CHIANG MAI, Thailand ā March 25, 2022Ā āĀ MeliĆ” Chiang Mai, a 260-key urban hotel in the heart of Thailandās mountainous Chiang Mai, with some of the cityās most spectacular views and its highest rooftop bar, will open on 10 April 2022.
Owned by Thailandās leading integrated lifestyle real estate group,Ā Asset World Corp Public Company LimitedĀ (AWC), and launched byĀ MeliaĢ Hotels International, MeliĆ” Chiang Mai is the first five-star hotel to debut in Chiang Mai since the onset of the global pandemic. Situated on the lively Charoen Prathet Road, soaring over the River Ping and bustling Night Bazaar, the hotel is part of a roll-out of the MeliaĢ brand in key destinations across Thailand that began with the launch of the nautical-themed MeliĆ” Koh Samui, Thailand in January 2020.
With a design that pays homage to contemporary aesthetics and Chiang Maiās charming history and culture, MeliĆ” Chiang Mai is located six kilometers from the Chiang Mai International Airport, near an array of tourist attractions including the Old Town with its ancient moat and red-brick walls. The cityās oldest temple Wat Chiang Man, and the scenic Ang Kaew Reservoir are also within close proximity, with the elephant rescue center Elephant Nature Park, the stunning Mae Ya Waterfall, and UNESCOās latest biosphere reserve Doi Chiang Dao in the mountainous surrounds.
Housed in a 22-floor tower fronted by an adjoining seven-floor podium building, MeliĆ” Chiang Maiās host of top-notch facilities includes two restaurants, two bars, and two lounges, one with an executive lounge on the 21stĀ floor. Other facilities include MeliĆ”ās signature YHI Spa with seven treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, ballroom, four other meeting spaces, and a kids and teens club.
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DINING
The hotelās piĆØce de rĆ©sistance is a 360-degree rooftop bar on the 22ndĀ floor namedĀ Mai The Sky Bar. Comprising two bars connected by a glass bridge, the bar affords views of the River Ping to the cityās east and the famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west.
Under the stewardship of multi-award-winning executive chef Suksant Chutinthratip, the hotel draws on MeliĆ”ās Spanish origins and celebrates Spainās famed gastronomy at its signature restaurantĀ Mai Restaurant and Bar, on the 21stĀ floor, and all-day dining restaurantĀ Laan Na Kitchen.
Seating up to 38 diners, Mai Restaurant and Bar specializes in sumptuous contemporary Lanna (Northern Thai) style dishes with Mediterranean influences, as chefs prepare each dish Ć la minute from an open kitchen. Signature dishes include āBaked salmon trout fillet with nam prik oung pimentosāĀ and āPappardella soi curry noodles with yellow curry chicken and homemade pickled cabbageā.
Laan Na Kitchen serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine ranging from āSalmorejo con tomate trituradoā to āFideuĆ” de mariscoā in a vibrant marketplace setting. In addition to its indoor area seating 110 diners and patio area catering to 26 more people, Laan Na Kitchen also features four private dining rooms.
Mai The Sky BarĀ serves an array of authentic Spanish tapas and pinchos as well as a vast selection of beverages including imaginative cocktails crafted by skilled bartenders.
The open-airĀ Tien Pool Bar, located above the lobby on the second floor, embraces the hotelās outdoor swimming pool ambience and lures guests with a variety of tasty snacks, many with a Spanish flair such as āBocadillo serranitoā, and a variety of refreshing beverages.
Next to Laan Na Kitchen on the ground floor,Ā Ruen Kaew LoungeĀ serves a healthy, small bites menu under the āMy BalanceĀ by MeliĆ”ā program as well as a wellness-inspired afternoon tea, coffee, and more.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour in-room dining menu including five distinct healthy breakfast sets, as part of āMy BalanceĀ by MeliĆ”ā, as well as a Spanish, Chinese, and local breakfast selection.
āāIn partnership with āOri9in, The Gourmet Farmā, MeliĆ” Chiang Mai is embracing the āfarm to tableā social movement by establishing its own sustainable farm in San Sai District to harvest organic fruit, vegetables and herbs for its restaurants. Under its ā360Ā°Ā Cuisineā program, the hotel works closely with local farmers to improve sustainability, encourage ethical production, and help the farming community, give guests a peace of mind about where their food comes from and make communities and the overall food system more resilient.
Of the propertyās extensive room portfolio, 38 rooms and six suites belong to āThe Levelā, an upgraded level of service and benefits that provides exclusive access toĀ The LevelĀ executive lounge. A sophisticated area for savouring an upgraded breakfast, complimentary all-day snacks, afternoon tea and evening cocktails, the lounge is also suited to casual business meetings. Private check-in and check-out atĀ The Level Lounge, late check-out until 2pm (subject to availability), complimentary ironing of garments, and a 10% discount at the YHI Spa are among other The Level benefits.
