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InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
240-room InterContinental near the Night Bazaar, converted from the former Imperial Mae Ping Hotel with Lanna-inspired craft, a pool and a rooftop bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury city hotel
- Area
- Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- chiangmai.intercontinental.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Rooftop bar
- Lobby jazz
Why we recommend it
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping opened in late 2023 in the building that for around three decades was the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. The Thai design firm PIA Interior reworked the property, combining its history with Lanna heritage, and the result is described as soft modern minimalism with Lanna-inspired details: lacquered panels, carved wooden sculptures and beaten metal accents made by local artisans.
There are 240 rooms and suites, with views over the old town or towards Doi Suthep. For a hotel in the centre of the city, that is a large property, and it has the facilities to match. An outdoor pool shaded by tropical trees provides a break from sightseeing, and the spa offers Tok Sen, a northern Thai massage, combined with a herbal compress.
The dining options are part of the appeal. The Gad Lanna serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with northern Thai dishes made from seasonal ingredients in a market-style setting. Kam Lobby Lounge overlooks the main pool, has décor inspired by the Yi Peng lantern festival and hosts live jazz after dark. Upstairs, HONG's Chinese restaurant serves Sichuan, Cantonese and Taiwanese dishes, and HONG's Sky Bar, on the 17th floor, has 360-degree views over the city and Doi Suthep.
The hotel stands next to Wat Chang Kong, which has a 600-year-old stupa, and it is close to the Night Bazaar, the walking streets and Tha Phae Gate. That makes it a practical base for first-time visitors who want to walk to markets in the evening and take short rides to the temples during the day.
It suits couples, families and business travellers who want an international brand with a strong local identity. Book a room facing Doi Suthep for the view, and reserve a table at the Sky Bar for sunset during your stay. General enquiries can be sent to the hotel's published email address.
If you are arriving in the evening, Kam Lobby Lounge is a good place to start with live jazz, while The Gad Lanna is useful for a first taste of northern Thai food without leaving the hotel. Book the spa's Tok Sen treatment after a day of walking.
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping FAQs
When did the hotel open?
It opened in late 2023 in the former Imperial Mae Ping Hotel building.
How many rooms are there?
240 rooms and suites.
Who designed the interiors?
PIA Interior, using Lanna-inspired craft by local artisans.
What restaurants and bars are there?
The Gad Lanna, Kam Lobby Lounge, HONG's Chinese restaurant and HONG's Sky Bar.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool shaded by tropical trees.
What is the signature spa treatment?
Tok Sen, a northern Thai massage combined with a herbal compress.
Where is it?
At 153 Sridonchai Road, Chang Khlan, near the Night Bazaar and next to Wat Chang Kong.
What views do rooms have?
Rooms look over the old town or towards Doi Suthep.