"Ten minutes drive from Chiang Mai International Airport, in the well-trodden hills of northern Thailand, Baan Saen Doi has somehow eluded the platinum-card-carrying class. Featuring classic Lanna architecture and authentic hill-tribe craftsmanship within, this two-year-old hidden gem comprises just seven suites and four rooms, making it feel less like a hotel and more like the sumptuous home of its owners. Tennis courts, a spa, private balconies, bathtubs built for two and butler service make for a memorable guest experience. Guests can also enjoy the art gallery cum restaurant next door with dishes like shiitake mushrooms in salty lime sauce and Burmese pork curry, holding their own against the gallery's modern art and ancient artifacts."