subject: Step Into Royal Culture In Chiang Mai [print this page] The Royal Princess Chiang Mai Hotel is a fusion of distinctly modern amenities with that of classical Royal Thai culture. The hotel is scheduled to be refurbished in May of 2010. This work will bring back its original gleam and vibrancy as an icon of the four-star Princess hotels run by the Dusit International. It started from the original Princess hotel opened in 1949 in Bangkok. Due to a saturation of 5-star hotels opening up in Bangkok and throughout Thailand, the group decided to focus on 4 star hotels in the 90s. Most of them have been built upcountry and outside of Bangkok. The Royal Princess Chiang Mai is one of these additions to the affiliated Dusit International. Its ambiance and design fit well with the slower-paced atmosphere here. The friendly environment and helpful personnel create a perfect destination for a family holiday or a getaway from the big city.
Discover Luxury in Lanna
Royal Princess Chiang Mai hotel is located on Chang Klan Road very close to the Night Bazaar. There are a wide variety of amenities and facilities available in the hotel, including a pool, fitness center, and on-site massage services. The Lobby Bar is great place to people watch and listen to live music in the evenings. There is breakfast buffet, which is an excellent way to get started in the morning for a trip to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. This is the 24th National Park of Thailand and includes the Thanon Thongchai Mountain Range. The high altitude creates many areas that have cool weather all year around. Travelers who like temples can go visit Wat suan dok, which is located on Suthep Road, west of Chiang Mai City. The more erudite can visit several archeological sites to learn about Lanna history. Ban Chiang is the most important prehistoric settlement discovered in South East Asia and is well wortha visit. Another significant museum of Lannan culture is at Ban San Pa Tong, Tambon Inthakhin, Amphoe Mae Taeng. This is where ancient kilns were discovered. Celadon earthenware was baked here. The green-hued, glazed pottery was famous throughout the region many centuries ago. The Northern Campus of Maha Chulalongkorn University a unique experience. This university is for monks, and on weekdays they can be seen studying dharma, Pali, and Sanskrit.
Royal Princess Chiang Mai is accessible to many nearby popular destinations. The Walled City is a beautiful place to immerse oneself in ancient culture. Wat Prathat Doi Suthep is a beautiful temple perched on a hillside, supposedly discovered by an elephant. The Maesa Elephant Camp should not be missed; there are regular shows and elephant rides available. The Bhuping Palace is the royal winter palace with verdant gardens and classical architecture. Chiang Mai Zoo is a popular place for the family to go. There is also a large park nearby for jogging and relaxing. The hill tribe areas of the Golden Triangle, are popular destination for tourists to visit in the northern hills and mountainous regions of Thailand. The best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April, so remember to reserve a room during these months beforehand. Also, the Songkran water festival is a big draw here in April.
