Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Britain's 1921 Chiang Mai consulate, dreaming on the Mae Ping
About the Property
Occupying the former British consulate compound on the banks of the Mae Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai preserves the original 1921 colonial service buildings within a modern luxury resort. The 84 rooms are contemporary, but the public spaces — including the main restaurant housed in the original consul's residence — retain the compound's diplomatic-era character. The property's mature gardens and riverside setting provide a sense of heritage continuity rare in Chiang Mai.
Original Purpose
British consulate and trading compound
Highlights
History Timeline
British consulate compound established on the Mae Ping River
Consulate role diminishes after WWII; compound repurposed
Anantara opens resort preserving the original consular buildings
Heritage dining concept launched in restored consul's residence