Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel

Location
Located at the heart of a teak wood forest on the outskirts of the city, this hotel lies 5-6 hours drive from Chiang Mai and 16 hours from Bangkok.
Facilities
This air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 104 rooms and offers amenities that have been carefully designed to blend into the teakwood forest that surrounds the property. The low-rise buildings are below the height of the tall trees, and the terrace looks out over a splendid garden intersected by a rippling stream. Escape to the remote beauty of mountainous north-western corner of Thailand and discover the joys of traditional Thai hospitality at this luxurious hotel. The light and airy Golden Teak restaurant is open daily from 6:30 am until midnight and serves up a full range of Thai, Chinese and international cuisines, along with local specialities, which are always a big favourite amongst guests. Conference facilities with microphones, a podium, a photocopier, a fax machine, tape recorders, typewriters, a screen, presentation and sound equipment, OHP and slide projectors are available. Shops and a car park are on offer, and the reception is open 24 hours.
Rooms
The architectural style combines Thai Yai and Lanna traditions of the north. Rooms offer a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, international direct dial telephone, a minibar, hairdryer and TV.
Sports/Entertainment
There is a swimming pool with a sun terrace in the outdoor complex. Guests may make use of the sauna and in-house gym.
Meals
The Golden Teak Restaurant is open daily from 6 am to midnight. The light and airy venue serves a full range of Thai, Chinese and international cuisines, along with local specialities - always a big favourite with guests.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, VISA and some debit cards are accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
Thai Airways International offers twice-daily flights to Chiang Mai (Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son, flight time of around 2.5 hours). There is a direct, 30-minute flight from Chiang Mai. Those arriving by train should alight at Chiang Mai and continue travel by plane or bus to Mae Hong Son.