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The Bel-Aire Princess is located in a quiet street just 100 metres from one of Bangkok’s main shopping and business districts and half a mile from the airport expressway. The hotel has 160 rooms equipped with air conditioning, en suite bathroom, TV, minibar, hairdryer and safe. Guest facilities include the Tiffin Restaurant, a lounge bar, an exercise room, swimming pool with poolside bar, babysitting service and a tailor shop. TheBel-Aire Princess also offers Thai cooking classes where guests will be assisted to prepare a selection of Thai dishes. Each guest will then receive a diploma from the chef and a set of Bel-Aire cookery books. A fun, interesting and unforgettable experience.

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Over the last few decades, Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Bangkok offers visitors the op-portunity to experience a fascinating glimpse of Thailand’s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer, such as 400 glittering Buddhist temples, magnificent palaces, numerous shopping centres and traditional ways of life, espe-cially along the “Venice of the East” timeless canals and the Chao Phraya River of the “River of Kings” winding through the city.

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DusiT ThAni BAngkok Ideally located in the heart of the ‘City of Angels’, it sits opposite historic Lumpini Park with its broad boulevards and expanse of lakes. The hotel is adjacent to both sky train and subway systems within easy proximity to major business, shopping and entertainment centres. Dusit Thani’s 517 rooms and executive suites are sumptuously appointed with distinctive Thai inspirations and well-designed facilities. The ‘Dusit Grand Rooms’ offer 60 square meters with a separate bedroom, living area and larger bathroom, the ‘Thai Heritage Suites’ are each inspired by the characters and touches of ancient Thai cities. Complementing the excellent accommodation is an unrivalled choice of nine signature dinning experiences, whilst the Devarana Spa and DFiT offer state-of-perfection facilities ready to help you wind down or wind up. Throughout the hotel you will find the ‘gifts of heaven’ whether it be a flower, a fabric or a smile, used to create and e x p e r i e n c e of heaven on earth. From £44pppntBB

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The shAngri-lA hoTel, BAngkokis located on the banks of the Chao Phraya, the River of Kings and is set in beautiful tropical gar-dens right in the heart of Bangkok. There are 799 beautifully decorated and furnished rooms and suites to choose from. It also has direct skytrain access. There is a superb selection of Asian and international restaurants waiting to tempt you, and guests can also enjoy extensive recreational facilities including a magnificent tropical garden and pool area on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and tennis and squash courts. CHI - Shangri-La’s spa offers luxury and serenity and has been designed to create a sanctuary of tranquility and symbolises a complete concept of well-being.

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Touchdown in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand are delighted to offer Travel Industry employees the opportunity to visit the beautiful king-dom of Thailand. Thailand lies in the heart of southeast Asia. Its shape and geography divide into 4 natural regions: the mountains and forests of the north; the vast rice fields of the central plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the northeast; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula south. Thailand, with its ancient temples, tantalising cuisine, pristine beaches and virgin tropical rainforests, has a well earned reputation as being the Land of a Thousand Smiles because of its warm and friendly people. CHIC by Thailand. In recent years the country has seen huge growth in all things hip, intimate and boutique.

Hotels, restaurants and bars offer lavish surrounds, equal to anything the west can offer. From opulent hideaways in the south, to fabulous 5 star luxury in the cultural far north, to the buzziest dining hangouts and bars in the capital, Bangkok. There are a multitude of opportunities to venture off the beaten track to the new beach resorts of Koh Yao, Trang, Koh Chang and Khao Lak, all within easy reach of the more established resorts of Phuket, Samui and Krabi. This is just a small selection of our hotels throughout Thailand, for our full range of properties please visit our website www.touchdown.co.uk.

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AkA resorT huA hin Blending traditional Thai elegance with contem-porary chic, AKA Resort Hua Hin offers deluxe villa accommodation set in 10 acres of verdant tropical landscape. With either one or two bedrooms, each deluxe villa combines luxurious interiors with 10 metre private infinity-edge pool, garden sunken bath and shower, sundeck and terraced courtyard with an outdoor Thai pavilion for true relaxation. The resort is also renowned for spa,massages as well as European cuisine and fine wines.

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Just 15 miles apart, the quiet and relaxed beach resorts of Cha-Am & Hua Hin are a 3 hour drive southwest of Bangkok on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand. In contrast to the bustle of world famous Pattaya, these sister resorts afford a retreat with luxurious hotels on a long, uncluttered beach. Clean white sands, crystal clear waters and a tranquil atmos-phere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays. Visit this area to relax and unwind!

