Shangri La Hotel Chiang Mai Situated in a peaceful, beautifully landscaped setting the hotel will offer a large free-form swimming pool surrounded by mature plants such as frangipani, bamboo, ginger and lotus ponds, creating a pleasant and relaxed resort ambiance. Generous use of teak, Thai architectural influences combined with uncompromising Shangri-La standards and a contemporary style will set new standards for luxury hotels in the region. Open, light-filled spaces utilizing local artifacts, materials and rich fabrics will create an environment fully evocative of this exotic and culturally rich location.