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Travelers who want Chiang Mai's markets and temples within reach, but prefer to return to a riverside resort, will find this location practical.

What makes it special

At the 1921 House, a century-old former British Consulate, guests can dine and linger over drinks inside the resort's teak mansion.

Room to consider

Consider the Lanna Garden Terrace Suite for longer stays: its private garden and 150-square-meter layout provide space to relax indoors and out.

Insider tip

Reserve a JAO Ping River Cruise before arrival; departures from the private pier turn sightseeing into an easy extension of your resort stay.

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Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort sits on the banks of the Mae Ping River, close to Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar. Its address on Charoen Prathet Road gives guests a calm base inside the city rather than a remote mountain retreat. Riverfront dining, a long outdoor pool and a former British consulate share the grounds with contemporary accommodation. The old city and its temples remain within reach, while the river is part of everyday life at the hotel, visible from balconies, restaurant tables and the poolside.

The contrast between the buildings is central to the resort's character. Kerry Hill's contemporary design frames gardens and water, with open-plan rooms and broad windows. The heritage 1921 House brings a different scale and texture, with teak balconies and adjoining salons now used for dining and drinks. This is a city resort with space to spend time outdoors, not a countryside estate removed from Chiang Mai's streets.

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Rooms

  • 86 86

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Rooms & Suites at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Deluxe Garden Room
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Deluxe Garden Room

538 sqft
From 419 USD

A bedside button opens the curtains onto the garden, with a daybed waiting on the private balcony. A small outdoor table provides another place to...

Deluxe River View Room
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Deluxe River View Room

538 sqft
From 506 USD

Sliding bathroom panels open the bathtub towards the room's full-height windows, bringing the outlook into the bathing space. The panels can also close when privacy...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

646 sqft
From 520 USD

A separate living room and dining area give the suite the layout of a small apartment. The table provides a place for meals, while a...

Premier Suite
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Premier Suite

646 sqft
From 521 USD

Full-height windows frame the city from the seventh floor, bringing light into a living room separate from the bedroom. Thai accents give the contemporary furnishings...

Lanna Garden View Suite
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Lanna Garden View Suite

1,130 sqft
From 567 USD

Polished wooden doors slide back to open the bathroom towards the rest of the suite. A rain shower sits beside the tub, and the living...

Lanna River View Suite
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Lanna River View Suite

1,130 sqft
From 709 USD

Floor-to-ceiling windows run the length of the suite, with a daybed on the balcony just beyond them. Indoors, another daybed and a dining table give...

Lanna Garden Terrace Suite
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Lanna Garden Terrace Suite

1,615 sqft
From 729 USD

Warm teakwood tones and soft fabrics give the interior a modern take on Lanna design. Wide openings lead towards a private garden planted with Perfume...

Lanna Riverfront Suite
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Lanna Riverfront Suite

1,130 sqft
From 759 USD

Jim Thompson silks add colour to the indoor and outdoor lounging spaces, with Wedgwood porcelain among the interior details. The suite is one of only...

2 Bedroom Suite
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2 Bedroom Suite

969 sqft
From 766 USD

Sliding doors allow the second bedroom to open towards the shared living room or close off from it. Each bedroom has its own bathroom: the...

2 Bedroom Premier Suite
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2 Bedroom Premier Suite

969 sqft
From 796 USD

From a high floor, the balcony looks across the city towards the mountains. The lounge and dining area sit between two bedrooms. Sliding doors allow...

Lanna Pool Suite
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Lanna Pool Suite

1,507 sqft
From 825 USD

Curtains frame a cabana in the planted courtyard, while a double daybed and chairs offer other places to sit outside. Foliage surrounds the plunge pool,...

3 Bedroom Suite
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3 Bedroom Suite

1,722 sqft
From 986 USD

A separate pantry gives this residence a second kitchenette, in addition to the main cooking area. The living and dining room provides the shared space...

The main resort has 52 rooms and 34 suites, a total of 86 accommodations, separate from the serviced suites across the road. Deluxe Garden View Rooms and Deluxe River View Rooms are each listed by Anantara at 50 square meters. Both offer a king bed or twin beds, a private balcony or terrace, and a bathroom with a bathtub and separate rain shower. The difference is the outlook rather than the published size.

Garden rooms face the landscaped grounds, with a daybed outside for reading or resting. River View Rooms bring the Mae Ping into the room through floor-to-ceiling windows. Their bathroom partition slides open, allowing a view beyond the tub, and the curtains can be controlled from the bedside. These details give the accommodation a more open feel without requiring a move to a suite. Deluxe categories accommodate a maximum of two adults; the resort does not provide extra beds in these rooms.

Lanna Garden View and Lanna River View Suites are listed at 105 square meters, with indoor and outdoor living areas, sofa beds and balconies or terraces. The Garden View Suite has open-plan living and dining space overlooking the courtyard garden. In the River View Suite, windows extend along the accommodation to frame the water. Both categories offer king or twin beds, with a published occupancy of three adults or two adults and two children. Their open-plan layout differs from an apartment with a separate bedroom and living room.