The DusiT resorT, huA hin is a luxurious resort situated on a long stretch of sandy beach just 10 minutes from the charming coastal town of Hua Hin. All 300 rooms have a balcony, en suite bathroom and all modern conveniences. Facilities include 2 swimming pools and a children’s pool, tennis courts, squash, fitness centre with sauna and steam room, and Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa. Dining facilities are second to none with no less than 4 restaurants and 2 bars. New to the resort is The Restaurant serving international and Thai favourites and incorporating the new Dusit Gourmet coffee shop and patisserie.

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The evAson huA hin & six senses sPA is located at Pranburi approximately 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin and 230 kilometres from Bangkok. The 185 luxurious guestrooms, 40 of which are private pool villas, have a large day bed designed as a sitting area during the day and easily made up as a third bed at night and feature all modern conveniences. The Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa embodies the Evason philosophy of re-defining experiences, and as such, presents a refreshing reinterpretation of a 5 star resort designed to appeal to today’s more sophisticated travelers. The luxuriously ap-pointed spa is adjacent to the beach and sets new stand-ards in spa design.

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The DusiT resorT PAT-TAyA. Dusit Thani Pattaya is a deluxe beach resort located at the northern end of Pattaya’s majestically curving bay. Endowed with an unparalleled location, the hotel offers a unique blend of urban conveniences and seaside leisure. There are 462 rooms all featuring excellent amenities, private balcony providing stunning sea views or the hotel’s perfectly-manicured gardens, TV, mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel facilities include 2 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, a jacuzzi pool, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 4 tennis courts, DFiT (Dusit’s signature fitness center) that has aerobic studio as well as steam and sauna rooms and Devarana Spa that offers world-class spa treatments. For those who travel to mix business and pleasure, the hotel has access to the most superb golf courses as well as water sports available.

The famed international playground in the sun where the action is non stop. Enjoy yourself to the full in a daz-zling kaleidoscope of sports and entertainment. Colour-ful and alive with activity, it is unrivalled as a beach re-sort, offering more attractions in greater profusion than any other single destination in southeast Asia. Located just 147 kilometres southeast of Bangkok and facing a wide bay and a long majestic sweep of beach, Pattaya boasts the unique distinction of a beach resort with city status. Pattaya is accessible by road from Bangkok tak-ing approximately 2 hours.

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Koh Samui is Thailand’s third largest island at 247 square kilometres, and during the last decade it has become one of southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations. With soft sand beaches shaded by towering palms, delicious fresh seafood and a vibrant nightlife, Samui has a magical formula that seems to cast its spell on everyone. Many visitors are content to laze the days away on the beach, soaking up the sun and cooling off in the turquoise waters, but for action en-thusiasts there are plenty of choices. Diving and snorkelling, windsurfing and paragliding, beach volleyball and off-road driving. Koh Samui is easily accessible from Bangkok with numerous daily flights operated by Bangkok Airways taking approximately 1 hour. Alternatively, you can also travel by ferry from Surat Thani.

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The PArADise BeAch resorT is set among lush tropical gardens and surrounded by thick coconut plantations. Ideally located on Samui’s tranquil northern shoreline, bordering the golden sands of Maenam Beach and the warm clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. This resort is the ultimate place for relaxation. A total of 95 rooms, bungalows and Suites with two swimming pools, children pool and baby pool, 5 Star PADI dive centre, 2 restaurants and 1 beach bar.

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Blessed with unmatched natural beauty cenTArA villAs sAmui (formerly Central Samui Village) nestled on Natien Beach in southern Samui, just 10 minutes from the main resort town of Lamai, 30 minutes to Chaweng Beach and 45 minutes from the airport. Unwind in the privacy of 80 meters of natural beach and a lush, tropical garden setting where individual villas cascade down to the sparkling ocean front. Individual Thai style villas make up this unique resort location. Each and every villa has a private bathroom, individual air-conditioning, colour satellite TV with in-house movies, tea and coffee maker, mini bar, in-room safe and hair-dryer are also standard feature.

