Four Seasons: Chiang Mai’s Most Famous Hotel… But Why?

Part of my Best Hotels & Resorts in Thailand series, this is a full, honest look at The Four Seasons Chiang Mai—set among rice paddies with maybe the world’s most pampered water buffalo. I paid out of pocket, filmed everything myself, and yes, I even endured the “farmers’ parade” so you don’t have to. 📩 BOOK VIP MODE: Get perks you won't get booking yourself. At 6,000+ hotels, we unlock free room upgrades, $50-$150 vouchers, early check-in, late check-out, and breakfast for two, and more. Email us at [email protected] or check out: https://swankguide.com/ We walk the grounds (32 acres, bring comfy shoes), test out the spa (gift shop vibes but solid steam rooms), and test-drive the restaurants. I share what works, what doesn’t, and why this place—despite its high prices—still draws the luxury crowd. About the resort: The Four Seasons Chiang Mai has 98 rooms spread across pavilions, pool villas, and private residences. There are two pools, a top-rated spa, and four restaurants, including a cooking school and a BBQ grill that delivers on flavor (if not lighting). The resort’s about 45 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport and sits in the lush Mae Rim Valley—a tranquil setting that’s half movie set, half real deal. Get your FREE Thailand itineraries here: https://tinyurl.com/mcc9prbr 🎥 Equipment I Use to Film These Videos Want to support the channel? Using these links helps me keep everything independent and ad-free. I only recommend gear I actually use and travel with: 📱 Camera + Phone: Canon R6 Mark II – excellent low light performance: https://amzn.to/4lhB2d3 iPhone 16 Pro Max – shoots 4K and fits in your pocket: https://amzn.to/4eHDjM2 🦅 Drone: DJI Air 3 – cinematic shots, compact design: https://amzn.to/4nCJ2Xv 📸 Lenses: Canon RF 24–70mm f/2.8 – versatile everyday lens: https://amzn.to/3GA0NpH Canon RF 70–200mm f/2.8L – sharp, fast telephoto: https://amzn.to/4eWAtmF Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro – compact and great for detail shots: https://amzn.to/407VJ2u 🎙️ Mics: RØDE Wireless Go II – my go-to wireless setup: https://amzn.to/4ksShqv Hollyland Lark M2 – easy to use, great sound: https://amzn.to/3I9q3nk 🧳 Tripod: Peak Design Travel Tripod – lightweight and reliable: https://amzn.to/44AV5M6 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission — at no cost to you. It helps support the work I do here, and I really appreciate it. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY: Most Basic Room (Garden Pavilion) $900 Low Season (USD) $1,450 High Season (USD) $1,200 Shoulder Season (USD) Mid-Priced Room (Upper Rice Terrace Pavilion) $1,200 Low Season (USD) $1,700 High Season (USD) $1,400 Shoulder Season (USD) More Expensive Room (Pool Villa) $1,800 Low Season (USD) $2,500 High Season (USD) $2,100 Shoulder Season (USD) #FourSeasonsChiangMai #LuxuryResortThailand #MaeRimValleyRetreat #BestHotelsThailand #SwankGuide