Mui Ne
It's difficult to find fault with this exceptional new hotel, which offers outstanding value and reflects traditional Vietnamese architecture. Staff are…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Siem Reap
Imagine a luxurious homestay that caters to your every need and Maison Polanka comes to mind, a lush private estate near Wat Polanka that offers a small…
Jeju-do
If Hallim's sleepy port and rugged Hyeopjae beach left you feeling nautical, then try sleeping in these converted shipping containers. It's much more…
Boracay
When talented local artist Antonio Gelito San Jose Jr allowed this small, stylish hotel to be constructed on his land, he did so with the proviso that his…
Ko Samui
Rooms are called 'pages' and there is a beautiful on-site library at this boutique resort created by book lovers. The entire complex is a sleek, white…
Dumaguete
With a plum boulevard location and rooms long on both style and comfort, Dumaguete's top hotel is terrific value. The design is shabby chic to the core –…
Penang
For a truly unique stay, consider a night or two at this working durian farm. Accommodation takes the form of spacious, modern villas perched on a…
Bangkok
Quite possibly one of Bangkok's most family-friendly accommodations, kokotel unites big, sun-filled rooms with puffy beds, an expansive children's play…
Moalboal
This small seaside resort has fine-value, well-constructed accommodation with clean tile floors and sturdy bamboo furniture, along with mod cons such as…
Eastern Visayas
This very welcoming little Swiss-Filipino place has small, neat rooms with air-con, satellite TV and bamboo furniture. A large nipa hut is another option,…
Battambang
Battambang's first flashpacker hostel, The Place was designed by L'Atelier Architecture & Design, who work with bamboo and other natural materials. The…
Beppu
In a former Meiji-period curative spa, this intimate, dark-wood ryokan makes great use of Beppu's healing waters. Rooms (some with beds, others with…
Malapascua Island
Above the owners' Italian restaurant, these four units represent a great deal – all are spacious, with polished-wood flooring, exposed stone walls, sofas…
The East
Beautifully designed hotel that makes the most of its prime beachside plot, where all rooms face the ocean. Colour schemes – whitewashed walls and cobalt…
Samarkand
This well-run place in the Russian part of town has some boutique touches, featuring exposed brickwork and colourful ikat silks, and the rooms have good…
Ko Lanta
In a prime location, the luxurious Crown Lanta sits back from its own private strip of white sand past the northern end of Khlong Dao. Rooms and villas…
Fujian
The most splendid five-star hotel on the island is located right below Sunlight Rock and affords views across villa roofs and out to sea. Busy staff will…
The South
The incredibly hospitable owners really make this budget-friendly place, located just behind the beach. All four rooms have partial sea views, mosquito…
Jaffna
The big news in Jaffna is literally this high-rise hotel. The 55 rooms are compact but have intricate art, mod style and balconies. Those on higher floors…
Sabah
With its infinity pool, dark-wood floors, moody subdued lighting and exquisitely chosen furniture, this fine three-bedroom villa on a private beach leaps…
Kep
The unique hillside bungalows here are built of wood, bamboo and stone, and are connected by a maze of stilted walkways, making this a thoroughly…
Samarkand
This well-run place is popular for its fresh pine-clad rooms, central location and the stunning views of the next-door Bibi-Khanym Mosque from the…
Malapascua Island
On the southeastern edge of Bounty Beach, this laid-back dive resort has a mix of good-value rooms, plus plenty of green cred: coral-reef watchdog Green…
Mekong Delta
Set imperiously on the slopes of Sam Mountain, this rustic lodge wouldn't look out of place in the Alps. Rooms are simply yet tastefully furnished with…
Bangkok
The exterior of Bangkok’s former YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city’s sleekest, sexiest hotels. The 171 rooms…
Panglao Island
This fine-value resort complex boasts a stupendous pool (around 30m) and attractive gardens, which more than make up for its inland location, 4km east of…
Thimphu
This centrally located hotel swaps the usual Bhutanese interior design for a smart art deco feel and lots of brown and gold tones. The rooms are snug but…
Phnom Penh
This shoes-off 'poshpacker' is the cleanest hostel in the city, with hoop-like dorm beds and sleek privates – all with crisp white sheets. It's also…
Gokarna
'Journeying into the self' is the mantra at SwaSwara and you certainly have the infrastructure to achieve that here, as this is one of South India’s…
Earthworks Guesthouse & Gallery
Nagano Region
Run by Roberto and Rumi in a renovated old farmhouse behind their sensational Earthworks Gallery, this is a wonderful place to stay if you don't mind a…
Bicol
This welcome family-run oasis of peace sits on a quiet little street in Albay and is easily the best midrange guesthouse around. The eight compact en…
Vientiane
This stately building, set in grounds ablaze with flowers, is as graceful as it is relaxing. Fans whirr over marble floors so polished you can see your…
Around Manila
The new incarnation of this B&B is on an ancestral farm about 5km from the tiny town of Dolores. Currently there's just one cottage, but the main reason…
George Town
Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants' houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique…
Myanmar (Burma)
This immense compound with striking architecture dominates the far northern end of Ngwe Saung and is luxurious without being too pricey. The ground-floor…
Senggigi
A spectacular, lovingly imagined property that comes close to a luxe experience. Everything, from the food to the pool area to the spa, and especially the…
Macau
An excellent hotel belonging to Sands Macau, award-winning St Regis is all about meticulous, at-your-beck-and-call service and unobtrusive refinement…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Expect superb service at this very fine hotel, spread over 8 hectares of stunning tropical gardens. The West End dates to 1887, when it was established as…
Vientiane
Achingly beautiful Ansara is housed in a compound of colonial-chic French villas with a heavy whiff of old Indochina. There are 28 rooms set across the…
Lampang
This leafy compound of refurbished wooden houses is one of the more pleasant places to stay in Lampang. The eight rooms couldn’t be any nearer the river,…
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