Shangri-La Chiang Mai

Mere moments from the Mae Ping River, this sprawling hotel offers a five-star experience paired with views of the northern Thailand mountain ranges. Drawing inspiration from traditional architecture, the hotel is adorned with rich dark woods, gilded Buddhist motifs, sumptuous silk fabrics and verdant expanses of tropical foliage.

Start your day with a rickshaw ride down narrow lanes in the Old Town to explore numerous temples, the Night Bazaar and the famous Sunday Walking Street Market. On your return, indulge in a treatment at Chi, The Spa, get your heart pumping in the fitness centre or take a dip in the free-form swimming pool, the largest in the city.