Chic Mini Retreats
The Screen, Kyoto-Japan
In a hotel as small as Kyoto’s The Screen, what matters most is the attention to detail. It’s not simply the fact that it’s a hybrid style, somewhere between a traditional ryokan and a modern design boutique — thought of course that certainly helps. In the end what makes it special is the sheer variety [...]
Hotel Be Angkor, Siem Reap-Cambodia
A truly unique experience: a 3-room hotel dedicated to local artists in the entertainment hub of Siem Reap. This is a different experience, even for the boutique traveller who prefers intimate service to cookie-cutter hotel rooms. There’s nothing mass-produced at Be; every detail’s a one-off, with its 3 spacious rooms designed by Cambodia’s most cutting-edge artists. American [...]
The Quay, Phnom Penh-Cambodia
A slick, clean, minimalist dream. Once in, you may never want to leave your stylish but surprisingly cosy cocoon. Step into the crumbling, sweltering, diesel-fumed chaos of Phnom Penh – and step right out again. The Quay is how modern Asians feel they ought to live, all slick, smooth, minimal surfaces, vast LCD TVs, everything recessed, [...]
Hang Out, Singapore
“No frills, just fun”! Because Hang Out is not a full-service hotel, they are able to offer a safe, cosy environment with clean, fully air-conditioned rooms and ensuite bathrooms at rates that won’t blow your budget. Hangout Hotel is a great place to hangout and chill out; we’re close enough to the action of the city, [...]
Eugenia, Bangkok-Thailand
Now that travel is no longer an aristocratic sport, it is rare to find a new hotel that has modelled itself after the steamship-era grand dames. But this 19th-century manor house prefers a simplified Victorian sensibility to the prevailing club Zen look of modern hotels. The 12 sumptuous suites are decorated with canopy beds (and [...]
Old Bangkok Inn, Bangkok-Thailand
A charming nod to the past, Old Bangkok Inn occupies the antique district once home to minor Siamese royalty and epitomises the city’s revival of classically minded hotels. The 10 rooms, including lofts and suites, are individually decorated in Thai floral themes that evoke a romantic ambience, although the square footage is a little meager. [...]
The Manor, Delhi-India
One of Delhi’s very few boutique hotels, The Manor was originally conceived in the 1950s as a country hotel on the outskirts of Delhi. Such is the pace of urbanisation here, that the hotel now feels pretty central. It has a beautiful garden, a restaurant on the terrace, and roaring fires in the winter.
The Claska, Tokyo-Japan
Claska just manages to tip its hat to Tokyo chic while staying on the right side of pretentious. Not so much a hotel as a party venue and art gallery that just happens to have a few rooms upstairs. Booking well ahead is recommended: just nine rooms, all different and with wildly varying rates. Longer [...]
Tokyo Ryokan, Tokyo-Japan
The Japanese equivalent of the family-run B&B, Tokyo Ryokan is a good bet for travellers hoping for a brush with traditional Japan during their stay in Tokyo. Only three rooms, but all suffused with the life-affirming aroma of fresh tatami mats, plus sliding fusuma paper screens and tasteful wooden furnishings. No curfew and guests are [...]
Luxx, Bangkok-Thailand
No pool, no gym, no restaurant, no lobby swarming with guests - Luxx hotel in Bangkok is the perfect boutique alternative to the Thai capital’s standard brand of chain-hotel monoliths. Hidden from all but the most discerning traveller, this sleek, central hideaway is the perfect point for exploring the city, all wrapped up in a contemporary coating [...]
3 Nagas, Luang Prabang-Laos
Seamlessly spread across three World Heritage-listed residences (and a street), 3 Nagas oozes charm and character from every historic crevice. Located in the heart of Luang Prabang’s Old Quarter, its rooms are lovingly decorated in period furnishings, many with balconies to witness the snaking symphony of saffron that is the local monks seeking alms. 15 rooms. [...]
Ibrik River, Bangkok-Thailand
Ibrik is so private you wouldn’t know it existed. Forget the big impersonal hotels of Bangkok. If you are looking for the personal touch in hip and stylish surroundingsIbrik is the place to stay. Just 3 stunning bedrooms, each unique and beautifully designed. All the rooms have tv, air conditioning, mini bar and laundry service. Ibrik café provides guests a [...]
Chakrabongse Villas, Bangkok-Thailand
Chakrabongse Villas is a gorgeous mini boutique hotel with just 3 luxury suites in the heart of old Bangkok. Set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River this Chic Retreat is a magical little oasis in the middle of this bustling modern city. The lush tropical garden and 10m swimming pool allow you to relax and enjoy a [...]
Baan Pra Nond, Bangkok-Thailand
Baan Pra Nond B&B is ideally located in the centre of Bangkok. What was once home to a Supreme Court Judge, is now the newest small boutique hotel to open in Thailand’s capital. On passing her grandfathers house every day on the way to work Tasma Cotsmire dreamt of turning this 70-year old house into [...]
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