Unusual Places to Stay
Floating Lodge, Cambodia
Away from the tourist trail to ancient civilisations there is another country . . . a land of unspoilt virgin forest, rare orchids and fragrant frangipani, the startling colours and calls of birds of paradise, secretive jungle creatures and a perfumed air of peace and solitude. This ecological miracle deserves an environmentally friendlyresort that captures the imagination [...]
Ryokan, Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful and exclusive ryokens or traditional inns, the Iwaso Ryoke is also one of the oldest, built over 150 years ago. Iwaso is situated in a very beautiful part of Momijidani Park, and when it was first constructed the owner built a tea shop and planted the area with maples trees. Iwaso [...]
Treehouses, China
The Sanya Nanshan Treehouses perch in the top of huge old tamarind trees on the edge of a beautiful beach and overlooking a new Buddhist and ecological national park where temples and pagodas are nestled amongst the botanical gardens. The huge windows also look out onto Nanshan Mountain that sits back from the coastline behind [...]
Capsule Hotel, Japan
Working late and back in the office early tomorrow? Had a bit too much to drink to get home safely? In Tokyo that problem has been solved with the invention of the ‘capsule hotel’. Those two words many not make much sense when used together but they mean just what they imply – a hotel [...]
Benesse House, Japan
Savor Japanese art, architecture and luxurious accommodations all in the same place at the Benesse Art Site in Naoshima. Yes, you can actually stay the night in a museum in facilities designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando and gaze out the window at stunning sunrises and sunsets in any of 6 available rooms. All look [...]
Crazy House, Vietnam
The official name is Hang Nga Guesthouse and gallery, but all locals refer to it as the crazy house. And when you stand in front of its entrance it is easy to see why: this house is indeed strange. It does not comply with any convention about house building, has unexpected twists and turns, roofs [...]
Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia
Three Camel Lodge is situated amidst the stunning landscape of the Gobi’s Gurvansaikhan National Park within view of the breathtaking Gobi-Altai Mountain Range. This beautiful camp serves as a convenient base to explore the mysteries of the desert and enjoy hiking, camel trekking or photographing indigenous wildlife. Three Camel Lodge was built with the participation [...]
Jungle Rafts, Thailand
The River Kwai Jungle Rafts have a little piece of paradise to offer you in the heart of the jungle, and a visit to this floatel moored along the historical river is a unique opportunity to step out of your everyday world into the harmony of nature. There are beautiful waterfalls to bathe in, wild orchids [...]
Arun Residence, Thailand
Until recently, Bangkok’s most historic district of Ko Ratanakosin, filled with palaces and temples, closed down after dark. But this riverside inn, occupying an old Sino-Portuguese-style building, now provides a place to bed among nighttime vistas of the temple spires. Arun Residence bears simple but elegant period décor in its five rooms, mostly split-level lofts. [...]
Hutong Hotel, China
A David to the chain Goliaths just a stone’s throw away in the Central Business District (CBD), Cote Cour SL offers a great option for anyone who has grown to hate hotels. Walk into the traditional courtyard and immediately the rest of the city suddenly feels a very long way away. Its 14 rooms are [...]
Fort Palace Hotel, India
One hour and a half’s drive from Delhi, this recently rebuilt fort is a wonderful place to spend a night. If you are feeling rich, ask for the room Kate Winslet stayed in, but even the cheaper rooms are lovely. It has a pool and great views over the local countryside. There’s not much to [...]
Ahuja Residency, India
Right in the centre of Delhi, this is a no-frills guesthouse, which comes highly-recommended. The 1950s home is located in one of the city’s upmarket residential enclaves, Golf Links, and family-owned and run. It’s very central, and best of all walking distance from the extraordinary shopping arcarde of Khan Market, where you can buy everything from €17.000 antique [...]
B&B, Shanghai
Quintet is a one-of-a-kind bed & breakfast guesthouse located in the historic French Concession neighborhood of Shanghai. At the end of a hectic day in this fast-paced, adrenaline-packed city, come home to a serene oasis to rejuvenate. Stay at one of our six stylish, individually designed rooms in this three-story 1939 garden lane house to [...]
The Malabar House, India
East-meets-west boutique hotel The Malabar House’s location away from the hustle and bustle lends this original retreat in Kerala a relaxed feel – no matter how hot or hectic it may be elsewhere. Comprised of two 18th-century colonial-style villas built around a courtyard (where you’ll find the acclaimed Mediterranean-accented restaurant, the Malabar Junction), it’s full of [...]
Viroth’s Place, Cambodia
Creating a bit of a buzz among aficionados of boutique digs, Viroth’s Hotel is a chic, petite and intimate base for a romantic yet affordable stay in Siem Reap. Minimalist in style but big on design, this relaxed contemporary bolthole offers rooftop massage, outdoor dining and a tropical pool, perfect for plotting your Angkor adventures. All [...]
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