Teakwood heirloom sanctuary
Centering on a historic teak homestead, the sanctuary offers quiet garden seclusion where personal butlers look after every stay.
“The rooms, like the public spaces, are outfitted in gleaming dark teak and accented with elephant-printed cotton cushions and large celadon urns.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dark teak woodwork and apothecarian drawers beside a twelve-meter living vertical wall.
Remarkable
Personal butler service accompanies thirty expansive suites with outdoor verandas and daybeds.
Remarkable
Restored 1889 Borneo Company teak homestead raised on 137 original wooden pillars.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
So well kept is 137 Pillars, however, that the result is more a trad-luxe fantasy than an outright preservation job.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The historic Wat Ket quarter surrounds the property, with riverside craft shops and Waroros Market a short walk away.
The rooms
Suites open onto breezy verandas with daybeds. Bathrooms feature deep freestanding clawfoot tubs and open-air garden showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter emerald lap pool runs along a 12-meter vertical living wall of climbing vines.
The spa
The Nitra Serenity Centre offers traditional Thai massage and hot-stone therapy across private teak-accented treatment rooms.
Restaurant
The Dining Room
Suspended turquoise lanterns hang beneath high timber ceilings, where menus highlight Northern Thai and Lanna recipes.
Jack Bain's Bar
Named after a historic teak wallah, the dark-paneled bar pours barrel-aged whiskies among deep club chairs.
At the table
The Parlour library lounge serves traditional afternoon tea alongside artisan blends and Northern Thai sweets.
How it began
The central homestead was built in 1889 as the Borneo Company headquarters, resting on 137 solid teak stilts.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.