137 Pillars House
Chiang Mai, Thailand
137 Pillars House
An historic building set in stunning gardens in Old Chiang Mai
Built in 1889 as part of the East Borneo Company headquarters, 137 Pillars House is a beautiful teak wood building that has been carefully restored to reflect its 19th-century origins. With 30 beautiful suites, gourmet dining, a swimming pool, library and an array of spa treatments, this place has a warm and relaxing ambiance.
The undoubted air of sophistication at 137 Pillars House is in part due to the interplay between the nostalgic design and décor and the modern comforts of a contemporary hotel. Each of the generously-sized suites has a veranda or patio overlooking the stunning gardens.
Make the most of 137 Pillars House superb location and spend a moment of contemplation in the pretty gardens complete with an inviting pool. Then wander around the immediate area and discover the Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple and Museum as well as the other teak wood houses nearby. End the day with a relaxing massage before a delicious dinner in the hotel dining room.
At a glance
Location
On the eastern side of the Mae Ping River in Old Chiang Mai and adjacent to the Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple. 6 kms from Chiang Mai International Airport.
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Things to enjoy
Beautiful garden setting, historic house, spa, Thai dancing, music, cocktail parties and cultural lectures on Grand Lawn, library, lounge, bar dining room, Thai cookery demonstrations, fitness room, swimming pool.
Services
137 Pillars House revives the Old World elegance of the Orient and provides
every modern luxury to guests we think of as visitors to our home. We will lead
you through the surrounding charms of Chiang Mai, to my favorite local
eateries, Thai designers and community projects like our neighbor the Healing
Family Foundation supporting uniquely abled young artisans. Then we’ll welcome
you back here into pampered privacy. The home-style residential concept allows our
guests to participate and share in the richness of a likeminded international community
while creating plenty of space for sublime intimacy in our sumptuous suites and
throughout our tropical grounds.
As hosts, our ambition is that guests of 137 Pillars House will collect
meaningful experiences that remain in their hearts long after they leave us.
More than building a very comfortable place to sleep, we sincerely hope to
create exceptional memories for each guest on every single day.
Directory of services
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Butler service
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Car Parking ( complimentary )
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CD / DVD library
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Cellular phone rental
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Chauffeur driven car
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Complimentary newspaper
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Concierge
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Daily maid service
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Daily newspaper
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Doctor on call
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DVD /CD Library
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Express check-in/check-out
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Fax machine rental
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Foreign currency exchange
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Guests relation services
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Hairdresser
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High speed Internet in public areas
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High speed Internet in guest rooms
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Interconnecting rooms
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Internet / E-mail terminal
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In-villa dining
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Laptop Rental
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Laundry service
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Limousine service
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Luggage services
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Multilingual staff
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Nanny service
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Porters
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Pressing service
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Room service - 24 hour
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Shoe shine service
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Turn-down service
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Valet Parking
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Voicemail message system
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Wake up calls
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WI-FI in public areas
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WI-FI in guest rooms
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Wine, flowers & fruits in-room
On-site facilities
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Business Centre
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Fitness Facility
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Gym/studio (unsupervised)
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Jogging trail
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Library
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Luggage storeroom
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Spa (supervised)
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Wine Cellar
Family facilities
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Baby sitting
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Cots
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Interconnecting rooms
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Sofa beds
Languages spoken
Dining
The Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Dining Room adjacent to Pillars House is a stylish yet comfortable environment to savour our favorite recipes prepared with fresh organic ingredients. Diverse and accommodating menus offer classic Thai fare meant to be shared and seasonally inspired international dishes, all showcasing the distinctive harvests of local farmers. Go al fresco on the adjacent courtyard surrounded by our tropical gardens.
The Library Bar
We’ve collected our favorite books on Chiang Mai and Thailand here inside Pillars House, plus vivid coffee table books, histories & mysteries, popular paperbacks, this month’s magazines from around the globe and all the notable newspapers plus a wide selection of DVDs and CDs. Linger comfortably in this air conditioned refuge over fresh fruit drinks, Italian and local coffee and teas, wines, brandy, port, sherry, cognacs and aperitifs.
Restaurant details
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Bar |
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Casual |
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| Smoking: |
No (Non-Smoking) |
The Parlor
Afternoon high tea is served in the classic style as Chiang Mai’s early foreign visitors enjoyed. Partake of these scrumptious pleasures in this cozy indoor nook within Pillars House, by the infinity or on The Lawn. All offer relaxed environments for our guests to meet & mingle over bespoke tea blends, coffee concoctions and complimentary Thai sweets.
Restaurant details
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Tea Room |
| Dress Code: |
Casual |
| Opening Hours: |
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| Smoking: |
No (Non-Smoking) |
The Wine Cellar
Toast your days of historic exploring, elephant trekking or sunbathing with sips from our well-edited selection of New and Old World vintages from around the world, including notable Thai wines that are gaining international recognition. Join our regularly scheduled wine tastings or host a private event in this intimate gathering place inside Pillars House, pairing your favorites with European cheeses and Thai tapas.
Restaurant details
| Type: |
Wine Cellar |
| Dress Code: |
Smart Casual |
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| Smoking: |
No (Non-Smoking) |
Spa
Thais learn the art of massage from a young age. When it came to providing these services to our guests, we knew just what to do. We endured the necessary kneading to carefully select our top-notch team of professionally trained therapists and created a non-clinical spa to pamper our guests in holistic pleasures. Our tightly edited menu of massage and spa treatments features classical and current Asian methods from Aromatherapy to Thai Massage and Yoga. We also offer private lessons with our therapists to initiate guests in the timeless techniques of Thai massage.
the Spa
Spa Treatments
- Body scrub
- Herbal wrap
- Swedish massage
- Thai Massage
Leisure
As hosts, our ambition is that guests of 137 Pillars House will collect meaningful experiences that remain in their hearts long after they leave us. More than building a very comfortable place to sleep, we sincerely hope to create exceptional memories for each guest on every single day.
Activities
- Golf Driving Range - Nearby
- Hairdresser - Nearby
- Jogging Track - Nearby
- Outdoor Swimming Pool - On Site
- Safari - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Tennis - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
Meetings and Business
The Drawing Room: Fully modern meeting facility supported by all necessary business centre services. It is the ideal venue for a small private dining function, social gathering or business meeting.
Business Services
- Air-conditioning
- Audio-visual equipment
- Broadband Internet access
- Conference telephone
- DVD
- Flip charts
- Internet / E-mail access
- MAC computer
- Microphone
- Mineral water/Tea/Coffee
- Overhead projectors
- Projector
- Scanner
- Wireless internet access
Near 137 Pillars House
Wat Gate Khar Temple and Museum, historic district of Chiang Mai, over 300 Buddhist temples, Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai Arboretum, zoo with pandas, Huai Kaeo Falls, Doi Suthep & Doi Pui National Park, Khruba Siwichai Monument, Royal Winter Palace, Doi Pui Tribal Village.
