Chiang Mai, ThailandNight Bazaar
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
Lanna craft refuge
Night Bazaar Chiang Mai, Thailand
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local HeritageOutside the door
The house
IHGLanna craft refuge
A 600-year-old temple stupa anchors the central lawn, where traditional gong greetings open into spaces shaped by northern Thai court crafts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Slick bamboo panelling and hand-beaten metalwork celebrate northern Thailand's court craft traditions.
Listed
A transformed late-eighties hotel tower set beside an ancient preserved Buddhist stupa.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
The hotel’s interior is a masterful homage to Lanna’s craftsmanship, with its slick bamboo panels, impressive lacquered wood items, and intricate metal detailing.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Night Bazaar is a short walk away, with the historic Tha Phae Gate and Old City moat nearby.
The rooms
Dark teak and hammered metal accents shape the bedrooms, alongside deep freestanding soaking tubs in the bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the outdoor pool, where you can order drinks directly at the swim-up bar.
The spa
Treatment suites host traditional Lanna therapies and herbal compresses under warm terracotta accents and timber slats.
The gym
Cardio machines and strength equipment sit beneath a curved ribbed-timber ceiling inside the 24-hour fitness center.
HONG's Sky Bar
Craft cocktails with regional botanicals are served under pagoda roofs with panoramic views toward Doi Suthep.
At the table
The Gad Lanna serves northern Thai curries beside ceramic pottery displays, and Kam Lobby Lounge pours organic Monsoon tea.
How it began
The 1980s Imperial Mae Ping Hotel was stripped back and rebuilt in 2023 around northern Thai court craft traditions.
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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.