> Julia Kostina

I'm your Luxury Travel Adviser associates with Renshaw Travel & Cruise Concepts, Virtuoso Member, the agency established in Kitsilano, Vancouver, nearly 60 years ago. Among other noteworthy achievements, we are quite proud to be recognized as a Preferred Partner of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.

FS Preferred Partner programme is an exclusive, invitation-only network of high-end travel consultants, and you can imagine us worked quite hard to become one of only 80 worldwide.

Now you should see how easy it is for you to get all the advantage and privilege from our efforts: you simply book your stay in Four Seasons via Renshaw Travel, Preferred Partner of Four Seasons, and you become Preferred Guest of Four Seasons for the time of your stay. So far as you've selected such an agent for your travel arrangements, you are trusted to be a savvy sophisticated client, and you definitely are: I'm quite sure you will enjoy added value of Exclusive Preferred Partner Amenities, and please don't hesitate to ask me about promotional rates which I'm first to know and which may apply to your stay. It can make deal even better!

Exclusive Preferred Partner Amenities

• Daily full American breakfast for two through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
• Spa credit of USD100 once during stay (not applicable to products)
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
• Welcome note at check-in acknowledging you and your travel agency and the amenities that are being extended
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings

Location

• Within Mae Rim Valley overlooking Doi Suthep Mountain range
• Set in 8 hectares (20 acres) of landscaped gardens and rice terraces with two small lakes, lily ponds, waterfalls and working rice farm

Proximity

• Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
  25 minutes

Check-in / check-out

• Check-in time: 3:00 pm
• Check-out time: 12:00 noon

Spa

Step into the spa and you enter a luxurious temple of harmony for body, mind and spirit – an indulgent sanctuary created exclusively for your pleasure and well-being. The fragrance of specially blended oils, herbs and spices fills the air, and your body and mind immediately relax in anticipation of the exotic experience that awaits. The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, chosen as the World's Best Spa by Condé Nast Traveller (UK) in the 2007 Reader's Award, features seven spacious treatment suites offering total privacy for individuals or couples. Each suite offers a variety of facilities, including outdoor showers, private herbal steam rooms and outdoor soaking tubs. Two of the suites have tropical rainshower massage tables. The spa also features a lanna-style beauty salon.

• Size: 900 m2 / 9,000 sq ft
• Number of treatment rooms: 7
• Signature Treatment: Samunprai (120 minutes)

Complimentary Services

Four Seasons offers exceptional value to its guests. In addition to our many special offers, we have always provided a number of complimentary services and amenities.

At the Property

• After-dinner liquer and sorbet at Terraces restaurant
• Bottles of water in guest rooms and public areas
• Refreshing cold or hot towel and a tropical fruit drink upon arrival
• Shuttle service to Chiang Mai city five times daily
• The Gecko Club, a daily children’s activity programme
• Welcome jasmine garland

In the Room

• Cotton shoulder bag
• Daily fresh fruit plate
• Daily international newspapers
• DVD/CD player with access to DVD and CD libraries
• Flat-screen television and iPod docking station
• Tea and coffee maker with ground coffee and a selection of teas
• Twice-daily housekeeping, with evening turndown service

Recreation

• A wide variety of fitness classes such as a body-toning workout, a gentle stretch class and introductory strength training
• Board games, computers with video games, PlayStations and toys
• Daily activities such as a Resort garden tour, rice planting and introductory Thai language classes
• Health Club with exercise room, herbal steam room, whirlpool and cold plunge pool
• Mountain biking with maps of recommended trails
• Two floodlit tennis courts with complimentary racquets, balls, tennis shoes and clothing

Dining Options

Menus at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai present elegant Thai cuisine, wide-ranging Asian specialties and a variety of international favourites. Indoor and outdoor seating enjoy sunset views and gentle northern breezes. Picnic baskets for tour excursions and meals to go are also available.

Restaurants

Chef's Table
Thai

For a novel way to learn even more about one of the world’s favourite cuisines, join the cooking school’s intimate Chef’s Table, offered six nights a week. One of our chefs will demonstrate and explain various preparation methods and culinary techniques as you enjoy a sumptuous meal of 15 different Thai dishes to share, family style, with up to 12 guests. The evening begins with cocktails at 7:00 pm. House wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are included, and children between 4 and 12 enjoy the Chef’s Table for half price. Reservations are required. For more information or to book the Chef’s Table dining experience, please contact the Resort directly at 66 (0) 53 298-181.

Rice Barn
Thai or international

Private Reserve at the Rice Barn
A private dining venue exclusively reserved for two for the night, the Rice Barn is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion at any time of year. Savour an exquisite five-course meal under shimmering moonlight by the Resort’s rice paddies and lake. Candlelight at your artfully set table, decorated with intricate flower arrangements, and soft background music enhance the atmosphere, creating a night to remember.

The dinner menu – offering a choice of Thai, Western or vegetarian dishes – is prepared for you after a consultation with the Resort’s executive chef. Also available are pairings of wines from around the world, and champagne can be added as well.

Before retiring for the night, make a wish by releasing your very own Krathong, a banana leaf cup, into the Resort's pond.

To reserve this unique dining experience, please contact the Resort directly at 66 (0) 53 298-181.

Sala Mae Rim
Thai

Savour the unique flavours of northern and vegetarian Thai specialties at Sala Mae Rim, renowned for its sumptuous Thai cuisine. A high teak wood ceiling complements Northern Thai artifacts and sweeping views of the Mae Rim Valley. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Terraces
International

Located beside the Resort's main swimming pool, Terraces offers a stunning open air setting with an expansive view of the surrounding rice paddies and the distant Doi Suthep mountain range. Complementing the traditional Lanna-style architecture of the Resort, Terraces features international cuisine inspired by the region's abundant natural produce and showcases dishes from Asia and beyond.

Lounges

Elephant Bar

The perfect place to watch the sun set as you relax on the terrace under large Thai umbrellas with charming elephant stands. This open, pavilion-style lounge offers a truly relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a creative selection of cocktails, after-dinner drinks and refreshments.

Ratree Bar and Lounge

Named after a variety of jasmine, Ratree Bar and Lounge has a sophisticated Thai-style ambience complete with fine wines, creative cocktails and a delicious selection of Thai and international snacks. On the upper deck of the main swimming pool, guests at Ratree can relax with a book or a game of billiards during the day, and gather in the evening to watch the sunset from the 12-metre (39-foot) carved wood infinity swing. Enjoy a variety of beverages, including the Ratree Thyme, Rice Field and Mango Sticky Rice signature cocktails. Guests of the Resort may purchase a bottle of wine or premium liquor on their first visit to the bar and store the remainder at Ratree for future visits during their stay.

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