Conveniently located between the river and the Old City, Le Meridien Chiang Mai also sits bang in the middle of the city’s famous Night Bazaar. The relaxing rooms feature large windows with comfy window couches from which to enjoy the view, and the spacious en-suites all come with tubs. The food at the various restaurants is great, especially the varied buffet breakfast. There’s a rooftop pool that’s perfect for swimming, and a small gym.

This hip hotel is located in Nimman and is big on design, with an impeccably executed contemporary style. The layout in each of the spacious suites is ideal for couples, featuring a freestanding tub in a private open-air courtyard, as well as a cozy living and dining area. There’s an excellent Italian restaurant on-site and a buzzy, trendy bar that’s perfect for kickstarting a night out. Meanwhile, popular gay sauna House of Male is just a short 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Club One Seven Hotel is the only dedicated gay hotel in Chiang Mai, and is one of the most popular places to stay if you’re gay and in town. The hotel is set in a charming traditional teak house, with modern, colorful interiors. Both private and dorm rooms are available. The hotel doubles as a gay sauna, with a swimming pool, well-equipped gym, spa, and massage services. Breakfast is tasty and the staff are great, adding to the overall friendly vibe of the place.

Located along the banks of the Mae Ping river, sala lanna features tasteful and neutral modern decor with touches of traditional Thai influence. All the rooms are supremely cozy and fairly spacious, but we recommend going for a river balcony room to really soak in the riverside ambiance. The rooftop bar and swimming pool have great panoramic views, and the poolside massage treatments on offer are a great touch.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort features contemporary Asian-inspired decor that perfectly blends with the manicured grounds for a feeling of complete relaxation. Every spacious room comes with a private balcony, rain shower, and luxury toiletries, and the serviced apartments also include a fully-equipped kitchen. As well as a large infinity pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and a blissful spa, you’ll find various wellness and fitness activities on offer, such as yoga, Tai Chi, and kickboxing.

This ultra-stylish riverside resort features contemporary design and open, pleasant green spaces. The accommodation is made up of 30 luxury suites, each with plush furnishings and state-of-the-art tech, some even including a private plunge pool. The swanky rooftop area features an infinity saltwater pool, a bar, and a gym, all with scenic river views. Elsewhere, you’ll find two chic restaurants and a rejuvenating spa.

This 5-star stands out due to its exceptionally gorgeous setting among lush rice fields in the outskirts of Chiang Mai. The city is about an hour’s drive away, and the hotel provides a shuttle service, but the idea here is to get away from everything. All the facilities, from the outdoor pools to the spa to the authentic fine Thai dining, are exceptional. Choose between a romantic pavillion or a large villa, all designed in a beautiful traditional style and surrounded by abundant greenery. Fully equipped residences are also available, and come with private butler service.

This stylish modern resort sits in the Old Town, right next to Chiang Mai’s famous Wat Phra Singh temple. The rooms are huge and extremely pleasant, with big windows, hardwood floors, and wood-panelled walls. The Family room, with two large double beds, is ideal for a group of friends. There’s a central outdoor pool and a nice gym with a good range of equipment, as well as two spas with distinct ambiances, one traditional and one more modern. The buffet breakfast is excellent, and the staff go consistently above and beyond for the guests.

This hotel offers super-sleek modern decor, set among manicured gardens within the Old Town walls. The stylish monochrome rooms are large and are filled with luxe amenities – book a suite to get a complimentary massage at the spa. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool and a pleasant gym, as well as an upscale restaurant serving farm-to-table Thai and Italian specialties.

Featuring some of the most aesthetically pleasing rooms in all of Chiang Mai, this is one for Instagram boasting. The decor is almost entirely white, with ornate colonial details throughout, which contrasts beautifully with the bright green gardens that surround the house. Most of the suites have their own private pool – we recommend the glass pool suites in particular. The Old Town location just adds to the charm, placing you right among Chiang Mai’s traditional temples.