Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai -Sha Plus, 5-star hotel in Mae Rim Valley, Thailand
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is a 5-star hotel in Mae Rim Valley, set among rice paddies and mountains north of Chiang Mai city. The property is made up of pavilions and private villas built in the Lanna style, with teak floors, open terraces, and garden paths lined with ponds and tropical plants.
The resort opened in 1995 and was designed by architect Bill Bensley, who drew inspiration from the Lanna style of northern Thailand. Over time it became one of the more recognized properties in the Four Seasons group across Asia.
The resort sits beside working rice paddies tended by local farmers, and guests can join rice-planting sessions or help bathe the resident water buffalo. These hands-on moments connect visitors to everyday rural life in the Mae Rim Valley in a direct way.
The property is about a 30-minute drive north of Chiang Mai city, and reaching it by private car or arranged transfer is the most straightforward option. The grounds are large and spread out, so golf carts are available to help guests move between areas without long walks.
The resort keeps real, working rice paddies on its grounds that local farmers actively tend, which is unusual for a property of this type. In the early morning, the low light over the fields and the sound of farm work create a scene that guests rarely expect to find inside a hotel.
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