From Chiang Mai’s storied mountain sunsets to Bangkok’s buzzing skyline and Pattaya’s coastal panoramas, three picture-perfect hotels are setting the scene for engagements, weddings, honeymoons and romantic escapes in some of Thailand’s most sought-after destinations.
Meliá Chiang Mai, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit and Meliá Pattaya Hotel each offer a dramatically different backdrop for romance, with experiences spanning pre-wedding photoshoots and traditional Thai ceremonies to Western weddings, rooftop celebrations and indulgent honeymoons.
Against the mountainous backdrop of Thailand’s north, Meliá Chiang Mai offers couples everything from intimate open-air ceremonies to lavish ballroom celebrations and rooftop revelry. In the heart of Chiang Mai, renowned as Thailand’s “Rose of the North”, the hotel’s seventh-floor Khom Room and adjoining open-air terrace with a secret garden set the stage for the hotel’s “Soul of Love” experience, replete with mountain breezes and the possibility of a native blessing. Couples chasing golden hour can opt for the “Sunset Tale” experience, as the sun slips behind Chiang Mai’s skyline and the city lights begin to twinkle below.
For grander affairs, the 312-square-metre Yi Peng Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests, before celebrations move 22 floors above the city to MAI The Sky Bar. An under-the-stars setting for wedding after-parties, Chiang Mai’s highest rooftop bar commands panoramic vistas of the Ping River and Doi Suthep to the west.
The hotel’s dining collection includes Mediterranean-inspired fare at all-day dining venue Laan Na Kitchen and contemporary Lanna cuisine at 21st-floor Mai Restaurant & Bar. Wedding catering is tailored to the occasion, with Thai and international buffets priced from THB 1,300 per person, Western and Thai contemporary set menus from THB 1,400 per person and beverage packages from THB 450 per person.
In Thailand’s energetic capital, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit offers a more playful, urban take on romance, from engagements steeped in Thai traditions to pre-wedding photography and honeymoons. Couples preparing for their big day can make the hotel, whose design references some of Bangkok’s iconic landmarks, their photographic playground, with up to eight hours to shoot across selected spaces including The Kites Eatery and LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar. A night at The Townhouse, late check-out at 6pm and sangria for two at LUZ turn the photoshoot into a romantic city stay in its own right. The Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Package is priced at THB 19,000 net.
Engagements can be contemporary, traditional or a little of both. The hotel stages an engagement celebration for up to 50 guests with personalised lettering, floral details and a coffee break, while couples looking to incorporate Thai customs have the options of adding a traditional water-pouring ceremony or Buddhist monk ceremony to the occasion.
For newlyweds, The Townhouse becomes a city honeymoon hideaway, with two nights, breakfast for two and a romantic in-room setup. A Spanish tapas dinner for two at LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar adds a taste of INNSiDE by Meliá’s Spanish roots to the Bangkok escape.
For couples whose idea of romance comes with an ocean outlook, Meliá Pattaya Hotel offers a coastal canvas for engagements, Western and Thai ceremonies and wedding receptions. Those opting for a Western ceremony exchange vows amid themed floral décor, with the package also including an overnight stay in The Level One Bedroom Suite, complete with access to executive lounge The Level Lounge. The Western Vow Ceremony Package caters for up to 40 guests and is priced at THB 99,000 net.
Thai traditions also take centre stage, with the hotel’s Thai Wedding Ceremony Package bringing together an engagement ceremony, Buddhist monk blessing and traditional holy-water pouring and binding ceremony, as well as an overnight stay in The Level One Bedroom. Alternatively, standalone engagement, monk and water-pouring ceremony packages allow couples to select the traditions most meaningful to them.
When it’s time to celebrate, receptions range from cocktails and Thai or international buffets to Chinese set-table dinners. Cakes, accommodation, and a spa experience for the newlyweds add to the festivities, with the highest reception tier also featuring a champagne tower and dining credit.
For further information or bookings, contact Meliá Chiang Mai on +66 (0) 52 090 699 or [email protected], INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit on +66 (0)2 340 5499 or [email protected], and Meliá Pattaya Hotel on +66 (0)33 168 555 or [email protected]
