Chiang Mai - Mandarin Oriental


It's our last day in Chiang Mai and we made it very relaxed.  Massage in the morning, high tea in the afternoon at Mandarin Oriental, still a bit strolling at the China Town and then slowly to the airport.  It is far from the old city.  A red car going there charged 150B.  It is a remote place, no tourist spot around but crafted to be a isolated resort.  Once you step out of the hotel venue, it's another world.  Once you entered into the venue, a long avenue, dotted with individual houses, takes you to the hotel lobby entrance.  The nature was nice but the high end atmosphere posed an unnatural feeling.


The hotel is built as a haven, characterized with Thai elements. Elephant, dragon, coned roof with woody raw feeling, colourful paintings, sculpture and a massive green environment.  There is a tiny shopping arcade for the guests.  Intricately decorated with an elevated atmosphere.  I like the little sculptures.







 
The high tea of the coffee shop is much talked about, almost as a 'must' if you are fond of the traditional British enjoyment.  Nice petite pastries, sandwiches and sweets appeals the eyes.  But lack of sincerity.  Scones were not warm, not as good as my homemade ones.
 























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