PLACES TO STAY - Historic Hotel
Cambodia
Battambang - La Villa - $
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La Villa was originally constructed in the 1930's, during the French colonial period when the European style of architecture was very fashionable, by a tradesman from Battambang. The proprietor, Mr Eap Heo later bequeathed his home to his two youngest children who then lived in the residence till...
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Phnom Penh - FCC Phnom Penh - $$
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The Foreign Correspondents Club Hotel Phnom Penh offers sweeping views of the Mekong River and National Museum. Its central location in the heart of the waterfront district is second to none, the city’s best quality bars and restaurants are only seconds away. Each of the seven rooms...
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Phnom Penh - The Pavilion - $
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The Pavilion is hidden away behind high white walls, guarded by little white concrete elephants just around the back of the Royal Palace. The main building of this unique little property was constructed in the mid nineteen twenties, allegedly by Queen Kossamak, King Sihanouk's mother. It is said...
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Phnom Penh - Raffles Hotel Le Royal - $$$$
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Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, Le Royal is only 20 minutes' drive from the International Airport and within easy access of the city's attractions such as the Royal Palace, Central Market, Russian Market and the National Artefacts Museum. It is the premier hotel in Phnom Penh, a hotel with...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor - $$$$
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For more than 75 years, a trip to the magnificent temple complex of Angkor has been synonymous with a stay at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, the hotel is only eight kilometres from the temple site. Now sensitively restored, the hotel's renewed style and...
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China
Beijing - Cote Cour Hutong Hotel - $$$
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The Hotel Cote Cour Beijing is centrally located in the historically-protected Yan Yue hutong area of “Old Beijing”. Yan Yue Hutong used to be the rehearsal area of the royal musicians and dancers and actors in Ming dynasty. It is just 25 minutes walk to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen...
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Beijing - Hans Royal Garden – Boutique Hutong Hotel - $$$$
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Located in a historical area dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, this hotel is peaceful and serene with beautiful surrounding courtyards. Hans Royal Garden Hotel cleverly blends the past and the present with modern facilities and its traditional Chinese architecture. It is located just a few...
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Pingyao - Jing’s Residence - $$$
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Nestled amongst dusty curio shops and traditional noodle restaurants in the old world walled city of Pingyao is the 19-room Jing's Residence. The design of this small boutique hotel echoes harmoniously with its surroundings, which has been established in the former siheyuan (courtyard home) of a...
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Shanghai - Fairmont Peace Hotel - $$$$$
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Proud, legendary, traditional and lavish, the Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking Shanghai’s Huangpu River and the infamous Bund, boasts a history that overshadows that of any other hotel in the China. Its origins date back over 80 years and the hotel has served as a glamorous playground for the...
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island - Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong - $$$$$
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This newly renovated, iconic hotel is located overlooking the glittering Victoria Harbour. The hotel has been the centre of Hong Kong’s social and business scene since 1963 and this glamorous past is echoed in the lavish redesign which saw whole hotel completely transformed into the vanguard of...
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Kowloon - The Peninsula - $$$$$
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Since first opening its rather grand doors back in the roaring 1920’s The Peninsula Hong Kong has long been hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world. The legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern...
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Laos
Luang Prabang & surrounds - Maison Souvannaphoum - $$$$
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This hotel was once the home to Laotian royalty and is located just off Namphou Square, right in the heart of Luang Prabang. It has easy access to the city’s key attractions such as the Royal Palace, Mekong River and Mount Phu Si, the 100-meter-high rocky outcrop, with its stunning views of...
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Luang Prabang & surrounds - The 3 Nagas - $$$$
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This stunning little boutique hotel, located right in the city centre, is one of the most-requested hotels in Luang Prabang, so please contact us well in advance to secure a booking. The hotel's 2 buildings have been refurbished with great reverence to the original Lao character using time-honoured...
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Vientiane - Settha Palace Hotel - $$$$
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Originally constructed in 1932, the luxurious Settha Palace Hotel has been restored to its former charm. Re-opened in 1999, French colonial architecture, period furniture, and landscaped gardens are some of the features of this historical landmark in the heart of Vientiane. The hotel is located...
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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Carcosa Seri Negara - $$$$$
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Once the official abode of the highest ranked British representative to the Malay States, this wonderful small boutique residence gives guests the chance to travel back in time to experience the grandeur of the turn of the last century. The residence is located on a hill top, just 15 minutes drive...
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Langkawi - Bon Ton Resort - $$$$
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The Bon Ton Resort is a firm favourite of Oasis Travel as it is atmospheric, relaxing and one of the most unique properties we feature. This Australian owned resort is set in a mature coconut plantation, on the edge of a lagoon just a few minutes walk from Pantai Cenang – Langkawi’s...
