PLACES TO STAY - Luxury
Cambodia
Phnom Penh - Raffles Hotel Le Royal - $$$$
Luxury
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, Le Royal is only 20 minutes' drive from the International Airport and within easy access of the city's attractions such as the Royal Palace, Central Market, Russian Market and the National Artefacts Museum. It is the premier hotel in Phnom Penh, a hotel with...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - Hotel de la Paix - $$$$$
Luxury
This is one of the most stylish and chic hotels in the whole of the region, offering a sophisticated blend of hip art deco and traditional Khmer design with outstanding levels of luxury and world-class facilities.Located within easy walking distance of the nightlife and colourful markets,...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor - $$$$
Luxury
For more than 75 years, a trip to the magnificent temple complex of Angkor has been synonymous with a stay at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, the hotel is only eight kilometres from the temple site. Now sensitively restored, the hotel's renewed style and...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - La Résidence d'Angkor - $$$$
Luxury
La Résidence d'Angkor is located on the riverside in central Siem Reap, gateway town to the majestic temples of Angkor. The hotel is just moments away from the bustling markets of Siem Reap and just ten minutes from Angkor Wat itself. This intimate Khmer-style hotel is set within a leafy...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - The Samar - Villa's & Spa Resort - $$$
Luxury
Samar Villas is located in a quiet part of town away from all the big chain hotels and large tour groups. A discrete entrance off a quiet back street reveals a beautifully renovated traditional Angkorian house. The incorporating of Khmer style with a touch of modern design makes the Samar Villas our...
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China
Beijing - The Opposite House - $$$$
Luxury
This wonderful hotel is located in the heart of the sophisticated and cosmopolitan Beijing district of Sanlitun, just steps from some of the city’s finest and most vibrant shopping and nightlife areas home to Beijing’s first open plan shopping mall - The Village Sanlitun (North and South),...
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Guilin - Hotel of Modern Art (HOMA) - $$$$
Luxury
HOMA (Hotel of Modern Art) is located overlooking Guilin's famed emerald hills, in a 1000-acre park that is home to sculptures from acclaimed international artists. It is about 45 minutes from Guilin city and 50 minutes from the international airport.The organic architecture of HOMA...
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Hangzhou - Amanfayun - $$$$$
Luxury
Amanfayun lies hidden in a valley to the west of West Lake in Hangzhou. The 20-minute drive along densely wooded bamboo and tree-lined avenues from the centre of Hangzhou takes you past the botanical gardens and inner waterways of West Lake, to the temples and village of Tianzhu. The resort lies just...
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Pingyao - Jing’s Residence - $$$
Luxury
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 - $$$$$
Luxury
Proud, legendary, traditional and lavish, the Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking Shanghai’s Huangpu River and the infamous Bund, boasts a history that overshadows that of any other hotel in the China. Its origins date back over 80 years and the hotel has served as a glamorous playground for the...
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island - Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong - $$$$$
Luxury
This newly renovated, iconic hotel is located overlooking the glittering Victoria Harbour. The hotel has been the centre of Hong Kong’s social and business scene since 1963 and this glamorous past is echoed in the lavish redesign which saw whole hotel completely transformed into the vanguard of...
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Kowloon - The Peninsula - $$$$$
Luxury
Since first opening its rather grand doors back in the roaring 1920’s The Peninsula Hong Kong has long been hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world. The legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern...
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Kowloon - InterContinental Hong Kong - $$$$$
Luxury
This wonderful hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the business, entertainment and shopping area of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon. It overlooks the breath-taking Victoria Harbour and enjoys spectacular views across to the iconic skyline of Hong Kong Island. The hotel is neighbour to the Hong Kong...
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Laos
Luang Prabang & surrounds - La Résidence Phou Vao - $$$$$
Luxury
The hotel enjoys an exceptional location as the only hotel in Luang Prabang built on Phou Vao Hill - translated as the hill of the kites. This unique vantage point affords breathtaking views of the lush surrounding mountains and surrounding World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. La Résidence...
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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Ritz Carlton - $$$$
Luxury
Of the many fine hotels in KL the Ritz Carlton, in our opinion, ranks as one of the very best. The hotel just oozes colonial luxurious charm and elegance but at the same time you still have a strong sense that you are in exotic Southeast Asia due to the influences of the local ethnic culture and...
