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U Nimman = Ur Nimman hotel in the heart of the city

thegibbs — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 11:01:31 +0000

U Nimman is one of Chiang Mai’s latest luxury openings, being just over a year old. Everyone has passed the giant 147 roomed luxury hotel, but have you ever wondered what was inside??? U Nimman is a 5-star hotel at the Rincome intersection (Huay Kaew and Nimmanhaemin road intersection) and adjacent to Maya Shopping Mall.…

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137 Pillars Bangkok – Chiang Mai’s boutique hotel lands in Sukhumvit

thegibbs — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:33:36 +0000

Beloved boutique hotel 137 Pillars Chiang Mai recently expanded into Bangkok and offers guests 22 floors of luxury suites and residences in the fashionable Sukhumvit area. The 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok offers a wonderful combination of big city hotel delights and boutique, attention-to-detail luxury that has already made it the place to stay…

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More time to dream with the 137 Pillars ‘Sleep by Design Therapy’

thegibbs — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:00:05 +0000

Sleep can sometimes be a tricky act to master. Luckily for residents and visitors to Thailand, luxury brand 137 Pillars has designed a holistic and calming massage treatment called Sleep by Design Therapy; expertly designed to guide you into a deeply relaxing and restorative slumber. There are many causes of sleep deprivation; insomnia, stress, jet…

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Away Thapae: a boutique vegetarian retreat at Thapae Gate

thegibbs — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 03:10:04 +0000

Beautiful and secluded but within walking distance to Chiang Mai’s main tourist spots, this 100% vegetarian hotel should be on everyone’s radar as a great Chiang Mai hotel! Some countries are difficult for vegetarians to travel through. From meat-eating Mongolia, the salmon onigiri in Japan, France’s love for foie gras and America’s burger fueled diet,…

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The Luxurious Culture of the Mekong – Nakhon Phanom

thegibbs — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:30:42 +0000

The Kingdom of Thailand has a rich, multifaceted culture and history dating back to the days of The Siam and Lanna Kingdoms and centering on the current modern age with the capital Bangkok being a well-known hub for travellers across Asia. Visitors to the Kingdom explore the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the current…

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Chandra Residence – a delightful artist’s hideaway

thegibbs — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:08:26 +0000

Luxury hotels are all well and good, but they are not the best way to explore a cultural city like Chiang Mai. To really experience the hidden beauty of the ancient Lanna kingdom, spend a few nights at Chandra Residence instead. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city, but it is also busy and hectic, with…

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Dear Luxury Hotels of Thailand, I have some ideas for you…..

thegibbs — Sat, 12 May 2018 11:00:36 +0000

In the last two years, I have stayed in some of the most stunning and sought-after hotels and resorts in Thailand, ranging from small boutique properties with private beaches to large luxury chain hotels complete with resident elephants. What have I found at each property? Impeccable rooms incorporating Thai and Lanna design, properties attempting to…

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18 Amazing Chiang Mai hotels for 2018

thegibbs — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:35:15 +0000

Chiang Mai hotels come in all shapes and sizes: from super cheap (80 Baht) private hostel rooms that feel like you are sleeping in a box to deluxe villas with private plunge pools overlooking rice fields (starting at 30,000 Baht per night). The hotels in Chiang Mai have something for everyone. Chiang Mai Hotels If…

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Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel: an intimate honeymoon Thai style

thegibbs — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:00:01 +0000

An romantic hotel with just 30 rooms, Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel is compact, well-designed and a secret escape in Chiang Mai. Hidden down a small, meandering soi just over the river, no one will find you here unless you want them too. Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel was started by a Thai couple who…

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Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa – A Lanna inspired wonderland for families

thegibbs — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:00:15 +0000

Gallery Suites overlooking rice fields, Royal Lanna Villas encircling a moat styled swimming pool, your own plunge pool or the decadent Siripanna Grand Royal Lanna Suite with a rooftop garden and private jacuzzi. Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa is a beautiful, spacious resort and the perfect place for a wedding, romantic getaway or family holiday.…

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