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ISBN: 978-616-7191-10-2
: Montis Resort, Pai, Mae Hong Son
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small Hotels in Northern Thailand
Ancient Lanna architecture is not only based on foreign design influences but the concept of material production
as well. Clay tiles, for example, were originally introduced by a group of Arabian craftsmen who later taught
Indian craftsmen how to make them. This method of making clay tiles for roof production quickly spread to
Burma and other northern regions of Thailand. The Lanna people later adapted the tile size and shape to better
suit the local materials available, ultimately giving birth to ‘‘earthenware”, which is still greatly used today.
The Lanna architectural style that incorporates Colonial design, which was brought in by British timber sellers
looking to do some forestry business in the north, is aptly called ‘‘Colonial Lanna’’. However, if a mixture of
architectural design is drawn from any of the ethnic groups separately, the style is then named after it, such as
‘‘Tai Yong Lanna’’. The old architectural style was slightly redesigned to produce a ‘‘Lanna Contemporary’’ design,
which proposes a sense of Lanna qualities but focuses more on space, form and of the times that change over time.
The upper north regions of Thailand including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang,
Prae, Payao and Uttraradit possess a prominent identity that is visible in its lifestyle, hospitality, food, dress,
architectural design, rich history and cultures. For more than a century the trade relations between the Lanna
people and foreigners created an opportunity to relay and introduce a unique culture and architectural style.
This diverse and changing culture was originally derived from southern China who later teamed up with other
craftsmen from Arabia, Sri Lanka, India and Persia, then passed through Malamang (Burma) before finally ending
up in the Lanna region. Over the decades the Lanna people have applied several art elements to combine well
with the customs and cultures of each era perfectly, which has now become its own and unmistakable identity.
Introduction
Although a few of the hotels highlighted in this book have been renovated from the original structures, they still
manage to preserve the true concept of Lanna design, while the remaining hotels are relatively new structures
built to look like the authentic and ancient ‘‘Lanna’’ or ‘‘Colonial Lanna’’ style buildings.
The definition of a small hotel is an accommodation that comprises of no more than 80 rooms. The editorial
team have put together a collection of small hotel profiles in the three most northern provinces – Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. Since the topography of the North is mostly elevated, hilly and amongst forests
and streams, every hotel in the region is designed to withhold a sense of nature by using materials that blend
harmonisingly with the picturesque locale. All hotel designs express the local northern identity through its decor
such as art pieces, Lanna handcrafts, wood furniture, basketry and products made from woven cotton fabrics.
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A15
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Rachamankha
U Chiang Mai
Tamarind Village
The 3 sis B&B
Baan Hanibah B&B
Charcoa House & Cozy
Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House
Manathai Village
Banthai Village
The Small
Baan Orapin B&B
Ketawa Stylish
Puripunn Baby Grand
Yaang Come Village
Ping Nakara
Aruntara
Central Chiang Mai
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At Niman Conceptual Home
Yantarasri
Yesterday
At Pingnakorn
Sukantara Cascade Resort & Spa
Proud Phu Fah Hip Resort
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3b Boutique Bed & Breakfast B&B
Ayatana Hamlet and Spa
Baan Deva Montra
Veranda Chiang Mai
Hill Lodge
Kao Mai Lanna Resort
Southwest of Chiang Mai
C1 Baan Gong Kham
C2 At Villa Sansai
Northeast of Chiang Mai
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Northwest of Chiang Mai
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Bann Tazala
The Puka Boutique Resort
Lanna Accent Riverside Villa
Bua Saree Resort
G1 Rai Saeng Arun
G2 Phu Chaisai
Chiang Rai
F1 Montis Resort
F2 Love Pai Home
F3 Phu Pai Art Resort
Pai, Mae Hong Son
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Southeast of Chiang Mai
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Type: Boutique Hotel
Style: Contemporary Lanna
Room type: 25 Rooms; 18 Superior Rooms, 4 Deluxe Rooms and 2 two-bedroom Suites
Room rate: 6,360 to 19,400 THB
Facilities: 3 Restaurants/ Gallery/ Library/ Boutique/ Pool & Spa
Architect: Ong-ard Satrabhandu
Rachamankha
Hotel
โรงแรม ราชมรรคา
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From the outset it was the architect’s intention to pay homage to Chiang Mai’s Lanna period while at the same
time taking steps to beautifying the cityscape. The architectural theme runs like a thread throughout the whole
property, completing and harmonizing the experience of cuisine, design and hospitality.
There is a wonderfully timeless quality to Rachamankha. Its sense of an ancient era was fully intended by the architect,
who did not want to create something new, but instead explore the classic designs of Lanna temples and ancient
Chinese residences. And all of these elements are enhanced by the extensive use of Asian antiques and object d’art.
