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Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Wilderness
Northern Thailand, Thailand

The Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a beautiful hotel just outside the main town in the lush Mae Rim Valley. The hotel has 20 acres of landscaped gardens which feature small lakes, terraced rice paddies, and lily ponds.

There are 98 lavishly-appointed suites which reflect a traditional Thai style called Lanna – a unique blend of Indian and Chinese influences. The resort has a famous Thai restaurant and there is a wide range of spa facilities on site.

Why we like Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

We’ve always been huge fans of the Four Seasons Chiang Mai. The landscape of rice paddies, the traditional architecture and excellent service have kept it high on our list of favourite hotels for many years.

Facilities

Two infinity pools
Spa
Kids club
Tennis, available with a coach
Private and group fitness classes
Five restaurants

Activities

If you can tear yourself away from the peaceful pool or your suite there is masses to do and see from here. Visit Chiang Mai on one of the regular shuttles into town, learn from the best at the Rim Tai Kitchen Cooking Academy – home to some of the best Lanna style cooking in the country or explore via one of the resorts nature trails.

Hotel staff will willingly organise activities such as visits to elephant camps, temples, hill tribes, and waterfalls. Trekking, bamboo rafting, and mountain biking are also available.

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Paul's knowledge and expertise was invaluable when planning this trip. I told him where we wanted to go and the sort of hotels and things we wanted to do and everything was spot on - more than we ever expected! We will definitely be using Steppes Travel for future trips.

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Amy really understood the type of holiday we were looking for with a real mixture of accommodation and activities ranging from relaxing to exciting. When I asked for a private pool on the beach that's exactly what she delivered. Amy embraced every request, making sure they blended, giving us something new and exciting at every turn. The ethos of Steppes travel is what will always set you aside. Thank you and keep up the good work.

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