Built in 1889 to accommodate the manager of the British East Borneo Company, 137 Pillars House has been restored into a 30-suite boutique hotel. The hotel's whitewashed buildings are laid out in a traditional 'lanna' style of which the former house is the centerpiece, and are set around a beautiful lawn on which High Tea is served every day. The original house takes center stage and features the Parlour Lounge and a comprehensive library.
All of the suites combine elements of a colonial era with rattan furniture, freestanding Victorian-style baths and black and white photographs of Thailand at the turn of the 20th century, along with a full complement of modern amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Dinner is served in the hotel's dining room, or alfresco in the courtyard and Thai cooking classes are available for anyone wanting to hone their culinary skills. There is also a swimming pool, spa and small gymnasium.
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Photos of 137 Pillars House
Pool with freshwater mangrove 'living wall'
Rajah Brooke Suites Building, 137 Pillars House
William Bain Terrace Suite, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
Rajah Brooke Suite, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
The 137 Pillars House
East Borneo Suite, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
Grounds, 137 Pillars House
Tour ideas in Chiang Mai
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at 137 Pillars House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Amata Lanna
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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Elephant experience at ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary ![Asian elephant, Thailand]()
Elephant experience at ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
Elephant experience at ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
Enjoy an ethical elephant experience at ChangChill sanctuary, where you’ll spend the day with former working elephants. Learn their individual stories as you watch them forage in the forest, play in the mud pit, and chow down on food you’ve prepared for them.
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Lisu cultural experience in Chiang Mai province ![Grounds of Lisu Lodge]()
Lisu cultural experience in Chiang Mai province
Lisu cultural experience in Chiang Mai province
Get to know the culture of the Lisu people in a day of activities hosted by the community-run Lisu Lodge. Enjoy a bike ride through the rice terraces, raft beside emerald forests, try tea harvesting, and learn about traditional customs at a local village.
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Thai home life & cooking experience ![Mr Prapat explaining the herbs in his garden]()
Thai home life & cooking experience
Thai home life & cooking experience
Learn how to cook like a local at a Thai home near Chiang Mai. You’ll spend the day with your host family, listening to their stories and plucking fresh produce from the garden, before turning it into a feast under their careful guidance.
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Chiang Mai and nearby places
- Pai 87 kilometers away
- Mae Hong Son 124 kilometers away
- Chiang Rai 151 kilometers away
- The Golden Triangle 206 kilometers away
- Ayutthaya 522 kilometers away
- Kanchanaburi & The River Kwai 535 kilometers away
- Khao Yai National Park 560 kilometers away
- Bangkok 584 kilometers away
- Amphawa 606 kilometers away
- Koh Samet 742 kilometers away