The 615-sqm Mae Ping Grand Ballroom. Photo Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts
The 240-key InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping has opened in
the heart of Chiang Mai near walking streets, night bazaars and the
historic Tha-Pae Gate dating back to the 13th century. The hotel was
formerly known as the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel Chiang Mai.
Travellers can choose from a collection of discovery packages, with
the opening offer available from 6,400 baht (US$182) per night. Planners
who book by 31 December 2023 for an event/meeting to be held by 30 June
2024 have these perks (for a spend of US$6,000):
- One free room upgrade to a higher room category for VIPs (subject to availability)
- One free themed coffee break for every 30 paid rooms
- Early check-in, late check-out for the organiser room
- One-hour free flow of soft drinks during a welcome reception
Meeting facilities
The 615-sqm Mae Ping Grand Ballroom hosts 600 pax for receptions,
while five meeting rooms host 10-60 pax. A secluded central lawn is
next to a 600-year-old stupa nestled in the shadow of a centuries-old
tree and can host 300 pax and 170 pax for receptions and banquets
respectively.
The hotel expects this venue to be a cultural hub for the local
community and guests to meet over rotating art exhibitions and music
events. High quality AV tech is available and includes a 19x6m LED VDO
wall featuring the latest technology.
F&B offerings
On the 16th floor, Hong’s Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar pays
homage to the historic Lanna-Chinese trade links in décor and on the
menu. Views of Doi Suthep and the city are paired with Sichuan,
Cantonese and Taiwanese dishes, while the signature Teresa Teng tea
ceremony is a tribute to the famous Taiwanese singer who was once a
regular at the hotel.
Open all day, The Gad Lanna evokes a traditional market with
seasonal, organic ingredients spun into comforting northern dishes using
traditional cooking methods.
Overlooking the hotel’s main pool, Kam Lobby Lounge offers light
meals, coffee and organic Monsoon Tea produced in the mountains of
Northern Thailand. Cocktails are served in the evenings with live jazz
entertainment.
The Lawn is next to a 600-year-old stupa and seats 170 pax for banquets. Photo Credit: IHG Hotels & ResortsWe feel the InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping is perfectly suited to attract business travelers and sophisticated memorable industry events as we’ve blended the region’s tantalising cuisine, the handiwork of local artisans, and northern Thai history along with the signature traits of an iconic brand like InterContinental.
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping’s GM, Peter Pottinga
“We aim to create a guest experience that promotes cultural and
artistic traditions of the Lanna people. The hotel staff enjoys deep
cultural connections within the city of Chiang Mai and its nearby
historic locations that can be leveraged for meetings, breakout
sessions, and business events that are certain to entice organisations
to book their events at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping,” added
Pottinga.
Incorporated into the guest dining experience, the hotel sustainably
farms fresh produce from its private organic garden. More than 85% of
the ingredients used in the hotel’s catering is sourced from carefully
vetted local suppliers, including bee and cacao farms. It partners with
the Royal Project foundation, a Thai non-profit organisation founded by
King Bhumibol Adulyadej to improve the quality of life of the nearby
hill-tribe people.