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Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Chiang Mai, Thailand · Anantara · High Luxury
On the eastern bank of the Mae Ping River in Chang Khlan, this resort's centrepiece is 1921 House, the former British Consulate, officially opened in 1921 during the height of the northern teak trade, its colonial teak verandas now home to a seven-course chef's table experience. The resort was previously The Chedi Chiang Mai before Anantara rebranded it.
- 84 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Tambon Chang Khlan
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
About Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
- The 1921 House on the resort grounds was the actual British Consulate in Chiang Mai, established after the Second Chiang Mai Treaty of 1883 which granted Britain consular rights in the teak-trading north; the building officially opened in 1921 and is one of the few surviving colonial diplomatic structures in the city.
- A seven-course Colonial Dining Experience (THB 4,590++ per person) is served inside the teak-lined consulate rooms, reinterpreting the 1920s diplomatic and culinary culture of the period when Chiang Mai was a hub of British teak commerce.
- The resort was formerly operated as The Chedi Chiang Mai — a well-regarded GHM property — before Minor Hotels acquired and rebranded it as Anantara, giving it the distinction of two separate five-star identities over its history.
- Entry-level rooms start at 538 sq ft (50 m²).
History
Riverside resort along the Mae Ping River, formerly The Chedi Chiang Mai before Anantara rebranding.
The setting
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort stands on the eastern bank of the Mae Ping River along Charoen Prathet Road in the Chang Khlan district — a neighborhood shaped by 19th-century river trade, British teak merchants, and foreign consulates. The resort's centerpiece is the 1921 House, the former British Consulate, whose colonial teak-and-concrete verandas still overlook the Ping. The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, tracing its roots to Chinese merchants along Chang Klan Road, is a ten-minute walk; Warorot Market is fifteen. Positioned within a luxury enclave beside a neighboring five-star property, the resort blends colonial heritage with river-facing Lanna-style suites and a private pier for daily Mae Ping cruises. 2 km from Wat Chedi Luang temple. 8 km from Chiang Mai Zoo.
Restaurants and bars
- The Service at 1921 House — Restaurant · Contemporary steakhouse and grill
- Brit Bar at 1921 House — Bar
- Bodhi Terrace — Restaurant · Thailand's regional cuisines with Southeast Asian influences
- Bubbles Rooftop Bar — Bar
Experiences
- JAO Ping River Cruise — Private-pier Mae Ping River cruises: a morning voyage to Wat Ket Karam, an afternoon tea cruise and a sunset cruise.
- The heavenly Dibba Yana Chitta — Riverboat dinner cruise designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, with seasonal tasting menus, local wines and classical Thai music.
- The Verandah at 1921 House — Al fresco verandah of the teak mansion for all-day bites and the signature afternoon tea.
- Designer Dining — Private dining for two in an intimate corner of the resort, with a personal chef and butler for the evening.
- Spice Spoons by Anantara — Thai cooking class with a guided market visit, then cooking in the show kitchen or aboard the teakwood cruise boat Nam Jit.
- Path of Blessings experience — Leisurely riverside walking tour, 5:00 to 5:30 pm, included for Lanna Suite guests with advance booking.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- LIV Hospitality Design Awards — Winner in Architectural Design Resort – Luxury (2022)
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