Negombo
With its imposing entrance and high ceilings, this place feels like a temple – a temple to minimalist luxury, that is. The rooms are luxurious, with sea…
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Tianjin
There's a friendly welcome from English-speaking staff at this unique hostel – also known as Books Hotel – located centrally on historic Jiefang Beilu…
Karnataka
Set in a coffee plantation that backs onto the park, this luxurious resort has gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired villas (some with private pool) that are in…
Bacuit Archipelago
This is the least swanky of El Nido Resorts' four Palawan properties, although you'll hardly be slumming it. The cottages, many of them set over water,…
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas
Hua Hin
The historic Railway Hotel opened in 1922 and was Hua Hin’s first hotel. It's been updated and expanded over the decades, but hasn't lost its genteel aura…
Bikaner
At this modern hotel with the frontage of an old sandstone haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) you’ll find unexpectedly grand accommodation…
Shanghai
This classy 548-room hotel, spanning the top 34 floors of the majestic Jinmao Tower, remains one of Shanghai’s finest. The neck-craning 33-storey atrium…
Northeast States
New in 2015 and a cut above anything else in Aizawl, the Floria has a bright, spacious, contemporary feel and young, professional staff. Rooms have comfy…
Labuan Bajo
This 56-bed hostel from Tree Top should really provide transfers into town, but it's a must-visit for anyone with wheels. With both sunset and sunrise…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Expect superlative hospitality at this seaside gem. The dining experience at this ryokan is exceptional for such a remote place and the onsen facility…
Polonnaruwa
Good vibes are guaranteed at this fine guesthouse thanks to the efforts of genial owner Upali and his family. Rooms are well-priced and sparkling clean,…
Tashkent
This sociable hostel sets the bar high for Tashkent's budget accommodation. The pine fresh rooms and shared bathrooms are spotlessly clean and the clued…
Jaipur
This splendid palace was once the Jaipur pad of Maharaja Man Singh II and his glamorous wife Gayatri Devi. Veiled in hectares of manicured gardens, the…
Singapore
One of the swankiest additions to Orchard Rd's five-star hotel scene, St Regis doesn't disappoint: from its striking facade to its classic, French…
Udaipur
The icon of Udaipur, this romantic white-marble palace seemingly floating on the lake is extraordinary, with open-air courtyards, lotus ponds and a small,…
Assam
This large but relaxed and well-run property with flowery gardens has excellent rooms (42 in all) featuring tasteful decor, snug beds, modern amenities…
Jodhpur
This smaller sibling of Pal Haveli is accessed through the same grand entrance, but is located around to the right in one wing of the residence. It’s a…
Izu Peninsula
In this unlikely corner of Japan, the Yamaguchi family (former expats in Mexico) welcomes guests to their inn with warm, uniquely Mexican-Japanese…
Luang Prabang
Conjuring the colonial-era heyday of Luang Prabang, this sophisticated all-suite hotel consists of six French-accented buildings set amid verdant gardens…
The Gobi
This well-run camp, 10km north of Dalanzadgad (and less than 5km from the airport), offers loads of options and the convenience of an easy airport drop…
Sigiriya
For natural-world immersion – crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards in the grass and occasional visiting elephants – the Jetwing is a great choice. The…
George Town
Unlike the slick heritage hotels you’ll find elsewhere, the renovation of this row of 1920s shophouses has left them feeling wonderfully rustic, and the…
El Nido
The Birdhouse brings true glamping to El Nido. Emerge from your luxurious 'nest' perched high over Maremegmeg Beach and take in the astonishing view of…
Shanghai
Impeccable service, excellent facilities and a central location make this one of the best business hotels this side of the Huangpu River. While it lacks…
Anuradhapura
For sheer colonial class this Raj-era relic (formerly a British governor's residence) can't be matched. It's been beautifully and respectfully restored –…
Ella
A wonderful guesthouse where the rooms have enormous glass-panel windows and terraces strewn with hammocks and chairs. Eating breakfast on the sunny…
Mentawai Islands
On tiny, lush Pulau Buasak on the outskirts of Playground, Shadow is run by friendly local surfer brothers Ade (along with his Spanish wife) and Dodi and…
Penang
Accommodation at the top of this 518m-high peak takes the form of eight splendidly restored century-old rice barns, united in a private retreat. Walk…
The Southern Islands
The structures here – which include a 33-bed open-air dorm and a cliff-side bar and restaurant with sweeping views of the channel that separates Koh Rong…
Sigiriya
Set in over 80 hectares of unfenced grasslands, this high-end hotel is a terrific place to spot wildlife. Iguanas, monitor lizards and mongooses are all…
Sunny Date International Hotel
Heilongjiang
The Sunny Date is the most glamorous hotel in Mudanjiang. Built in 2011, it has a faux-yesteryear vibe, including a chandelier-lined lobby fit for the…
Northern Laos
Setting the standard for luxury accommodation in petite Pak Beng, Le Grand is a big resort located on a strategic hilltop just to the west of town. The…
Cameron Highlands
Primo pampering and exceptionally classy rooms lift Strawberry Park above its resort competition. All room types are elegant, from the ample doubles to…
Ko Chang
Quirky and enchanting, this is an old-school bohemian budget place right on the sands. It's a striking sight and experience: a warren of driftwood cabins,…
Maharashtra
This 1840s tin-roof heritage bungalow sits just as it did when it was built by the British government for one of its captains. Nestled in its own forest…
Lhasa
If you’re looking for a dash of style, this comfortable Nepali-run three-star place near the Tromsikhang market is a good choice, with ornate Tibetan…
The Gobi
The best tourist camp in the area. The shower rooms and toilets are sparkling, the 37 gers are larger than most (some have queen beds), and though the new…
An Bang Beach
About 8km north of An Bang and 15km from Hoi An, this beachfront temple of indulgence has it all: three tiers of infinity pools (one is heated), butler…
Ubud
Luxurious Amandari does everything with the charm and grace of a classical Balinese dancer. Superb views over the green river valley – the 30m green-tiled…
The Southern Islands
Under new French management, Kactus is a labyrinthine backpacker estate that hosts new-agey stuff like meditation, tantra yoga and creative art workshops…
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