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Malacca - Hotel Puri Malacca - $$
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This small character boutique hotel is located in the stroll away from Malacca's historical precinct. The hotel, originally built in 1822, was once the ancestral home of a very successful Chinese merchant named Tam Kin Seng. His grandson then rebuilt it in 1876. The refurbishment of the building...
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Penang - Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - $$
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After almost a century of neglect this unique mansion, built by a famous Chinese merchant - Cheong Fatt Tze also known as China’s last mandarin and first capitalist, has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The renovation was so successful it was the winner of the UNESCO Conservation...
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Penang - The E&O - $$$$
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This “Grand Dame” hotel is located directly in the heart of bustling Penang and from its foundation by the Sarkies brothers in 1885 has been the hotel of choice for colonial administrators, planters as well as elite local and international travellers. Famous faces that have graced the...
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Myanmar (Burma)
Bagan - Bagan Thande - $$$
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Bagan Thande Hotel is positioned in the south-west corner of the ancient walled city of Bagan on the eastern bank of the River Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) inside Bagan Archaeological Zone. In terms of location it is one of the best, as it is away from the noisy developed new city and several well-known...
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Kalaw & Pindaya - The Amara Resort - $$$
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This colonial residence, originally built in 1909, was restored in 2002. The faithful restoration took in to account the original design and stayed true to its design. The resort is more of a country residence and has just 4 rooms, each with open fire place and views over Kalaw and the Shan Mountains....
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Yangon (Rangoon) - The Strand - $$$$$
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Located in the heart of the city and originally built in 1901by the famed Sarkies Brothers, The Strand Hotel espouses all that was wondrous and opulent in a bygone era. Restored to its former glory, the Victorian-style combines the charms of the 1920s and 1930s with lavish modern-day amenities.
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Yangon (Rangoon) - The Governor's Residence - $$$$
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This wonderful imposing teak mansion hotel dating from the 1920s is located in the elegant and quiet Embassy Quarter away from the noisy town centre yet just a few minutes drive to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda and ten minutes from the city centre. The hotel makes a great relaxing base from where...
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Singapore
Singapore - City - Raffles - $$$$$
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To the locals and tourists alike Raffles is as much an iconic landmark as a hotel and in 1987 was declared a National Landmark. With its restoration and reopening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for its inimitable...
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Thailand
Bangkok - Chakrabongse Villas - $$$$
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Chakrabongse Villas are set in a leafy oasis of gardens with palms and exotic plants, and in contrast to the nearby condos and skyscrapers, the 3 traditional Thai style villas exude calm and serenity. Once the abode of Prince Chakrabong, the restored villas are now let out to lucky guests by his...
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Bangkok - The Eugenia - $$$
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Step away from the frantic pace of Bangkok life into this late 19th century residence and you forget in moments that you are in fact still in one the busiest areas of the city! The Eugenia, until recently a private abode, offers just 12 individually appointed luxurious suites that feature four-poster...
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Bangkok - Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok - $$$$$
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The renowned service of The Oriental Bangkok dates back almost 130 years to when it was first opened as a seaman’s lodge along the Chao Phraya River. It typifies a golden age of travel and attends to guests needs at the highest level. All 358 stunning rooms and 35 suites have been designed with...
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Chiang Mai - Kaomai Lanna Resort - $$
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This unique boutique accommodation, located just 15 minutes from the city on road to Doi Inthanon road (Thailand's highest mountain), has preserved a little bit of Thai history. Chiang Mai was once well known for tobacco production and 18 tobacco curing barns have been converted in to 36 charming...
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Vietnam
Dalat - Ana Mandara Villas Dalat - $$$$
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Set in the cool climate of the rural highlands of Central Vietnam, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat comprises 17 French colonial villas each originally constructed between the 1920's and 1930's and lovingly restored to their former glory, with all care taken to preserve original design, décor...
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Hanoi - Sofitel Metropole - $$$$$
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If you are the type of person that loves the old grandeur of colonial hotels then you will love Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. Arriving at this hotel is like arriving on to a movie set. The lobby with its stunning reception desk, with the original dark wooden boxes behind the desk and the...
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Hue - La Residence - $$$$
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This former governor's residence has been restored and converted into one of Vietnam's newest boutique hotel. It is stunningly positioned overlooking the fabled Perfume River and surrounded by two hectares of land and with the river and citadel as back drop. Great care has been...
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Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City - The Majestic - $$$$
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The Majestic has a wonderful charm with oodles of character, and with the recent upgrade and new wing this has become one of our favourite hotels in the city. The location on Dong Khoi Street and on the Saigon River is excellent for easy walking to the main city attractions and shopping.
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