Rachamankha is a small boutique hotel with just 25 rooms set around two enclosed courtyards. The colonnaded
walkways and the central ‘‘sala’’ (pavilion) give the guestroom courtyards an ecclesiastical air. In the research
stage of the project the architect, Ong-ard Satrabhandu, visited and studied many old Lanna temples, during
which he came across an old ‘‘wiharn’’ (prayer hall) that was marked for demolition. Immediately recognizing the
importance and rarity of the structure, he bought the entire property. The ancient structure became the central
sala – a quiet and atmospheric space that acts as a private lounge for hotel guests – and it was rebuilt to its
original form; all of the timber, columns and even the rich, red finish are original.
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Type: Boutique Resort
Style: Contemporary Lanna
Room type: 45 Rooms; 25 Standard Rooms, 17 Deluxe Rooms, 2 Tamarind Suites, 1 Spa Suite
Room rate: 4,200 to 12,600 THB
Facilities: Restaurant/ Car Rental/ Babysitting Service/ Boutique/ Pool & Spa
Architect: Ong-ard Satrabhandu
Tamarind
Village
โรงแรมแทมมารีนวิลเลจ เชียงใหม
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The pool is set in the courtyard, an area that is filled with tropical plants and flowers and surrounded by comfortable
recliners with parasols. This is the perfect place to relax with a book or take a refreshing dip. The Village Spa at
Tamarind Village is Chiang Mai’s newest hedonistic hideaway, a serene sanctuary for guests to relax and be pampered
in the midst of perfect privacy and tranquility.
All Tamarind Village rooms exude a rustic ambiance with a casual yet simple elegance. Each room is decorated
in a fresh contemporary style that draws on the rich traditions of Northern Thailand’s tribal people, as well as
Chiang Mai’s vibrant design community from the runners to the throw rugs and accessories.
Tamarind Village is a unique and charming boutique property nestled in the heart of historic Chiang Mai. Surrounded
by ancient temples and quaint shopping streets, this resort takes its name from the magnificent 200-year-old
tamarind tree that shelters the hotel in a shady embrace. Set around a series of garden courtyards, the 45 rooms
reflect the rich ethnic diversity of Northern Thailand using fabrics and patterns drawn from the various tribes
of the region.
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Type: Boutique Hotel
Style: Colonial House
Room type: 8 Rooms
Room rate: 3,500 THB
Facilities: Pool/ Restaurant/ Gallery/ Internet/ Library
Architect: Tri Yaan Na Ros Architects Office
โรงแรมตรีญาณรส โคโลเนียล เฮาส
Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House
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Each unit is designed to be a two-storey twin house with the typical structure found in Chinese commercial
homes. Each unit also features architectural designs from various other cultures like the arch doors from the
West, accordion doors from the East, molded lime ornamentations from China mixed with Western-style patterns,
and Thai Yuan molding techniques. There are 8 rooms in total, each decorated with colonial style furnishing, a
four poster bed with canopy, dressing table and old Thai style closet. Other decorative items include authentic
patterns and shapes used to dress ancient pots, Chinese porcelain flower pots, silverware and lacquer ware
which are displayed in an antique cabinet.
Chiang Mai has long been a favorite holiday destination for millions of visitors from China, India and Burma. Due
to the rich cultural interrelation, the architecture and outdoor design of Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial House reflect
the proud and deep history of Chiang Mai, and as a result, the establishment was presented the ‘‘Best Conserved
Structure Award 2004’’ by the Lanna Architect Association and Chiang Mai municipality. The building’s unmistakable
character combines influences from Chinese architecture, native Lanna lifestyle and Continental architecture.
The chambers also portray the strong influence of traveling missionaries, Chinese customs and Lanna culture,
which can be seen in the teak furniture and grand decorations.
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Type: Boutique Hotel
Style: Contemporary Lanna
Room type: 29 rooms; 20 Deluxe Rooms, 8 Junior Suites, 1 Manathai Suite
Room rate: 3,800 to 4,400 THB
Facilities: Pool & Spa/ Pool Bar/ Fitness Room/ Restaurant/ Babysitting Service
Architect: David Paul Shrubsole
โรงแรมมานะไทย วิลเลจ
Manathai Village
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Type: Hotel
Style: Modern Contemporary
Room type: 13 Deluxe Rooms
Room rate: 2,800 THB
Facilities: Pool/ Coffee Shop/ Massage
Architect: Sukanya Chotisukan
เกตะวา สไตลิช โฮเต็ล
Ketawa Stylish Hotel
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