Chiang Mai, ThailandWat Ket
Cross Chiang Mai Riverside
Red-brick riverfront pavilion
Wat Ket Chiang Mai, Thailand
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Cross Hotels & ResortsRed-brick riverfront pavilion
The property runs as an intimate riverfront compound, pairing modern monastic brickwork with peaceful open lawns along the Ping.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the 29 rooms all include balconies, some with views of the river, as well as all the latest luxury-boutique must-haves: 42-inch 4K televisions, high-end sound systems, and lavish, spa-like bathrooms.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Chiang Mai's ancient walled city sits just across the Ping River. On this eastern bank, Wat Ket keeps a much quieter pace.
The rooms
Tamarind Suites look onto the courtyard garden. On the ground floor, Pool Suites add ten-meter private plunge pools and sunbeds.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sunken loungers line the rooftop saltwater pool beside arched marble cabanas. At night, fiber-optic lights glow across the water.
The spa and gym
Cardio machines look over the rooftop pool through curved glass, and private spa suites host traditional Thai bodywork.
Restaurant
Oxygen Dining Room
Breakfast arrives with sparkling wine under brass chandeliers in the glasshouse. Outside, lantern-lit tables line the courtyard terrace.
How it began
Excavations for the property unearthed antique remnants from the site's previous life as a local rice winery.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.