Forget the big new chain hotels in Chiang Mai that seem more like unsightly
theme parks than exquisite hostelries. There are other choices, and The
Rachamanka should be at the top of your list if you want the kind of intimate
luxury hotel that does not offer parking for tour buses.
The Rachmankha is much more than just a hotel, it is a work of art. The building, designed by one
of Thailand’s most celebrated architects, and the interior, designed by an equally celebrated
designer, was the culmination of a desire to beautify Chiang Mai’s cityscape and explore the
design vocabulary of the city’s golden age.
Recently voted one of the best new hotels in the world by ‘Conde Nast Traveler’ magazine,
Rachamankha provides its guests with a rich and rewarding experience. Guests of this truly
unique hotel can enjoy the aesthetic pleasures of Lanna art and Chinese antiquities which furnish
every guest room, and are used extensively throughout the hotel. The combination of regional
art, interior design flair, and the temple style architecture combine to create a special ambience
conducive to rest and relaxation. The architecture takes inspiration from the ‘viharn’, or prayer
hall, of one of Thailand’s best preserved Lanna period temples, ‘Wat Phra That Lampang Luang’ in
Lampang province most evident in the guestroom courtyards’ colonnades: the ancient principles
of Chinese architecture and Feng Shui also played their parts most notably in the use of
successive courtyards which take you deeper into the property and create a wonderful sense of
privacy, as if you are in a home not a hotel. Rachamankha has 24 rooms--18 superior rooms, 4 deluxe rooms and 2 suites. Every room is individually styled, and decorated with art and antiques collected from around the region. The greatest influences in the overall decor are Lanna, The Shan State of Myanmar, and China. There is nothing antique about guest comfort. Satellite television, DVD players, air-conditioning and free wireless internet connection as standard. Every room has the comfort and convenience of the 21st century, combined with the enduring charm and classic design of yester-year. Our packages includes a Superior room. However, you may choose a deluxe room at a small supplement. Deluxe rooms are slightly larger and have a canopied bed. When you compare hotel internet rates with our packages, remember that our price includes tax, service and breakfast as well as sightseeing with a personal guide and, in most cases, a private car and driver..
Photos are intended to give an overall impression of the hotel only. Since room designs may vary within the hotel, your room may be different.   |