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Kuala Lumpur - Mandarin Oriental - $$$$
Luxury
This luxury hotel combines sophistication and elegance along with one of the best locations in KL. Adjacent to the world famous Petronas Twin Towers, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur offers supreme views of this spectacular landmark as well as the lush fifty acre KLCC Park, with the thriving hub of...
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Kuala Terengganu - Tanjong Jara - $$$$
Luxury
This sanctuary of opulence and well-being is situated on the picturesque east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, between Kuala Terengganu in the north and Kuantan in the south, approximately one hour drive from Kuala Terengganu Airport. The resort is built on a lush 17-hectare site overlooking the South...
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Langkawi - The Datai - $$$$$
Luxury
The Datai takes pride of place on a long stretch of powdery white-sand beach carefully secluded in a 750 hectare virgin rainforest on the northwestern tip of mystical Langkawi Island. The resort is, justifiably in our opinion, renown as one of the best in Malaysia – if not the whole of Asia....
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Pangkor Islands - Pangkor Laut Resort - $$$$$
Luxury
Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. Travel to the resort is either by air – fly to Pangkor Island and ferry to Pangkor Laut - or a 3 hour drive from KL followed a ferry ride to Pangkor Laut or if you really...
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Penang - Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa - $$$$$
Luxury
Penang has been waiting a long time for a truly luxurious resort and now, with the recent re-development of the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, that wait is finally over. The resort is located in thirty acres of verdant gardens, framed by majestic ancient rain trees which re-create...
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Myanmar (Burma)
Ngapali - Sandoway Resort - $$$$
Luxury
This spectacular resort is nestled amongst coconut palms on the pristine beach frontage of Ngapali Beach in the Bay of Bengal. The hotel has been designed by a famous Italian architect and everything purpose built. It is just a 45 minute flight from Yangon to this wonderful 10km long stretch of beach....
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Putao - Malikha Lodge - $$$$$
Luxury
Malikha Lodge is situated in Northern Kachin State, Myanmar’s greenest and most remote state. Access to the lodge is a fifteen-minute drive from the small frontier town of Putao. The only reliable access is by flight into the Putao airstrip during the cool dry season from October to April....
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Yangon (Rangoon) - The Strand - $$$$$
Luxury
Located in the heart of the city and originally built in 1901by the famed Sarkies Brothers, The Strand Hotel espouses all that was wondrous and opulent in a bygone era. Restored to its former glory, the Victorian-style combines the charms of the 1920s and 1930s with lavish modern-day amenities.
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Singapore
Bintan (Indonesian Island) - Banyan Tree Bintan - $$$$
Luxury
This ultra luxurious resort is located in a lush tropical setting overlooking the South China Sea. Nestled above a secluded bay on the north-western tip of Bintan Island, Indonesia, Banyan Tree resort is the epitome of luxurious living, offering an exclusive villa lifestyle and all this is just 55...
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Singapore - City - Raffles - $$$$$
Luxury
To the locals and tourists alike Raffles is as much an iconic landmark as a hotel and in 1987 was declared a National Landmark. With its restoration and reopening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for its inimitable...
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Thailand
Bangkok - Chakrabongse Villas - $$$$
Luxury
Chakrabongse Villas are set in a leafy oasis of gardens with palms and exotic plants, and in contrast to the nearby condos and skyscrapers, the 3 traditional Thai style villas exude calm and serenity. Once the abode of Prince Chakrabong, the restored villas are now let out to lucky guests by his...
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Bangkok - Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok - $$$$$
Luxury
The renowned service of The Oriental Bangkok dates back almost 130 years to when it was first opened as a seaman’s lodge along the Chao Phraya River. It typifies a golden age of travel and attends to guests needs at the highest level. All 358 stunning rooms and 35 suites have been designed with...
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Bangkok - The Peninsula Bangkok - $$$$$
Luxury
In the 10 years or so since the hotel opened, the lavish riverside Peninsula Bangkok has quickly established itself as not only one of Bangkok's premium hotels but one of the world's best hotels, winning many awards and honours along the way. Thanks to its unique design and location on the...
