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| Set in 60 secluded acres on the edge of Chiang Mai, this sprawling resort feels like a friendly village. There are 123 villas and suites, four restaurants, three bars, tennis and squash courts, a cookery school and a cultural centre. The fantastic Dheva Spa, made entirely of teak with a striking, seven- tiered roof, has 18 treatment suites and an Ayurvedic centre.
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The design and scale of
the resort is ambitious but stunning. Created by local architect Rachen Intawong, Dhara Dhevi is a mish-mash of architectural influences from Burma to Laos and medieval Chiang Mai. The Mandalay Palace-style spa is really quite beautiful.
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COST
Doubles from US$580
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51/4 Chiang Mai, Sankampaeng Road Moo 1 T Tasala A Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand (00 66 53 888 888; www.mandarin-oriental.com). |
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