Character Boutique

Places to Stay

The Oasis definition of ā€œcharacter boutiqueā€ is accommodation that is representative of the local style, generally built from locally sourced materials and with a small and intimate feel. This type of accommodation is usually locally owed and run and is not part of an international chain

Argentina

Hosteria El PilarEl Chalten & Mount Fitzroy $$$

The Hosteria el Pilar offers no great luxury though the lodge is warm, homely and prides itself on its attentive service and friendly atmosphere. The views, however, are breathtaking and combined with easy access to some of the national parkā€™s most spectacular trails, makes el Pilar truly stand out in El Chalten. Its remote location further adds to the charm and would suit those travelling with a hire-car or looking for a unique mountain escape.

Algodon MansionBuenos Aires $$$$$

Hub PorteƱoBuenos Aires $$$$

Legado MiticoBuenos Aires $$$$

Cambodia

FCC Angkor by AvaniSiem Reap & Angkor Temples $$$

Renovated from the old French Governor’s mansion, art deco embraces this chic hotel, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury and casual elegance. Defined by its lush green gardens and the salt-water swimming pool, the FCC Angkor by Avani embodies Cambodia’s tranquil pace of life.

Rooms have been artistically decorated and come complete with contemporary comforts such as LCD flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet. All rooms and lavishly appointed suites expre...

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Heritage SuitesSiem Reap & Angkor Temples $$$

Chile

Le ReveSantiago $$$$

A landmark building owing to its historic French architecture, the hotel exudes traditional Parisian grace and elegance throughout with classic period furniture set amidst warm, sophisticated dƩcor. At the heart of the hotel, a formal lounge and breakfast room spill onto a delightful garden terrace where on warmer mornings, guests can enjoy a delicious continental breakfast under the shade of an impressive avocado tree. Le Reve is a charming boutique hotel in an ideal lopcation with easy acc...

Casa BuerasSantiago $$$$$

Croatia

Art Hotel KalelargaZadar $$$

Art Hotel Kalelarga is a unique art design hotel situated in the city centre, on the main and most famous street of Zadar ā€“ the legendary Kalelarga. The hotel features 10 thematically designed guest rooms with functionality, harmony, fine materials, shapes and colours. The incorporation of stone pavement in design creates a sense of expansion of Kalelarga Street into and through the interior space of a building. During their stay at the Art Hotel Kalelarga, guests can discover Zadarā€™s ric...

Art Hotel Kalelarga

Almayer Art & Heritage HotelZadar $$$

Ecuador

Hacienda San Agustin de CalloCotopaxi National Park $$$$

The San Agustin de Callo is a sumptuous colonial hacienda and once Augustinian convent built on the ruins of a 15th century Inca palace. Exquisite Inca masonry blends seamlessly with the cobbled courtyard and sweeping colonial architecture while inside, the hacienda is decorated throughout with an eclectic mix of antique furniture, colourful artwork and local textiles. Steeped in history, San Agustin offers a unique slice of Ecuador and is a wonderful base to explore the breathtaking Cotopaxi...

India

Killa BhawanJaisalmer $$

Killa Bhawan has a simple but refined charm that suits its remote, romantic Arabian Night setting in the desert town of Jaisalmer. It is discretely nested in three bastions of the Fort walls, converted into a spectacular hotel where taste and refinement soften the impressive military past felt in every one of its stones.

The 8 heritage rooms decorated in vivid shades of crimson, lime and orange offers todayā€™s best amenities with terraces commanding the finest Jaisalmerā€™s sunset vi...

killa-bhawan jaisalmer

SuryagarhJaisalmer $$$

BrijRama PalaceVaranasi $$$

RAAS JodhpurJodhpur $$$$

Samode HaveliJaipur $$$

MaidensDelhi $$$

The ClaridgesDelhi $$$

The ImperialDelhi $$$$

Laos

Satri HouseLuang Prabang $$$

Each of the rooms and suites are furnished with superior crafted wooden furniture, oversized balconies, spacious bath rooms with rain shower and separate toilet room. In room facilities include coffee & tea making, a personal safe, WIFI internet, hair dryer, individual air conditioning and ceiling fan with flat screen TV available on request.

Hotel facilities include a restaurant, garden bar, library, outdoor swimming pool (rare in Luang Prabang) and small spa.

Individualit...

