137 Pillars House

137 Pillars House is a true concentration of history. Built at the end of the 19th century, this colonial residence made of teak wood and 137 pillars from which it derives its prestige, was the headquarters of the famous Borneo Company. Bought in a pitiful state in the early 2000s, the house was converted, following a long and meticulous renovation, into an intimate hotel of around thirty rooms. The hotel exudes the fragrance of the site's history while employing the codes of innovative contemporary decoration. High ceilings, exotic hardwood floors and cement tiles sit alongside modern furniture, colourful soft furnishings, and decorative objects that bridge the gap between ethnic and design. This is a very successful and highly comfortable decorative approach, making 137 Pillars House a retreat with stunning charm for discovering Chiang Mai and its surroundings. Completing the picture are two restaurants – Palette (serving a farm-to-table concept cuisine) and The Dining Room (fine Asian gastronomy), an iconic bar, Jack Bain's, a Thai spa, and a superb swimming pool backed by a spectacular living wall.