Nuwara Eliya
A very pleasant colonial villa set in flowering gardens and filled with little hideaways where you can curl up with a book on a wet afternoon. Rooms are a…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Kandy
As far as atmosphere goes, this astonishing place can't be beat, particularly for those who enjoy a tipple. Once a clubhouse for British officers, today…
Mrs ND Wijenayake’s Guest House
Galle
The wonderful Mrs Wijenayake and her family have been hosting grateful backpackers since 1968 and their hospitality shows in this comfy guesthouse. The…
Battambang
For a taste of the colonial era, stay at this French-era villa renovated in vintage 1930s style. It's one of the most romantic boutique hotels in Cambodia…
The Gobi
A basic midrange ger camp at research time, with 20 tidy gers each sleeping up to three guests. When we passed through there were plans to level the…
Central Java
Just before Sukuh temple – and enjoying the same exquisite views – this rural hotel has attractive rooms and villas built from natural materials and…
Siem Reap
The original boutique hotel in Siem Reap (when boutique was still an upmarket shopping experience to most), Angkor Village remains one of the most…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This plush and stylish edition of the Swissotel chain is the closest luxury address to the airport – you're barely a 10-minute drive away. Rooms are…
Lhasa
Six-star travellers accustomed to uberluxury, 24-hour butler service and, yes, a gold-plated pool can finally consider a trip to the plateau. The fortress…
Gili Trawangan
New Age bungalows have teak walls and a stylish, simple design that lets in lots of light. Terraces for each of the 11 units have plush loungers, plus…
Colombo
Close to Cinnamon Gardens and other hotspots but isolated from the street mayhem, this relaxed estate has six lovely rooms in an elegant and restful…
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Kota Kinabalu
Located in the Tanjung Aru area, about 3km south of the city centre, this is one of the finest hotels in Sabah. There are beautifully stylish rooms with…
Panaji
In an old Hindu mansion, the nine divine, colonial fantasy rooms at Panjim Pousada are set off by a stunning central courtyard, with antique furnishings…
Ubud
Overlooking the rushing waters and rice-clad hills of the Wos Valley, the Ibah offers refined luxury in 17 spacious, stylish, individual suites and villas…
Jodhpur
Above the restaurant of the same name are nine delightful and spacious rooms carved out of a beautiful haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence)…
Sigiriya
Groups like the villa-style rooms, fine balconies and stylish design at this well-tended place. The 25m pool is heaven after a hard day tackling the rock,…
Anuradhapura
Set in 38 hectares of forest and gardens with a lovely pool area, this resort hotel has spacious rooms with fine terrace seating. Some bathrooms are…
Raja Ampat Islands
With large, elegant over-water bungalows on a gorgeous, pristine, small island off northern Batanta, and masses of good diving nearby, this resort is…
Kandy
This wonderfully secluded, though slightly faded, family guesthouse is on the edge of Udawattakelle Sanctuary and has fine forest views from its terrace…
Galle
This new hostel is 3km inland from the Fort, but it's an easy ride by bus or three-wheeler, or there are bicycles for hire. The detached building is…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Right in the heart of the city, with most attractions within walking distance, this hotel represents fine value. Decor is over-the-top kitsch, but with…
Luang Prabang
Bel Air has had a total facelift from the foundations up and now looks more like one of the colonial-era resorts that punctuate the old town. Thanks to…
Mirissa
Set back from the road, a short walk from Mirissa's east shoreline, this attractive hotel has nine well-appointed and inviting rooms, and three more in a…
Arugam Bay
Set back from the west side of the main road, the Danish Villa has a lovely, peaceful garden (except when the odd troop of monkeys whoops by) and a classy…
Yokohama
Priced like a business hotel but with an attractive, modern aesthetic and English-speaking staff, Hotel Edit is an excellent choice, especially since it's…
Seminyak
The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali. All 79 rooms claim to be suites, even if…
Samarkand
The 23 modern rooms at this French-Uzbek joint venture vary in size but all feel quite lush, with quality bedding and fluffy pillows. Breakfast on the…
Sapa
Sapa Lodge is a friendly, well-run place with plenty of small-hotel appeal. The smart, light-filled deluxe rooms come with soaring views of the…
Nusa Lembongan
Affiliated with Big Fish Diving, there are nine bungalow-style, cold-water and fan rooms in this palm-shaded compound back off the beach. Nearby there are…
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
This immaculate little guesthouse has an unbeatable location right opposite the historical park and is run by a super-friendly young woman who speaks very…
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang style was minted at this boutique hotel, bookended by mango trees and a burgundy 1950s Mercedes. The 100-year-old Lao-style building brims…
Bukit Peninsula
The top-end choice in Tanjung Benoa, the huge Conrad combines a modern Bali look with a refreshing, casual style. The 353 rooms are large and thoughtfully…
Around Manila
Streets ahead of most places in Subic Bay in terms of comfort, design, service – and price. The spacious rooms are truly luxurious, with supersized flat…
Galle
This gracious old villa, built in the 1860s by a Scottish spice merchant, is located on the shady hill above the new town. The eight rooms vary in size,…
Around Tokyo
Hoshino Resorts have given this 33-room mega-ryokan some contemporary sparkle, with spacious tatami rooms furnished with Western-style beds and lovely…
Unawatuna
Set well back from the busy road, these very comfortable units (rooms, suites and a three-bedroom bungalow) all have a homely ambience thanks to rugs,…
Luang Prabang
Tucked away near the Nam Khan, this welcoming, family-run guesthouse is a home away from home in Luang Prabang. Rooms are beautifully decorated in tribal…
Lovina
Clean, modern lines are the hallmark of this luxe beach resort, which is walkably close to the centre of Kalibukbuk. The 66 rooms are large, all with…
Nuwara Eliya
For the ultimate luxury 'homestay', try this offering from the Amaya chain. It's a converted old colonial building set, of course, in a tea estate, around…
Gokarna
Cottages and rooms are scattered around a shady hillside plot in this Kudle institution, located above the beach and owned by a very amiable German yoga…
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