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Historic 19th-century teak house hotel with serene suites & impeccable service
2 ถนน NHA Wat Kaet 1 Alley, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand Get directions
"Set in picturesque Chiang Mai, the property is tailored to couples with oversized suites that feature large soaking tubs and outdoor garden showers, offering a tranquil base for exploring the city's temples and cuisine." - Michelle Gross Michelle Gross Michelle Gross is an award-winning travel, food, and lifestyle journalist. In addition to contributing to Travel + Leisure, Michelle is a travel columnist and regular contributor to Robb Report, Thrillist, Business Insider, Fodor’s, and BBC Travel, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Among the new outfits offering all-out island-hopping trips is the new 137 Pillars Spirit, which can also organize jaunty overnights on board."
"There’s a reason boutique hotel 137 Pillars House looks like the set of a Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Set among galleries and cafés in the picturesque Wat Gate neighborhood, the 1889 property was once the home of Louis Leonowens, son of Anna from The King and I . Here you’ll find 30 serene suites that blend colonial charm (raffia-backed four-poster beds, herringbone teak floors) with clean, contemporary style. The public spaces are equally photoworthy, with antique rugs, bamboo furnishings, and intricately carved ceiling tiles. There’s even a lap pool bordered by a towering living wall, and an elegant, wood-clad fitness center."
"Thirty suites set in a series of 19th-century teak houses in the leafy, pretty Wat Gate neighborhood; in the colonial era, foreigners, many of whom were involved in the teak trade, were required by law to live on this side of the Mae Ping River—only Thais could live on the other side. The look: Irreverent colonial. The rooms, like the public spaces, are outfitted in gleaming dark teak and accented with elephant-printed cotton cushions and large celadon urns. But it’s not a slavish recreation of a bygone age: the property is punctuated with beautiful living walls thick with jungle-green creeping vines (all the better to block out the ugly modernist condominium that looms over the property), and, behind the check-in desk, a wall designed to look like an apothecarian’s many-drawered chest, which covers the ceiling as well. The experience: The best thing about this sweet and modest property is its neighborhood; Chiang Mai hotels tend to be located either outside of town or in their own tourist-only enclaves—Wat Gate, while not immune to the café-and-gallery encroachment, feels like a real community with its charming little houses and numerous flowering trees."
"This boutique property features luxuriously spacious suites with garden views, free minibar and free Wi-Fi access. Just a 10-minute walk from the Chiang Mai Night Market, it houses an outdoor pool, a spa and gym. 137 Pillars House is a 5-minute drive from Thapae Gate Market and a 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai city centre. Fitted with parquet flooring and a walk-in closet, air-conditioned suites feature a contemporary décor, with a balcony, patio and spacious living area. Bathrooms come with a Victorian bathtub and an open-air shower. In addition to cable TV and a personal safe are included. The Dining Room serves a variety of à la carte Thai and international dishes, while the Library Bar offers snacks, drinks and light meals. In-room dining is possible. Guests can use 137 Pillars’ business centre, or make travel arrangements at the tour desk. The 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Free on-site parking is provided." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
