Just a quick hour's flight north of bustling Bangkok, A Four Seasons Resort is a world of its own.

Located in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons Resort pays tribute to Chiang Mai's artistic and cultural heritage. Clusters of Lanna-style pavilions, each a roomy 70 square metres (750 square feet) and decorated with rich Thai materials and fabrics, overlook gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountain views.

Clustered in Lanna-style pavilions are 64 Pavilion Suites and thirteen magnificent two and three-bedroom Residence Suites with 750-4,500 square feet (70-550 square meters) of luxurious living space. Each suite has polished teak wood floors, rich Thai cottons and beautiful Siamese art under vaulted ceilings and a private Thai "Sala" (covered verandah).

Enjoy selections from the Pavilion Dining menu on the privacy of your own Sala. Restaurants; Sala Mae Rim the Resort's Thai restaurant, the Pool Terrace Restaurant and Bar and the open-air Elephant Bar terrace - set amongst superbly landscaped rice terraces.

The new Lanna Spa features seven private treatment suites, for individuals or couples. Fully equipped Tennis and Health Club with two Thai herbal steam rooms, heated whirlpool and cold plunge pool, infinity edge swimming pool and two flood-lit tennis courts.

Close to several attractions, including orchid, snake and butterfly farms, hill-tribe villages, elephant trekking and excellent golf courses.

::: HOTEL ADDRESS :::

:: Four Seasons Resort ::
Mae Rim-Samoeng Old Road, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180 Thailand

::: HOTEL FACILITIES :::

Sports and Fitness - For those that prefer their workouts in-doors, a fully equipped fitness and exercise studio is available for the health enthusiast. Features include strength and cardio-vascular training equipment.

Outdoor options abound at the resort. The Tennis and Health Club is managed by Peter Burwash International (PBI). Facilities include two floodlit Wimbledon. Unreal Grass tennis courts -- available on a complimentary basis. A full-time tennis professional is on staff to provide instruction.

A Four Seasons Resort also offers guests the complimentary use of two saunas, Thai herbal steam rooms and an outdoor heated whirlpool, which is adjacent to the 20 metre infinity edge swimming pool from where they can view the Mae Rim valley across picturesque rice terraces.

Mountain bikes for adults and children are also available on a complimentary basis.

In addition, the Tennis and Health Club offers guests introductory sessions in meditation and yoga and a children's club complete with board games, toys, videos and supervised activities.

The Lanna Spa - The Lanna Spa is housed in a magnificent three storey building (900 square metres or 9,000 square feet) set in lush tropical vegetation. Its seven treatment suites are elegant and exceedingly spacious, offering total privacy for individuals or couples, a variety of features include outdoor showers, private herbal steam rooms , romantic outdoor soaking tubs and tropical rain shower massage tables. All treatment suites have individual changing areas, shower and bathroom facilities. There is also a separate beauty salon within the Spa.

The Spa offers an exciting range of treatments with extensive use of Thai herbs and aromatic oils, sourced from their traditional rural origins.

Combining herbal steam with massage, body scrubs, wraps, facial treatments, and hair care, a fabulous choice of three or four hour "Spa Rituals" offers total pampering for the body, mind and spirit.

The Spa's range of aromatic oils, essential oils, soaps, candles, incense, spa robes and slippers and other accessory items are also available for purchase.

Business Services - A variety of specific Business Services may be provided upon your request when making a reservation online or when arriving at A Four Seasons Resort.

Amenities and Services In the Hotel:

24-hour Room Service Alternative cuisine Babysitting services available Complimentary children's amenities/services Complimentary children's programs Early arrival/departure lounge Gift Shop Hotel/airport transfers Newsstand and sundries

No-smoking rooms On-site car rental Pressing (one hour) Private Concierge Network Complimentary shoe shine Umbrellas Valet parking Video entertainment Laundry/dry cleaning

::: RESTAURANTS & DINING :::

•   Sala Mae Rim
The resort's Thai restaurant features the finest in Thai cuisine including both Northern and Vegetarian specialties. Indoor and outdoor seating is available to take in the sweeping view of the Mae Rim Valley and gentle northern breezes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer both Thai and Western dining choices.

•   Elephant Bar
A casually elegant open pavilion style lounge, serving afternoon tea, cocktails and after-dinner drinks. The perfect place to relax after an active day of sightseeing and elephant trekking. The Elephant Bar offers unrivalled views across the Mae Rim Valley towards a brilliant Thai sunset.

•   Pool Terrace and Bar
Pool-side dining for lunch and dinner in addition to a weekly seasonal barbecue dinner. The menu features casual light snacks and a variety of light Thai-style dishes are also available.

•   Pavilion Dining
For greater privacy, a romantic dinner for two or a small dinner party for friends, the Pavilion Dining concept offers the best of A Four Seasons Resort cuisine in the comfort of the guest's Pavilion Suite.

Available 24 hours a day, Pavilion Dining provides the perfect indoor or outdoor setting for a leisurely breakfast, light snack or a sumptuous dinner.

The specially selected and prepared meals can be enjoyed on the guest's private out-door "Sala" (covered verandah) or inside in the luxuriously appointed Pavilion Suite.

•   Picnic Baskets
The resort offers a range of freshly packed picnic baskets which are very popular with guests. Featuring both Thai and Western specialities, the picnics are the perfect accompaniment for guests to take on their daily excursions.

::: ROOM AMENITIES :::

Four Seasons Resort has 64 Pavilion Suites and 16 Residence Suites.

Room categories and features include:

Pavilion Suite 750 sq. ft. Separate dressing area, oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and a private Thai "Sala" (covered verandah).

Residence Suite 3,767 sq. ft. to 5,834 sq. ft. These one, two or three bedroom Residence Suites come with separate lounge and dining areas, kitchen and a personal Mae Baan (private housekeeper).

Amenities & Services : 100% cotton oversized bath towels CD player available Down pillows (Non-allergenic foam pillows available) Duvets available Hairdryer In-room safe Non-allergenic foam pillows available Private stocked bar/refrigerator Thai cotton robes Complimentary toiletries Twice daily housekeeping service Video or laser disc player available