Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Recognized by Travel + Leisure Among World’s Top 500 Hotels for 2025

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has been named as one of the prestigious T+L 500 by Travel + Leisure, a recognition of the world’s finest hotels. Celebrated for its exceptional service and hospitality, this distinction reflects the resort’s dedication to crafting unparalleled experiences, from cultural immersion to world-class wellness and culinary programs.

“This award is a great honour and reflects the passion and dedication of our entire team,” says Sean Mosher, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Tented Camp Golden Triangle. “We pride ourselves on providing our guests with a unique sanctuary that we define as ‘luxury with authenticity,’ inspired by the rich heritage and natural beauty of Northern Thailand.”

The T+L 500 is an annual compilation of the world’s top hotels and resorts, put together from the outcome of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards poll. Every year, thoughtful readers of the biggest travel media brand in the US share their votes for their favourite places, hotels, cruise lines, and additional options, resulting in a definitive list that serves as an invaluable resource for global travellers seeking the finest in hospitality.

Luxury Getaway in Northern Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, located in the Mae Rim Valley and surrounded by tranquil nature, fondly embraces its Lanna heritage with layered gardens and rice paddies representing the patchwork quilt of this region. Creating an ambiance that encourages guests to unwind and get in touch with their senses, traditional pavilions evoke memories of yesteryear. Private Residences stand within strikingly beautiful surroundings and offer an escape featuring vast living areas, personal swimming pools, and tailored experiences for families or friends.

A Culinary Destination Recognised by the Michelin Guide

With its dining hailed as some of the best, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai offers KHAO by Four Seasons, a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant where the essentials of Thai culinary tradition are passed down through heirloom recipes. NORTH by Four Seasons elevates farm-to-table meals, featuring the finest grilled meats and seasonal vegetables from Chef’s Garden. For those interested in learning to cook Thai-style, Rim Tai Kitchen provides hands-on cooking classes, along with a Chef’s Table experience, offering an inside look at the flavours and techniques of Northern Thai cuisine.

Holistic Wellness at Wara Cheewa Spa

A sanctuary of serenity, Wara Cheewa Spa invites guests to embark on a journey of renewal with time-honoured healing traditions and modern innovations. Inspired by Chiang Mai’s renowned blooms, the Rose of the North signature treatment indulges the senses with rose-infused oils and expert massage techniques, restoring balance and vitality. Elevating the spa experience, results-driven facials featuring 111SKIN harness the power of advanced skincare for radiant, rejuvenated skin. Holistic well-being is further nurtured with sunrise yoga, sound healing, Reiki, and crystal bed therapy, each designed to harmonise body, mind, and spirit in perfect equilibrium.

A Gateway to Authentic Chiang Mai

Steeped in tradition, Chaan Baan offers a window into the region’s rich cultural heritage. This immersive cultural centre invites guests to connect with local craftsmanship through hands-on experiences, from shaping clay into pottery and creating vibrant tie-dye textiles to making Saa paper and hand-poured candles. Each activity reflects the timeless artistry of Northern Thailand, providing a meaningful way to engage with the local community and traditions.