The Lanna Riverfront Suite is a distinct category, also listed at 105 square meters. There are three of these king-bedded suites, positioned directly toward the river, with views from the bed, bathroom and lounging areas. Jim Thompson silks add color to the interiors. The appeal lies in that closer relationship to the water, rather than a larger published floor area than the other 105-square-meter suites.

For private outdoor space, the Lanna Garden Terrace Suite has a garden courtyard and is listed at 150 square meters. Natural teak tones and soft fabrics continue indoors. The Lanna Pool Suite, listed at 140 square meters, has a private courtyard, a heated plunge pool with hydrotherapy features and an outdoor cabana. Both have king beds and sofa beds. Their published capacity is three adults or two adults and two children. These accommodation areas should not be read as enclosed interior measurements, particularly where gardens and courtyards are part of the layout.

Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites occupies a separate seven-story building across the road, connected to the resort by a covered walkway. These serviced suites are additional to the main resort's 86 rooms and suites. Guests have access to the resort's dining and leisure facilities, as well as a rooftop pool in the serviced-suite building with city and mountain views. The distinction is geographical as well as architectural: these are apartment-style accommodations, not rooms within the riverfront grounds.

One-, two- and three-bedroom suites are listed at 60, 90 and 160 square meters respectively, with maximum occupancies of two, four and six adults. Separate living spaces, kitchens, dining areas and washing machines with dryers make them useful for longer stays and families needing several bedrooms. A private balcony adds outdoor space. The kitchen and laundry facilities are the practical differences from the main resort's open-plan Lanna suites.

Bodhi Terrace is the riverside setting for an international breakfast buffet and regional Thai cooking. Breakfast includes tropical fruit, baked goods and eggs made to order. Later meals draw on both northern and southern Thailand. The restaurant's menu highlights include river-prawn khao soi, a curry soup with soft and crispy noodles, and a Lanna tea-leaf salad. Southern dishes such as Phuket-style braised pork belly broaden the menu beyond Chiang Mai specialties.

The Service at 1921 House occupies the upper floor of the former British consulate. It is a contemporary steakhouse and grill, with steaks sourced from Australia, the United States and Japan and dry-aged in house. A wraparound teak balcony looks toward the river, while the adjoining salons retain the building's historical atmosphere. Vintage objects and fictional spy details reference the restaurant's secret-service theme without changing its present focus on grilled meat and seafood.

Brit Bar and The Verandah share the heritage house. The bar offers drinks and light bites, while The Verandah is associated with afternoon tea. Together, they allow the building to serve several purposes beyond dinner. Bodhi Terrace remains the more direct setting for Thai food beside the water; 1921 House offers a separate dining atmosphere shaped by its rooms, balconies and history.

Anantara Spa has four individual treatment rooms and four couples' rooms, plus a relaxation lounge overlooking the riverfront pool. Individual rooms include steam showers and terrazzo tubs; couples' rooms add herbal steam and aromatic sauna facilities. The menu includes massage and facials, with a Lanna Ritual using plai oil and techniques drawn from Thai, Burmese and Chinese massage traditions. This regional emphasis gives the spa a connection to northern Thailand beyond its name.

The resort's 34-meter outdoor pool runs beside the river. It provides enough length for a swim while keeping the water and gardens in view from the loungers. The fitness center has weights and Technogym cardio equipment, and the resort offers yoga and Muay Thai.

Spice Spoons brings Thai cooking into the resort's activities, while arts-and-crafts workshops include local traditions such as flag making and herbal-compress preparation. JAO Ping River Cruise departs from the private pier, with afternoon-tea and dining options on the water. These experiences use the hotel's riverside setting and northern Thai context directly, rather than relying only on excursions beyond the grounds.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Bodhi Terrace serves Thai dishes from north and south beside the Mae Ping, making regional food part of the riverfront stay.

The resort pool sits beside the Mae Ping, giving guests a place to swim without leaving the riverfront setting after city outings.

Kerry Hill's open-plan design and Lanna details connect contemporary guest spaces to Chiang Mai's culture and the resort's riverside setting.

Location of ANANTARA CHIANG MAI

123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand

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What to Know About Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

What makes Anantara Chiang Mai Resort special?

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is a refined riverside retreat on the Mae Ping River, close to Chiang Mai's old city and markets. Travelers choose it for calm design, river views, 1921 House, private pier cruises, Anantara Spa, and easy access to local culture.

How many rooms does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort have?

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has 52 rooms, 34 suites, and 25 serviced suites connected with the wider resort experience. This mix suits short city breaks, romantic stays, family trips, and longer visits that need extra living space.

Where is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort located?

The resort is on Charoen Prathet Road beside the Mae Ping River in central Chiang Mai. It is close to the Night Bazaar, riverside dining, Tha Phae Gate, temples, shops, and many city experiences.

How far is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort from the airport?

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is about 15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport in normal traffic. This makes it practical for weekend stays, late arrivals, and travelers combining Chiang Mai with Bangkok, Phuket, or northern Thailand tours.

Is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort good for couples?

Yes. The resort is a strong choice for couples who want a peaceful river setting without leaving central Chiang Mai. Couples can enjoy balcony time, spa treatments, dinner at 1921 House, river cruises, and walks to nearby markets.

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