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Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle

Anantara Resort Golden Triangle | $$$$
Character Boutique, Directors favourite hotels, Luxury

Perched on a ridge, near the small town of Chiang Saen, overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, this property is as enchanting as the fabled Golden Triangle region in which it is located. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand's rugged hill country, Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is a luxury nature retreat set amidst 160 acres of lush tropical jungles overlooking the winding Mekong River. Taking an early breakfast and watching the mist rise off the Mekong is truly one of life’s most captivating experiences!

The resorts 58 Deluxe Rooms offer stunning views from balconies with in-built sofas, while the 19 spacious Anantara Suites combine traditional Thai art and high design, featuring hardwood floors, double balconies and open bathrooms with oversized tubs for two. From your balcony sofa you can look out over 3 countries or down to the infinity-edge swimming pool and luxuriant gardens below. All rooms have double-sized bath tubs that can be opened up via sliding glass doors onto bedrooms decorated with Thai textiles, art and wood carvings. Wooden ceiling fans and beautiful teak and terrazzo floors add a rustic, distinctly Thai style.

The dining options include an exclusive Thai restaurant serving rich, Northern Thai curries, stir fries and spicy salads and a fabulous Italian that serves Italian favourites with handmade pasta! Both are complimented by a superb worldwide wine list that even has a few interesting Thai wines!

The Anantara Spa incorporates the latest trends in contemporary design with the rustic charm of Northern Thailand. Five luxurious treatment rooms with private en-suite shower and steam rooms feature impressive views of the surrounding Thai gardens, green Burmese valley, Laotian hills and the mighty Mekong River. Rooms open out onto private terraces with soaking tubs designed for comfort and luxury with impressive views of the verdant Mekong Valley below.

The resort is the proud home of a unique onsite Elephant Camp, offering guests unforgettable experiences on “mahout” training courses, elephant trekking and other conservation activities. You are also invited to explore the vibrant culture of Southeast Asia at the Thai cooking school and specially designed Yoga courses. If all the activities are too much and you just want to unwind the hilltop infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the Mekong Valley is the perfect spot!

This stunning resort is reason enough to visit this fascinating part of the world but the added attraction of the “mahout” training course, cooking school and proximity to the captivating cultures for Myanmar and Laos make it one of our “Directors Favourite” hotels!

This is just one of the hotels that we recommend in this area. If your favourite is not featured just let your consultant know - we will be happy to book it for you!

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