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Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Riverside resort on Charoen Prathet Road with a former British consulate, the 1921 House, at its centre, plus a spa, private pier and riverside dining.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury riverside resort
- Area
- Chang Khlan (riverside), Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- anantara.com
Good to know
- Spa
- Private pier
- Riverside dining
- Serviced suites
Why we recommend it
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort sits on the banks of the Mae Ping river on Charoen Prathet Road, in the Chang Khlan area. Its centrepiece is the 1921 House, a building of more than a century old that once served as the British consulate in Chiang Mai. The rest of the resort is modern, so you get a contemporary hotel with a piece of the city's colonial-era history in the middle of it.
The resort has 52 rooms, 32 suites and 25 serviced suites, which makes it a good option for both short stays and longer visits. The serviced suites suit families or anyone who wants more space for an extended trip.
Food and drink are spread across several venues. The 1921 House holds a steakhouse and grill and a bar with a secret-service theme, a nod to the building's diplomatic past. Bodhi Terrace is the riverside breakfast restaurant, and a separate Thai restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The resort also has its own pier, from which daily river cruises depart, and the Anantara Spa offers traditional Thai treatments.
The riverside location is a strength, and the Old City and its temples are a short taxi or ride-hailing trip away. The resort suits couples, families wanting serviced space and travellers who prefer a polished international brand with a sense of place.
Book the riverside dining for at least one evening, and consider a river cruise from the pier for a different view of the city. If you are staying for a week or more, compare the serviced suites with the standard rooms, as the extra space and facilities may be worth it.
If you are visiting for a special occasion, ask about dinner in the 1921 House, which combines the resort's best-known building with its steakhouse and grill. Couples will enjoy breakfast on Bodhi Terrace by the river, and spa lovers should book treatments in advance, especially at weekends. Families should ask about the configuration of the serviced suites before booking. Allow time to enjoy the riverside setting, which is part of the appeal of staying here rather than in a city-centre hotel.
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort FAQs
What is the 1921 House?
A building more than a century old that was formerly the British consulate in Chiang Mai.
How many rooms are there?
52 rooms, 32 suites and 25 serviced suites.
Is the resort on the river?
Yes, it is on the banks of the Mae Ping river and has a private pier.
Can I take a river cruise?
Yes, daily river cruises leave from the resort's pier.
What dining is available?
A steakhouse and bar in the 1921 House, Bodhi Terrace for breakfast and a Thai restaurant.
Is there a spa?
Yes, the Anantara Spa offers traditional Thai treatments.
Is it good for longer stays?
Yes, the serviced suites suit families and extended stays.
Where is it?
At 123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, Chang Khlan.