Suzhou
Capturing the canalside Sūzhōu aesthetic, this 17th-century traditional courtyard building has well-kept gardens and 51 rooms bedecked in traditional…
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Flores
Ruteng's nicest accommodation. Twelve deluxe bungalows set around a lily pond (with more on the way) have plush bedding and wooden feature walls inset…
Phuket
Just over the road from central Hat Rawai, amid lovely green grounds, this whitewashed, contemporary complex is filled with plain, bright, good-value…
Bikaner
This is a quiet, welcoming place run by descendants of Bikaner prime ministers. It has a small garden and a comfy, old-fashioned sitting room with…
Central Honshū
Along a road that ascends from Rte 475, Nonohana Sansō opened its doors in 2010. All tatami guest rooms are traditionally styled and have private…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Swanky Leela isn’t actually a palace (it was built in 2003), but in terms of comfort it's fit for royalty – and golfers (it's next to a course). Gleaming…
Hong Kong
The 550-room Ibis is clean, modern and well located, which goes a long way towards making up for the lack of character. Rooms are simply furnished in…
Chitwan National Park
Here it’s all about the idyllic riverside location away from bustling Sauraha bazaar. There’s a choice between lovely cottages without views or rooms in…
Yulongsi Valley & Mt Gongga Shan
This well-organised guesthouse with an attractively decorated dining area has sparkling rooms with a bright and summery decoration scheme and windows…
Southern Atolls
A wonderful option on the charming fishing island of Nilandhoo, which has some great beaches and very friendly locals. The small guesthouse, just a short…
InterContinental Robertson Quay
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The brooding box-like InterContinental, opened in 2017, brings some modern city glamour to laid-back Robertson Quay. The well designed rooms are on the…
Hat Khao Lak
This chequered roadside block is a tasteful, hostel-feeling guesthouse full of colourful wall murals and small, spotlessly smart rooms. Some have bunks,…
Gyeongsangnam-do
Beautiful and private, the Palm Tree is a gorgeous pension with balconies overlooking the sea. The snazzy deluxe rooms have kitchenettes and spas. It’s in…
Heart of Bhaktapur Guest House
Bhaktapur
This modern 13-room guesthouse supports the Suvadra Foundation (www.sfnepal.org), a local NGO helping children with disabilities. Guests are drawn more by…
Jaisalmer
This welcoming place has lots of lovely carved stone, a beautiful rooftop (with nonveg restaurant) and just a handful of spacious and attractive colour…
Jaffna
Architecturally it's a mess, but thanks to its attractive gardens and pool this place has some charm. Ask to see more than one room as renovations mean…
Mongolia
Positioned 7km from the park entry (and 6km off the highway), this popular tourist camp has permanent concrete gers dressed up in traditional style …
Myanmar (Burma)
This house, built in 1912, has old-fashioned wood-panelled rooms with tall ceilings and knick-knacks that evoke a bygone (colonial) era, including sepia…
Mussoorie
At the other end of the spectrum from Mussoorie's heritage hotels is this modern offering with design touches and contemporary art. Rooms are vibrant and…
Danang
Part of the rapidly developing accommodation scene across the river near Danang Beach, Funtastic Beach Hostel is brightly decorated, has a good rooftop…
Ko Samui
Welcome to one of the boutique-iest boutique resorts on Samui – every inch of this charming getaway has been thoughtfully and creatively designed. Asian…
The Southern Islands
This friendly guesthouse in M'Pai Bay village has plenty of homespun appeal, thanks to its helpful owners, winning bar-restaurant and communal feel. The…
Xinjiang
This recently opened hotel projects a very Chinese vision of what a boutique hotel should be: specifically lots of marble, LEDs and enormous dark-wood and…
Mongolia
The Buudai is the nicest option in town, a nice mix of Old World chic (hard wood accents, thick rugs), corporate class luxury and consistently good…
Naha
The smart business/tourist hotel owned and managed by JR Kyūshū is one of downtown Naha's nicest offerings. General design elements and old-school hotel…
Empathy Dongseongro Guesthouse
Daegu
Aimed more at backpackers just looking for dorm accommodation, this very clean, central and organised upstairs spot is a sister establishment of the…
Bicol
Naga's newest hotel sits comfortably at the top of the posh pile, with 45 ubermodern and spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and cloudlike beds…
Madurai
A refreshing escape from the city scramble, the Taj-group Gateway sprawls across hilltop gardens 6km southwest of Madurai centre. The views, outdoor pool…
Yokohama
Dating from 1927, the New Grand has a prime waterfront location and elegant old-world charm, particularly in its original lobby and lavishly decorated…
Yunnan
On the edge of the Lige peninsula, all the rooms here come with decent views, but the 2nd-floor views are tremendous and worth the small price increase…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Every inch of this hotel breathes style – including the pattern-painted hallways. Rooms are coordinated concepts of tile, stone and wood, softened with…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Right at the heart of Asakusa, this spotless and atmospheric ryokan has mainly Japanese-style rooms with shōji (sliding rice-paper screen) doors and…
Bangladesh
Shiny and newly commissioned, this mint-fresh place (as of now) has airy and bright rooms done up in colourful upholstery. The toilets with sit-down loos…
Pokhara
Reached by a rope-drawn pontoon from Basundhara Park, Fish Tail is charmingly understated, with heritage rooms housed in low slate-roofed bungalows in a…
New Delhi
The dormitories here are a great deal if you’re looking for somewhere quiet and cheap, especially considering rates include breakfast. Private rooms are…
Banglamphu
There's nothing flashy or particularly exceptional about this hostel. But a homey feel and positive feedback edge it into the recommendable column. Dorms,…
Assam
Around 800m from the Sivasagar tank, this appealing hotel provides smart rooms with comfy beds, clean sheets, tasteful laminate furniture and good…
Semporna
At first glance this place exudes urban chic, which is much needed in Semporna: a graffiti-scrawled yet inviting common area, private rooms that are all…
Kampot
One of Cambodia's best-run boutique hotels, Rikitikitavi's rooms are huge and fuse Asian-inspired decor with modern creature comforts. Ceilings are graced…
Delhi
The unmistakable aromas of southern spices welcome you into this Tamil-owned B&B in a quiet corner of Gurgaon. Spacious, well-lit rooms have plush…
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