The luxury six senses hiDeAwAy & sPA sAmui is located on a headland on the northern tip of Samui Island, approximately six kilometers from the airport. It is set amongst 20 acres of indigenous plantings and offers

stunning views of the surrounding sea and outlying islands. All villas are located amongst natural vegetation around a gently sloping headland, which ensures maximum privacy while offering unsurpassed panoramas. They are all split level and have an open-style bathroom, which creates an atmosphere of space and light in the room, and also maintains views of the surrounding seas and islands from almost every location in the villa. Infinity edge private swimming pools in most of the villas blend into

the horizon and help maintain a feeling of seclusion even though all of the resort’s facilities are close at hand and augmented by Pool Villa Butlers. The emphasis of the Spa is to offer de-stress treatments that focus on bringing out your inner beauty by pampering to your body’s needs. Their therapists are fully trained to pro-vide ‘high touch’, not ‘high tech’ treatments. They help you select the most suitable treatments and packages which can be fine tuned to suit your needs. Surrounded by spectacular water views, you will leave feeling invigorated and energized.

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The sArAnn This delightful newly opened resort is located on the tip of Chaweng Noi Beach. A stone’s throw away from Koh Samui’s main din-ing and nightlife area, The Sarann offers luxurious pool villas, Jacuzzi villas and suites and deluxe rooms. Facilities include Wild Ginger, the beach-side restaurant and bar, offering a mix of Thai and contemporary Western cuisine,a fitness centre, library/internet room, an infinity edge pool and a spa. The Saraan makes an ideal choice for couples, especially honeymooners.

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The luxurious evAson PhukeT & six senses sPA is located at Rawai Beach on the south eastern side of Phuket Island. It is set amongst 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropi-cal gardens, facing the Andaman Sea. The resort embodies the Evason philosophy of redefining ex-periences and presents a refreshing reinterpreta-tion of a 5 star resort designed to appeal to today’s more sophisticated travellers. Guestrooms, suites and pool villas feature a fresh and unconventional design, which is entirely new for Phuket. The Six Senses Spa provides a truly relaxing and revital-ising experience and sets a new standard in spa design. Facilities include 6 treatment rooms, 2 saunas, 2 steam rooms and a further 3 treatment rooms especially for couples.

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inDigo PeArl greets guests with a hidden sanctuary just moments from the expanse of the Andaman Sea. Adjacent to Sirinath National Park and only 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Facilities include 2 floodlit tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, 3 pools, a spa and a selection of dining options including: Rivet Grill - Modern grill concept restaurant, Rebar - Open-air restaurant / bar with an extensive selection of tapas, seafood, Thai and Japanese cuisine, Underground Café - Casual cafe with comfortable seating area, Black Ginger - Fine dining lavishing guests with authentic flavours of Siam, Tin Mine - Extensive selection of world cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Côtémer - our on-the-beach tent venue serving a light menu and refreshing drinks. With stunning views and fantastic entertainment, this is definitely a must stay stop.

The cAPe PAnwA hoTel The Cape Panwa Hotel sits majestically on a hilltop on the southern tip of Phuket. One the most private resorts on the island, the hotel has its own secluded beach tucked away in a picturesque coconut grove. The accommodation is tastefully decorated, creating a comfortable and invit-ing atmosphere. A world of culinary delights is on of-fer with five restaurants serving a wide array of sump-tuous cuisine. Windsurfing, waterskiing and cruising on the hotel’s yacht are just some of the activities available. Or for true indulgence, book yourselfin to our world class spa for a truly special treatment.

Located approximately 862 kilometres south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman and represents the dream of an idyllic escape on a tropical island with action and entertainment when and if required. Phukets tranquil beaches, islands and abundant natural wonders bring a serene and magical air to Phuket island that is evident in both the achievements of

the environment and the personalities of the people. Phuket is eas-ily accessible from Bangkok with numerous daily flights taking approximately 1 hour.

The DusiT lAgunA PhukeT enjoys an unrivalled location overlooking a sandy white beach and flanked by 2 tropical lagoons. The hotel offers deluxe accommodation in 226 guestrooms, suites and 28 brand new pool villas. All suites have either private balcony or terrace. The Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket was the first luxury resort to open at Laguna Phuket in 1987 and is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World. The resort that has completed its refurbishment programme in 2008, offers guests a first class experience combining the quality of international 5 star standards with warm and gracious Thai hospitality. There is a tempting choice of fine dining including Thai, Italian and seafood restaurants, together with the Laguna Café (international cuisine) and a lounge bar. Hotel facilities include the Angsana Spa with a variety of treatments, a swimming pool, children’s pool, fitness room, games room with pool and snooker, Playstation corner, children’s playground.and a kid’s club.

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This unspoilt well established tourist destination has activities and excursions to meet every travelers needs. The classic beaches, impressive rock formations and bright turquoise waters make this tropical island an ideal place. For the active traveller there are many activities avail-able or for those who just want to relax, Phi Phi has some of the most picturesque beaches in Thailand, including the one used in the filming of the movie “The Beach”! Phi Phi is easily accessible from both Phuket and Krabi by road and boat transfer.