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GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES
MeliĆ” Chiang Maiās nine categories of contemporary, bright, and homely accommodations include rooms ranging in size from 30sqm to 54sqm and suites starting at 62sqm and topping out at 113sqm. All accommodations feature a king-sized bed (with two single beds also available) and mod-cons such as a flat-screen TV with a selection of international channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and ironing facilities.
The lead-in āMeliĆ” Roomā offers city vistas with west-facing rooms providing a window on sunsets over one of Thailandās most iconic attractions, the historical Buddhist temple on Doi Suthep mountain, and east-facing rooms that take in sunrise over the Ping River.
The āMeliĆ” Corner Roomā and āMeliĆ” Premium Roomā are both fully soundproofed and feature a chaise-longue that stretches the entire length of the glass wall. Ā The 54sqm āPremium Corner Roomā is fully equipped with a sofa, table and chairs, and modern amenities including a mini-bar and alarm clock. The Family Room, also 54sqm, offers ample room for additional beds, with connecting rooms available upon request.
Located on the higher floors of the hotel, the 62sqm āLevel Suiteā offers a round bathtub and sweeping views of Chiang Mai. Commanding 113 sqm on the 20th floor, āThe Level Presidential Suiteā is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. The Level Lounge is available to guests staying in āThe Level Roomā, āThe Level Premium Roomā, āThe Level Suiteā, and āThe Level Presidential Suiteā.
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SPA AND WELLNESS
MeliĆ”Ā Chiang Maiās YHI Spa will featureĀ seven private treatment rooms, designed in an underwater theme, and a traditional Thai herbal sauna to help cleanse, detox, and ease muscle tension.
The YHI Spa features four single treatment rooms, two double (or couples) treatment rooms, and one double room for Thai massage as well as a separate room for pedicures with two seats.
The spaās professional therapists use ancient Asian healing wisdom combined with modern wellness techniques in a full range of body treatments from massages and scrubs to wraps and facials, leaving spa-goers revitalised and refreshed. Treatments are based on organic Thai wellness brand HARNNās products, made with natural ingredients via methods handed down the generations of Thai artisans.
Overlooking the outdoor swimming pool on the second floor, the gym includes premium fitness equipment from the latest Matrix line by Johnson including treadmills, elliptical trainers, and exercise bikes, as well as a free weights station and a collection of weights machines.
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FACILITIES
An idyllic venue for events and weddings, the propertyās extensive conference facilities include a 358-sqm ballroom named Yi Peng Grand Ballroom and two function rooms on the towerās second floor above the lobby, and a 185-sqm multi-purpose function room on the podium buildingās top floor, the seventh floor.
The ballroomās 173-sqm pre-function area is connected to the outdoor swimming pool and Tien Pool Bar. As part of the āPower Meetings by MeliaĢā program, the Power Lounge features a pool table, drinks area and funky seating suited to down-time between meetings.
Khom Multi-Function Room, on the seventh floor, opens to a 222-sqm outdoor terrace that also lends itself to events due to views of Chiang Mai, the river, and the mountains. The Khom Multi-Function Room adjoins a secret garden, that makes for a welcome surprise during coffee breaks.
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āAs one of the most popular places to visit on any travel itinerary to Thailand, we canāt help but be optimistic about the future of Chiang Maiās tourism industry,ā said Mrs Wallapa Traisorat, MeliĆ” Chiang Maiās owner and AWCās CEO and President. āTrading on the mystic splendor of Northern Thailand, this flagship hotel is part of AWCās efforts to build a better future for Thailandās tourism landscape and economy amid the new normal.ā
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āFollowing the successful launch of MeliĆ” Koh Samui, Thailand, MeliĆ” Chiang Mai marks an exciting expansion of MeliĆ” Hotels International in Thailand,ā said Mr Ignacio Martin,Ā Area Managing Director South East AsiaĀ ofĀ MeliĆ” Hotels International. āTo deliver MeliĆ”ās warm Spanish hospitality, distinctive passion for service and focus on the customerās wellbeing, this hotelās launch is all the more remarkable in these trying times.ā
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āMeliaĢ Chiang Mai will open with about 160 employees and will eventually employ a total of 240 people,ā said MeliĆ” Chiang Maiās General Manager, Mr Edward E. Snoeks. āIn addition to being hugely beneficial for local employees and their families, the launch of the first five-star hotel to open in the city since the start of the global pandemic is a much-needed morale boost for the local tourism industry.ā
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To contact MeliaĢ Chiang Mai, Ā call +66 52 090 699 or visitĀ https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai/index.htm