subject: Royal Princess Chiang Mai Hotel Offers A Unique Thai Vacation [print this page] The Royal Princess Hotel Group 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 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.
Chiang Mai: Luxury in a Heavenly Oasis
Royal Princess Chiang Mai hotel is located on Chang Klan Road very close to the night market. The hotel is designed in the traditional Lanna style of Northern Thailand. 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 perfect for relaxing, while people watching and sipping on a cocktail. Live music is also performed here in the evenings. The buffet breakfast is an excellent way to get started in the morning. One of the most popular places to visit is the magnificent 323-acre zoo, which has about one thousand animals.
Royal Princess Chiang Mai is classified as a 4 star hotel. It is accessible to many nearby popular destinations. Dheva Spa is a star attraction, voted as Thailands best spa. One of the best places to eat northern Thai cuisine is the Le Grand Lanna. It has a diverse menu with a local favorite called kao sawy. This is dish of fried and boiled noodles, mixed with a creamy yellow curry. There are also Thai food cooking classes available at the Oriental Culinary Academy. Up in the mountains, there is an amphitheater with music and dance performances. Many travelers enjoy visiting the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, which can be found in the northern hills and mountainous regions of Thailand. They practice their indigenous animist religions and dress in hand-woven clothing and silver jewelry, which is also sold. Paolong Village is a wonderful out of the way place to absorb this culture. Around town there are many excursions to go see. The weather is much more temperate here than central and south Thailand. There is a really nice stadium not far from downtown for jogging and other sports activities. Some other interesting excursions are the Chiang Mai Monkey School, Warorot Market, and Chiang Mai Healthy and Product Co. The latter offers honey, royal jelly and other health related products. Popular destinations are Doi Suthep Mountain and Huay Kaew Waterfall. One of the lesser known temples to go visit is the charming and quiet Wat Palad on the way to Doi Suthep. It is rarely crowded with beautiful scenery and an interesting history. Dusit Gold Member cardholders receive VIP treatment at all affiliated facilities including, priority room reservations, and express or late check-out privileges. 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.
