Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand  

On the banks of the Kok River in Chiang Rai, this luxury riverfront resort sits just minutes from the city center and about an hour from the Golden Triangle. Major sights nearby include the Statue of King Mengrai, Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Hilltribe Museum, and the Saturday Walking Street Market.

Set on a 26-rai landscaped plot with a tranquil man-made lake and two 100-year-old rain trees, the property blends calm gardens with river views. The 159 air-conditioned rooms have private balconies, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads — perfect for waking up to river-breeze mornings.

A full-service spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, while an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center keep energy levels high. On-site perks include a coffee shop/café, bar/lounge, gift shop, concierge services, free wired and wireless internet, laundry/dry cleaning, and free self-parking. The tour desk can arrange boat trips along the river and treks to hill‑tribe villages.

Event-ready with a 9,445 sq ft (877 sqm) conference center, meeting and presentation facilities, plus a 24-hour business center. Complimentary wired and Wi‑Fi keeps meetings and remote work smooth.

Choose from two on-site restaurants — including Favola and Latitude 19 — plus a café and bar. Buffet breakfast is available daily (6:30–10:30) for a fee, and menus highlight regional flavors and local ingredients.