Khao Yai, Thailand
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
IHGUpcycled railcar estate
Check-in happens at a vintage ticketing booth before you set off across a lakeside estate dotted with repurposed heritage railcars.
“Wedged between a constellation of lakes and the steamy jungles of central Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, the InterContinental Khao Yai is pure storybook whimsy…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Upcycled vintage railway carriages transformed into suites with Thai silks and copper tubs.
Notable
Dedicated pet concierges welcome four-legged guests after check-in at the stationmaster booth.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
a lakeside jungle escape right outside of the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, designed by the eminent resort architect Bill Bensley
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Khao Yai National Park borders the estate, offering jungle trails where you might spot barking deer, hornbills, and wild elephants.
The rooms
Heritage Railcar suites occupy reclaimed carriages with narrow wood-paneled layouts, vibrant Thai silks, and outdoor bathtubs set on private decks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The stone-edged outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by mature trees, with drinks served from the open-air Terminus Bar.
The spa and gym
Back on Track Spa offers Thai massages inside a vintage train carriage, beside a 24-hour station-inspired gym.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restored railcars host French dinners at Poirot and afternoon tea, with regional Thai dishes served lakeside at Somying's Kitchen.
It’s the suites you’ll want to book. Set within a garden-fringed enclave at the back of the resort, these might just be some of the most unique accommodations in all of Thailand.
How it began
Architect Bill Bensley salvaged decommissioned train carriages from across Thailand, transforming them into a tribute to King Rama V era rail journeys.
Good to know
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InterContinental Khao Yai Resort by IHG
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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.