Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel
A modern Lanna-colonial homage on a 19th-century Chiang Mai merchant site
About the Property
Ping Nakara is a lovingly crafted homage to the Lanna-colonial architecture that once defined Chiang Mai's historic quarter, built on a site that housed a 19th-century merchant's compound. While the structure is new, its design faithfully reproduces traditional fretwork, latticed balconies, and ornate gingerbread trim using reclaimed teak and period techniques. The 19-room hotel sits within Chiang Mai's old city walls, surrounded by ancient temples.
Original Purpose
Heritage-inspired boutique hotel
Highlights
History Timeline
Site originally housed a merchant's compound in the old walled city
Opens as Lanna-colonial revival boutique hotel using reclaimed teak
Awarded TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice for heritage design
Traditional Lanna craft partnership program established