Suggest an iconic theme song, because “The White Lotus” is reportedly coming to Thailand for its third season — and we have four top contenders for the host hotel.
The show — which is expected to explore themes of death, religion and Eastern spirituality — will move from Sicily to Southeast Asia for the third time, Diversity Reported This Week. Since the show’s creators worked with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for the first two seasons, it’s natural to think that the working relationship will continue in Thailand, where the company has four hotels.
Everyone is busy discussing who could join the cast next (the internet is hoping for a comeback performance by Lindsay Lohan and Pamela Anderson, while Danny DeVito could also be in). In the meantime, we’ll share our four picks for host hotels and explain how to book at each. Book fast before prices skyrocket with the inevitable popularity of being on HBO.
Related: These Four Seasons hotels are the real protagonists of ‘The White Lotus’
It’s a pity (disclosure alert!) Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya won’t be available to enjoy the high thread count. Or will she? Many speculate that the sequel could be a precursor to the first two, so we don’t need to say goodbye to the beloved character just yet.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Nestled in the lush, beautiful mountains of northern Thailand, Chiang Mai could have been the perfect location for some “White Lotus” TV series. It could provide a great backdrop for spiritual cleansing and cultural immersion that may or may not end in murder or premature death – really, who can say?
The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai feels like a great fit for the show. Chiang Mai — a culturally rich, visually appealing city, the second largest in Thailand — is packed with character. This contrasts with the laid-back, spirited Four Seasons property, surrounded by rice paddies, away from all the hustle and bustle.
Whether it shows up or not, you should definitely consider letting it star on your next vacation.
At this hotel, happiness is at the heart of everything and guests can purify themselves body and mind. Start the day with an hour-long yoga session at sunrise, spend the morning planting rice, help bathe a water buffalo in a “ritual bath”, practice breathing exercises called pranayama or join guided meditation. (While we don’t know which cast will appear in Season Three, it’s safe to say that many of the past characters or some of the new characters have relationships with old characters – ho, ho, sister. Tanya’s daughter – can benefit from all of this.)
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The rooms at this Four Seasons are clearly incredible. They range from sky-high pavilions towering like treehouses in rice fields to larger-than-life private villas with pools and even private homes with private chefs. (We don’t have a main chef character yet, and that could literally raise the temperature.)
Speaking of food, there are three nice restaurants here. Two serve Thai food and one is an outdoor grill restaurant. It would all fit perfectly as a backdrop for some cooking class scenes or some dinner moments where he says she talks about khao soi gai.
Although it’s too late for our dear Tanya to bathe a water buffalo, can’t you imagine yourself doing it? Or maybe this one takes place before Season One, and Tanya’s spiritual journey begins here.
Rates at Four Seasons Chiang Mai start around $500 per night.
How to put: Book through our partner Skylark and earn elite-like benefits and credits on the property.
Golden Triangle Four Seasons Tent Camp
With rates often soaring above $2,500 a night, Four Seasons Tented Camp’s Golden Triangle is a long way from your typical camping adventure. Still, it has the perfect “one percent great outdoors” feel for the third season of “The White Lotus.”
In fact, you can hear Connie Britton’s Nicole (rumored to return in Season Three) eyeing the material of the tent and pondering if it’s made of eco-friendly fabric — After she flew privately to Thailand, of course.
Accommodations range from luxury tents to the Adventurer, a detached villa at the end of the resort with its own infinity pool and enough beds for six guests. It’s almost an insult to call the luxury accommodations “tents,” as they feature wooden hot tubs on private patios that overlook the Ruak River and surrounding mountains. There’s also a soaking tub with amazing views, plush furnishings and cozy beds to rest and close your eyes after a day of exploring the jungle or hanging out with the elephants.
The real luxury here is the surroundings. Visitors can interact with rescued elephants on a guided tour, which allows you to bathe them, feed them and walk with them. We can already imagine at least one character in Season Three getting the fame it deserves from these mystical creatures. One of the elephants is named Mercedes, as in… Mercedes-Benz. With a name like that, she’s practically begging to be an actress.
Located in northern Thailand along the Laos-Myanmar border, the resort’s natural setting will hopefully make critics less concerned about guests deciding to dine at the hotel. Who would want to get rid of these views to eat off site?
