Central Honshū
Ideally located at the foot of Tanigawa-dake, across from a lovely waterfall and nearby swimming holes, this lodge offers comfy, spacious Japanese- and…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Camiguin
No longer the classiest of Camiguin's resorts, this property stretching from the highway to the water could use some attention. More modern A-frame…
Quy Nhon
This classy hotel 25km north of Quy Nhon enjoys a stunning location on a white-sand beach, with a choice of hillside, sea-view or beachfront thatched…
Bhaktapur
Designed by the architect behind the Patan Museum, this place has lots of stylish touches, from the circular showers shaped like traditional baths to the…
Danang
With a quieter northern location near the river's eastern bank, Barney's gets good reviews from travellers for its combination of modern and spotless…
Flores
Two kilometres from the centre of town towards Gua Liang Bua and surrounded by rice terraces is this welcoming, three-bedroom guesthouse. Two rooms have…
Myanmar (Burma)
‘Hotel Amazing' is stretching the imagination, but the owners clearly don't lack confidence in their property and it is good value. Rooms are attractively…
Northwestern Cambodia
This chic business hotel, located on the southern outskirts of Kompong Thom, is the perfect place to clean the grit out of your nails and get a massage…
Bicol
Apple Peach is designed in that contemporary minimalist whitewashed style that you'll either love or hate. Still, the austere charcoal-and-white rooms on…
Guangzhou
If you're soaking up the colonial vibes on Shamian Island, you might as well go the whole hog and bed down in a heritage building. Yuehai Hotel, formerly…
Samarkand
The rebranded former Hotel President is the biggest profile hotel in town, though it's still quite unremarkable. The vast atrium is impressive, if…
The Gobi
The decent, modern rooms have high ceilings, but are otherwise a bit cramped. Nice touches include wall-mounted flat screens and wood furnishings. It's…
Ayuthaya
Stone walkways threading through lush grounds, complete with lagoon and fountain, set the tone for this tranquil resort. Lovely Thai-style villas are…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
The Promenade is a flashy boutiquelike beachfront spot owned by the swish Hidesign group, with upscale, oriental-themed, (mostly) sea-facing rooms. If you…
Hiroshima
Stylish Candeo has good-sized carpeted rooms with plush beds, impressive smart TVs, spacious desks, and small bathrooms with tech touches such as anti-fog…
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
'Cha-bira' means 'I'm home!' in the local dialect, and anchored by a shady tree in the garden out front, this friendly place feels just like home. Its…
Pushkar
Ananta, an (almost) five-star resort sprawling on 3.5 hectares in the rugged ranges 4km from Pushkar, presents a new era in spiritual pilgrimage. Lucky…
East Bali
Lush grounds incorporating a naturalistic pool and plenty of palm trees are the main draw at this well-run hotel. The bungalows may be set too close…
Banglamphu
This popular hostel features dorm rooms of various sizes, the smallest and most expensive of which has six pod-like beds outfitted with power points, mini…
Sulawesi
Just west of Pulau Tomia, this ultra-exclusive hideaway offers beautiful bungalow accommodation and one of the most celebrated house reefs in Indonesia…
Central Honshū
Although not much English is spoken, the kind staff at this hulking ryokan downhill from the bus station provide a warm welcome. Large but dated rooms…
Beijing
A fantastical neverland of a hotel, Eclat has designer-themed rooms (Swiss chalet, Miami suite, etc), original art pieces from Dali and Warhol, and 20 …
Bardia National Park
Peacefully situated along a branch of the Karnali River 1.5km south of park headquarters, this friendly family-run lodge offers great value for money. The…
Bangladesh
Set beside a small pond, Banani has clean, white-tiled rooms with TV, sofa, coffee table and a small attached bathroom with sit-down toilet. The cheapest…
Jodhpur
A friendly place in an enchanting location, this 500-year-old glowing blue house has several levels of higgledy-piggledy rooftops and a mix of rooms, some…
Sabah
This admirable community ecotourism initiative is a refreshing alternative to the big lodges, and it’s great value to boot – rates include all meals and…
Krabi Province
Ko Si Boya's beach isn’t spectacular, but the mangrove setting is wild and full of life. The simple bamboo bungalows here are set in manicured gardens,…
Shillong
Popular with budget travellers, Baba's entrance is practically hidden below street level. It has clean, spartan accommodation in rooms behind the prim…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
Perched on the side of a mountain and offering expansive views towards the mainland, this 70-room hotel has a nature-lodge vibe, with minimalist white…
Henan
Set in expansive, park-like grounds, Kaifeng's top hotel choice is enormous and peaceful. Rooms are stylish, with tasteful depictions of the city's famous…
Kochi (Cochin)
This Goan-owned mustard-yellow building was built in 1912 as headquarters of a UK spice-trading company before being taken over by Brooke Bond tea. The 10…
Panglao Island
This large, recently rebranded resort hotel enjoys a stunning setting on an astonishing white-sand beach, and boasts two infinity pools and a private …
Rajasthan
This is a well-run hotel with a decent pool and shady gardens, around which are arranged the attractive cottages sporting marble floors, stained glass,…
Shikoku
Three blocks south of the castle along Kenchō-mae Dōri is this classy multistorey hotel with luxurious onsen baths and a garden incorporating a series of…
Kathmandu
Right in the eye of the Thamel storm but surprisingly peaceful, this place has splashes of style and a nice garden and lobby reading area. Standard rooms…
Central Java
A beautifully carved wooden boat and an attractive pergola distinguish the outside of this otherwise ordinary hotel. The air-con is somewhat under…
Central Java
Built as a retreat for Dutch planters, the Kresna dates from 1921 and retains a certain colonial charm with stained-glass windows and polished floors…
Hanoi
The Meracus is in the thick of things near Hoan Kiem Lake, but without the traffic noise thanks to two layers of double-glazed windows. This ornate hotel…
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Just north of Thanjavur's palace, Tanjore Hi is a century-old, ecofriendly house refurbished with strikingly contemporary flair. Bold modern decor is all…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
A beautiful family house with its roots in the 17th century, canalside Alasr is strung riad-style around a wood-banistered patio. There are seven…
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