137 Pillars House revives the old worldelegance of the Orient and invites guests

to enjoy every modern luxury.You are our personal guests.

As such, we will be honored to lead you throughthe surrounding charms of Chiang Mai

and welcome you home into pampered privacy.Our home-style residential concept

allows visitors to participate and sharein the richness of a likeminded internationalcommunity while creating plenty of space for

sublime intimacy in sumptuous suites andthroughout our tropical grounds.

Our ambition is that guests of137 Pillars House will collect meaningful

experiences that remain in their hearts longafter they leave us. More than building a

very comfortable place to sleep, we sincerely hopeto create exceptional memories for every guest

on every single day.

Wat Gate, the area of Chiang Mai surrounding 137 Pillars House, was formerly designated to foreigners. Thehouse occupies a prime address close to the Ping River and adjacent to theWat Gate Khar Rham Temple for whichthe community is named. The traditionalThai temple complex of multiple pagodasand living quarters for six full time andsix novice monks is also home to Wat Gate Khar Rham Museum, founded by former 137 Pillars House owner Jack Bain and filled with quirky memorabilia fromancient farm tools and pottery to ornatecourt clothing of the Chiang Mai royaltyplus an extensive collection of historicphotographs.

To the north of the temple sits a teakwoodhouse that belonged to the former ThaiPrime Minister, Dr. Sukij Nimmanheminand just south of that, another teakresidence almost 100 years old andbuilt in European style with fine, slatted shutters affording both shade and air. Testament to the diversity of foreignerswho gravitated to this area, one also findsthe Sikh community temple behind Wat Gate from the same period as the European architecture. A pedestrian footbridge known as Sapan Khaek crosses to the fresh fruits and vegetables of Warorot Market at the spot where the Lanna Kings long agoerected their royal jetty and boathouse.

Location

Guest QuartersArchitectural historians and conserva- tionists worked meticulously to reinforce the integrity of the original 1889 structure at 137 Pillars House. Our guestscan expect the same nostalgic ambiencein all 30 suites, along with the latestmodern comforts and conveniences.

All suites feature:• Air conditioning, climate control and

ceiling fans • Luxury 400-thread count bed linens on

four poster king or super king beds• Sealy Posturepedic Premier Ultra Plush

mattresses• State of the art portable telephone system

with voice messaging• Personal in room music system with iPod

connectivity• High speed wireless Internet (WiFi)• 32” flat screen high definition

LCD televisions with international news, sports and entertainment channels

• DVD players and an extensive DVD menu for complimentary delivery

• Personal bar• In room safe• Books on Thai history, local fauna & flora,

arts & culture• Personal espresso coffee machine • Interconnecting rooms availabile

Rajah Brooke Suites All larger than 70 square metres, these one king bedroom suites each extend to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, free standing Victorian bath, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. For families, we offer these as interconnecting suites.

East Borneo Suites Averaging 75 metres and accessible by private corridor, each super king or twin bedroom suite extends to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual wash basins includes a sunlit WC, free standing Victorian bath, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers.

William Bain Terrace SuitesOverlooking the old 137 Pillars House, infinity pool and garden wall from the upper floor, both 100 square meters, One-bedroom Suite with SuperKing-size bed extend to a generousliving room and airy, vintage tiledveranda with cane shades for privacy,rattan planter’s chair and plush daybed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet,the en suite bathroom with dualwashbasins includes a sunlit WC,sunken bath facing onto the tropicalfoliage, separate indoor and outdoorgarden showers.

Louis Leonowens Pool SuitesOur two top-tier ground floor suites each sprawl across 135 square metres, including a generous living room and super king bedroom with French doors overlooking the infinity pool, garden wall and historic pillared house. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, sunken bath facing onto the tropical foliage, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. More private pleasures may be enjoyed in each suite’s own 5.5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool.

Grounds & GardensTropical Northern Thai forest surrounded, in fact nearly enveloped, the 137 Pillars House when we first laid eyes on these naturally lush grounds. Our landscape team has preserved those existing Lady Palm and Mimosa trees to honor the site’s unique heritage while creating shade and breeze for our guests along well lit stone walkways. Gardens blossom throughoutthe property. We especially await theorange Flamboyant flowers that announcethe Thai New Year every April. Look forthem and other indigenous blooms alongthe original elephant path, our favoriteoutdoor reminder of 137 Pillars House’sstoried past.

