The Restaurant at The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

"As for service: Not only does the staff know the name of the flowering trees outside the Akaligo restaurant (raintrees), they also quickly produce the Thai name (jamjuree) and Latin genus and species (Albizia lebbeck)"

"With its own breathtaking spa (modelled on the royal palace of Mandalay), cooking school, craft village, shopping centre, library of books and DVDs, two swimming pools, tennis courts and four restaurants, guests need never leave the premises"

"With more than a half-dozen restaurants on the property, you’ll have your pick of dining options"

"Even if you're not staying the night, book a table for dinner and visit the pavilionlike restaurant; it's known as the "king's room," because the king once dined here"

"An outdoor bar, bakery and pastry shop, and a Continental restaurant complete the well-balanced mix"