Minor Hotels Signs Riverside Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand

(04 Mar 2022, 11:48 +07)  Minor Hotels, the parent company of NH Collection Hotels, has signed the brand’s first property in Asia.

Scheduled to open in Q1 2023, the NH Collection Chiang Mai Ping River will be located on a bank of the Mae Ping River in northern Thailand.

The resort, which will occupy two low-rise buildings, will feature 79 rooms and suites - some with private swimming pools; a multipurpose space combining a restaurant, cafe, art space and bar; a swimming pool with a deck; as well as a fitness centre.

Right across the river from the resort lies the Old City with its trendy art galleries, craft shops and numerous dining options, while Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is only 4 kilometres away.

Suite at the NH Collection Chiang Mai Ping River

A partnership between Osmo Ping River, a subsidiary of Osmo Properties Group and Minor Hotels, the development marks a debut of the NH Collection brand outside of Europe and Latin America, where the upper-upscale chain has 93 hotels.

“NH Collection Chiang Mai with its riverside location minutes away from the Old City, is a singular venue surrounded by history, culture and nature,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotels. “Every NH Collection experience is based on our promise to connect guests with the city’s soul, so getting the destination right was extremely important for our first NH Collection property in Asia. Together with our partner Osmo Ping River we look forward to giving the city of Chiang Mai a truly standout property that will speak of its standing as Thailand’s centre of creativity.”

Nestled in the mountains of northern Thailand, the laid-back city of Chiang Mai is one of the most visited destinations in the country known for its long history of traditional craftsmanship. The inauguration of Chiang Mai’s contemporary art museum in 2016 further cemented the city’s reputation as an art hub.

Founded in 1296, Chiang Mai was capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558, and the Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats as well as hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples reflecting the city’s importance as a cultural and religious centre.

In addition to cultural pursuits, such as visits to artisan villages and mountain hill tribes, guests can immerse themselves in nature with trips to hot springs, natural parks and waterfalls.

“We are confident that Thailand will reclaim its position as a top tourism destination, especially Chiang Mai which is blessed with natural beauty, cultural diversity, local cuisine and a pleasant climate in the cool season that has made the city popular to both Thai and international guests. It is our honour to partnered with Minor Hotels on the first NH Collection in Thailand. We are excited to work with local Chiang Mai craftsmen in incorporating art, culture and lifestyle of Lanna people into the design of this first luxury hotel brand, which is already well established in Europe,”  said Mr. Jirath Pavaravadhana, Chairman of Osmo Properties Group.