Luxury Hotel · Thailand
Raya Heritage
Tailor-made, always
Every trip built from scratch around your dates, pace and preferences.
Your own specialist
One named person and a 24-hour number while you travel.
Hundreds of five-star reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot across ten years of LGBTQ+ luxury travel.
At a glance
Raya Heritage is a riverside, all-suite hotel outside Chiang Mai, built around northern Thailand’s Lanna craft traditions.
The hotel runs 38 suites across three floors, set in gardens on the Ping River in Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai. It belongs to the Leading Hotels of the World, and the design leans on local Lanna craft, handwoven textiles, pottery, baskets, and woodcarving, in calm, earthy tones.
Suites come in three types: the 75-square-meter Rin Terrace and Huen Bon, the latter with high Lanna ceilings, and the 100-square-meter Kraam Pool Suites, each with a private pool steps from the river. Dining centers on Khu Khao, a Lanna restaurant built on the region’s rice culture.
It is a quiet, romantic place, well-suited to couples, gay or straight, and to anyone using Chiang Mai as a base, with the old town’s temples about 20 minutes away and the airport around half an hour. A free shuttle runs into the city.
Highlights
- All-suite riverside hotel by the Ping River near Chiang Mai
- Design rooted in northern Thai Lanna craft traditions
- Ai Waan Spa, with a signature northern bamboo massage
Accommodation
Rin Terrace Suite
A spacious suite with elegant Thai décor, private terrace, and garden views.
Huen Bon Suite
Combines traditional Thai elegance with panoramic views of tropical landscapes.
Kraam Pool Suite
A private pool suite offering luxury and tranquility with natural vistas.
Further information
Dining
Khu Khao is the main restaurant, an open-air room built around the rice-based cooking of northern Thailand, with seasonal, locally sourced menus that nod to neighboring Laos, Burma, and China. Laan Cha Tea Terrace runs riverside afternoon tea and lighter plates, while Baan Ta Lounge & Lawn handles drinks, herbal infusions, and bar snacks. All three look out over the Ping River.
Wellness
Ai Waan Spa draws on northern Thai and Burmese healing traditions, with a herbal steam room and a signature massage that uses warm bamboo to work tired muscles. The treatments lean traditional and unhurried, in keeping with the rest of the hotel. Beyond the spa there is a fitness room and a swimming pool set above the river, with the same quiet, garden-and-water views found across the property.
Location
Raya Heritage is in Mae Rim, on the banks of the Ping River a short way north of Chiang Mai, in gardens that keep it quiet and green despite being close to the city. The old town, with its temples, markets, and restaurants, is about 20 minutes away, and a complimentary shuttle runs in throughout the day. Chiang Mai International Airport is roughly half an hour.
Thailand
Thailand occupies the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with coastlines on both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The country divides naturally into four distinct areas: the capital Bangkok; the mountainous north centered on Chiang Mai; the Gulf islands, including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; and the Andaman coast with Phuket, Krabi, and the Trang archipelago.
Our Experts
Thailand is one of my favorite destinations and I've spent lots of time there. There is no shortage of luxury resorts for you to choose from, each with unique character and charm.
Having visited Thailand over eight times, I keep going back because the food, people, and culture always leave me wanting more. It’s a place that feels like home to me, and I love helping clients experience the magic of Thailand in their own way.
Stellar service. Stellar products. Stellar people and it gets so much better when you pick up the phone and call.
Anthony S.
Super client centred service. From first contact I have had warm, efficient, friendly and flexible service.
John
I’m confident in giving Out Of Office a 5-star review! They are one of the leaders in this space without a doubt.
Tiberiu
Suggested tours
Hidden Thailand: Koh Chang, Koh Mood and Koh Mak
Tailor-made VacationThis 9-day island-hopping itinerary explores three of Thailand’s lesser-known islands in the Gulf of Thailand, traveling from Koh Chang to Koh Kood and finishing on the small, laid-back island of Koh Mak, with travel via Trat. A quieter inspirational itinerary, it has been designed for travelers who want beautiful beaches without crowds, slower island life, clear water and natural scenery rather than nightlife or high-density resorts.
9 days tailor-made from $4,255 per person View trip
Central Thailand & Phuket Foodie Escape
Tailor-made VacationThis 9-day Central Thailand & Phuket Foodie Escape is designed for travelers who want to understand Thailand through its cuisine, landscapes and history, before slowing the pace on the Andaman coast. Beginning in Bangkok, the journey explores the capital’s royal quarter, river life and dynamic street food scene, combining guided cultural visits with hands-on culinary experiences.
9 days tailor-made from $4,385 per person View trip
Serenity of Southern Thailand
Tailor-made VacationThis 12-day Serenity of the South itinerary explores Thailand’s Andaman Coast and rainforest interior, traveling from Phuket to the quiet beaches of Khao Lak, inland to the ancient rainforest of Khao Sok National Park, and on to the dramatic coastline of Krabi, before returning to Phuket.
12 days tailor-made from $5,050 per person View tripTell us where your mind keeps going back to. We will do the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.