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holiDAy inn resorT Phi Phi islAnD is Located on Laem Tong Beach National Park, Phi Phi Island, this intimate boutique style re-sort is the perfect hideaway for hon-eymooners and holidaymakers. The resort features 77 bungalows with private balcony built on the beachfront and throughout 20 acres of tropical gardens. Facilities include a seafood and pizza beachfront restaurant, an al fresco restaurant, private bbq dinner on the beach, a hilltop sunset and satay bar, an all day snack beach bar, shop, tv lounge, games hall, gym, spa, sauna, massage by the beach, swim-ming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, water sports and activity centre and a 5 star PADI dive centre.

Located approximately 814 kilometres from Bangkok is Krabi Province, one of the most attractive destinations in south-ern Thailand. Krabi is an ideal getaway destination teeming with natural attrac-tions including white sandy beaches, fas-cinating coral reefs, numerous large and small islands and verdant forests with caves and waterfalls. In addition, Krabi is the location of 2 world class beaches: Ao Nang and Hat Rai Le, which offer numer-ous diving trips, restaurants and shops. Krabi is easily accessible from Bangkok with daily flights taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Krabi cenTArA grAnD BeAch resorT & vil-lAs krABi Situated in its own private bay called “Pai Plong”, and only one bay away from the main resort area of Ao Nang. The hotel sits majestically in the bay fronted by a beautiful white sand beach of some 500 metres, and backed by verdant limestone cliffs. Room facilities include: an extensive “living-room style” terrace complete with lounging and dining area, spacious bathroom with separate bath and rain shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, In-room safe, air-conditioning, IDD telephone, satellite TV, in-house mov-ies, music channels, smoke detectors and sprinkler system. Club level accommodations offer complimentary access to the club lounge where 5 daily meal services are offered daily, including breakfast, midday and lunch time nacks, af-ternoon tea and 2 hour evening cocktail reception.

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krABi ThAi villAge resorT is ideally situat-ed in a nice and peaceful highly land of Ao Phranang Bay just a few minutes from Ao-Nang Village and Ao-Nang Beach and 20 minutes to Krabi Town. Krabi Thai Village Resort aims to make your holiday a special and memo-rable affair, never to be forgotten. All 120 deluxe rooms are air-conditioned and set in 7 acres of beautiful land-scaped gardens with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone, mini-bar/refrigerator, hairdryer, safe slippers, bathrobes and all rooms have fully furnished terrace or balcony fac-ing either the pools or the garden. There are 4 distinc-tive restaurants and bars where you can enjoy a variety of delectable foods. Hotel facilities include 3 swimming pools, spa, fitness centre, souvenir shop, Tour Desk and a Kids play room.

The PimAlAi resorT & sPA is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World on untouched Lanta island in the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand.

There are 121 elegantly appointed rooms, suites and pool villas decorated in a contemporary Thai style all with modern facilities. There are 4 res-taurants at the resort and 3 bars where one can enjoy a tropical sundowner! Facilities at the resort include 2 stunning infinity edge pools, jacuzzi and children’s pool, a fitness room and the “Pimalai Spa”. A range of water sports are also Available, as well as outdoor sports including tennis.

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Koh Lanta is another of Krabi’s island destinations that is rap-idly gaining in popularity. In a group of 52 islands, the scenery is characterised by white sandy beaches, coral reefs, stretches of mangrove forest and inland areas of hills and forest. Koh Lanta is accessible from Krabi, Phuket, Trang or Phi Phi.

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The PArADise koh yAo is located on Koh Yao Noi island, conveniently located in the Phang Nga area between Phuket and Krabi. The resort features 70 lavishly appointed studios and villas designed to allow for maximum connection with the environment, yet pro-viding uncompromised com-fort. The hotel offers numer-ous dining options and several bars. Hotel facilities include the beautiful outdoor Paradise Spa, a 350 square metre infinity edge swimming pool, a jacuzzi and bubble bed and a children’s pool.

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Koh Yao has many tourist at-tractions yet still maintains its natural beauty along with many beautiful beaches. The people of this island lead a simple life and make a living from the sea. Not far from the coast are many beautiful exotic islands. Koh Yao is lo-cated approximately 1 hour by boat from Phuket and ap-proximately 40 minutes by boat from Krabi.

