tennis Club
The Tennis Club offers two floodlit tennis courts and a Peter Burwash International (PBI) resident professional for private coaching. Complimentary racquets, balls, tennis shoes and clothing are available.

 

Cooking School
The cooking school introduces guests, both novice and experienced cooks, to the art of Thai cuisine. Designed by the Resort's culinary team, the program offers guests a hands-on learning experience. Famous dishes such as Kaow Soi Gai (Chiang Mai curry noodle soup with chicken) and Gaeng Hung Lay (dry spiced curry with pork and pickled garlic) are just two of the specialties that are introduced in the cooking school's weekly program.

 

Designed by the award-winning Bensley Design Studios in Bangkok, the Resort's "Lanna"-style cooking facility celebrates northern architecture and traditional design. An imposing stone staircase leads guests into the demonstration, dining and retail pavilions, which complement the Resort's distinctive design.

The demonstration pavilion, with rich timber floors, large overhead zinc exhaust fans and huge sliding glass doors, is air-conditioned. It features a large cooking area for the chef, eight individual cooking stations suitable for one or two people, and a large teak working table and chairs that can accommodate all participants. The open-air dining pavilion offers spectacular views of tree-lined mountains, extensively landscaped gardens and a waterfall. A perfect venue for guests to enjoy the dishes created during the class. An array of essential Asian ingredients, such as lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric and garlic are on display in the school's herb garden.

Combine Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai with a stay at the newly opened Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

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Call a Swain specialist at 1 800 227 9246 to customize an itinerary that includes the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.

 
 

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