Four Seasons, Chiang Mai - Where It All Started! Chiang Mai, Thailand

Four Seasons, Chiang Mai - Where It All Started! Chiang Mai, Thailand - October 2024

14/12/2024

I wrote the first post of this blog at Four Seasons, Chiang Mai, when Michael Branham was GM. When I found out Sean Mosher would be the GM for my second stay, I was overjoyed. He ensured I had an unbelievable time at Four Seasons, Sayan in Bali 10 years ago.

A Welcome Like No Other: Magical Four Seasons, Chiang Mai

A bouquet of exotic flowers, water buffalo and '10 Years' written in flower petals. I had forgotten quite how remarkable Four Seasons, Chiang Mai is.

The Same Villa With Its Stunning Private Pool and Sunset Cocktails With Sean & His Management Team

The numerous welcome gifts at my villa were overwhelming & I quickly had to join Sean & his management of Anthony (the Resort Manager) and Ashok (Director of Rooms) for sunset cocktails.

We had such fun talking about hotels, Chef Gaggan Anand etc. Sean ended saying he had never met a customer with so many fascination hotel stories and the feeling of admiration was mutual.

Chef Alvin Is A Genius & Chef Naruchit's Thai Food Exquisite

All the food I ate at Four Seasons, Chiang Mai was first class. From breakfast on the terrace, to Chef Alvin making my favourite dish of crispy pork with cauliflower, to his unbelievable steak and recreating my breakfast of 10 years ago at my Pool Villa. He richly deserved his promotion after my stay.

The Thai dinner Chef Naruchit prepared for me was unbelievable. I have never eaten sticky rice with mango like it.

A Spiritual Ganesha Ceremony

On my second/ Last evening I was part of a 'Ganesha Ceremony' that is being developed for guests. Ganesha is lord of new beginnings and can remove obstacles. The ceremony involves chanting, bells & candles. I was given a flower that I eventually released onto the Thames in London. Hope it helps the people I prayed for.

Four Seasons, Chiang Mai must rate an '8 teddies' (🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻) score. There is no way my stay could have been any better. It was perfect and I treasure Issy's new outfits. The farmers were even part of my goodbye & the main pools look better green. Tips: stay for longer than two nights and use the outside shower.

15 Comments

Nick and Rick

14/12/2024 10:57:12 pm

Simon,

What a remarkable and full-circle experience this must have been! It’s wonderful that Four Seasons, Chiang Mai, holds such a special place as the starting point of your blog. The personalized welcome you received—complete with “10 Years” written in flowers and the recreation of your breakfast from a decade ago—is truly extraordinary. Is there anything the Four Seasons doesn’t anticipate with their unparalleled attention to detail?

Your hotel stories are consistently insightful and captivating. They provide a perspective that is as unique as it is inspiring, and we always look forward to the exceptional experiences you share. If anyone is deserving of such memorable hospitality, it is undoubtedly you.

As we mentioned previously, we are so pleased you prioritized this much-needed time for self-care amidst everything you’ve been navigating. The Spiritual Ganesha Ceremony sounds profoundly meaningful, and releasing the flower into the Thames in London was such a thoughtful and symbolic act.

-Nick and Rick

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14/12/2024 11:01:28 pm

Four Seasons, Chiang Mai has such a special place in my heart & GM Sean is a flawless professional. It was so good to meet Anthony & Ashok. Thanks these perfect comments.

Maryann Benedetti

15/12/2024 02:03:47 am

Well this post is certainly magical!! From start to finish a whirlwind peaceful delectable stay. To say you know your hotels is an understatement! Coming back to where it all began must have been a joyful moment. The food looks absolutely awesome. Your pictures are delightful as always. The Spiritual Canesha Ceremony must have been so inspirational. I am sure you enjoyed the true meaning of the ceremony and embraced it as only you can. The bringing of the flower home and releasing it into the Thames was so inspiring to me. Another wonderful memory for you and to be able to share it with others is priceless. Thank you Simon.

15/12/2024 07:42:36 am

Your comments always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for taking the time to write such beautiful words.

Gus

15/12/2024 11:49:41 am

What an engaging and heartfelt account of your latest experience at Four Seasons, Chiang Mai. Magic! Everything was thoughtfully curated to make your star special. Ganesh is my favourite deity in Hinduism bringing good fortune and warding off evil spirits. I loved the picture you took of him.

15/12/2024 11:55:12 am

Thanks for these beautiful comments. Ganesh or Ganesha? Both are right! 6 years today we were at the Iguazu Falls. What a trip that was too.

Patricia Frost

15/12/2024 01:22:54 pm

Perfect photos once again & an 8 teddy score. You had such an amazing time, I expect you are already planning your next trip.

15/12/2024 06:11:29 pm

More posts to come. Thanks for saying this.

15/12/2024 02:17:31 pm

Fabulous. Loved hearing about the trip and look forward to the Xmas magnum!

15/12/2024 06:12:29 pm

I am excited about Christmas Day with you all too.

Peter Gong

16/12/2024 12:59:38 am

What a wonderful full-circled moment for you as you returned to the Four Seasons Chiang Mai to celebrate your first blog 10 years ago. A welcome like no other and to be welcomed by GM, Sean Mosher who you know ensured a fantastic stay.

How amazing to be greeted by exotic flowers with the inscription "10 years" written in flower petals is a heartfelt welcome to a valued guest. I am impressed with the numerous gifts found in you villa upon your arrival. I can imagine the gorgeous sunset as you join Sean and his staff for sunset cocktails and lively conversations. It must have been amazing sight.

As usual, the stories of the foods are never a letdown. From Chef Alvin's crispy pork with cauliflower which is your favourite and to recreating your poolside breakfast from 10 years ago is amazing. It must have stirred memories,

On your last evening, you were honoured with Ganesha Ceremony. A ritual of new beginnings with chanting bells and candles is what we all need. A flower was given to you and brought it back to London and released it onto the Thames is so moving, Let's hope your wishes come true and may Ganesha grant us a new beginnings without obstacles that will harm us.

Blessings.

16/12/2024 01:19:20 am

Your comments always lift my spirits. Thanks for taking the time to write all this.

16/12/2024 01:43:33 am

With pleasure. Always.

AISHA

16/12/2024 03:54:01 pm

Again another beautiful and exotic post full of wonderful pictures of delicious food and breathtaking places. I must say that I too prefer the water green it seems more in tune with the surrounding nature.
I look forward to reading about the last week of your truly amazing trip of a lifetime.

16/12/2024 05:59:31 pm

It was a stay that could not have been improved. Thanks for saying all this.

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