💙 Chiang Mai Vibes! Your Ultimate Guide to a Chic Resort Stay, Art Café, and Hidden Japanese Home Cooking

 

Hi everyone! Today, we’re taking you on an exclusive 1-day getaway in Chiang Mai. We’ve curated the perfect itinerary featuring a stunning resort with direct pool access, a cozy specialty cold brew café for art lovers, and a hidden gem serving authentic Japanese comfort food. Pack your bags, prep your outfits, and let’s dive in! 🥰📸

 
 
 

🏡 Room Tour: Dive Right In! Ultimate Relaxation in a Duplex Suite at Wintree City Resort Chiangmai

 

We kicked off our trip at Wintree City Resort Chiangmai, a beautiful property designed in refreshing blue and white tones. It’s incredibly clean, modern, and photogenic from every angle. For this stay, we checked into the Duplex Suite Pool—and it completely stole our hearts!

This two-story suite offers the ultimate comfort by splitting your living and sleeping areas into distinct, private zones. Plus, having two separate bathrooms (one on each floor) makes staying here incredibly convenient and comfortable.

🎁 Exclusive Promotion Highlights! Every booking includes a delicious breakfast buffet for 2 guests, along with two complimentary fresh young coconuts and a special Welcome Set waiting in your room. Even better, you can choose one of these fantastic perks for free: a , an Afternoon Tea Set, or a Hot Pan Steak! (Note: Promotions are updated monthly, so feel free to cheClassic Floating Setck with the resort before booking).

 
 

• Upper Floor (The Sleeping Zone): Features a plush, ultra-comfortable bed, a large flat-screen TV, and a spacious bathroom with a separate wet/dry area. The absolute highlight up here is the deep soaking bathtub—perfect for a relaxing bubble bath.

 
 

• Lower Floor (The Living Zone): Downstairs, you'll find a cozy living area with a soft sofa, a second TV, a sleek bar table for lounging, and a second bathroom. It also features its own fridge and hot beverage station, so you never have to walk upstairs for a quick drink.

 
 

✨ The Poolside Luxury: The best part about this suite is your private balcony. Open the door, step outside, and you can dive straight into the resort’s massive swimming pool directly from your room! It’s the ultimate swim-up experience that lets you enjoy the water all day long.

 
 

🍹 A Must-Try: All-day Floating Afternoon Tea (599++ THB)

You can't stay here without getting that perfect poolside photo! If you want to add even more treats, you can order the All-day Floating @Wintree for just 599++ THB (with several packages to choose from). We chose the Original Set, which arrived in a massive floating tray packed with food, snacks, and refreshing drinks right to our poolside. The food wasn't just beautiful—it tasted incredible! The set included:

 
 

• A classic club sandwich served with thick-cut french fries.

 
 

• A rich, cheesy chicken lasagna bursting with savory sauce.

 
 

• Soft crepes drizzled with a vibrant mixed-berry sauce.

 
 

• Silky strawberry panna cotta, a rich chocolate milkshake, and hot jasmine tea.

 
 

🍽️ Dinner & Delicious Breakfast: Feast Without Leaving the Resort

After swimming, we headed straight to the hotel restaurant for dinner. The portions here are remarkably generous and satisfying:

 
 

• Charcoal-Grilled River Prawn Pad Thai:Perfectly bouncy prawns over rich, savory noodles.

 
 

• Seafood Hor Mok in Whole Young Coconut:A standout dish! Creamy, aromatic Thai curry packed with giant pieces of shrimp, squid, and mussels, served right inside a young coconut with tender coconut meat.

 
 

• Pineapple Fried Rice:A fragrant, curry-infused rice packed with premium ingredients and served beautifully in a carved pineapple.

 
 

• We rounded out the meal with Chicken in Pandan Leaves, BBQ Pork Ribs, and crispy Fried Sour Pork Ribs (Naem Choor).Chicken in Pandan Leaves, BBQ Pork Ribs, and crispy Fried Sour Pork Ribs (Naem Choor).

