Thailand’s accommodation scene stands out for its remarkable depth and versatility, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. And that’s an adage that can be applied to its showpiece villas and suites, the pick of the stays at the country’s top resorts.
From luxurious beach and urban retreats to heritage and design-led options that ooze desirability, here’s some of the finest suite spots Thailand has to offer.
BEST FOR HISTORY BUFFS
Louis Leonowens Suite, 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
There’s nothing like an interesting backstory to add lustre to a hotel. And 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai is not short on heritage colour.
The property, located in Chiang Mai’s arty Wat Gate district, dates back to 1889 and was once owned by Louis Leonowens, the son of Anna (of Anna and the King movie fame). The resort’s centrepiece building, flanked by one of Thailand’s only croquet lawns, is a lovingly restored teak homestead that was the northern HQ of the (British) East Borneo Trading Company.
