Kalimantan
Linked to Nunukan Island by a 1km-long boardwalk, Virgin Cocoa is Maratua's latest luxury offering. More a luxurious retreat than a dive resort, it has 18…
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Asakusa & Sumida River
This is one of the most stylish of the several Tokyo hostels that combine a cafe or a bar open to the public in the foyer with a hostel above. Bunka…
Senggigi
A stylish boutique hotel amid the palms about 1km south of Pura Batu Bolong. Each of the 15 luxe bungalows has an outdoor living room and a hip modern…
Sanur
Looming over Sanur's beachfront, this massive hotel has 120 elegant suites and villas on a sprawling site that includes a 50m infinity pool. The design is…
Tangalla & Around
This smart three-storey hotel has nine very attractive rooms featuring stylish modern furniture; book one on the upper floor for full-frontal sea views…
Pulau Perhentian
Crocodile Rock is a luxe option nestled in the rainforest about a 15- to 20-minute walk south of Coral Bay. The timber-clad chalets are raised on stilts…
Unawatuna
A sociable hostel run by helpful crew with four mixed dorms, all with shared bathrooms, and a double room with an en suite. There's a nice roof terrace, a…
Surabaya
Someone went to town when they designed this aggressively artsy hotel. We love the foyer area with its melting wax-like columns, the graffiti in the…
Lhasa
The eight rooms in this former residence of Nyi Rinpoche, a tutor of the Dalai Lama, make for an interesting choice in the heart of the old town. The…
Ubud
Set well back in the rice fields near the river valley, this resort has a heavy overlay of Bali style. Accommodation ranges from suites to large three…
Karnataka
'Boutique' is pushing it a tad, but this likeable hotel certainly has a modern feel, with elegant rooms and quality furnishings, including desks and…
Hua Hin
At this fantastic resort, owned by a scion of the royal family, there are 16 much-in-demand villas (with 45 total rooms) on offer. The decor is crisp and…
Central Honshū
Practically in its own forest uphill from the bus station, this sprawling onsen ryokan (traditional hot-spring inn) boasts 16 rotemburo (outdoor baths),…
Pulau Langkawi
This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. Rooms feature thoughtful design touches and techie…
North Goa
The excellent boutique rooms at this water-sports outfit are stylish with the sort of artistic and soulful vibe that goes with the attached gallery,…
Ko Chang
One of the top luxury pads in these parts, everything about Dewa is chic, from the dark-tiled 700-sq-metre pool to the contemporary Thai-style rooms that…
Ba Be National Park
A step up in amenities from Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village consists of lovely sitting areas linking bamboo and wood-panelled…
Pushkar
Tulsi Palace is a great budget choice with a variety of bright and airy rooms around a central courtyard. The attached Little Prince Cafe on the 2nd-floor…
Samarkand
The Registon looks good, if a little uninspiring, with 70 spacious rooms that have fridges and decent bathrooms, although some have an odd layout. Wi-fi…
Jaipur
Ranjana and her husband Dinesh run this welcoming homestay in their lovely bungalow on a quiet backstreet behind Hathroi Fort. There are 10 pristine guest…
Padang
Run by friendly young owner Yuliez, who's an excellent source of info, this central homestay provides bona fide backpacker digs in the form of an air-con…
East Java
A wonderful eco-hotel where the complex resembles a traditional village and all the buildings make good use of recycled wood and solar power. There's…
Sukhothai
Water, greenery and traditional structures come together at this lauded resort, culminating in the feel of a Northern Thai village. Other perks include…
Luang Prabang
In a peaceful setting at the end of the peninsula facing the Nam Khan, it's so quiet here you can almost hear the breeze. Downstairs rooms are simple wood…
Seminyak
Here since 1980, this old-school guesthouse has spacious, grassy grounds with fruit trees and a quiet spot located almost on the beach. The eight rooms…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
An excellent place with high cleanliness standards and bright, cheerful rooms, Tom’s allows you to stay in a central location – it's a 15-minute walk from…
Wilpattu National Park
This reliable family-run hotel is an appealing base for visiting Wilpattu, especially as it has its own safari jeeps. Choose from the quiet and immaculate…
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Tashkent
This grand Soviet-era place (built in 1958 as Tashkent's first hotel) is now Korean run but still enjoys the same superbly central location. The fully…
The East
On a huge beachside plot in the middle of the resort strip, this luxury hotel offers beautifully finished rooms and suites (all with sea views) that…
The Gobi
The most hospitable and professional family camp and the closest overall option to the tallest dunes (just 1km away), Nyamsuren offers seven immaculate…
Bukit Peninsula
Each of the 147 villas here are designed in traditional Balinese manner, complete with a carved entrance way that opens on to an open-air living pavilion…
Tianjin
Secreted away at the end of an alleyway off Chongqing Dao, this simple but stylish hostel has spacious dorms and small private rooms with shared bathrooms…
Ubud
Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty. Many villas have private pools and all share the…
West Papua
Set on Aiduma Island, Triton Bay Divers opened in 2015 and is still the only dive resort in the region. It has just six elegant wooden cottages on a…
Medan
The best backpackers in Medan is this homestay in a quiet residential street east of the centre. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfy beds and friendly, helpful…
Dili
Genial Vilar and his upbeat staff give this place a great backpacker vibe. Colourful beds made from pallets exemplify the sustainable philosophy. Dorms…
Bangkok
This is one of a handful of large-yet-hip branded hotels in Bangkok. The four-elements-inspired design theme has no two rooms looking quite the same, but…
Siem Reap
With a contemporary chic design by renowned architect Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Shack features an inviting central pool, while Shinta Mani Angkor offers…
Karnataka
This luxury lodge has wonderful lake-facing bungalows, and organises tip-top jungle safaris, boat trips and nature walks. The restaurant is beautifully…
The East
A bustling, attractive place set around a central garden, there are 11 large, clean and comfy rooms here in a two-storey block. The restaurant features…
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