An original teak house associated with the East Borneo Company anchors 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai’s Wat Gate district. Suites are arranged around gardens and verandas, combining four-poster beds, patterned textiles and generous bathrooms with references to the property’s colonial-era history. A long pool follows a densely planted wall, while the spa, dining room and Jack Bain’s Bar occupy quieter corners of the grounds. The Ping River, local galleries and the old city are close by. Wide lawns and mature trees preserve a sense of space around the historic house despite the hotel’s urban setting.