The South
This excellent property has recently expanded and now has a good choice of accommodation, from fan-cooled rooms to sleek units in two-storey villas and…
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Srinagar
At the 'corner' of Dal Lake Second Row and the access channel from Ghat 9, 'super deluxe' Young Beauty Star has a superb view of lake life from the front…
Kuta & Legian
A hidden entrance sets the tone for the secluded feel of Un's, a two-storey place with bougainvillea spilling over the pool-facing balconies. The 30…
Lhasa
This quiet 17-room hotel is hidden deep in the old town, offering stylish rooms, a spacious rooftop and good service. Avoid the smallest rooms, though…
Southern Higashiyama
The Seikōrō is a classic ryokan with a grandly decorated and homey lobby. It’s spacious, with excellent, comfortable rooms, attentive service and a fairly…
Cebu
Set back from Cebu's southern shore, this fine place has four attractive, well-constructed rooms with bamboo beds in a large, leafy garden plot. Excellent…
Myanmar (Burma)
At this swish resort villas and rooms are spread around a large, neatly manicured garden facing the southern end of the beach. There's a tennis court and…
Hikkaduwa & Around
A serene Buddha greets new arrivals at this beautiful lakeside Dutch-run hideaway; the sense of calm continues throughout the property. Standard rooms…
Pulau Langkawi
Bon Ton takes the form of eight Malay stilt houses perched over a grassy, coconut-palm-studded plot of land, each one decked out with dark wood and…
Hakone
A sociable hostel run by a team of friendly young staff, Tent offers Japanese-style futon dorms and private rooms in a stylishly renovated ryokan that has…
Kuala Lumpur
Blown-up black-and-white photos of what this area looked like 50 years ago feature in the stylish rooms of this new small luxury hotel. Light filters in…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
An excellent midrange choice, this small professionally run hotel has boutique aspirations. Splashes of style abound, from the flashy, metallic lobby to…
Hampi
Lovely family-run homestay in a tranquil rural location around 2km west of the Royal Centre (bikes are available). The five spacious rooms are furnished…
Nha Trang
Run by a local couple (a doctor and nurse) and their staff, this very welcoming minihotel is in the heart of town and just off the beach. Rooms are in…
Mysuru (Mysore)
The Mercure is a very well-run hotel, with attentive, friendly staff members and sleek, well-equipped rooms. There's a large rooftop swimming pool (big…
Vientiane
On a quiet street just off increasingly hectic Rue Setthathirath, this tasteful, peaceful hotel is great value. Generously sized rooms are impeccably…
Delhi
A friendly, relaxed hostel with a bright and airy sitting room that's one of the best places in town to hang out and meet like-minded travellers. It has…
Ko Chang
This swish pier guesthouse has seven thoughtfully designed, all-wood rooms, four of which come with private bathrooms (the shared ones are excellent…
Thimphu
Feeling more like a family home than a hotel, this cosy stone property looks out across the river towards Trashi Chho Dzong. Two houses with snug, wood…
South Goa
It's rare to find good old-fashioned palm-thatch cocohuts on this stretch of beachfront but the 11 sturdy thatched huts at Blue Corner are the best in…
Kuta & Legian
There are nine comfortable rooms in this fine guesthouse on a busy Kuta corner – it has all the basics. It's a 10-minute walk from the beach and a 10…
Hyderabad
A well-managed mid-range hotel with modern furnishings; rooms are all air-conditioned and have attractive furniture, minifridge and flatscreen TV. Staff…
Vientiane
The 12-bed dorms at this new hostel feel modern, clean and inviting – a stark contrast with most budget places in town. This vibe extends to the tidy,…
The East
Right at the northern end of Kalkudah Beach, this sprightly hotel is very well run. There are only eight rooms; all have terraces and views of the ocean …
Ubud
Putu, her husband Sampo and her father Nyoman are understandably proud of the five modern guest rooms in their family compound. These have tile floors,…
Fergana Valley
The family of ikat weaver Abdullah Mirzoakhmedov run this 13 room guesthouse just south of the centre. The spacious sitting areas are decorated with…
Gili Trawangan
This co-ed dorm complex has 19 triple rooms, some under a thatched Torajan-style roof. The rooms have concrete floors, high ceilings, lockers and their…
Yangon
Set in a blissfully quiet compound, the Alamanda combines 10 spacious and attractively decorated rooms. The most expensive room is the suite in the old…
Vientiane
Honestly (and astonishingly), there's little difference between the dorms and the new block of private rooms here. All are tidy and trendy, decked out in…
Karnataka
This fine business hotel has modern rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs (with cable) and modish furniture. Staff members are very helpful and attentive,…
Mongolia
This excellent, professionally run place comes with all the bells and whistles, including a marble-floored lobby, helpful receptionists, reliable hot…
Khao Yai National Park
This tasteful hotel goes for French-colonial chic rather than the typical nature theme, though with its mountain views out the back you won't forget where…
Nagano Region
As the name suggests, these fully self-contained cabins, in a forested setting five minutes' walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station, have rustic appeal. This is…
Bantayan Island
This attractive resort hotel sits pretty on one of the best stretches of beach in Bantayan, and its stylish rooms combine a contemporary look with a…
Hokkaidō
This new hostel offers great service, friendly staff, and dorm bunks that have solid privacy curtains and still smell like fresh cut wood. It's got a big…
Vientiane
This pink boutique hotel still packs a punch, with 16 unique, spacious, sunny, loft-like rooms outfitted with pastel colours, terrazzo floors, waffled…
Nha Trang
Staff really make an effort to welcome guests at this funky hostel, providing travel tips, free local maps and transport info. There are well-designed…
Ayuthaya
Charming owner Kittiya has converted her wooden home into a three-room guesthouse that manages to be comfortable and cozy without covering up the historic…
Mirissa
This cute little place has smallish but well-decorated rooms and wonderfully charming owners, who take real care of their guests, love chatting and…
Matsumoto
Between Nakamachi and the river, this creaky wooden ryokan dates from 1868 and has lots of traditional charm, including a bamboo garden and a coffee shop…
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