The 30 Best Hotels in Thailand for Delicious Food, Friendly Service, and Great Views | Condé Nast Traveler

"Treetop pavilions, private residences, and pool villas sit in 31 acres of manicured gardens and a rice paddy within the Mae Rim Valley. Come sundown, the rice farmers parade through the fields singing and celebrating the end of a working day. Two buffalo bathe daily in the lake, which acts as a hub for activities from sunrise yoga to pottery making, Thai boxing, tennis, and textile dyeing. For guests who prefer to spend their stay wallowing in the sunshine, there are two infinity pools that stretch out into the paddies. It's a lush and serene scene from every angle. Private residence guests can spend the day without seeing a soul, in grand gated homes built for families who enjoy hiding away in pure luxury—private pools, a kitchen space to hire private catering, and a wraparound terrace for alfresco dining and entertaining. Eating here is a highlight, especially breakfast which draws on color and cuisine from all walks of the world, from Chinese dumplings to English breakfast, and coffee orders taken by the friendliest of staff." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj