Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
Validity Until 31 December 2010

• Below rates are net per room per night inclusive of tax and service charge
• Daily Breakfast Included.

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Spread over 60 acres of natural landscapes we offer a self contained world of beauty, incorporating serene paddy fields and exotic plantations. Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is Chiang Mai’s only luxury hotel and resort where you can enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful spas and surround yourself with the rich heritage of the Lanna Kingdom.

Rooms and Suites

The design of our suites, villas and residences is a visual journey through the history of the Lanna region, from the glory of northern Thailand to the influences of neighbouring Myanmar, China and Laos and the introduction of colonial architecture. We offer our guests the choice of private two-floor villas, colonial-style suites or the grandeur of our Residences.

All of our spacious suites and villas have separate sitting areas and generously proportioned bathrooms and some villas feature private outdoor plunge pools. Throughout our resort, we offer an atmosphere of culture and calm, with the display of beautiful artifacts from our private collection amidst the welcome shroud of lush tropical greenery.

Villa - From 75-150 square meters/806-1613 square feet.

These authentic Northern Thai rice barns were actually imported complete from the countryside. They encircle a delightful Thai cottage garden to recreate the true atmosphere of rural village life.

Set over two storeys the ground floor living area is a creative blend of rustic textures; bamboos, silks and hill tribe textiles. Upstairs the atmosphere is full of character, with crafted wooden beams fixed with dovetail joints and old style sliding shutters.

The bedroom has a king size bed and inviting bathroom with polished teak surrounding the peanut shaped spa bath.

Deluxe Villa - From 185-250 square meters/1989-2688 square feet.

Each of our villas will exceed your expectations in living space. In your private Thai house you have a downstairs living area off which is a powder room. Upstairs the high-ceiling bedrooms offer king or twin beds.

White muslin draped over canopies sweeps onto the polished teak floors. If you remove your shoes as traditional in Thailand you will find the natural wood soft under the bare soles of your feet. The design of the villas draws you outside, be it onto the terrace, to the deck, the massage area or sala.

These typical Thai seating areas are overlooking the tropical gardens. Cushion covers in vintage Lao textiles add to the beauty of the setting.

Deluxe Villa with Outdoor Jacuzzi - 235 square meters/2526 square feet.

Relaxation is the soul of these Deluxe Villas. Each has its private outdoor Jacuzzi. From your terrace enjoy serene green views over your garden or the paddy fields or dissolve muscle stress with a private treatment in your outdoor massage area.

Overall this Villa is much larger in size, and your entirely private home set over two floors has been created without reserve as an ideal hideaway. The interiors display selected pieces from our collection of antiques that play a critical role in the preservation of Lanna history.

If you are musical you will be surprised and pleased to have your own piano. Alternatively you may prefer to invite some of our artists for a private performance; we offer many talents including traditional Thai dance and music.

Grand Deluxe Villa with Plunge Pool - Approximately 200 square meters/2150 square feet.

The ground floor of this luxurious teak wood Villa invites a private dinner party. The large pantry is an excellent facility for our butlers who will serve you by candlelight in your dining area or on one of your terraces lit by flaming torches.

Alternatively reserve one of our expert therapists for a treatment in your massage area then recreate your own spa ritual with your secluded plunge pool, steam room followed by ice shower, finally retreating to your peaceful sun deck. Inside the high ceilings of the upper floor amplify the extensive spaciousness of these airy cool rooms.

Entering a large hallway, on one side you have a bedroom and study, to the other is a fabulous bathroom featuring a whirlpool tub surrounded in gleaming teak. Once more architecturally you are drawn to the terraces, with seating areas for dining, reclining or peaceful meditation across views of the languid green paddy fields.

Grand Deluxe Villa with Pool - Approximately 244 square meters/2623 square feet.

Self contained splendour. The finest of all our villas especially favoured by honeymoon couples, not only for its auspicious room number but for the many private luxuries. Take a plunge in your pool then indulge in your private spa ritual; soak in your Jacuzzi, you can choose indoor or outdoor, move to the steam room, followed by an ice shower then reserve one of our highly trained therapists for a massage.