In our Market Garden, 137 Pillars HouseMaster Gardener takes full advantage of Chiang Mai’s cooler climate to grow organic herbs and vegetables for our guests. He collaborates directly with the Executive Chef and is available uponrequest to guide our guests through this edible landscape. We invite you to satisfyspontaneous cravings by picking fruit from these verdant vines as you please.

Gymnasium

SwimmingPool

There is no need for even the most relaxingvacation to derail your fitness regime. Our air-conditioned facility is equipped with the latest multi-station free unit and free weights as well as computer controlled cardio-vascular equipment includingtreadmills, an elliptical trainer and upright bicycle. Located among the many pillars,this contemporary fitness facility isavailable anytime a guest wishes to workup a sweat.

Go horizontal for a suntan or dive into our shimmering 25 x 5.5 metre pool. Snacks, sweets and fresh fruit drinks are availablepoolside, as well as all items off our main menus, delivered by, our attentive teamwho drop by with complimentary home-made sorbet, cool mineral water, coldtowels and atomizer mist to take the edgeoff North Thailand’s steamy swelter.

We’ve collected our favorite books on Chiang Mai and Thailand here inside Pillars House, plus vivid coffee table books, histories & mysteries, popular paperbacks, this month’s magazines fromaround the globe and all the notablenewspapers plus a wide selection of DVDsand CDs. Linger comfortably in thisair conditioned refuge over fresh fruitdrinks, Italian and local coffee and teas,wines, brandy, port, sherry, cognacs andaperitifs.

JackBain’s Bar

The 19th century directors of the British Borneo Company would certainly beimpressed by our fully modern meeting facility supported by all necessarybusiness centre services. It is the ideal venue for a small private dining function, social gathering or business meeting. Our gourmet food and extensive beverage selection can be customized to suit anyoccasion.

The Drawing Room

Afternoon high tea is served in the classic style as Chiang Mai’s early foreign visitors enjoyed. Partake of thesescrumptious pleasures at 4:00 pm dailyin this cozy indoor nook inside thePillars House, by the infinity pool or on TheLawn. All offer relaxed environments forour guests to meet & mingle over bespoketea blends, coffee concoctions andcomplimentary Thai sweets.

The Parlor

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Dining Room adjacent to Pillars House is a stylish yet comfortable environmentto savor our favorite recipes preparedwith fresh organic ingredients. Diverse andaccommodating menus offer classic Thaifare meant to be shared and seasonallyinspired international dishes, allshowcasing the distinctive harvests of local farmers. Go al fresco on the adjacentcourtyard surrounded by our tropicalgardens.

Toast your days of historic exploring,elephant trekking or sunbathing with sips from our well-edited selection of New and Old World vintages from around the world, including notable Thai wines that aregaining international recognition. Join our regularly scheduled wine tastings or host a private event in this intimate gatheringplace inside Pillars House, pairing yourfavorites with European cheeses andThai tapas.

The Dining Room

The Wine Cellar

Thais learn the art of massage from a young age. At 137 Pillars House, we carefullyselected the most intuitive therapists, raisedin ancient Thai healing traditions andexpanded their talents to incorporatecontemporary aromatherapy as well asholistic beauty techniques. Our thoughtfully designed menu of massage, wellness and pampering treatments treat our guests to meaningful pleasures leadingto long lasting results seen and felt immediately. Natural spa products at The Spa areorganic, fair trade and sourced locallywherever possible. Stringent testing ensures they are effective yet sensitive enough forall skin types. Guests who wish to carrythese therapeutic effects back home maypurchase items from our full range ofpampering products. We also offer privatelessons in the timeless techniques ofThai massage.

The Spa

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Map to 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

137 PILLARS HOUSE2 SOI 1, NAWATGATE ROAD, TAMBON WATGATE, MUANG, CHIANG MAI, 50000 THAILANDT. +66 (0) 53 247 788 | F. +66 (0) 53 247 780INFO@137PILLARSHOUSE.COM | WWW.137PILLARSHOUSE.COM