Opening in December 2007, Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai will be a deluxe city resort distinctively styled and designed with inspiration taken from its Northern Thailand location.

Situated in a peaceful, beautifully landscaped setting the hotel will offer a large free-form swimming pool surrounded by mature plants such as frangipani, bamboo, ginger and lotus ponds, creating a pleasant and relaxed resort ambiance. Generous use of teak, Thai architectural influences combined with uncompromising Shangri-La standards and a contemporary style will set new standards for luxury hotels in the region. Open, light-filled spaces utilizing local artefacts, materials and rich fabrics will create an environment fully evocative of this exotic and culturally rich location

Conveniently located close to the bustling activity of Chiang Mai’s famous Night Bazaar, and just a 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport, this “city resort” also enjoys close proximity to fascinating museums, cultural centres, and Chiang Mai’s many temples, shops and boutiques.

Rooms

The 281 large, spacious guest rooms will offer a contemporary Northern Thai design and décor, with the emphasis on comfort. Bedrooms will be cosy with plenty of throw pillows, comfortable Shangri-La beds, mood lighting, a separate work table and high-speed broadband Internet access. Premier guest rooms will also feature day beds that will be ideal for quiet relaxation.

Shangri-La’s executive floor, Horizon Club, will offer 60 guest rooms and suites and the 72-seat Horizon Club Lounge with meeting room (for 10 guests) and two computer work stations.

To ensure a good night’s sleep at Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, “Quiet Floors” have been allocated that will have no families or groups in residence.

Dining

The hotel will have four restaurants and bars including All Day Dining, a Thai Restaurant and Bar, a Poolside Restaurant & Bar and Lobby Lounge, providing innovative concepts, authentic cuisine and live entertainment.

Piano and acoustic guitar will be the highlight of the lobby lounge, live acoustic bands and singers in the all-day dining and poolside restaurants, DJs in the Thai restaurant and bar and two outdoor stages will be the setting for other performances.

Health & Leisure

CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, nestled within a beautifully landscaped area, will offer nine spacious, Thai styled “spa within a spa” villas. A yoga pavilion and a breathtaking structure called the Sanctum will be the focal point for CHI, the Spa’s signature treatments, which feature Chinese and Himalayan therapies inspired by the origins of the Shangri-La legend.

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Meetings

Meeting planners and event managers will have unlimited possibilities with more than 3,500 square metres of meeting and event space at their disposal. The Grand Ballroom & Event Centre is Chiang Mai’s largest at 1,579 square metres, and can easily accommodate a banquet or event for up to 1,600 guests. The hotel’s landscaped gardens and the rooftop tennis court (easily converted into an outdoor event area) can offer additional event venues. Especially noteworthy is Chiang Mai’s only 100-seat state-of-the-art auditorium – complete with a stage and audiovisual equipment for seminars, lectures as well as theatrical and musical performances. Our Banqueting & Events Sales Office, Group Check-in Lounge and VIP/Bridal Rooms are all located conveniently close to the function rooms.

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Source: Shangri-la Hotels