Nestled among lush rice fields, this luxe resort offers serene stays with chic suites, multiple pools, gourmet dining, and a sprinkle of Thai culture.
502 MOO 1, MAE RIM, OLD ROAD, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand Get directions
"The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is a Three Key hotel located in the mountainside of Chiang Mai, known for its impeccable service and luxurious design, enhancing the guest experience in a serene setting." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Nestled amidst the northern Thailand countryside, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a sanctuary. At the center of the property is a small lake surrounded by working rice patty fields. The two pools (one is for adults only) seem to spill over into the rice fields, blurring the lines between man-made luxury and natural beauty. It’s easy to waste away warm days sipping on cool wine or cocktails while watching the sun pass overhead. As the sun fades, workers begin to exit the rice fields, drumming and singing in welcome of the evening breeze. —Eugene Shevertalov, associate entertainment director"
"Khao (which translates as ‘rice’) serves authentic Thai and northern Thai classics like Hang Le and Khao Soi. In the kitchen is Chef Ann, who delivers uninhibited flavours with influences from Yunnan, Myanmar, and indigenous highland peoples. The dining room is contemporary and folksy – crystal chandeliers coexist with carved teak panelling – and the terrace offers serene views of rice fields and hills. Save space for the signature fermented rice cheesecake." - Michelin Inspector
"It has four in Thailand: a sleek, riverside retreat in Bangkok; a hotel set amongst the rice fields of Chiang Mai; palatial tented camps in the forests of northern Thailand; and a spectacular resort on the island of Koh Samui."
"With a library, three pools, cooking classes, and a handful of upscale shops on-site, the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has a laundry list of extras—but it also offers spectacular scenery and a supreme sense of tranquility. The resort sits smack in the middle of rolling rice fields, the seeds of which you can learn to plant; or, opt for a nature walk instead, and head up the hills that surround the classic Lanna villas, with their steeply pitched roofs and teak floors. A team of 40 full-time gardeners—and some trusty water buffalo—work to maintain an organic farm and landscaped gardens on the resort's grounds." - Betsy Blumenthal