The vast living space provides an unconfined base; architecturally you are drawn outside either to the deck, the traditional Thai sala or your upper sun terrace. In the evenings you can remain outside, call one of our chefs to prepare you a private dinner, a barbecue by torch light; alternatively retire indoors from some inventive International cuisine.

The upstairs has a king size bed, draped in white muslin. Your private study, includes wireless internet and cordless phones. The large bathroom has a spa shower and raised Jacuzzi.

Grand Deluxe 2 Bedroom Villa- Approximately 350 square meters/3763 square feet.

Perfect for a group of four or family, we offer adjacent double-storey Deluxe Villas within their own private area. Each villa features a living room on the ground floor with ample lounge space and a private dining area.

The large pantry will be useful for families but more luxuriously it is a base for our talented private dining team to prepare dinner parties, served with panache by our butlers, indoors or under the stars by the light of a flaming torch.

Outside there is a massage area for both villas to share, large decks for sun bathing and a covered sala, the Thai style pavilion scattered with fine woven cushions. Upstairs one villa has Twin beds the other a King size bed. The bathrooms need hardly any description just large and fabulous.

Grand Deluxe 2 Bedroom Villa with Pool - Approximately 350 square meters/3763 square feet.

These are the most prestigious of all our teak wood villas. In these villas you have all the accommodation and comforts of the Grand Deluxe two bedrooms, but with the additional luxury of a large plunge pool located within your private grounds.

You have two separate villas, each with ground floor living areas and bedrooms upstairs, one king bedded, the other twin. The series of decks, terraces offer sufficient space for socialising or for individuals to seek out their own privacy. The interiors feature selected pieces from our collection of antiques, here guests enjoy consummate luxury and relaxation surrounded by fine art.

Spa Suite - Approximately 78-101 square metres/839-1086 square feet.

Situated within the Spa Residence, two steps from our Dheva Spa you are always close to the soul of our resort. Many guests stay with us to enjoy the extensive menu of spa treatments and the in depth Ayurvedic regimes.

With programmes running from one day to 21 days it is particularly convenient to be in close proximity to our spa. Some suites offer close up views of the intricately carved roofs, created as seven steps up to the heavens, the carvings took a 150 strong team of artisans over 3 years to create. All suites are decorated with an elegant formality and oriental influence. Each has a separate bedroom and living room, spa area and verandah.

Colonial Suite - Approximately 88 square metres/946 square feet.

Each has a living room decorated in style featuring beautifully tiled floors, glass chandeliers and Victorian lantern desk lamps. The large bathrooms have a whirlpool tub and separate shower.

Floor to ceiling terrace doors lead through to your verandah overlooking a lake and gardens. The soft whirr of ceiling fans and fine sheer keep the rooms cool. Select a King or Twin bedded suite.

Deluxe Colonial Suite - Approximately 107 square meters/1150 square feet.

Our Deluxe Suites are larger than the Colonial suites with a wide entrance hall leading into a spacious sitting room. Low white paneling is matched with ochre walls, giving a fresh and elegant ambience, typical of the era.

Enjoy the views of the landscaped gardens from your chaise longue or retire to the verandah with an E M Forster novel and entirely relive the period. In the bedrooms the high ceilings amplify the spaciousness and in turn they lead onto your generously proportioned bathroom which includes a walk-in closet and dressing area.

Grand Deluxe Colonial Suite - Approximately 148 square meters/1591 square feet.

Our Grand Deluxe suites have their own stately grandeur reflecting the high ambition of the colonial era. Verandahs overlook the blue and white tiled pool, a colonialist recreation of 1920s Riviera elegance.

A private kitchen allows our staff to prepare high style private dining for your pleasure or should you wish to entertain. The large bathrooms are cool retreats with slatted shutters, white marble surfaces, wood finished walls and Victorian freestanding bath. The style is evocative of a period when people were accustomed to true luxury.

