PLACES TO STAY - Modern Chic
Cambodia
Phnom Penh - FCC Phnom Penh - $$
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The Foreign Correspondents Club Hotel Phnom Penh offers sweeping views of the Mekong River and National Museum. Its central location in the heart of the waterfront district is second to none, the city’s best quality bars and restaurants are only seconds away. Each of the seven rooms...
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Siem Reap & the Angkor Temples - Hotel de la Paix - $$$$$
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This is one of the most stylish and chic hotels in the whole of the region, offering a sophisticated blend of hip art deco and traditional Khmer design with outstanding levels of luxury and world-class facilities.Located within easy walking distance of the nightlife and colourful markets,...
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China
Beijing - The Opposite House - $$$$
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This wonderful hotel is located in the heart of the sophisticated and cosmopolitan Beijing district of Sanlitun, just steps from some of the city’s finest and most vibrant shopping and nightlife areas home to Beijing’s first open plan shopping mall - The Village Sanlitun (North and South),...
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Guilin - Hotel of Modern Art (HOMA) - $$$$
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HOMA (Hotel of Modern Art) is located overlooking Guilin's famed emerald hills, in a 1000-acre park that is home to sculptures from acclaimed international artists. It is about 45 minutes from Guilin city and 50 minutes from the international airport.The organic architecture of HOMA...
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Laos
Vientiane - Beau Rivage - $$
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This small simple hotel is located overlooking the banks of the Mekong River out towards Don Chan Island and is just a short tuk tuk ride to all the key tourist sites. It has the feel of walking in to a sparse but contemporary modern art gallery; it even refers to itself as an “Art Hotel”....
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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Hotel Maya - $$$
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Hotel Maya is a self titled ‘boutique urban resort’ located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur within a short walk of many local attractions including the iconic Petronas Towers. There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance and the famous eateries and shopping centres...
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Thailand
Bangkok - Ibrik Resort by the River - $$
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This Ibrik (there is a second one on South Sathorn Road) is located directly on the Chaopraya Riverbank and within walking distance of Wat Rakang and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and just a couple of minutes ferry crossing from the ever spectacular Grand Palace. Situated on the Thonburi side of the river,...
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Chiang Mai - The Chedi - $$$$
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Strategically located on the banks of the renowned Mae Ping River in central Chiang Mai, each of the resort's 84 exquisite rooms and suites boasts private courtyards, open balconies and breathtaking views. The hotel is centrally located and the best quality option within walking distance of the...
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Hua Hin - The Rock - $$
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This 26 room designer boutique resort is located on the beachfront at the southern end of Hua Hin. The recognised town centre is approximately 4 kilometres away, just far enough to avoid the tourist crowds but giving great access to the abundance of great restaurants and bars.Set amongst...
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Khao Lak - Haadson Resort - $$
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This intimate resort is located on Bangsak beach which is several miles long and you have the whole thing virtually to yourself! It is situated approximately 15 minutes drive north of Bang La, often referred to as central Khao Lak. Although separated from the beach by a small road the hotel will set...
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Koh Chang - The Dewa - $$$
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The Dewa is located on the finest stretch of Klong Prao beach on the west coast of Koh Chang. It’s rather hard to fit The Dewa in to any particular category as its quirky design is quite unlike anything else in Asia. Thatch is used in conjunction with austere concrete walls to give a very dramatic...
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Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao - The Library - Koh Samui - $$$$
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For anyone looking for the most ultra chic resort in Samui, look no further than The Library! This elegant, minimalist resort is set in a lush environment that fronts directly on to Koh Samui’s premier beach, namely Chaweng. Once you enter the resort the frantic pace of the bars and restaurants...
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Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao - SALA Samui - Koh Samui - $$$$
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Read just about any accommodation report about Koh Samui and SALA Samui is almost certain to be rated as best in its class. Located on pristine Choeng Mon beach on the northeast corner of the island, SALA Samui is just 5 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes from Bo Phut's picturesque Fisherman's...
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Krabi - Nakamanda - $$$$
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Nakamanda means “the sacred sea-dragon’’. It is said you will feel his protection as you embrace the pleasures of his lair. Every room here is seen as temple, a secret door to the mystical, as they describe it “your personal Zen den”! Away from the busy Ao Nang and...
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Phuket - Twinpalms - $$$$
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Set in a peaceful exclusive environment overlooking Surin Beach, one of the best beaches in Phuket, Twinpalms is a modern minimalist resort of the highest quality. From arrival at the open sided lobby with its polished floors and sofas in muted autumnal colours your will immediately feel relaxed....
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Vietnam
Hoi An - The Nam Hai - $$$$$
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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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