World Events: Thailand Hotels for Loy Krathong

“There can be few sights more magical than hundreds of flickering candles decorated with colourful blooms drifting off down an ink-dark river under the light of a full moon. Each year around the full moon of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar – usually November – the festival of Loy Krathong is celebrated across Thailand. Discover five hotels to help make your festival-season stay even more special.

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U Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
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If you want to experience Loy Krathong on a grand scale, booking your spot in Chiang Mai is a must. Here, the celebrations coincide with the local festival of Yi Peng, so you won’t just get to witness the beauty of lanterns floating on the waterways, but also drifting off into the night sky. A stay at U Chiang Mai hotel lets you embrace the peaceful, restorative spirit of the festival with plush furnishings, a luxurious on-site spa and gorgeous outdoor pool.

If you want to see more hotels in Chiang Mai, visit our Chiang Mai hotel guide page.

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RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort, Chiang Mai
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Thousands make the journey to Chiang Mai each year to join in the mesmerising Loy Krathong festivities, and the Ping River, which flows through the heart of the city, is where many release the floating lanterns that are said to carry their wishes. A room at the RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort puts you right by the water to witness the spectacle for yourself – you can even take your place at a riverside table in the restaurant for the ultimate candlelit dinner.

If you want to see more hotels in Chiang Mai, visit our Chiang Mai hotel guide page.

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Le Charme Resort, Sukhothai
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Loy Krathong dates back to the 13th or 14th century and is believed to have its origins in the royal court of the ancient Thai capital, Sukhothai. Today the impressive remains of the city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can discover ruined temples and huge statues amidst picturesque lakes. With a stay at the family-friendly Le Charme Sukhothai Resort you’re right on hand to see just how beautiful Loy Krathong celebrations can be with such a stunning historic setting as a backdrop.

If you want to see more hotels in Sukhothai, visit our Sukhothai hotel guide page.

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Viangtak Riverside Hotel, Tak
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Part of the beauty of Loy Krathong is that each area of Thailand has its own special way of marking this most important of national celebrations. In Tak, in the west of Thailand, instead of making the vessels for their candles out of bread or banana leaves, locals set their wishes afloat in wax-filled coconut shells. Teams also string their lights together and compete to see whose can make it down the river first. You can start your adventure in this intriguing part of the country with a stay at the Viang Tak Riverside Hotel.

If you want to see more hotels in Tak, visit our Tak hotel guide page.

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Shangri-La Bangkok, Bangkok
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As you’d expect, in the exuberant Thai capital they go all out during Loy Krathong, paying their respects to the water goddess in spectacular style. Celebrations centre around the Asiatique riverfront night market and involve floating processions, fireworks and music. At the Shangri-La Bangkok hotel you can be just along the river from all the action. And when you’ve joined in the tradition of sending your worries floating off downstream, you can return to the suites, spa and pools here to keep up the relaxed vibe.

If you want to see more hotels in Bangkok, visit our Bangkok hotel guide page.“