Grand Deluxe 2 Bedroom Mandarin Suite - Approximately 252 square meters/2709 square feet.

These suites are ideal for families or a group of four travelling together in high style. Named Mandarin suites for the Chinese influence manifest in the colonial style and of course for our high ranking guests.

The ante room leads to a black and white marble entrance hall which in turn introduces you to a stately living room. An interesting feature of the room is an ornately carved enclosed Chinese bed.

The terrace overlooks the tropical gardens and elegant blue and white tiled pool. There are two bedrooms. The twin bedroom has a remarkably large en suite bathroom that includes a black marble sunken bath. With its own private lift the master bedroom is simply extravagant in size with a no less astoundingly spacious bathroom.

The wrap around balcony gives 180 degree views of the resort with a beautiful perspective of the tiered roofs of the spa stepping up to nirvana.

Accommodation also includes a generous kitchen for staff or should you wish us to create one of our renowned private dinners.

Penthouse Residence - Approximate area: 373 square metres / 4010 square feet.

The suite is designed with fine handcrafted details and decorated with finesse, polished teakwood floors are spread with Persian carpets; a grand piano makes a majestic centerpiece. With access through your private lift your residence offers an ante chamber, drawing room, dining room and a quite spectacularly sized bedroom. Within the accommodation is a kitchen for your staff or our skilled chefs to prepare private dining.

The outdoor terrace affords panoramic views over the resort providing a secluded venue for quiet breakfasts, evening cocktails and intimate candlelit dinners.

A regal space for two. We offer private lift access to a series of magnificent rooms, a grand piano makes an imposing centre piece; the private spa and terraces offer secluded retreats.

Advanced technological features such as Bose sound system, retractable large-screen Plasma TV and high-speed wireless internet access blend seamlessly with the suite’s exotic interior.

Deluxe Residence with Pool - Approximate area: 180-227 square metres / 1935-2440 square feet.

These Residences each have one bedroom and each offers the pleasures of its own private pool and Jacuzzi. The bedroom has a King size bed, a walk-in closet, spacious bathroom with shower and steam shower.

Entertain yourself with your piano, alternatively our cultural centre offers many talented artists for private traditional Thai performances. The views from the separate living room are of the languid green paddy fields. Relax around your pool or we offer a more secluded retreat high above the courtyard.

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Residence with Pool - Approximate area: 350 square metres / 3763 square feet.

From gold roofs to golden threads of silk, numerous details of this residence evoke the palaces of Mandalay. Guests have two rooms, one King and one Twin bedded, accommodating up to 4 people with ample space. Each room has a walkway connecting to the private pool. There is a living and dining area with a pantry. A spiral stairway leads from the living area to a secluded retreat. The magnificent grand piano makes an imposing centerpiece juxtaposed against the back drop of tranquil green paddy fields.

Royal Residence - Approximate area: 644 square metres / 6936 square feet.

Perfect for friends traveling together, extended families and those wishing for complete indulgent privacy, our Royal Residence is a magnificent complex featuring six private Lanna-style pavilions with three king-sized beds and three twin bedrooms as well as numerous sitting and dining rooms, open-air salas, and a private lounge with grand piano and bar. The compound also has three luxurious swimming pools, private Jacuzzis, and saunas located at the edge of the compound’s own free-form lotus pond.

The Royal Residence’s exotic ambiance takes its inspiration from the mythical Buddhist legend of the Himmaphan Forest; the garden features towering rain trees, fragrant frangipani and a wall of life-sized elephant sculptures, while the interiors showcase traditional flora and fauna woodcarvings. Charming brick walkways wind through the gardens and connect the pavilions.

Each pavilion features carefully chosen décor, highlighted by high ceilings, handcrafted details, sumptuous silks, plush furnishings and a selection of rare antiques. Colour schemes, unique to each pavilion, range from rich red and gold to cream and pink to black and silver. Advanced technology includes high quality sound systems, large-screen Plasma TV and individual thermostatic controller for air- conditioning and humidity.

