Chiang Mai Resort & Spa
Urban luxury resort with a Zen, minimalist aesthetic. Kerry Hill's design blends open-plan contemporary lines with indigenous teak and local Lanna accents. Low-rise, garden-forward, and genuinely calm despite being bang in the city centre.
Book the verandah table for afternoon tea at 1921 House — it books up. Walk-ins rarely get the best river-view seats.
Why It Matters
Formerly the legendary Chedi Chiang Mai, this property was reimagined by Anantara and anchored around a real colonial mansion — the original British Consulate, built in 1921 — that now houses the city's most theatrical dining experience. The 34-metre riverside pool, award-winning spa with traditional Lanna healing, and the JAO Ping River Cruise fleet make it one of Chiang Mai's most complete luxury stays.
A riverside luxury resort built on the grounds of the former British Consulate, Anantara Chiang Mai sits right on the Mae Ping River in the heart of the city. Designed by the late Kerry Hill, the property is a study in Zen minimalism — teak floors, muted tones, floor-to-ceiling glass — with the century-old 1921 House as its ornate centrepiece. Five minutes on foot gets you to the Night Bazaar; the old moated city is about ten minutes away.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Garden View Room
Sleek, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to a private balcony with a daybed overlooking the gardens. The bathroom has a deep terrazzo soaking tub and separate rain shower. Jewel-toned Thai silk furnishings and neutral walls keep it calm without being bland.
King or Twin · 50 sqmDeluxe River View Room
Same 50 sqm footprint as the garden view room but the balcony looks straight out over the Mae Ping River. Worth the premium for the morning light and the view of traditional fishing boats drifting by.
King or Twin · 50 sqmKasara Garden View Suite
More than double the space of the Deluxe Rooms, these suites open onto a private garden terrace with an outdoor dining area. Open-plan layout with a day-bed in the living area, dining table, and a generously proportioned bathroom. Comes with full Kasara privileges including butler access and Executive Lounge.
King · 105 sqmKasara Pool Suite
Launched in March 2025, this is the resort's flagship suite — and the most exclusive room in Chiang Mai by most accounts. At 140 sqm with a private heated plunge pool, shaded cabana, and a bathroom partition that slides open for tub-with-a-view bathing. The outdoor courtyard is screened by lush greenery for complete privacy. Rates from THB 25,000++ per night.
King · 140 sqmKasara River View Suite
At 105 sqm with sweeping Mae Ping River views from the balcony and even from the bathtub. The open-plan bathroom is a genuine selling point — generous terrazzo tub with a view of the riverbank. Full Kasara lounge privileges included.
King or Twin · 105 sqmKasara Riverfront Suite
The Riverfront Suite positions you directly facing the Ping River with the best unobstructed water views on property. Guest reviews consistently single this out as one of the most peaceful and well-designed rooms in Chiang Mai.
King · 105 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site aerial yoga classes led by resident instructors. Recent guest reviews highlight instructor 'Tee' for her warm and clear guidance.
Tailored private dining experiences — signature Thai dishes, grilled banquets, or international gourmet meals set at a private location of your choice on the property, with chef and wine guru assistance.
A fleet of distinctive river vessels — from morning cultural visits to Wat Ket Karam, afternoon tea sailings, and sunset cruises to Michelin chef dinner experiences aboard Dibba Yana Chitta, a floating artwork by Thai artist Chalermchai. Multiple programmes daily.
On-site Muay Thai boxing classes offered as part of the resort's daily fitness and cultural activity programme.
The classic version of the cooking school, held in the resort's show kitchen at Bodhi Terrace. Market tour by tuk-tuk, followed by hands-on cooking and eating your creations for dinner.
A tuk-tuk market run at 10am, followed by boarding the Nam Jit — a hand-carved teak pontoon — for a cooking class cruise on the Mae Ping River at 11am. Learn Northern Thai recipes with fresh market ingredients. Priced at THB 4,800++ per person including the market tour, or THB 3,800++ for the cruise and class only. Reserve 24 hours in advance.
Multiple yoga formats available: hatha yoga, aerial yoga, core and lower body, body flexibility, and fit ball. Complimentary morning yoga sessions also offered to guests.
Learn traditional Thai massage techniques in a workshop format — a popular alternative to simply receiving one.
Workshop covering the ancient Northern Thai tapping massage technique using a tamarind mallet.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two modern meeting spaces with multilingual secretarial services, high-speed internet, video conferencing, and audio-visual equipment. The Kasara meeting room is 158 sqm and the Function Room 114 sqm, with a 250 sqm riverside lawn for outdoor events.
Round-the-clock room service covering the full restaurant menu — pad thai, tandoori lamb, juicy burgers, tapas, children's meals and drinks.
Well-equipped gym with personal training available, plus group fitness classes including HIIT and fit ball.
Full concierge service with bikes available for exploring the city.
Salt-filtered (not chlorinated) outdoor pool stretching 34 metres along the Mae Ping River with grass-topped walls on one side and a lily pond on the other. Free cabanas, loungers, and umbrellas. Open 7am–7pm. Adults and supervised children welcome.
On-site designer stores for in-house shopping.
Private airport transfers can be arranged through the resort — not a shuttle service, but bookable on request. Charges apply. Resort is 4.5 km / 15 minutes from CNX airport.
Steam and sauna facilities available. Charges apply — not complimentary.
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