Chiang Mai, ThailandNight Bazaar
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
Lanna colonial jewel-box
Night Bazaar Chiang Mai, Thailand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Lanna colonial jewel-box
Seven whitewashed pavilions recreate northern Thailand's teak-trading heyday, built with breezy verandas and intricate gingerbread fretwork.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-carved gingerbread fretwork and teak woodwork across seven interconnected pavilions.
Notable
Specialized Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage and steamed Lanna herbal bolus compresses at Nakara Spa.
Notable
Northern Thai teak trading history expressed through regional woodwork and heritage recipes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Ping River sits two minutes away on foot, and the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a ten-minute walk.
The rooms
Hand-painted floral murals line the bedrooms, and marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs.
The spa
Bring a swimsuit.
Dark-wood treatment rooms host traditional Thai bodywork alongside warm herbal oil therapies and local scrubs.
At the table
The restaurant serves northern Thai heritage recipes, and a hidden bookshelf door opens into an intimate cocktail lounge.
How it began
Owner Chairat Usavangkul co-designed the property and published a book on reviving the region's Lanna colonial style.
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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.