The Dheva Spa is named after the Star Goddess, guardian of longevity and spiritual enlightenment.

Our staff are trained at our on site Academy, to the highest levels of professionalism. We offer an extensive range of holistic therapy: healing treatments , prescribed residential Wellness Programmes and our world renowned Ayurvedic centre. Beyond prescribed therapies we offer spiritual and physical guidance with yoga, pilates and exercise regimes.

The Dheva Spa's facilities include no less than 18 treatment suites all designed for complete sensory harmony and our glorious heat & aqua oasis. Thailand's first world-class destination spa is unique in both concept and design; created under the auspices of two health specialistsand inspired by an ancient Mandalay Palace. The seven tiered roof is representative of the journey we hope you will begin with us, that is the seven steps to nirvana and the attainment of spiritual and physical perfection.

Leisure

We are dedicated to the luxurious wellbeing of our guests and at the same time we offer an absorbing cultural experience. Throughout our resort, guests will discover historic architecture and fine art; our cultural centre and culinary academy offer a hands-on experience of Thai life and our spa ceremonies reveal the hidden treasures of Chiang Mai's beauty rituals.

Facilities

No visit to our resort would be complete without time spent in our Dheva Spa, a luxurious palace of professional healing. In addition we offer exquisitely landscaped pools, floodlit tennis and a fitness centre. Our cultural facilities are extensive; guests can enjoy informative lectures and demonstrations or book into our culinary academy. Please see under facilities for more details.

Things to Do & See

The essence of Chiang Mai’s history and culture can be absorbed within our resort. Outside you may wish to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding hills or enjoy the extensive shopping, selecting work by talented local artisans. Please see our concierge suggestions under things to do and see.

Younger Fans

We have created an imaginative programme of activities to entertain our young fans in which they can learn to write their names in Thai and ride water buffalo. To explore our Lanna Kids Club and its daily events, please visit our Younger Fans pages or visit our Programmes to find about our resort's other adventurous options.

Yoga & Fitness

We offer specialist guidance in spiritual and physical wellbeing which includes an extensive range of Yoga classes and fitness programmes which can be extended to long term regimes for a healthier life. Please visit our Yoga & Fitness pages.

Sports

We have two swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts and 60 acres of space to jog through. Beyond the resort there are unlimited hills for challenging hikes, see under sports.

Golf

Chiang Mai is a paradise for golf lovers with its natural beauty and temperate climate all-year-round. There are three quality 18-hole golf clubs and all are located within 20-45 minutes drive from the resort. For more details see our Golf section.

Dinning

Each evening you can meander through our 'city' and choose a new dining experience. We offer marvellous settings inspired by the history of Lanna and cuisine that has gained both an international and highly valued local reputation.

Le Grand Lanna is a renowned Chiang Mai establishment for authentic Thai cuisine; our Mediterranean restaurant is such a delight and nowhere creates dim sum delicacies as we do in Fujian.

During the day there is always a soothing view, a shady terrace and poolside service. Below we have detailed our dining options but the choice is only limited by your imagination. We are delighted to create private dining to your personal brief, from a torch lit barbecue in your villa to a candlelit dinner amidst the paddy fields.

Business

Sometimes it is vital to remove yourself entirely from a business environment to find that creative inspiration or space to think. Conducting business from Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi will be as relaxing an experience as work could ever be; a recipe for inspiration.

Ensconced in an entirely private world of calm and beauty, surrounded by serene verdant landscapes, you will find nonetheless every business efficiency at your fingertips.

Meeting

Whatever the objective of your meeting, be it an incentive or strategic planning, holding the event at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi will always be a reward for you and your team.

We offer a range of entirely original venues, in every one you will benefit from our magnificent architecture and setting. These inspirational spaces are designed to generate creative thinking. And when minds are tired our Dheva Spa will refresh and tune up the team.

As always our highly experienced and entirely gracious staff will be at your service leaving you free to focus on business.

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