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Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel
Chiang Mai
51/4 Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng Road Moo 1
T. Tasala A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Email : rsvn@hip-hotels-thailand.com

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Overview

Spread over 60 acres of serene, natural landscapes, incorporating picturesque rice paddies, tropical hardwoods and exotic plantations lies Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai.

Dhara Dhevi comes from the Sanskrit words meaning “Star Goddess”, epitomising romance, mystique and legendary beauty, the same qualities found at the resort.

The Resort’s design draws from authentic Lanna structures - found across Northern Thailand, South China, Laos and Myanmar - and colonial splendour.

Traditional wooden rice barns, ornate temple-like structures and magnificent colonial mansions have been erected in clusters, providing luxury accommodation, restaurants and recreational areas. The result is a beautiful and richly restored heritage,creating an ambience of serenity.

Room Facilities

Accommodation at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is a tribute to the glory and splendour of Lanna architecture. Unparalleled luxury and exotic artefacts abound in all the villas and suites.

Offering some of the world’s most spacious and exclusive accommodation, our 123 luxurious colonial suites, pavilions & villas, the residences and theme suites have been locally handcrafted in keeping with traditional Lanna architecture and feature many beautiful antiques. Spacious open terraces, some of which feature private plunge pools, exquisitely designed interiors and seamless technology all contribute to an overall atmosphere of luxury and serenity.

58 beautifully appointed Colonial Suites, overlooking landscaped gardens

65 oversized fully Private Villas, many with a Sala – a Thai style pavilion - and some with their own plunge pools overlooking rice fields

Theme Suites include the Penthouse Spa Suite with a private spa and the Royal Villa

In-room features include authentic museum-quality artefacts and exotic design touches

Hotel Facilities

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Dining	Farang Ses Serving the finest French cuisine in Thailand, the restaurant is located in a magnificent Thai teak pavilion overlooking the resort’s paddy fields.
	Fujian Offering the finest authentic cuisine from dining provinces around China, the restaurant is housed in a two-storey Sino-Portuguese style mansion.
	Le Grand Lanna A traditional Thai restaurant with cuisine from northern and central Thailand, the restaurant is nestled in a cluster of traditional Lanna buildings.
	Rice Terrace All-day dinning serving international cuisine, the terrace sits on the lower deck of the Villa Lobby with views of the paddy fields.
	Loy Kham Bar Adjoining the resort’s free-form Loy Kham Pool, the bar serves signature cocktails, juices and light snacks.
	Oriental Shop Located in the traditional northern style boutique market, Kad Dhara, the Oriental Shop offers pastries, ice cream and the finest tea and coffee.

Spa	Dheva Spa Dheva, pronounced ‘day-va’, is the Sanskrit word for celestial beings that inhabit the heavenly realm. Dhevas led a blissful existence, blessed with the benefit of a powerful karmic rebirth. The Dheva Spa at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is a destination spa in itself with 3,100 square metres dedicated to relaxation and well being. Modelled on the Burmese royal palace that stood near Mandalay in Myanmar, the spa lobby is located at its centre with an impressive seven-tier roof symbolizing the seven steps to heaven, or nirvana. Situated in a cluster of teak buildings, next to the resort’s Villa Lobby it comprises 25 treatment rooms and suites. All treatment suites have been created to ensure a truly indulgent experience that can be enjoyed alone or together. Each suite has a private Jacuzzi, steam shower, heated marble scrub table and private treatment and relaxation area.
The Dheva Spa prides itself on the broad range of therapies and spacious treatment rooms and suites. An extensive spa menu offers many treatments that are unique to Thailand, and relaxation rituals that are inherent to the Lanna culture. To guarantee high standards of excellence, a team of skillful therapists are on hands to take care of our guests in the manner of ancient Thai royal protocol. The Dheva Spa is operated by Dr Suchada Marwah, who has extensive experience of practicing in alternative medicine and holistic therapies in Thailand and India. Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is now developing an Ayurvedic Centre, due to open in 2006. The centre is run by Dr Rajeev Marwah, a much respected Ayurvedic doctor in Thailand and India.

Leisure	Fitness Centre Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi’s Fitness Centre caters to both short and long-stay resident guests, providing state-of-the-art equipment.
	Cultural Centre Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is the only resort in Chiang Mai to offer guests a regular schedule for cultural programs and events. The Cultural Center will host lectures presented by local and foreign experts on a wide range of topics related to South-east Asian Culture. Art and Crafts demonstrations, as well as exhibitions based on the resort’s extensive collection of arts and antiques, will also be available.
	Cultural Tour The resort’s Cultural Tour explores the unique world of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Spread over 60 acres of tropical landscapes, the resort is steeped in the history and culture of northern Thailand's ancient Lanna Kingdom. This guided walking tour, conducted by our resident cultural expert, highlights the art and architecture of the resort and the many different cultural influences that inspired it.
	Jum Sri Hall Library Located near the resort’s Kad Dhara Shopping Village, our library features a wide selection of books, journals, periodicals, magazines, newspapers as well as an extensive collection of movies on DVD and music on CD. Access to the internet is also available in our library. Guests may enjoy reading in the library’s cozy atmosphere or may borrow items to enjoy in the comfort of their villa. All items and services are offered on a complimentary basis for guests in residence.
	Lanna Kids Club Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi’s Lanna Kids Club offers a great way for kids to relax, have fun and learn something new while on holiday in Chiang Mai. Children will have the chance to touch and experience the rich culture and traditions of northern Thailand.
	Shopping Village Kad Dhara Our local market, Kad Dhara, is located inside the resort by the entrance's right wing. It is a small village built in the local traditional northern Thai style with a series of shuttered wooden shop-houses lining its winding pathways. This unique place is home to a number of speciality shops and designer boutiques, as well as The Oriental Shop - a pastry and coffee corner, and the resort’s own stylish Fujian Chinese Restaurant. A stroll through the village provides guests with a unique and hassle-free shopping experience.

Room Rates

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Seasonal Choices Special Rates
Valid from 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2007

Room Type	Special Rates
Colonial Suite	USD 399+
Deluxe Colonial Suite	USD 469+
Deluxe Villa	USD 509+
Deluxe Villa with out door Jacuzzi	USD 619+
Grand Deluxe Villa - Plunge Pool	USD 739+
Deluxe Villa with pool	USD 889+
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