Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Meliá Chiang Mai has secured a coveted spot in the prestigious Australian magazine Holidays with Kids Readers' Choice Awards, being named one of Thailand's "Best Family Resorts" for the third year running.

The Meliá Chiang Mai completed the list of 12 Thai hotels and resorts and was the only property in Chiang Mai, in the mountainous north of Thailand, to make the selection.

The nominations for the Holidays with Kids 2025 Best Family Resorts Awards ran for 12 months and came from the magazine's huge readership of more than 600,000 parents.

“This year’s winners not only meet expectations, they exceed them. From interactive kids’ clubs that spark genuine enthusiasm and imaginative activities, to outstanding facilities and family-friendly dining, these resorts are setting new standards for family holidays,” the publication states.

Holidays with Kids highlighted the Meliá Chiang Mai as "a stylish, family-friendly hotel in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand".

“Guests can pamper themselves at the YHI Spa with massages, scrubs, body wraps, and facials, or work out in the fully equipped gym,” the magazine reports. “The hotel boasts five bars and restaurants with a diverse culinary selection and also introduces the Meliá Farm 360 program, which connects guests with the resort’s organic farming projects that supply the restaurants with fresh produce. The rooftop bar offers breathtaking views of the city and mountains, while the outdoor pool provides a refreshing respite after a day of sightseeing. Children can enjoy themselves in the well-equipped kids’ club, allowing parents to relax or enjoy a romantic evening while their little ones are well cared for and entertained.”

Marc Selinger, General Manager of the Meliá Chiang Mai, said he and his team were delighted that the hotel had been ranked among Thailand's leading family hotels for the third year in a row.

“We offer a wide range of experiences for the whole family, from our family rooms with puzzles, board games, a children’s tent, and toys to our large kids’ and teens’ club with activities like Thai boxing, umbrella painting, and crafts using recycled materials,” he said. “Families also love our large outdoor pool with a shallow area for toddlers, two water slides, a rain curtain, water features, and a giant tipping bucket. Our hotel is also an ideal base for exploring Chiang Mai’s top attractions, including the famous Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple, the Chiang Mai Night Safari, and the unusual Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park.”

About Asset World Corp Public Company Limited: Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) is Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and a member of the TCC Group. Its focus is on hospitality, lifestyle destinations, and commercial real estate. Driven by the philosophy of "Creating a Better Future," AWC strives for growth and expansion beyond the norm with a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects, offering responsible and sustainable solutions for all stakeholders. The company operates in two main business segments: hospitality, led by top managers from world-renowned hotel brands such as Marriott, The Luxury Collection, Okura, Banyan Tree, Hilton, Sheraton, and Melia; and commercial real estate. Projects include: 1) Retail and wholesale, encompassing lifestyle destinations, shopping malls, markets, and wholesale retail properties. Notable real estate projects include Asiatique the Riverfront Destination, Gateway at Bangsue, AEC FOOD WHOLESALE PRATUNAM, and Tawanna Bangkapi. 2) Commercial buildings, including the famous "The Empire" and the Athenee Tower in Bangkok's central business district. AWC is committed to integrating its sustainability strategy across all business areas to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders. The sustainability strategy is based on three pillars: Better Planet, Better People, and Better Prosperity. As part of this strategy, numerous long-term initiatives have been launched, including ReConcept, The GALLERY, and other projects.

About Meliá Hotels & Resorts: Meliá operates 125 hotels in Europe (56), the Americas (18), Cuba (16), Africa (5), and Asia (30). We have a presence in 32 countries and are currently developing 21 hotels in 11 countries. Meliá Hotels & Resorts is characterized by its unique Spanish style in the hotel industry, as well as by warmth, personal attention, and a passion for service. In this way, we offer our guests a unique wellness experience. Our Spanish warmth and spontaneity are part of our Mediterranean roots and shape the Meliá experience. This experience is enhanced by thoughtful additional services. We pay attention to every detail and offer each guest a personalized experience. How do we understand wellness within the MELIÁ brand? We view wellness from an innovative perspective. Wellness is not limited to nutrition or spa treatments, but is holistic well-being. We want to convey wellness that includes everyone. It can be found in all aspects of the brand from different perspectives: physical well-being, spiritual well-being, leisure well-being, social well-being, professional well-being, ecological well-being, financial well-being, and nutritional well-being.

About Meliá Hotels International: Founded in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1956, Meliá Hotels International operates over 400 hotels in more than 40 countries, either already open or in the process of opening. Its portfolio comprises nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The company is one of the world's leading leisure hotel chains and has successfully established itself in the growing market of leisure-oriented city hotels, thanks to its long-standing experience in this sector. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led to Meliá being recognized as the most sustainable European hotel company worldwide (honored as a "Sustainability Yearbook Member" by S&P Global in 2024) and as a "Top Employer 2024" in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France, and Vietnam.