Sumatra
Run by laid-back husband-and-wife team Yoris and Fransiska, this original, lovingly designed spot has rooms inside a number of traditional Sumatran-style…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
East Bali
One of a number of tranquil homestays perched on the edge of a ridge overlooking the water palace, this pondok (guesthouse) currently offers two…
Mai Chau
Located on a slight hill surveying the surrounding rice fields is this village-like compound. Step inside the thatched-roof bungalows and you'll find they…
Chiang Khong
Housed in a stylish four-storey building connected by a winding staircase, the eight-bed dorm and rooms here are spotless and fresh, with white and wood…
Nusa Lembongan
Two posh villas and 18 stylish suites shelter near a pool behind the beach at Lembongan's most upscale digs. The French designer-owner has decorated the…
Sabah
This sumptuous stilted water village sits on its own private sandbar on the Ligitan reefs and has beautiful, wood-accented rooms with finely chosen decor…
Singapore
Dating back to 1900, this wonderful heritage hotel with gracious service feels like an elegant, old-world retreat: the kind of place you just want to hang…
Around Manila
In a spectacular natural setting wedged between Mts Banahaw and Cristobal, this fantastic ecoresort consists of a camping area and a range of open-air…
Lombok
This gem has bamboo bungalows, each with its own theme; hammocks on private porches; and access to a pool on the black-sand beach. Two cheaper, smaller…
Ko Chang
This marvellously converted fishers house is right over the mangrove-lined river estuary and makes a supremely peaceful place to stay. The five cool,…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Sala has a sleek, modernist feel – a somewhat jarring contrast with the former warehouse in which it's located. The 15 rooms are decked out in black and…
Yogyakarta
This stylish addition to Sosrowijayan marks the beginning of this classic budget thoroughfare. The steel and glass design maximises the light in the tall,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
BEAT. Capsules is located right in the action, smack bang on the Singapore River. The sleek single and queen capsules offer underbed storage, folding…
Mui Ne
It's difficult to find fault with this exceptional new hotel, which offers outstanding value and reflects traditional Vietnamese architecture. Staff are…
Siem Reap
Imagine a luxurious homestay that caters to your every need and Maison Polanka comes to mind, a lush private estate near Wat Polanka that offers a small…
Manila
This five-star masterpiece, with its meandering pool area right on Manila Bay, is the closest you’ll get to a resort holiday in Manila. It’s the same…
Ho Chi Minh City
Very popular, this hip hotel is just a short stroll from the riverside and good shopping along Ð Dong Khoi. Decor combines retro Indochinese style with a…
Vang Vieng
In new digs on the riverside, the Inthira is hands-down Vang Vieng's most sophisticated hotel. Dark steel, stained woods, terrazzo floors, vast flat…
Dumaguete
With a plum boulevard location and rooms long on both style and comfort, Dumaguete's top hotel is terrific value. The design is shabby chic to the core –…
Ko Samui
Rooms are called 'pages' and there is a beautiful on-site library at this boutique resort created by book lovers. The entire complex is a sleek, white…
Boracay
When talented local artist Antonio Gelito San Jose Jr allowed this small, stylish hotel to be constructed on his land, he did so with the proviso that his…
Penang
For a truly unique stay, consider a night or two at this working durian farm. Accommodation takes the form of spacious, modern villas perched on a…
Eastern Visayas
This very welcoming little Swiss-Filipino place has small, neat rooms with air-con, satellite TV and bamboo furniture. A large nipa hut is another option,…
Moalboal
This small seaside resort has fine-value, well-constructed accommodation with clean tile floors and sturdy bamboo furniture, along with mod cons such as…
Bangkok
Quite possibly one of Bangkok's most family-friendly accommodations, kokotel unites big, sun-filled rooms with puffy beds, an expansive children's play…
Battambang
Battambang's first flashpacker hostel, The Place was designed by L'Atelier Architecture & Design, who work with bamboo and other natural materials. The…
Ko Lanta
In a prime location, the luxurious Crown Lanta sits back from its own private strip of white sand past the northern end of Khlong Dao. Rooms and villas…
Malapascua Island
Above the owners' Italian restaurant, these four units represent a great deal – all are spacious, with polished-wood flooring, exposed stone walls, sofas…
Sabah
With its infinity pool, dark-wood floors, moody subdued lighting and exquisitely chosen furniture, this fine three-bedroom villa on a private beach leaps…
Mekong Delta
Set imperiously on the slopes of Sam Mountain, this rustic lodge wouldn't look out of place in the Alps. Rooms are simply yet tastefully furnished with…
Kep
The unique hillside bungalows here are built of wood, bamboo and stone, and are connected by a maze of stilted walkways, making this a thoroughly…
Malapascua Island
On the southeastern edge of Bounty Beach, this laid-back dive resort has a mix of good-value rooms, plus plenty of green cred: coral-reef watchdog Green…
Bangkok
The exterior of Bangkok’s former YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city’s sleekest, sexiest hotels. The 171 rooms…
Panglao Island
This fine-value resort complex boasts a stupendous pool (around 30m) and attractive gardens, which more than make up for its inland location, 4km east of…
Phnom Penh
This shoes-off 'poshpacker' is the cleanest hostel in the city, with hoop-like dorm beds and sleek privates – all with crisp white sheets. It's also…
Bicol
This welcome family-run oasis of peace sits on a quiet little street in Albay and is easily the best midrange guesthouse around. The eight compact en…
Vientiane
This stately building, set in grounds ablaze with flowers, is as graceful as it is relaxing. Fans whirr over marble floors so polished you can see your…
Around Manila
The new incarnation of this B&B is on an ancestral farm about 5km from the tiny town of Dolores. Currently there's just one cottage, but the main reason…
George Town
Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants' houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique…
Senggigi
A spectacular, lovingly imagined property that comes close to a luxe experience. Everything, from the food to the pool area to the spa, and especially the…
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