 
 

The next morning, we woke up to an exceptional Breakfast Buffet. It features an impressive spread of Thai and international dishes. Be sure to grab the velvety Truffle Soup paired with a flaky croissant, or try the crispy Patongko (Thai doughnuts) with silky pandan custard. There is also a live noodle station, cheese and cold cut platters, fresh salads, fruits, and a custom egg station for cheese omelets. It’s a wonderful breakfast that keeps you fueled for the day.

 
 

🎨 Afternoon: Art Meets Specialty Cold Brew at ‘Illun’ (Nimman)

In the afternoon, we went café-hopping at Illun, located inside the charming Klay Community in Nimman. If you love stationery, hand-crafted goods, or beautiful sketches, you will absolutely fall in love with this spot.

Illun beautifully combines an art gallery, a stationery shop, and a specialty cold brew bar. The walls are lined with gorgeous sketches by artist non.ronie, capturing iconic scenes of Chiang Mai. You can even purchase postcards and prints to decorate your home.

Their cold brew concept is heavily inspired by art, featuring three distinct, aromatic coffee profiles:

• 🖋️ Brazil Pen & Ink (80.-): Bold yet smooth. It features classic, comforting notes of nuts, chocolate, and a creamy body.
• ✏️ Moonstone Pencil (125.-): A dream for fruity and floral coffee lovers. It opens with sweet notes of rose and lychee, offering a refreshing, candy-like finish.
• 📖 Whiskey Journal (125.-): Complex and sophisticated. It starts with a rich tiramisu flavor, blends into the deep warmth of whiskey notes, and finishes with smooth milk chocolate.
• 📍 Location: Illun (Inside Klay Community)
• ⏰ Hours: Open daily, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 🚗 Getting there: Taking a Grab is the easiest option. If you're driving, you can park at One Nimman and take a short, pleasant walk over.

 
 

🍣 Evening: A Hidden Gem in Chiang Mai — ‘KUSA’ Home-Style Japanese Dining

As evening fell, we headed over to KUSA, an incredibly cozy Japanese restaurant tucked away inside a lovely two-story house directly opposite Wat Ket Karam. It feels just like having dinner at a close friend's home, and they have private parking right on-site.

The menu is thoughtfully crafted, and every dish is executed with impressive attention to detail. Here are our 4 Must-Try Items:

 

• 🍢 Tsukineko: Juicy, savory minced chicken skewers glazed in a rich house sauce and grilled to smoky perfection. Dip it into the rich, fresh egg yolk served on the side for an incredibly decadent flavor explosion.

 
 

• 🍳 Mentaiko Tamagoyaki: Silky, delicate Japanese rolled omelet stuffed generously with savory, slightly spicy mentaiko (pollock roe). The rich, salty filling perfectly balances the subtle sweetness of the egg.

 
 

• 🍳 Mentaiko Tamagoyaki: Silky, delicate Japanese rolled omelet stuffed generously with savory, slightly spicy mentaiko (pollock roe). The rich, salty filling perfectly balances the subtle sweetness of the egg.

 
 

• 🍅 Tomatoes with Truffle Sauce: The ultimate palate cleanser. Chilled, plump red tomatoes drizzled with a fragrant, deeply flavorful truffle sauce. It's incredibly refreshing.

 
 

KUSA has an amazing atmosphere and fantastic food, making it ideal for a relaxed dinner with friends or a cozy date night. Be sure to book a table in advance!

• 📍 Location: Soi opposite Wat Ket Karam, Chiang Mai (On-site parking available)
• ⏰ Hours: Lunch: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM / Dinner: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Reservations highly recommended)

 
 

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Chiang Mai, save this post and add these spots to your bucket list!

For the ultimate relaxing stay, look no further than Wintree City Resort Chiangmai. This gorgeous property features expansive swimming pools stretching across both sides of the resort, allowing you to step straight from your private, two-story Duplex balcony right into the water. With its comfortable two-bathroom layout, an exceptional breakfast buffet, a fully equipped fitness center, and an incredibly convenient location, it's the perfect place to recharge. 💙✨

 
 

For more information & reservations:
📞 Tel: 052-081377
🌐 Website: wintreecityresort.com
📱 Facebook: Wintree City Resort Chiang Mai

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