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The
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
provides sustainable comfort in the arms of
contemporary style and historical art.
B Y MAHMOOD HO S S AIN
in one of the rooms I enjoyed staying in, you’ll also have one of the
best views in town, looking out into the Chiang Mai mountains.
The design not only creates a sophisticated sense of home but serves
as a reminder of the artistic integrity of the ancient quarters of the
FIRST IMPRESSIONS city and the lands that surround it. For example, the headboard
above the bed and the air conditioning vents in my hotel room
The moment you pull up to the driveway toward the entrance were inspired by centuries-old wooden-made window sills in the
of the hotel, you are welcomed by an opulent fountain with two, absence of glass and curtains, sliding from left to right to open
nearly life-sized, elephants facing each other in grand fashion. Any and close. To see the design details and engineering of Lanna
passer-by would be transfixed by its palace-like structure, which so architecture at work, we were swept away on a day trip to the
happens to complement what lies beyond the main doors of the 166-year-old Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Inthrawat). It’s a magnificent
hotel. Every detail, from the first steps into their stunning lobby to stroke of genius to see how the littlest details can make a significant
the intricate floral patterns strategically incorporated throughout difference in the way we perceive aesthetically pleasing comfort.
the hotel’s design, was inspired by Chiang Mai’s recent history and The folks at Marriott made sure to deliver this in abundance in
the remnants of the ancient Lan Na Kingdom. If you find yourself the most pleasant package.
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