The two-storey Pavilions are interspersed in clusters around the landscaped gardensof the resort. Inside the grand rooms combine traditional Thai design with modern luxury. The Pavilions have covered outdoor verandas with sun loungers and dining furniture.

Free standing Pool Villas have plenty of privacy with walled gardens making them more like private homes that hotel accommodation. Pool Villas offers a large private pool with remarkable views of Suthep mountain range and the tropical flora and fauna of the Four Seasons Resort.

The exclusive Residences boast the comfort and privacy of your own home. The Resort Residences with one to four bedrooms, are situated in three- and four-storey buildings and are influenced by traditional Thai-Burmese temple architecture. Some of the large properties have plunge pools.

The impressive cooking school in the resort has eight individual cooking stations suitable for one or two people, and a large demonstration area. Students will learn the basics of Thai cooking stating with key ingredients such as lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric and garlic all grown in the resort's herb garden. The class will then create a unique Thai menu from scratch and enjoy the fruits of their labor after the lesson.

The Four Seasons Chiang Mai welcomes families and provides board games, computer and video games, movies, PlaySations and other toys for their enjoyment. There is also a kids club called the Gecko Club which cares for children aged 4 to 12 and provides entertainment and meals.

The resort has a modern and fully equipped gym, weight training area, sauna, Thai herbal steam room, heated outdoor whirl pool, cold plunge pool. The health club alsooffers bikes for guests to explore the surrounding area on.

The world-class Summit Green Valley Country Club's 18-hole 72-par course is but a mere five-minute drive away from the resort. The course is located in a lush verdantarea close to fresh water lakes and mountain backdrops. Equipment and clothing can be hired.

Lan Sai Village is a luxury-shopping village located within the resort grounds. The arcade houses five shops with the finest selected gifts, souvenirs and other items from Thailand and Southeast Asia. The boutiques include; Jim Thompson silks, handmade jewelry and hand woven textiles as well as antiques and other unique nick-knacks from top Chiang Mai's designers. There is also an adjoining cafe serving fresh coffee, tea and Thai inspired cakes.

The resort has a 66-foot swimming pool perfect for lazy days in the warm Thai sunshine. The resort looks over picturesque rice terraces and the mountains in the distance. An additional infinity pool and whirlpool are located on a lower level and are for adults only. Guests may indulge in drinks from the bar at the poolside and a foot massage service is also available.

The spa at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a truly remarkable Thai inspired haven. On entering the tranquil reception area guests will notice the subtle smells of Thai aromatic oils, the soft lighting and highly-trained inviting therapists. The spa offers a range of day and half day packages, Chakra blessing rituals, body rituals, massages, facials, yoga, body treatments and even tips on how you can recreate a Thai spa atmosphere at home.

The resorts own tennis club boasts two well-kept floodlit tennis courts. Equipment and clothing is complimentary.

Enjoy dishes cooked over an open flame at Char, which serves up premium cuts of meat grilled to perfection, as well as other farm-to-table ingredients.

Enjoy a range of international and local dishes cooked to order and served in the privacy of your accommodation.

A gourmet journey around northern Thailand, with dips into Burmese and southern Chinese flavors. Traditional dishes are given a contemporary twist and are accompanied by an extensive wine list and creative cocktail menu.

Ratree Bar is named after a variety of jasmine. The bar has a smart yet causal atmosphere with large comfortable day beds, chairs and sofas. At night the bar is romantically lit up with candle light and provides the perfect setting to watch the sun go down. Guests may sample the bar's signature mango and sticky rice cocktails or rare wines and imported beers.

The Lanna-style teak house, tucked away behind banyan trees, serves casual launches, street-food-style dinners and is also the location for the cooking class.