Must-see hotels in Asia

  • Lodhi

    Delhi

    The Lodhi is one of Delhi’s finest luxury hotels, with huge, lovely rooms and suites. Each room has a balcony, and the enormous deluxe rooms are the only…

  • 1001 Malam

    Yogyakarta

    A beautiful Moroccan-style hotel, a short stroll from Jl Malioboro, complete with hand-carved wooden doorways and a delightful Moorish courtyard bristling…

  • Hovli Poyon B&B

    Bukhara

    Few Bukhara B&Bs are more memorable than this one, set in a 19th-century house dripping with both character and history. It was once home to the father of…

  • Chi Villa

    An Bang Beach

    Accommodating up to six, Chi Villa is An Bang's standout luxury accommodation. Stylish Asian-chic decor fills the very spacious property, there's a full…

  • Nohga Hotel

    Ueno & Yanesen

    Opened in November 2018, this super-stylish hotel ups the ante on midrange digs around Ueno. Fronted by attractive greenery and with a very pleasant…

  • Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

    Chau Doc

    Chau Doc's most luxurious option, the Victoria delivers classic colonial charm, overseen by staff clad in ao dai (Vietnam's national dress). With a…

  • Waterhouse at South Bund

    Shanghai Old City

    There are few more stylish places to base yourself in Shanghai than this breathtaking 19-room, four-storey South Bund converted 1930s warehouse right by…

  • Hilltop Beach Cabanas

    The East

    This gorgeous place gets rave reviews thanks to the kindness and cooking (most meals Rs 300 to 600) of owner Dilani. Of the cabanas, the one on stilts is…

  • Fort Bazaar

    Galle

    An outstanding nine-year renovation has transformed this 17th-century townhouse into one of Galle's most evocative hotels, with 18 gorgeous, commodious…

  • Lutyens Bungalow

    Delhi

    A rambling bungalow with a colonial-era feel, surrounded by verandahs and hanging lamps, this family-run guesthouse has a wonderful garden, with lawns,…

  • Victoria Can Tho Resort

    Can Tho

    Designed with a French-colonial accent, the breezy rooms at this stylish, sophisticated hotel are set amid lush greenery around a pair of inviting…

  • Share Hotels Hachi

    Kanazawa

    Ecofriendly, communal, arty, funky – it's hard to tell what's hip and what's hype. Either way, this brilliantly located guesthouse will suit those who don…

  • Loy La Long

    Chinatown

    Rustic, retro, charming: the six rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over…

  • Lamphu Treehouse

    Banglamphu

    Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value. The wood-panelled rooms are attractive,…

  • Infinity Beach Hostel

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    One of the most spectacular settings of any backpacker hostel, the ridiculously good-value spacious dorms, restaurant and bar here at Infinity horseshoe…

  • Komaneka at Monkey Forest

    Ubud

    It calls itself a resort, but this place has a boutique feel. The Monkey Forest Rd location may seem strange, but the hotel is hidden in lush gardens…

  • Dhole’s Den

    Karnataka

    Dhole’s Den offers contemporary design in lovely pastoral surrounds. Stylish rooms and bungalows are decked out with art and colourful fabrics, plus…

  • Melasti Beach Bungalows

    East Bali

    Located at Melasti Beach, west of Amed village, this stylish, good-value B&B is operated by American expat Missy, who is a genial and welcoming host…

  • Jungle Hostel

    North Goa

    One of the original backpacker hostels in North Goa, Jungle brought the dorm experience and an international vibe to Vagator and has expanded to three…

  • Villa Rosa

    Kandy

    Dotted with antiques, and with stunning views over a secluded arc of the Mahaweli Ganga, Villa Rosa is an inspiring place to stay. Spacious wooden-floored…

  • Ocean Prana Hostel

    East Bali

    Attached to the freediving school of the same name, this hostel has two thatched bungalows in a large compound. Each has four bunk beds downstairs, two…

  • Hunangan Cove

    Bicol

    Fronting a private strip of beach around the corner from Gota Beach, this cluster of seven luxurious thatched-roof cottages is the standout resort in this…

  • Rixos Almaty

    Almaty

    The rooms at Almaty's most luxurious hotel are suitably sumptuous but surprisingly understated and decked out in neutral shades. The Olympic-sized…

  • Hibiscus Beach Retreat

    Sabah

    Perched on a hill overlooking a beautiful 1.5km swath of sand lapped by teal-green sea, these two bijou one-bedroom cabanas, Treetops and Clifftop, have…

  • Legoland Hotel

    Johor Bahru

    Complete your Legoland experience with a night or two at this Lego-tastic hotel. From the giant Lego playground in the lobby, to the themed rooms (such as…

  • Heritage Khirasara Palace

    Gujarat & Diu

    This romantic 16th-century heritage palace has been painstakingly rebuilt at its lofty hillock location. Inside are manicured lawns, a mosaic-tiled pool…

  • Phra-Nakorn Norn-Len

    Bangkok

    Set in an enclosed garden compound decorated like a Bangkok neighbourhood of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is fun and atmospheric, and…

  • Sanga Ryokan

    Kyūshū

    Deep in the gorge, this romantic riverside ryokan is worth the 1.5km trip from the town centre for peace and pampering. Seven atmospheric common baths (in…

  • Kaiyue Hostel

    Qingdao

    This spacious, sociable, friendly and helpful hostel in a historic church at the junction of Sifang Lu and Jining Lu has a lively congregation. They come…

  • Kuta Cabana Lodge

    South Lombok

    This eclectic thatch-roofed lodge spills down a hill just east of town, offering sweeping views over the bay from each artfully designed room. Teachers…

  • Ambong Ambong

    Pulau Langkawi

    This clutch of minimalist, contemporary structures perched on a forested hillside forms a pleasing contrast. Choose from one of six inviting studios,…

  • Ren i Tang

    George Town

    This former Chinese medicine warehouse has been artfully restored into a boutique hotel where history seeps from every creaking floorboard. Each of its 17…

  • Hotel Tugu Bali

    Canggu

    Right at Batu Bolong Beach, this exquisite hotel blurs the boundaries between accommodation and a museum-gallery, especially the Walter Spies and Le…

  • Kochi Youth Hostel

    Shikoku

    Sitting along a canal near Engyōjiguchi (円行寺口) Station, this immaculate wood-panelled hostel has simple, comfortable rooms and a welcoming, homely vibe…

  • Dao Hua Siang

    Eastern Taiwan & Taroko National Park

    Suave, spacious rooms all look across the valley with its rice paddies laid out before you. Views are especially impressive from the upper-floor rooms –…

  • Bambu Hotel

    Battambang

    Bambu's spacious rooms are designed in a Franco-Khmer motif with gorgeous tiling, stone-inlaid bathrooms and exquisite furniture. The fusion restaurant is…

  • River View Jungle Camp

    Chitwan National Park

    It's hard to beat this hotel's riverside location, with superb views across a broad floodplain. Rooms are divided between tidy khaki brick cottages set…

  • Siam Heritage

    Bangkok

    Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this hotel overflows with homey Thai charm – and is a total steal at its competitive midrange price point. The 73 rooms are…

  • Les Hibiscus

    Puducherry (Pondicherry)

    Mango-yellow Les Hibiscus has just a handful of fabulous high-ceilinged rooms with antique beds, coffee makers and a mix of quaint Indian art and old…

  • Conrad Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    Sit in your very own private infinity pool, gazing out over an azure sea in one of 81 exceptional, contemporary villas that neatly line the coast at the…

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