137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

Located in what was once part of the Borneo Company headquarters, the lavishly appointed 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has been painstakingly restored from its 1800s heyday. Today, it has 30 suites that boast freestanding Victorian soaking tubs, four-poster beds, butler service, cane shades and rocking chairs on tiled verandas that overlook verdant gardens. Some suites include sunken tubs, conservatories and French doors that lead to private pools.

The concierge can arrange visits to the nearby Wat Gate Temple, which is conveniently within walking distance of the boutique hotel. There are also nearby shops, museums and restaurants. Make sure to try the onsite Palette Restaurant, which features delicacies such as marinated snowfish, tiger prawns, tuna tartare and Australian lamb.

The hotel also has a spa, a gym, a pool, Thai cooking classes at the Kitchen, afternoon tea, picnic lunches, in-room check-in and private airport transfers.