Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Set in the hills, among tall trees and with ocean views, this elegant guesthouse is the epitome of hip. Light-filled rooms are simple and supremely…
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West Bali
Typical of the luxe villas cloistered in the Cemagi area, Ombak offers lavish comfort at a fairly good price, considering what you get. There are three…
Jaipur
This sparkling, spacious and relaxing hostel comes from the folks at Arya Niwas, and is adjacent to another of their concerns: Jai Niwas. There's a…
Chandigarh
With a gorgeous location on the shore of a lake 8km from the hill-station of Morni, Tikkar Taal Tourist Complex has clean, comfortable rooms with private…
Mongolia
Renovated rooms are clean and feature efficient yet comfortable furnishings, making this midrange option ultimately very good value for money. It’s set…
Melaka City
Right on the river, this welcoming family-run guesthouse occupies a former rubber trading house. There's a massive ground-floor lounge and seven simple…
Bukit Peninsula
This beautiful resort clings to the side of hills that roll down to the sea. Stone paths lead between walled villas draped in bougainvillea and punctuated…
Siem Reap
From the Plantation group of hotels in Phnom Penh comes this Siem Reap masterpiece. Templation is spread over several acres on the west bank of the river,…
Danang Region
Contemporary beachfront hotel with an outstanding spa (all guests get a minimum of two treatments per day). And what a wellness zone it is, with treatment…
The Hill Country
Away from the bustle of the city centre, this guesthouse has functional rooms with solid wooden beds and furniture; some rooms have balconies. Eating…
Pai
This traditional former Shan mansion has been turned into one of the most charming boutiques in town. The 14 slightly crowded rooms mingle pan-Asian and…
Hampi
Seriously stylish new place with stunning accommodation. Book a terrace suite for maharaja-size space, including your own hot tub. The grounds are…
Siem Reap
The original wood-finished rooms, among the most tasteful and inviting in town, come with verandahs or small gardens. The gorgeous swimming pool is…
Aceh
Offering cheap and cheerful huts on stilts, Olala caters both to shoestringers (with basic huts with shared bathrooms) and those who want their own…
North Bali
These four two-storey villas are on sweeping grounds; each has a unique style that mixes antiques with silks and relaxed comfort. Outside the air-con…
Dhaka
A landmark hotel towering in blue glass near Gulshan II Circle, the Westin is one of Dhaka's most recognisable – and classiest – business hotels…
Kerobokan
On the main road, but backing onto rice paddies, this small hotel exudes a Dutch-Javanese colonial charm. Rooms mix simplicity with old-world character,…
Sunil Rest Guest House & Restaurant
Matara
Run by Sunil and Ureka, a charming local couple, this fine guesthouse is about 150m from the beach. Rooms in the main building are simple and clean, or…
Kathmandu
Space and tranquillity are precious commodities in Kathmandu, but the Soaltee has acres of both; 4.5 hectares, to be precise. Spread around the palatial…
Borneo Natural Sakau Bilit Resort
Sabah
On the western edge of Bilit, this newish jungle lodge is all soaring ceilings in the airy dining area, while the cosy air-con chalets come with four…
Hue
Located 30km north of Hue, this luxe resort is built around natural hot springs at the foot of the Truong Son mountain range. Spend lazy days soaking in…
Bukhara
Housed in the courtyard of an old mansion in the Jewish Quarter, this is a charming, well-managed and good-value place. The rooms are spacious and modern…
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
Colombo
Set inside an old mansion with a notorious past (when it was a home for local politicians), this stylish hotel dazzles with its dark, minimalist design,…
Shikoku
A great new budget option in Nishi Iya, this guesthouse and cafe sit right next to the eastern side of the bridge over the Iya-gawa on Route 45 from Ōboke…
Kuala Lumpur
Book in advance for some very good deals at this stylish hotel that occupies the top floors of the Foster + Partners–designed Ilham Tower. Rooms are…
The Hill Country
Run by an intelligent, kind host family, the rooms in this family home are kept clean and have hot-water en suites. The location is very quiet, though…
West Bali
You can sample village life as part of this innovative program that places travellers in the homes of residents of the rice-growing village of Jegu, 9km…
Tangalla & Around
This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar. Rooms boast a contemporary look, with polished concrete…
The Gobi
The most popular hotel in town, this place is smart throughout, and set opposite the leafy town square. The only frill in the so-called 'deluxe' rooms is…
Ubud
Escape the central Ubud hubbub here. Made and Ketut are your friendly hosts, and their five rooms are in traditional Balinese stone-and-brick houses set…
Bangkok
The moment you enter its stylish lobby, you know that this is among Bangkok’s most modern riverside hotels. Rooms, all of which have widescreen river…
Ko Chang
Right by the sea, Warapura has a series of excellent boutique bungalows lightly decorated with rustic furniture and a white-and-turquoise colour scheme…
Pushkar
Once belonging to the maharaja of Kishangarh, the top-end Hotel Pushkar Palace has a romantic lakeside setting. The rooms have carved wooden furniture and…
Lhasa
The Flora is a well-run and reliable hotel in the interesting Muslim quarter (it’s run by a Nepali Muslim). Nice touches include a laundry service and…
Sigiriya
For that living-with-a-family experience, Lal's is perfect. Your host family could not be more welcoming or friendly, offering home-cooked meals (try the…
Polonnaruwa
About 100m off the main road south of the Old Town, this place has clean, spacious rooms with terrace eating in two blocks; those at the rear with rice…
Riverside Majestic Astana Wing
Kuching
The Riverside Majestic is one of Kuching's older hotels, but the 2018 addition of the new Astana Wing means it's again a great place to stay. Rooms are…
Pulau Langkawi
Enveloped by rainforest on a private cove, the Ritz-Carlton offers an exclusive luxury escape that's barely 10 minutes' drive from the airport. Rooms are…
Sapa
Located at the edge of a cliff, and offering fantastic views of the valley below, is this fresh, modern hotel. Front-facing rooms with views are the most…
Ranthambhore National Park
A lovely little hotel with simple but immaculate rooms, each with terrace seating overlooking a beautifully tended, flower-filled garden. It’s about 1km…
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