137 Pillars House
This luxurious 30-suite boutique hotel is built around a colonial teak homestead built in the 1880s. It is located in a residential enclave a few minutes walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River, and boutique shopping area. Four stunning suite types range from 70 to 135 square meters, two with small private pools.
Tiled verandas, cane shades, rattan furniture, and free-standing Victorian baths are reminders of days gone by, blended with modern facilities including outdoor gardens showers, flat screen televisions, and Wi-Fi. A range of bespoke dining options include the Library Bar, Parlor, Wine Cellar, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Private Dining, using organic ingredients from the Hotel’s garden.
Recreation facilities include the Spa, Gymnasium, and Swimming Pool.
- Proximity to the main attractions of Chiang Mai, including the night bazaar, Ping River, arts and crafts boutiques, museums, and temples
- Ultimate exclusivity and privacy
- Boutique experience and personalized service
- Butler Service to assist every guest’s needs
“A wonderful boutique gem in the heart of Chiang Mai. Diverse menus are impeccably prepared with fresh organic ingredients. A dining experience to remember!”
Rooms
Rajah Brooke Suite
All larger than 70 square meters, these one-king bedroom suites each extend to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chairs, and a plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the ensuite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, a free-standing Victorian bath, and separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. For families, we offer these as interconnecting suites.
East Borneo Suite
Averaging 75 meters and accessible by private corridor, each one super king bed or twin bedroom suite extends to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair, and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the ensuite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, a free-standing Victorian bath, and separate indoor and outdoor garden showers.
William Bain Terrace Suite
Overlooking the historic pillar house, infinity pool and garden wall from the upper floor, both 100- metre, one super king bedroom suites extend to a generous living room and airy, vintage tiled veranda with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, sunken bath facing onto the tropical foliage, separate indoor and outdoor garden.
Louis Leonowens Pool Suite
Our two top-tier ground floor suites each sprawl across 135 square meters, including a generous living room and super king bedroom with French doors overlooking the infinity pool, garden wall, and historic pillared house. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the ensuite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, a sunken bath facing the tropical foliage, and separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. More private pleasures may be enjoyed in each suite’s own 5.5 x 2.5 meter swimming pool.
Dining
Jack Bain’s Bar
While enjoying a refreshing beverage, guests can choose from the collection of books on Chiang Mai and Thailand, plus vivid coffee table books, histories and mysteries, popular paperbacks and all the notable newspapers plus a wide selection of DVDs and CDs.
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 pool or on The Lawn. All offer relaxed environments for guests to meet and mingle over bespoke tea blends, coffee concoctions and complimentary Thai sweets.
The Wine Cellar
Toast to a day of historic exploring, elephant trekking or sunbathing with sips from the well-edited selection of New and Old World vintages from around the world, including notable Thai wines that are gaining international recognition. Join regularly scheduled wine tastings or host a private event in this intimate gathering place inside Pillars House, pairing favorite wines with European cheeses and Thai tapas.
The Dining Room
For breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Dining Room adjacent to Pillars House is a stylish yet comfortable environment to savor 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 tropical gardens.
Palette
A delight to the senses, where guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine in an intimate setting, as well as displaying engaging Nouveau Asian Art exhibits. Palette is located in the hotel’s original teak homestead which dates back to the 1800’s. The restaurant seats up to 20 diners. Palette’s menu is light and artistic, offering a selection of cuisine with a brilliant array of colour and flavors using locally sourced and organic produce.
Private Dining
The discreet staff will deliver any of the hotel's delectable dishes to guest living quarters or to a private spot on the property grounds. Guests should set at least one night aside for the chef’s BBQ on the expansive verandah of their suite.
