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137 Pillars House is a historic luxury hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, housed in a restored 1880s teak wood building that originally served as the headquarters of the East Borneo Company. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it offers 30 suites set in gardens, with dining venues, a swimming pool, and spa facilities. The hotel is noted for its Green Globe Certification and community support programs.
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137 Pillars House is located in Old Chiang Mai's city centre. The hotel's grounds include gardens surrounding the restored historic teak wood building. Nearby cultural sites include Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple and Museum, Wat Ket temple (which houses ancient Lanna artifacts), and other teak wood houses in the immediate area. The hotel offers zero-emission samlor tours to culturally significant sites within Chiang Mai.
The hotel has 30 suites across 2 floors. Suite categories include the Rajah Brook Suite, East Borneo Suite, David Fleming Macfie Suite, William Bain Terrace Suite, and Louis Leonowens Pool Suite. Each is generously sized with a veranda or patio overlooking the gardens.
137 Pillars House operates 2 restaurants: Palette Restaurant and The Parlor Lounge, which offers afternoon tea service. The hotel also has two bars: Pillars Bar and Jack Bain's Bar, featuring signature cocktails.
The hotel features a swimming pool, a spa offering massage treatments, and a library. An on-property museum documents the history of the East Borneo Company and the teak industry. Guests can participate in traditional craft workshops with local artisans, including instruction in pottery, painting, and weaving.
137 Pillars House holds Green Globe Certification (2025) and operates recycling programs, sources ingredients locally, and maintains plastic-free practices throughout the property.
The hotel supports community initiatives including quarterly meals for over 700 orphans at Wat Don Chan, financial assistance to low-income students through The Foundation for the Education of Rural Children, and resource donations to a local school for the blind. The hotel's boutique features handmade items sourced from Sop Moei Arts, which supports the weaving community of the Karen tribe in Chiang Mai's mountains. Monthly donations are made to Elephant Nature Park, an ethical wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary.
Editorial verification: 137 Pillars House is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
137 Pillars House was built in the 1880s as the headquarters of the East Borneo Company. The teak wood building has been carefully restored to reflect its 19th-century origins, with an on-property museum documenting the building's history and the significance of the teak industry.
The hotel has 30 suites across 2 floors. Suite categories include the Rajah Brook Suite, East Borneo Suite, David Fleming Macfie Suite, William Bain Terrace Suite, and Louis Leonowens Pool Suite. Each suite is generously sized with a veranda or patio overlooking the gardens.
137 Pillars House is located in Old Chiang Mai's city centre. Nearby cultural sites include Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple and Museum, Wat Ket temple (which houses ancient Lanna artifacts), and other historic teak wood houses. The hotel offers zero-emission samlor tours to culturally significant sites within Chiang Mai.
The hotel operates 2 restaurants: Palette Restaurant and The Parlor Lounge, which serves afternoon tea. There are also two bars: Pillars Bar and Jack Bain's Bar, featuring signature cocktails.
Yes. The hotel features a swimming pool and a spa offering massage treatments. Additional facilities include a library and an on-property museum documenting the East Borneo Company's history and the teak industry.
Guests can participate in traditional craft workshops with local artisans, offering instruction in pottery, painting, and weaving. The hotel also offers zero-emission samlor tours to Chiang Mai's culturally significant sites, and visitors can explore the on-property museum dedicated to the East Borneo Company and teak industry history.
137 Pillars House holds Green Globe Certification (2025) and operates recycling programs, sources ingredients locally, and maintains plastic-free practices. The hotel supports community initiatives including quarterly meals for over 700 orphans at Wat Don Chan, financial assistance to low-income students through The Foundation for the Education of Rural Children, donations to a local school for the blind, and monthly donations to Elephant Nature Park wildlife sanctuary.
137 Pillars House is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
137 Pillars House is in Chiang Mai City Municipality, Thailand. Address: Chiang Mai City Municipality, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
| Location | Chiang Mai City Municipality, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Address | Chiang Mai City Municipality, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand |
| Brand / alliance | Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
| Official website | slh.com |
| Area guide | แขวงกาวิละ luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: slh.com/hotels/137-pillars-house
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