Description
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is an intricately designed retreat with architectural influences borrowed from the Lanna Kingdom, colonial mansions and traditional wooden rice barns. Not only is it a wonderfully designed hotel with fabulous food, service and accommodation but if offers a vast array of cultural, adventurous and relaxing activities and there is literally something to suit everyone.
Opulent Suites and Villas with their own private swimming pools are adorned with Thai silks and teak wood furnishings. Views over the meticulously landscaped gardens or verdant rice terraces are simply stunning and the legendary Mandarin Oriental service completes the overwhelming decadence felt while staying here.
The indulgent Ayurvedic spa offers complex treatments and wellness and exercise programmes including dedicated yoga programmes. The culinary academy is a fantastic way to learn about Northern Thai cuisine and afterwards enjoy your own creations. The cultural centre focuses on understanding the history and traditions of the region and your children can also learn about Northern Thailand in the Lanna Kids Club while experiencing new and exciting adventures and activities.
Accommodation
The 54 one and two bedroom colonial suites at the Dhara Dhevi are housed in a beautiful two-storey building with views over the pool and landscaped gardens. Each suite has high ceilings and rich décor of marble, golden teak and Thai Silks. The 64 individual Villas each have a living room complete with piano on the lower floor and a bedroom upstairs. Some villas have a private plunge or swimming pool overlooking the rice terraces. There are also 5 opulent Residences for parties of up to 12.
Childcare
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi wholeheartedly welcomes children and is great hotel for families. The recommended Lanna Kids Club encourages children to discover Thai Culture with adventures and activities such as umbrella and fan painting, learning to write their names in Thai, riding water buffalo and planting rice. There is also children's yoga, a library with books, toys and games and babysitting is available.
Facilities
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi has 4 restaurants in stunning settings with cuisine ranging from French to Chinese, Thai to Mediterranean. There are also 2 poolside bars for lunch and drinks, a tea and cake shop, and a cocktail bar. Private dining is also available. The extensive Dheva spa with a huge range of luxurious treatments is not to be missed and other facilities include 2 swimming pools, a fitness centre, 2 tennis courts, cooking school, Lanna Kids Club, library and cultural centre.
Activities
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi offers yoga, cooking classes, cycling, off-site golf (20-45 minutes) elephant treks and cultural excursions. There is a cultural centre where there are a variety of daily activities involving crafts and ceremonies where guests can experience the Lanna culture.
When to travel
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April. The monsoon season traditionally begins in May and lasts through to October, with July to September usually being the time of heaviest rain. The hottest month is April, when temperatures can hit the 40s. The cooler months of November to January will be a good time to travel if you don't like the heat, with the average day temperature slightly below 30°C.
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Location and directions
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Spread over 60 acres of landscaped gardens and rice paddy fields, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is located 10 Km from the centre of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
How to get there
11-hour international flight to Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Chiang Mai International Airport. Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is 15-minutes from the airport.