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Rosewood Luang PrabangLuang Prabang $$$$$

Malaysia

Cheong Fatt Tze MansionPenang $$$

The mansion has 38 rooms that are grouped around 5 courtyards of which just 16 are available to stay in. Each individually themed air-conditioned room is unique; they are all different sizes and have been decorated in different styles. Common facilities include 2 archive rooms that chart the fascinating history of the building and families that have lived in it, a TV room, manicured gardens and a lovely courtyard where alfresco breakfast is taken. Free WiFi brings the mansion well in to the 2...

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - Penang - Malaysia

Seven TerracesPenang $$$

Morocco

Heure Bleue PalaisEssaouira $$$$$

Heure Bleue Palais has succeeded in preserving the character of a traditional Moroccan house and the hospitality cherished by this country. At the crossroads of African, Moorish, Portuguese, English and oriental influences, the rooms and suites are located around the patio, where a fountain sings and the heart of the Riad beats. The traditional Hamman is the perfect place to relax, the panoramic outdoor pool on the terrace overlooks the medina and the ocean, and the cuisine is a subtle blend ...

Heure Bleue Palais

Peru

Inkaterra Machu PicchuMachu Picchu $$$$

The Inkaterra Machu Picchu is a charming, cloud-forest refuge in easy reach of Machu Picchu renowned for its facilities and picturesque gardens. The rooms and suites are all immaculately furnished with thick alpaca blankets, stone fireplaces (deluxe category up) and spa-style bathrooms complemented by stylish wooden furniture and traditional Peruvian handicrafts. Overlooking the railway track and river, the CafƩ Inkaterra offers light Andean and international dishes under a typical Amazonian...

Hotel BLima $$$$$

Romania

Suter Palace Heritage Boutique HotelBucharest $$$

Some of the rooms at the hotel come with a balcony or a seating area. Each room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and complimentary toiletries. The sophisticated interiors exude a sense of grandeur. You can enjoy a wide range of delicacies in the hotel’s Ć  la carte restaurant, and conduct business comfortably in an inspiring setting. Guests have the option to relax on the terrace or in the garden. The hotel offers bike and car hire services, and the surrounding area is p...

Suter Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel

Serbia

Saint Ten HotelBelgrade $$$

Step inside to uncover Saint Tenā€™s secrets. From the lobby to the guest accommodation, bold lines and warm, naturally inspired colours set a soothing scene. Every room and suite provide all you need to work or unwind, from a desk and coffee machine to hand-selected furnishings. Take the relaxation further with a massage in the spa ā€“ thereā€™s a whole menu to choose from. Or venture down to L’Adresse Restaurant for freshly prepared, locally sourced food with a Mediterranean focus. Ou...

Saint Ten Hotel

South Africa

The Oyster BoxUmhlanga Coast $$$$

With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from, The Oyster Box meets the individual needs of every visitor. Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, a family group or solo, each room is superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style at your home away from home. Sublime cuisine using the freshest seasonal ingredients will tempt and delight – of course, incredible oysters are on the menu – even for breakfast accompanied by Champagne should you w...

The Oyster Box

Sri Lanka

ManiumpathyColombo $$$

With eight suites to choose from ranging from ā€˜Ground Floor Suitesā€™ with private gardens and ā€˜Upper Floor Suitesā€™ with balconies, to a ā€˜Family Suiteā€™ or ā€˜Master Suiteā€™ for larger groups, there is a variety to choose between. Each room is beautifully decorated with unique furnishings, soft hues and some rooms with four-poster beds, balanced with earthy timber and subtle tones. Room features include expansive windows to capture the views and beautiful antique bathrooms. The room...

Maniumpathy

Nine SkiesElla $$$$

Fort BazaarGalle $$$$

LunugangaBentota $$$$

Frangipani TreeUnawatuna $$$$

Vietnam

La Siesta Hoi AnHoi An $$$

There is a wide selection of guestrooms, suites and duplexes housed across three wings ā€“ classical hotel style and two wings of townhouse villas with verandas, terraces, and balconies. The two restaurants are both excellent and the swimming pools are first class. The all rooms benefits include turndown service, free use of bicycles, free shuttle bus to the beach with stopover at the old town, free access to fresh water Swimming Pool and the additional Club Wing include complimentary minibar...

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Litte Riverside Hoi AnHoi An $$$

aNhill boutiqueHue $$$

La Siesta Hang BeHanoi $$

Hotel de L’OperaHanoi $$$

Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls HotelVictoria Falls $$$$

The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away and ā€œthe smoke that thundersā€ or ā€œMosi-O-Tunyaā€ in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark. World-class service, and food and be...

The Victoria Falls Hotel
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