Anantara Chiang Mai 下午茶, Chiang MaiAnantara Chiang Mai 下午茶 in Chiang Mai, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 35 hotels we score in Chiang Mai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $436 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa sits on the banks of the Mae Ping River in central Chiang Mai. The property incorporates the historic former British Consulate building and features minimalist Asian style interiors. It suits travellers looking for riverside access near Warorot Market and Tha Phae Gate. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa with a steam room, and an open-air courtyard restaurant. Serviced suites offer rooftop pools with views of the mountains and city. While the resort provides various wellness services and cooking classes, the higher price point reflects its deluxe positioning. Guests can access free Wi-Fi throughout the grounds.What stands out

Riverside location

Historic consulate building

On-site spa and steam room

Rooftop pools in suites

Watch out for

Higher nightly rates

Better-scored in Chiang Mai

Cross Chiang Mai Riverside, Chiang Mai: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Cross Chiang Mai Riverside is a five-star boutique hotel located on the banks of the Ping River.

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $979 a night. Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is a five-star property situated in the Mae Rim Valley of Northern Thailand.

137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $569 a night. Located in the Wat Gate district near the Ping River, 137 Pillars House is a boutique hotel set within a restored colonial teak homestead.