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The laid-back feeling of the island is contagious. A road circles the island, mostly paved concrete, sometimes just a track, but driving is fairly easy. The beaches are mainly on the east coast, while the west coast is blanketed in rice fields and lined with mangroves. Your hotel or bungalow will certainly offer sea kayaks for rent as well as daytrips to the amazing “Koh Hong”.

yao noisix senses hiDeAwAy yAo noi sets even higher bench-marks for excellence in Asia. The attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination reinforces the brand’s commitment to the envi-ronment. Accommodations provide generous personal space and present an uncompromised standard of lux-ury. Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi offer elegantly designed modern architecture positioned with an image supporting the Evason Hideaway theme- Innovative style. All villas have open-style bathrooms, creating an atmosphere of space and light within and boast magnificent views of the bay and surrounding forestation. Each villa also features its own infinity-edged pool with sundeck, creating an illusion of infinity between pool and bay, and reinforcing a feeling of seclusion.

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AiyAPurA resorT & sPA is an independent 5-Star hotel located on a forty acre beach-front property in Klong Son Bay. Beautiful Thai style villas and suites are surround-ed by green tropical gardens with ocean views, set around a large 30 metre leaf shaped swimming pool. It offers the perfect natural environment for rest and relaxation, and a well-located base to explore all the activities Koh Chang has to offer.

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Koh Chang has always been a favourite getaway for lo-cals. Lush and mountainous, the island is home to white sandy beaches, coves, bays and tropical forests. Koh Chang is accessed by a 1 hour direct flight from Bang-kok to Trat followed by a short ferry crossing.

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Khao Lak is an area of out-standing beauty in Thailand. Pure white beaches, cascad-ing waterfalls, spectacular primary f o r e s t , i d y l l i c lagoons and wildlife abound. Khao Lak National Park is home to some of the oldest primary forest in the world and is easily accessible by a 1 hour drive north of Phuket on the Andaman coast.

Khao lakle meriDien khAo lAk BeAch & sPA resorT is the first 5 star sparesort in Khao Lak. Situated on a 13km stunning pristine beach and near to un-touched national parks, waterfalls and mountains, the resort’s facilities include three swimming pool, a spa, 7restaurants and bars, tennis courts, driv-ing range, archery and kids’ club. The 243 bedrooms, suites and villas are elegant and refined, offering the highest international level of comfort expected from a luxury resort. Khao Lak is situated near to the Khao Sok National Park and offers a host of eco-friendly ac-tivities, such as rainforest trekking, elephant trekking, white water rafting, diving and snorkeling and sea canoeing as well as golfing. From £35pppntBB

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The old city of Chiang Mai with its fascinating indigenous cultural identity such as diverse dialects, cuisine, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicrafts and classical dances is a prime location in its own right. In addition, the presence of hill tribes and their wealth of unique cultures enhance Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity. Chiang Mai is an atmospheric city, dense with vegetation and is home to hill tribes people and working elephant camps. Chiang Mai is easily accessible by a 1 hour and 15 minute flight from Bangkok

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and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles.

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Conveniently located within the bustling centre of the culturally rich city of Chiang Mai, shAngri-lA hoTel, chiAng mAi is a “City Resort” that is perfectly placed to cater to the needs of guests . With 281 finely appointed rooms and suites located on Chang Klan Road, which is within easy walking distance of the city’s famous Night Bazaar and boutiques. Situated in a lush garden setting, the hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport. It also enjoys close proximity to fascinating museums, cultural centres, soft-adventure excursions and Chiang Mai’s numerous temples, shops and art galleries.

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The DusiT D2 chiAng mAi is strategically located on the bustling night bazaar, just a few kilometres from the bus, railway and airport . Numerous restaurants and bars are only a short stroll, and the hotel also provides easy access to the Tapae Gateway, home of the ancient temples. The striking design of dusitD2 chiang mai incorporates natural materials and textures in a high-tech functional living envi-ronment where the emphasis is on spaciousness and serenity. dusitD2 chiang mai boasts 131 styl-ish guest rooms and suites. Other facilities include Moxie restaurant, Mix bar, an outdoor swimming pool, meeting/banqueting.rooms, club lounge, Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa and DFiT health club.

The DusiT D2 chiAng rAi’s decor and furnishings also reflect the diversity of northern Thai styles. For special functions, guests can enjoy traditional dining on the floor while leaning against multi-coloured triangular cushions. The Mae Kok River provides a spectacular natural backdrop visible from all the guest rooms, as well as from the rooftop restaurant, The Peak.

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