Haven’t got the time or means to go travelling? Never fear, Chiang Mai can offer up a slice of the exotic if you just know where to look!
1. San Pareni Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai
Get a whirlwind tour of Europe with this Tuscan/Amsterdam/Swiss inspired hotel offering classic European cuisine, homemade bakery and quality wines.
47/1 Moo5, 700th Anniversary
Chiang Mai Road
Facebook: San Pareni Hotel
053 105 557 / 082 182 1844
2. Haikin Ryokan
Slip into your cotton yakuta and slide into a steaming onsen before relaxing in your Japanese room and heading to sample a great Japanese meal.
142-144 Wualai Road
Facebook: HaikinRyokan
Haikincnx.com
053 276 196 / 091 784 4130
3. Vieng Joom On Teahouse
This homage to Jaipur’s spectacular pink city serves tea a la Raj on the banks of the Ping. Fifty types of teas are served with British baked goodies, just like the colonial days of yore.
Open 10am – 7pm
53 Charoenraj Road
Facebook: ViengJoomOn
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053 303 113 / 091 079 4563
4. London Tearoom and Guesthouse
Step into your grandmother’s kitchen where piping hot pots of tea are ready to be poured and served along with a large range of classic British cakes and puddings.
Open 8am – 6pm
Soi 3, Sirimankalajan Road
Facebook: LondonTeaRoomChiangMai
085 728 5613
5. Clay Studio in the Garden
This Angkor inspired café is charming and lush with lovely terracotta and brick murals, reliefs and sculptures peeping out of the foliage. You can even take in a free sculpture course with your lunch!
Open 8am – 6pm
36 Soi 2, Phra Pokklao Road
Facebook: Clay Studio Coffee in the Garden
095 675 4015
6. Hillsborough The English Country House Hotel & Leisure
This extraordinary resort looks like it could be set in a bucolic country setting somewhere in Devon, with rolling hills and whitewashed buildings hiding and featuring cosy nooks and crannies. They serve scrumptious English teas as well as fine dining in their restaurant.
Open 24-hours
Grandma’s Restaurant Open 6 am – 7pm
Hillsborough Café Open 8am – 7pm
75, Moo 10, Baan Denkratai, Baan Pong
Facebook: hillsboroughchiangmai
052 001 811 / 087 673 1964
infohillsborough@gmail.com
7. The Grand Morocc Hotel
Step into a North African oasis with cool mosaic tiles, trickling fountains and Moroccan accents. The restaurant serves international food.
The Grand Morocc Hotel
596/2 Moo 1, Rim Tai Sub-District, Mae Rim
Opens daily 7.30am – 9.30pm
Tel. 053 299 835
Info@grandmorocc.com
www.grandmorocc.com