Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
In the guesthouse enclave that's sprung up along the hill to Namsan, Zaza is one of the best with its contemporary building full of design touches and…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Nagano Region
Uematsu-ya is a well-kept, good-value inn occupying a nine-storey building atop a hill. It has both Japanese- and Western-style rooms; deluxe rooms are…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Offers inviting, contemporary rooms and located just 600m from the train station. The hotel also has an excellent veg restaurant, Arya Bhavan, and a…
Gokarna
Some of the best dorms in Karnataka, with AC, lockers and sea views, await at this efficiently managed hostel. The cottages are also very inviting,…
The Gobi
The smallest and best-value ger camp at Ongiin Khiid features a canteen built to look like a castle. It stays open year-round and has clean, comfortable…
Darjeeling
A two-hour drive from Rimbik near Bijanbari, this cheerful place is managed by Andrew Pulger-Frame, whose Sikkimese grandparents once ran an estate from…
George Town
A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…
Tokyo
Kikka offers decent, wooden-box-style dorm bunks but it's the good private rooms with their own bathrooms that are the draw here. In what is now a tried…
Mirissa
Formerly a dated concrete hotel, this place has been reinvented as a contemporary abode thanks to a successful renovation. The bright rooms are very…
Hida Takayama Temple Inn Zenkō-ji
Takayama
Good karma washes over this branch of Nagano's famous Zenkō-ji, where donations are accepted in return for accommodation. Private rooms are generously…
Qingdao
This lovely Old Town hostel is in a beautiful, restored pīcháiyuàn, the courtyard apartments of 1920s Qingdao, and within a 10-minute walk of the train…
Delhi
Owned by a couple who have their own homewares brand, this guesthouse has beautifully decorated rooms with leafy outlooks and a lovely communal sitting…
Gili Trawangan
Sinuous bamboo and thatch architecture echo the snakelike curves of the pool at this upscale property at the south end of the strip. There are tidy…
Vientiane
As well as offering long-term apartment stays, this place is one of the smarter midrange biz-boutique hotels in town. The contemporary lobby sets the tone…
Pulau Langkawi
This cosy compound of six rooms and three cottages is looked after by Dee and Mark – two of the most gracious hosts on Pulau Langkawi. The free-standing…
Guwahati
Once the best among Guwahati's hotels, the Dynasty, on Sir Shahdullah (SS) Rd, retains a sense of nostalgia and offers magnificent rooms with a colonial…
Bukhara
Behind a beautifully carved wooden front door is a maze connecting several small buildings with new rooms elaborately done up in traditional decor. All…
Kandy
This well-designed hotel boasts a stunning location, its large pool located right by the riverbank. Designer-chic rooms in chocolate tones and grey slate…
Cat Ba Island
Rimming the furthest sandy edge of Cat Co 2 Beach, the charming yet dinky stone-and-thatch bungalows of this resort sit within a manicured lawn dotted…
Maharashtra
Svasara is a beautifully designed luxury lodge spread over four or so hectares where the gorgeous suites and facilities really add some luxury to the…
Mui Ne
Villa Aria enjoys a fine location in the thick of things so it's perfect for those wanting to make the most of Mui Ne's bars and restaurants. Rooms may be…
North Goa
The award-winning Coco Shambhala is a luxurious retreat with just four two-bedroom villas in a lush tropical garden, each with their own private jetpool,…
Colombo
Part of the well-regarded Indian chain, this vast edifice has elegant public areas and a lovely 11-acre garden, as well as myriad restaurants and bars,…
Bukit Peninsula
The 16 very individual bungalows with thatched roofs are scattered about a compound dominated by a cliff-side infinity pool. All have open-air living…
Nusa Lembongan
About 500m west of Tanjung Sanghyang is this eponymously named property with four plush suites and a two-bedroom villa. The views are sweeping, and should…
The Gobi
This recently rebranded camp features a small restaurant with fine river views, and a games building with table tennis and a pool table. They have showers…
Colombo
This very professionally managed hotel and hostel has an ideal location just east of the Dutch Hospital. In its renovated four-storey building there are…
The Hill Country
This hotel enjoys some of the most spectacular views in the entire Kandy area from its ridge-top perch, with astonishing vistas across the Mahaweli river…
Nagoya
This unpretentious, good-value hotel is steps away from Nagoya Station. It's been rebranded as part of Royal Park's less-stuffy Canvas line, and features…
Dhaka
Super-sized rooms with bizarre, but kind of cool, wood panelling over the walls. The little kitchenettes make this a good one for long-stay guests (but…
West Java
Nest in a cool Torajan-style cottage or smaller, modern 'Jakarta rooms' right on the beach; this is the nicest choice in Carita. It has a beautiful pool …
Miri
Coco House has bright, modern dorms with pod-like bunks and small but functional private rooms with splashes of colour. The spotless bathrooms have rain…
West Lombok
The poshest resort in the Southwest Gilis, Kokomo has 15 large villas in a beautiful position right by the ocean. Units have fridges and other kitchen…
The Gobi
Opened in 2013, here are 20 tidy gers set on stone foundations, surrounding a main bathhouse and a hexagonal dining room where you can tuck into…
The South
Five small artistically decorated rooms in a guesthouse known for its good vibes and chilled atmosphere; you'll pay extra for air-con. The rooms are a tad…
Bukit Peninsula
One of the pools at this romantic hotel is suitably tiled pink. The 25 rooms have terraces and balconies, plus artistic touches. There is a lush Mexican…
Yala National Park
Only 4km from the park entrance, this posh resort is set amid the dunes near the beach. Its modish rooms boast stunning views from their balconies, or…
Senggigi
Offers 20 rooms, all with a tasteful, well-equipped simplicity, in a quiet ocean-front location towards Pura Batu Bolong. Rooms on the upper floors have…
Battambang
Contemporary meets colonial at this pretty resort, a short tuk tuk ride southwest of the centre. Rooms are stylish and include flat-screen TV and rain…
Dhaka
It might look like a private residence but it is in fact a small hotel, and a pretty good one at that. The comfortable front rooms have balconies, while…
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