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LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL • 52 ROOMS & 32 SUITES
There are hotels that you adore for design, hotels that are ideal for location, hotels that you're drawn to for the experience they impart. And then there's the teak-wrapped treasure called Chedi Chiang Mai – that weaves together the best of all three. In this masterpiece of elegant simplicity tucked along the quiet shores of the Ping River, every line makes a statement, and every turn spills a perfectly framed view: less becomes more and photos can't capture the full effect. A former British consulate – the elephants were once housed in what today is the lobby -- the hotel that's a few minutes walk from the Chiang Mai's famous night bazaar faces a main artery of three-wheeled tuk-tuks and the hawkers that are part of the nocturnal charm. Yet only a few steps inside the Chedi, that world disappears and one drifts into a calming beta-state drinking in the graceful splendor where minimalist décor and Thai trimmings have a maximal tranquilizing effect. Maybe it's the design or the deft service that greets you with cool towel, perhaps it's the artfully-arranged food or the lemon grass drinks, but the open-aired Chedi Chiang Mai induces a deep peace conducive to escape, romance and clear thinking needed for putting those finishing touches on major works -- and that soothing effect envelopes one immediately whether stopping in for a cocktail or dropping anchor for a week.
Every corner of the earth-toned suites boasts a new spot for stretching out among pillows – there's even a couch and dining table on the ample riverview terrace that affords outdoor dining – and the deep designer tub soaks away any lingering stress, as does the alluring on-site spa where the knot-kneading treatments (including the four-hands Chedi Massage that blends five massage styles) begin sweetly with a foot bath in rose petal water. Here most every craving is addressed, starting with the in-room espresso machine, DVD player and gift jars of M&Ms and cashews with keffir lime leaves: laundry and pressing is complimentary – as are the libations in the well-stocked in-suite bar – and wireless Internet is offered free throughout the hotel; should your computer be on the blink, borrow a laptop for your stay at no cost.
Sip on a kiwi martini in the breezy lobby or head upstairs to the airy, nook-filled bar, where you can indulge in the Chiang Mai’s finest collection of wine (many served by the glass), while curled up on cushions, nibbling appetizers from a round brass tray, gazing out at the lazy waters drifting by and the stars overhead. Downstairs on the river-hugging terrace, feast on top-notch fare ranging from Indian and Italian to Thai; high teas done the proper British way lure the ladies for the afternoon, and jazz bands play during Sunday brunch.
Classy yet understated and deeply calming, the Chedi also promises stellar service that outshines that found anywhere else in the city. The secret truth is that the Chedi Chiang Mai is actually quite dangerous: this hideaway and the state of mind it creates are utterly addictive. And when you’re in a Chedi Chiang Mai kind of mood, nothing else will do.
©2007 Melissa Rossi. Written by Melissa Rossi for Luxury Travel Magazine. Melissa Rossi, who is currently traveling across the Middle East and Asia, is the author of the What Every American Should Know about Europe (Plume/Penguin 2006). What Every American Should Know about the Middle East will be published in June 2008.
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The hotel opened in April 2005.
32 Chedi Club Suites, 52 Deluxe Rooms. Guestrooms are finished in a confident blend of wood and stone surfaces and rattan furniture, set into soft relief by modern recessed lighting. Club Chedi suites include large seating areas complete with lounge, dining space and al fresco balcony dining areas. Spa treatments are customized for the hotel, including the Chedi Massage, a fusion of five different massage styles. Should this fail to wear you out, river tours and elephant treks can fill the day, but the Chedi’s understated luxuries could just as easily fill up a stay in Chiang Mai. |
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ROOM AMENITIES
LCD flat screen televisions
CD players
Internet connection in all rooms
Mini Bar
In room safe
Direct dial telephone |
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HOTEL SERVICES
2 Meeting Rooms located on the second floor of the main building, accommodating up to 40 people
Meeting Room A is 19.5sqm
Meeting Room B is 19.5sqm
A reception area of 27.3sqm is adjacent to both rooms |
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DINING
The Restaurant is housed in a free standing, 2 storey colonial style building, which once was the British Consulate. There are two bars located within the The Restaurant, on the ground floor there is the main bar and on the second floor is the Terrace Bar
The Lobby Lounge offers a relaxing place for light snacks and beverages. |
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ACTIVITIES
Outdoor swimming pool
Health Club and Yoga room
Spa |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The Chedi Chiang Mai is located on the banks of the Mae Ping River in the heart of Chiang Mai city centre, within walking distance of all the major attractions and the famous night market.
Chiang Mai University
Night Market
Chiang Mai Zoo
Doi Suthep Temple
Phuping Palace
Elephant Camp |
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LOCATION
Hotel Address: 123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, T. Changklan, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand.
Airport: Chiang Mai Int'l Airport (CNX) - 8 km. |
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