Winter in Chiang Mai. There’s no better season. The weather crisp and clear. The ambience festive. And one of the best places to stay in this northern Thai capital has to be the Meliá Chiang Mai with its rooftop MAI The Sky Bar offering spectacular views at sunset of the city and shimmering Ping River, all guarded by the mountain peaks while enjoying authentic Spanish tapas along with a vast selection of cocktails and drinks, Then, at a lower height, there is the delightful al fresco swimming pool with its Tien Pool Bar and very comfortable chaise lounges, day beds and seating with some in the shade to accommodate all size families and groups.
But, of course, you don’t want to spend all your time outdoors, relaxing, sightseeing or shopping, all of which is so easy with the hotel’s very central location close to the Night Market and bank of the River Ping. Meanwhile, with Meliá Hotels’ Spanish roots and Chiang Mai’s Lanna culture, the Meliá Chiang Mai offers a leisure-inspired urban retreat with accents of traditional and contemporary Moorish, Spanish and northern Thai design. A selection of accommodations from premium to the more luxurious and exclusive The Level rooms and suites are all beautifully furnished and feature the latest amenities, including flatscreen TV with Chromecast, glass shower, minibar, coffee & tea facilities and refrigerator. Those who choose to stay in The Level are also entitled to bespoke privileges, including the 21st floor’s The Level Lounge after which they can dine at the Mai Restaurant & Bar serving their ‘360o Cuisine’. For an even wider selection of cuisines, but featuring Mediterranean, there is the ground-floor Laan Na Kitchen. With the very expansive show-cooking stations where you can watch as dishes are prepared to your order.
The Meliá Chiang Mai has also organised a number of special holiday events beginning with the Ruen Kaew Lounge serving Vino Caliente De Bayas’ (mulled berry wine), ‘Vino Caliente Con Especias’ (mulled wine with spices) and ‘Vino Caliente Clasico’ (classic mulled wine) serenaded by holiday tunes throughout the month of December. Laan Na Kitchen will host a ‘Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet’ on Dec. 24 with a gift-toting Santa Claus and live band joining the festivities. MAI The Sky Bar will be hosting its ‘Christmas Eve Sparkles in the Sky’. And then on New Year’s Eve, Laan Na Kitchen will be serving a buffet that comprises a smorgasbord of global cuisines after which you can ring in the New Year under the stars at the MAI The Sky Bar.
For full details https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai
Bangkok Airways operates 6 flights a day between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Chiang Mai International Airport Visit https://www.bangkokair.com for details and reservations.
