Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is a 5-star international-chain property set on the banks of the Ping River, open since 2005 and holding an outstanding 9 out of 10 review score from 1,679 reviews. Combining a genuinely scenic riverside setting with a location just over a kilometre from the city centre, it's one of the most consistently well-regarded luxury hotels in Chiang Mai.

Getting to Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort sits in the Night Bazaar area, just 1.9 km from Chiang Mai's Old City centre and 4.4 km from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), with an airport transfer service available. Free WiFi is available throughout, and a breakfast-included room plan can be selected. Check-in opens at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.

Rooms & What to Expect

Room types here lean into the riverside setting. The Lanna River View Suite offers a substantial 105 square metres with a king bed or two single beds and a river view, while the Lanna Garden View Suite, also 105 square metres, offers the same flexible bedding with a garden outlook instead. The Deluxe Garden View Room, at 50 square metres, is a more accessible entry point with the same flexible bedding and garden view. The Lanna Riverfront Suite, also 105 square metres, sits directly along the water with a king bed.

Amenities & Facilities

Anantara backs its luxury-chain positioning with a genuinely complete wellness list: massage services and a full spa sit alongside both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, set within landscaped gardens. A fitness room and bar round out the active and evening amenities. Many rooms include their own hot tub, one of the most frequently cited guest-loved highlights alongside the resort's tourist-area location.

Dining

On-site dining covers an exceptionally wide range: American and Asian cuisine sit alongside halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher options, plus a buffet breakfast service — among the most comprehensive dietary coverage of any hotel in this guide, useful for a group with varied requirements.

What's Nearby — Temples, Markets & Local Life

Anantara's riverside address puts several attractions within easy reach. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is just 500 metres from the resort, and the 3D Art in Paradise Chiang Mai museum is 800 metres out. Tha Phae Gate (ประตูท่าแพ) is 1.25 km away, Wua Lai Walking Street is 1.69 km out, and Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง) sits 1.89 km from the property. Closer to the resort, Wat Chai Mongkol is just 90 metres away, an elephant care centre is 130 metres out, and the Ping River itself is a mere 160 metres from the property.

Other Hotels Nearby

A few close alternatives sit right around Anantara Chiang Mai Resort. Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites is just 0.1 km away, another 5-star property from the same brand scoring 9/10. Lantern Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Hotel, 0.2 km out, is a 4-star option at 8.8/10. Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort, also 0.2 km away, is another 5-star property scoring 9/10.

Guest Reviews

Across 1,679 reviews, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort holds an outstanding overall score of 9/10. Cleanliness is the standout category at 9.5/10 against a city average of 8.9. Room comfort and quality scores 9.3/10 against 8.8, matched by staff service at 9.3/10 against a 9 average. Facilities and location both score 9.2/10, against averages of 8.8 and 8.1 respectively, and value for money comes in at 8.6/10 against 8.4.

Good to Know

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has been operating since 2005. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. An indicative nightly rate found for the property is 9,092 THB, reflecting its premium riverside luxury positioning. Free WiFi is available, and a breakfast-included room plan can be selected.

Overall, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort suits travellers who want a genuinely scenic riverside luxury stay from an internationally recognised brand, with dietary coverage broad enough to accommodate almost any group.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort from the Ping River? It's just 160 metres away — the resort sits directly on the riverside.

What is the review score for Anantara Chiang Mai Resort? It holds an outstanding 9/10 from 1,679 reviews, with cleanliness scoring the strongest at 9.5/10.

Does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort accommodate special diets? Yes — halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher options are all available alongside American and Asian cuisine.

Is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort close to the Night Bazaar? Yes, it's just 500 metres away, an easy walk from the resort.

Does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort have multiple pools? Yes, both an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool are available, alongside a full spa.

Is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort suitable for a special occasion? Yes — with riverside suites, a premium nightly rate, and consistently high review scores, it's a popular choice for anniversaries and honeymoons.

What is the check-in time at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort? Check-in opens at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.

Does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort offer an airport transfer? Yes, an airport transfer service is available for the 4.4 km journey from Chiang Mai International Airport.

How does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort's location compare with other luxury chain hotels? Its riverside Ping River setting, just 160 metres from the water, is a genuine point of difference from luxury chain properties set further from the river.

Does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort have a dedicated dining venue for special occasions? Yes, The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar is one of two named on-site venues, alongside a wide range of dietary options.

Does Anantara Chiang Mai Resort have garden view rooms? Yes, both the Lanna Garden View Suite and Deluxe Garden View Room offer garden outlooks as an alternative to the riverside suites.

What is the price range at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort? An indicative nightly rate found for the property is 9,092 THB, among the higher rates in this guide, reflecting its riverside luxury positioning. The resort's riverside setting adds a further layer of appeal beyond the standard amenities list.

Written by Terra Lanna from verified data — star rating, guest review scores, real coordinates and distances, and Agoda's own facility and location data. Master English version; other languages are translated from this.