The Restaurant at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

"An instant classic since its 2005 opening, the four-story Chedi occupies the former grounds of the British Consulate, a 1920s building retained as the hotel's centerpiece restaurant and bar"

"After dining in the restaurant or on the tree-shaded wraparound veranda, wander upstairs to the rooftop lounge and relax on a daybed with a cocktail overlooking the river"

"There’s a good-looking spa and swimming pool, while the renovated teak bar-restaurant – formerly the British Consulate, built in 1905 – dishes up excellent Indian, Thai and Western food"

"The old consulate now houses The Service 1921 restaurant and there's a serene garden pool and a pond where staff place floating lanterns at night"

"Just steps from the river and one of the city's busiest streets, the consulate building, gleaming again with polished teak, has been restored to its original 1920s appearance in parts, though you'll now find a smart bar and chic restaurant"

"Stylish lounges complement the tranquil grounds, while the restaurant serves Thai and Indian cuisine"

"The hotel wraps around the open-air restaurant, where two Indian chefs spice up an East-meets-West menu"

"The Restaurant serves international grilled specialties and regional Indian cuisine with river views, while The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar offers Chinese Szechuan, Thai and Vietnamese fare in a historic colonial house (glamorously restored) that once served as the British Consulate"

"The uninspiringly named The Restaurant serves three meals a day while tapas and cocktails are served in The Colonial House"

"We finish the day off with a very romantic dinner in the hotel restaurant"