The wealthy historical past of Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom is well known within the new InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Lodge, designed by Thai-based agency PIA Inside.
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Situated on the coronary heart of Northern Thailand, the constructing is the conversion of the esteemed Imperial Mae Ping Lodge. ‘Changing the present property into this new resort was an thrilling and sophisticated course of. Our fundamental objective was to convey the story of Lanna via our design language,’ says senior designer at PIA Inside Panan Pechpool.
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Lodge honours the historical past of Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom
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‘As guests enter via the grand entrance doorways, they are going to be greeted by harmonious gong sounds,’ notes the overall supervisor of the resort, Peter Pottinga. These chimes are a nod to the abutting Wat Chang Kong temple constructed by the native gong group over 600 years in the past.
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The resort’s inside is a masterful homage to Lanna’s craftsmanship, with its slick bamboo panels, spectacular lacquered wooden gadgets, and complicated metallic detailing. ‘We drew inspiration from conventional Northern Thai furnishings, murals, and strategies,’ states Pechpool. Right here, white and gold hues are paired with alluring gray, black, and inexperienced accents, which add depth to the light-filled areas.
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The property has 240 rooms, and visitors have views of the majestic Doi Suthep mountain, entry to Chiang Mai’s bustling evening market, and are a brief stroll away from the historic Thirteenth-century Tha-Pae Gate. The eating places and bars on the InterContinental Chiang Mai promise a wealthy Northern Thai expertise with their delectable dishes and curated cocktails.
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On the sixteenth ground, Hong’s Chinese language Restaurant and Sky Bar serve unique Asian meals alongside a Teresa Teng tea ceremony, which is a tribute to the well-known Taiwanese singer who as soon as frequented the resort. As you enterprise across the constructing, a swimming pool, health centre, spa, occasion areas, and luxurious Grand Ballroom for weddings, social celebrations, and company capabilities can all be discovered throughout varied ranges.
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InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping is a blissful sanctuary that blends luxurious with Southeast Asian tradition, oozing opulence. PIA Inside has sensitively refreshed the present constructing with immaculate consideration to element. ‘Whereas many buildings stay stagnant, the Imperial Mae Ping has now been reborn,’ says Pechpool.
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Championing the Lanna Kingdom, the InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Lodge is an opportunity to attach with conventional Thai heritage in luxurious fashion.
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The Mae Ping Grand Ballroom
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