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Chiang Mai - Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi - $$$$$
Luxury
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is spread over 60 acres of stunning natural landscapes, incorporating lush verdant paddy fields and exotic plantations. It offers a self contained world of beauty, wellness and a cultural museum dedicated to the Lanna kingdom. It is located just a 10 minute drive from...
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Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle - Anantara Resort Golden Triangle - $$$$
Luxury
Perched on a ridge, near the small town of Chiang Saen, overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, this property is as enchanting as the fabled Golden Triangle region in which it is located. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand's rugged hill country, Anantara Resort Golden...
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Hua Hin - AKA Resort - $$$$
Luxury
This unique resort is situated in a small picturesque village just fifteen minutes drive from Hua Hin's white sandy beaches, charming town centre, fishing pier and the Kings Royal Palace. The AKA Resort is a magnificent lakeside retreat set in beautiful countryside dotted with rice terraces,...
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Hua Hin - Chiva Som Health Resort & Spa - $$$$$
Luxury
Chiva-Som is a luxury health resort, combining international standards with Thai values and beliefs to deliver personal wellness programmes in a positive, non regimented way. Everything they do focuses on a holistic approach to health that incorporates mind, body and spirit. The philosophy is to...
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Khao Lak - The Sarojin - $$$$$
Luxury
The Sarojin is nestled in an enchanting garden setting with direct private access onto a secluded 11km white beach beside on the shore of the Andaman Sea. The Sarojin beach by virtue of being sheltered by Pakarang Cape, a coral cape headland, provides year-round swimming and water sports. The resort...
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Khao Yai National Park - Kirimaya Resort & Spa - $$$$
Luxury
Kirimaya is justly a member of the outstanding Design Hotels group, selected for creative style and outstanding design. The name 'Kirimaya' means 'illusion of mountain' which suitably describes the refreshing character of the property and the reaction of guests upon arrival and throughout...
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Koh Kood - Soneva Kiri - $$$$$
Luxury
Surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches and alluring turquoise waters this is one of Thailand’s (and in our opinion – the world’s) most awe-inspiring luxury resorts. Set nestled within 40 hectares of pristine rainforest this unique resort is situated on the remote island of Koh...
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Koh Lanta & Koh Jum - Pimalai Resort & Spa - $$$$$
Luxury
Koh Lanta has long been a well kept backpackers secret in the same way Pimalai Resort and Spa has been a little known luxury retreat. However, with the arrival of a few more better quality resorts the secret is out. Pimalai was the first upmarket resort to open and is still widely regarded as the...
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Koh Lanta & Koh Jum - Layana Resort & Spa - $$$$
Luxury
This exclusive boutique resort is nestled in Mu Koh Lanta National Park. The park is home to verdant rainforest with tropical wildlife in a lush, natural environment and diverse marine life. The resort enjoys a beachfront location, on a 3 kilometre-long white-sand beach. Environmentally-conscious...
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Koh Samet - The Paradee - $$$$$
Luxury
The Paradee is a located in a unique idyllic double seaside location, on a narrow neck of land between the east- and west-facing beaches of secluded Ao Kiew at the remote and peaceful southern tip of Koh Samet, an area renowned for its pristine sandy beaches. The resort has only 40...
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Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao - Napasai - Koh Samui - $$$$$
Luxury
Napasai is a secluded resort on the island's stylish north coast. Nestling on gentle slopes leading down to the unspoilt white sand of the small beach, it offers a selection of beautiful Thai-style cottages and private two and three bedroom pool villas. Tropical teak furnishings and cotton drapes...
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Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao - Santhiya Resort & Spa - Koh Phangan - $$$
Luxury
This charming little resort is located on the headland of Thong Nai Pan Beach on the northern tip of Koh Phangan, in the Gulf of Siam just a 40 minute speed boat ride from its more commercial sister island of Koh Samui. Once only the domain of the seasoned backpacker, the Santhiya has opened the option...
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Koh Yao - Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi - $$$$$
Luxury
Phang Nga Bay is celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty and particularly for its stunning limestone karst island outcrops. It is these awe-inspiring limestone pinnacles that make up the view from this, the newest, offering from the ultra luxurious Six Senses group. Travelling time from Phuket...