The indoor-outdoor design of the entire property extends to mealtimes. Thai, Laotian and Burmese food is served on .’s booth Nong Dieu, the main restaurant of the resort, where we can picture a lot of the protagonist’s stress simmering alongside the Thai curry. Burma Bar, the cocktail lounge, would be another perfect setting for happy hour with a dramatic side and views of the Ruak Basin and Elephant Camp.
However, all eyes are often more focused on the clue to an inevitable episode in “The White Lotus”. Never trust the strange duo calling themselves uncles — even if it’s at an ultra-luxurious tented resort.
Of course, those looking for a more personal experience with their meal are in luck. The day can start with a sunrise breakfast prepared by the resort’s personal chef at Camp Peak. Guests can also book private picnics, barbecues or meals at Elephant Camp. For those looking to unwind, the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle features an outdoor spa nestled among the trees of the Thai jungle — a perfect getaway from seemingly unseen “The White Lotus” getaways. Never been so relaxed.
Prices for the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle start at $2,500, but they’re packaged into packages that include meals, drinks, spa treatments, and other amenities.
How to put: Book direct with Four Seasons.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
If there’s one thing we know about Mike White and the haughty characters he dreams of, it’s that they all love an island — and Thailand has a lot of that. For the elite (think: movie stars, socialites, and tech brethren), the island of Koh Samui is one of the places to see and be seen in Thailand.
Thankfully for us, Four Seasons has a resort there.
At Four Seasons Koh Samui, guests can stay in oceanfront villas, pool villas, sky villas with panoramic sea views and private plunge pools, or even luxury private residences suitable for the whole family. All that said, White has a lot of work to do if he’s to send his characters here.
Whether you’re a character from last season with a lot of pent-up anger (yes!) or just an average person trying to get fit, you can join the same one. Professional boxer during a Muay Thai Recovery session. Or, just go for a Thai massage to clear up all the problems (and any lingering emotional trauma in life).
At Koh Thai Kitchen, a restaurant serving the flavors of southern Thailand, Emmy-worthy meals are served in an al fresco dining room with stunning mountain views, which can easily be created. setting for some suspenseful conversations and revelations in Harper’s style.
In true “The White Lotus” style, the resort’s beautiful beaches and pools feature comfortable loungers perfect for sunbathing or sunbathing (also in Harper’s style).
And, in memory of Tanya, there are plenty of cruise excursions, so guests can explore the beautiful islands and beaches (pun intended) around the resort. Whether you’re looking to scatter (Tanya’s) ashes or simply go boating with a bunch of gay men (hopefully not murder), Four Seasons can connect you. (Hot tip: If you’re renting a yacht, leave the heels behind!)
Rates at Four Seasons Koh Samui start around $720 per night.
How to put: Book through our partner Skylark and earn elite-like benefits and credits on the property.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok by the Chao Phraya River
While we would eventually like to see a “Lost in Translation”-style season of “The White Lotus” take place at a city hotel, we have a hunch that the upcoming season won’t be. However, in case the characters explore themes of Eastern religion and spirituality in a major Thai city, the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River is the best choice for them.
TPG discovered the hotel last falland it manages to become a relaxing resort in the heart of one of the largest cities in the world.
The hotel’s soaring lobby, with its stone floors and picture windows, is a chic place to showcase Season Three fashion and introduce a new cast — or just to grab a glass of Champagne at the bar. The spacious rooms and suites overlook the Chao Phraya River and feature plush linens, attentive staff to cater to every whim, and soaking tubs to relax or simmer into any drama took place at the bar downstairs.
Four Seasons Bangkok’s dining lineup is extensive. It provides plenty of opportunity for the cast members to plan whatever they’re going to plot in the third season (or just act cranky after their significant other behaves like idiots). ).
The Michelin-starred Yu Ting Yuan Cantonese Restaurant is a beautiful dining space serving Peking duck and dim sum overlooking the resort’s garden (a beautiful space to look away when you’re away). like what another actor is saying on the dinner table). BKK Social Club is the resort’s Buenos Aires-inspired cocktail bar, which concocts a powerful cocktail that you can sip while wondering about the inevitable surprises that the end of the day. the season will bring.
Of course, the hotel has plenty of places to relax, from rooftop lap pools to more leisurely waterfront pools for families. The hotel’s spa features a mix of Thai body treatments, from massages to herbal packs — but we can imagine a little bit of soothing “The White Lotus” coming from standing inflatable yoga. split swimming pool. We’re falling just thinking about it.
Room rates at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok in the Chao Phraya River start at $730 a night.
How to put: Book directly with Four Seasons.
