Weligama
Take a dated concrete hotel on the seafront, pimp it up with backpacker-geared appeal (yoga deck, rooftop bar-resto, surfboard racks) and end up with the…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Dambulla
The 12-roomed Lake Lodge lacks the scale of the big Kandalama resorts, but makes up for it with personalised service. Rooms are fresh and modern, with the…
East Bali
Nine large freestanding villa-style units with spacious sea-facing verandahs and romantic four-poster beds sheathed in mosquito nets are among the…
Shillong
The classiest hotel in town is installed in part of the mansion and estate of the former royal family of Tripura, up a quiet road 3km southeast of the…
Assam
Eco-Camp provides accommodation in comfortable tents under thatched roofs in lush gardens. The colourful fabrics, attached bathrooms and sturdy beds make…
North Goa
A five-bedroom villa filled with art, another three-bedroom villa, three two-bedroom casinhas (little houses) and other cottages, set amid 1.6 hectares of…
Phnom Penh
This landmark location is a fine place to recapture the heady days of the war correspondents. The rooms are exquisitely finished in polished wood and…
Kampot
Those who make it all the way to Sabay Beach will be handsomely rewarded. From the palm-tree-flanked boardwalk and the dreamy bungalows to the darling…
Mongolia
Elevated on wooden platforms, these beautifully decorated gers on the lake's west side are embroidered with traditional patterns; interiors contain…
Puerto Princesa
In a quiet neighbourhood a little south of Rizal Ave, this charming hotel is excellent value. The compact rooms are tastefully minimalist, with most set…
Canggu
This hotel is an oasis among the sterility of walled villas, run by inexperienced and lovable staff. Rooms range from singles with shared bathrooms to…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Swish Mariott ups the ante in Kolkata's luxury-accommodation segment with its glitzy interiors, elegant and spacious rooms, a train of creature comforts…
Dumaguete
Very much the boutique hostel it proclaims to be, Flying Fish is a self-sufficient compound of taste and hipness 2km north of the centre. The on-site…
Shillong
Right by the Police Bazar roundabout, the Centre Point is the best centrally located hotel. Run by professional and helpful staff, it has smart rooms with…
Chandigarh
Operated by the state tourism board, this hulk of a building is much more pleasant inside than it looks from the outside. Rooms are unexciting but large,…
Rajasthan
This homestay under the recommended New Bungli Restaurant is run by the same small group of families. Rooms are simple, spacious, cool and clean and you…
Kyrgyzstan
Run by the same folks as the Supara restaurant complex in Bishkek, this location has all the same splendid national food and cultural offerings plus…
Nuwara Eliya
This huge mock-Tudor edifice has immaculate lawns, a reading lounge and an impressive partly open dining terrace. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped,…
Bikaner
This guesthouse, in a family home 3km south of the main train station, is a cosy choice and the base of a good camel-safari operator. It has six rooms in…
Ulaanbaatar
This family-run place has a fun, youthful vibe, with colourful noise-proof walls, comfortable lounges and lots of soft sofas. Dorms and private rooms are…
Timor-Leste
There's plenty to do at this family-friendly spot right on the beach: sip coconuts under the palms, chill in the bar-restaurant (open to all-comers) or…
Regent Resort, Soma Vine Village
Nashik
Soma Vine Village's luxury resort, 17km west of Nashik, sits by a lake and is bordered by rolling hills. Roam the landscape by bicycle, laze the hours…
Sumatra
An intimate surf retreat for 12 guests in a remote location, run by the ever-helpful Mario Fernandes, a Brazilian transplant who guarantees you a good…
Northeast States
The centrally located Sangai Continental provides just what you'd hope for in a midrange business and family hotel. Good-sized contemporary rooms in white…
Kuala Lumpur
There are only 55 rooms at this luxury hotel occupying the loftiest floors of a 59-storey building – which guarantees sweeping views all around. You'll…
Luang Prabang
This stylish boutique hotel southwest of town is exceptional value when compared with some of the heritage hotels crammed into the old quarter. Rooms are…
Nagano Region
This beautiful, sprawling campground a few kilometres from Okusha has its own babbling brook, 350 campsites, 30 bungalows, 33 cabins and six self…
Bai Tu Long Bay
Conveniently close to Quan Lan Town Pier (2km) but walkable to the town (1km), this welcoming, family-run place offers clean, spacious and excellent-value…
Udaipur
Run by an artist family, Krishna Niwas has smart, clean, air-conditioned rooms; those with views are smaller, and some come with balconies. There are…
Panglao Island
A welcoming place with smiling staff and spacious, well-appointed rooms with hardwood floors and private balconies that represent fine value. There's a…
Chandigarh
Not as grand as some of the Taj Group's other properties, this hotel still offers luxurious, flawless service and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows,…
New Delhi
Fronted by manicured green lawns, elegant Claridges was built in 1952. Colonial era–styled rooms have all the comforts, and there are some excellent…
Banyak Islands
The only accommodation on Pulau Palambak Besar is in these 10 lovely bungalows with shared bathrooms fronting a stunning beach. There's a nice restaurant…
Bangladesh
Clearly the best hotel in Khulna, this place has huge suite-like rooms that feature soft beds and spotless bathrooms with sit-down loos and bathtubs. The…
Meghalaya
Opened in 2017, Jiva's 10 suites, ranged along a plant-decked hallway, all have big quarter-circle bathtubs and great valley and hill views. At weekends…
Luang Prabang
This romantic bijou belle is stunningly tasteful with Indochinese style; think pendulums ticking away on walls covered with vintage Lao B&W photography,…
Chongqing City
Run by a lovely globe-trotting, coffee-loving couple, the Only Cafe moved to these stylish new penthouse digs in 2019. Expect updated amenities in the…
Takayama
For a ryokan experience in a business-hotel setting, choose the contemporary elegance of the executive rooms in the Kachoan wing (from ¥25,000 per person…
Sabah
Idyllically lapped by turquoise water, these Balinese-style stilted bungalows with their peaked roofs, fine interiors and palm-fronted porches are…
Mongolia
A fabulous option on the eastern shore of the lake with fabulous views across the water; the only drawback is getting here on the rough road. The owner –…
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