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Krabi - Rayavadee - $$$$$
Luxury
This breathtaking luxury resort is set on the stunning Railay Peninsula overlooking the Andaman Sea. Close proximity to Phuket and famous islands like Phi Phi as well as the stunning seascape of Phang Nga Bay make Rayavadee the perfect base for discovering this enchanted corner of the Kingdom. The...
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Phuket - Trisara - $$$$$
Luxury
Anyone desiring to stay at the most opulent, sophisticated and luxurious resort on Phuket look no further than the exceptional Trisara, as it is easily the premier accommodation on the island! The property, with its imposing outlook across the Andaman Sea, offers unmatched facilities including one...
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The Maldives
Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Cocoa Island - $$$$
Luxury
• Location: South Male Atoll• Distance from Male Airport: 30kms • Transfer: 40 minutes by speedboat A small, private island resort designed for those seeking an easygoing, foot-in-the-sand experience, ...
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Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Soneva Gili - $$$$
Luxury
• Location: North Male Atoll• Distance from Male Airport: 6km• Transfer: 20 minutes by speedboatLocated in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives the Soneva Gili is the Maldives original all over water...
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Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Soneva Fushi - $$$$
Luxury
• Location: Baa Atoll• Transfer: 30 minutes by seaplane• Distance from Male Airport: 24kmFringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, the Soneva Fushi has pioneered the philosophy...
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Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Huvafen Fushi - $$$$$
Luxury
• Location: North Male Atoll• Transfer: 30 minutes by speedboat• Distance from Male Airport: 24kmSet within its very own lagoon the Huvafen Fushi exudes a sophisticated modern vibe where the stunning environment...
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Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Banyan Tree Madivaru - $$$$$
Luxury
• Location: North Ari Atoll• Distance from Male Airport: 46km• Transfer: 25 minutes by SeaplaneThis exclusive private resort features just six lavish freestanding tented pool villas. Modelled on the luxury...
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Super Luxury Maldives Resorts - Anantara Dhigu - $$$$
Luxury
• Location: South Male Atoll• Transfer: 35 minutes by speedboat• Distance from Male Airport: 21kmNestled on Dhigu Island, fringed on all sides by powder-white sands and surrounded by the warm, shallow waters...
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Vietnam
Dalat - Ana Mandara Villas Dalat - $$$$
Luxury
Set in the cool climate of the rural highlands of Central Vietnam, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat comprises 17 French colonial villas each originally constructed between the 1920's and 1930's and lovingly restored to their former glory, with all care taken to preserve original design, décor...
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Hanoi - Sofitel Metropole - $$$$$
Luxury
If you are the type of person that loves the old grandeur of colonial hotels then you will love Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. Arriving at this hotel is like arriving on to a movie set. The lobby with its stunning reception desk, with the original dark wooden boxes behind the desk and the...
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Hoi An - The Nam Hai - $$$$$
Luxury
The resort location is on a pristine stretch of China Beach close enough to the town of Hoi An to allow an easy 15 minute drive for those wanting to explore all that Hoi An has to offer, and yet far enough out of town to provide tranquillity and privacy.The Nam Hai features 60 beautiful...
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Nha Trang - Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay - $$$$$
Luxury
This fabulous resort is located in the dramatic Ninh Van Bay. Its impressive rock formations overlooking the South China Sea, white sand beach and towering mountains behind, all add to the sense of being luxuriously at one with nature. The exclusive property is built in an architectural style reflecting...
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Phan Thiet - Princess d’Annam - $$$$$
Luxury
Princess d’Annam is one of the newest ultimate luxury, all-villa resorts in Vietnam, located on the secluded and pristine Ke Ga Bay, facing a century-old French light house, providing an private oasis, away from the crowds of Ho-Chi-Minh City.The resort style mixes modern sensibility...
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Phan Thiet - L’Anmien - $$$
Luxury
This new luxury resort is situated on a prime beachfront location in the popular simple fishing village town of Mui Ne, on the Phan Thiet Peninsula. In recent years the town has grown in to a tourist mecca with many bars and restaurants but at the same time retaining its traditional feel.
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Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City - Park Hyatt Saigon - $$$$$
Luxury
This is our top luxury pick in Saigon. The Park Hyatt is in an excellent location, in the heart of the city overlooking the Opera House and whilst it is a new building, it has been designed with a character in keeping with the colonial feel of the city and has a cool, relaxed ambience.
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