The SALA Hospitality Group is opening a new property in Chiang Mai, just in time for Songkran. sala lanna Chiang Mai, set on a bank of the Ping River near the famous Vieng Joon On tea house, has 16 rooms and suites with a fairly basic modern décor enlivened by Lanna touches through its textiles and wood furniture. Already booked your Chiang Mai stay? There are two riverfront eateries you might want to sample anyway, The River and Italia. For Songkran (Apr 12-16), rates are from B3,500, while after the celebration rates will be from B2,800.  

49 Charoenrat Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai, 053-242-588, www.salalanna.com