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Read More137 Pillars House
A magnificent time warp, this 30-room hotel has a very central location across the Ping River from Chiang Mai’s bustling downtown, but also creates a luxurious resort-like feel.
Read More137 Pillars Suites & Residences
This chic, art-filled boutique property is an urban oasis in the otherwise chaotic Bangkok.
Photo by John W. McDermott, courtesy Aman ResortsRead MoreAmanpuri
On its own peninsula jutting into the Andaman Sea in Phuket, Amanpuri is the world’s original Aman, converting travelers into “Aman Junkies” since 1988. Amanpuri’s clean lines, stunning open-plan lobby and dreamy pools helped define what would become the look...
Read MoreAnantara Chiang Mai
This modern architectural gem, located directly alongside the Ping River, exudes Thai hospitality and contemporary comforts.
Read MoreAnantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Located next door to the Four Seasons Tented Camp, Anantara is a family-friendly resort with an affordable price tag and fantastic elephant experiences.
Read MoreAnantara Phuket
On Phuket’s longest seashore, Anantara Phuket has eighty-three villas scattered along Mai Khao, one of this island’s best beachfronts and waterways designed to resemble a traditional Thai fishing village.
Read MoreAnantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa
Part of the Anantara empire, the Phuket-Layan Resort & Spa is a luxury collection of contemporary rooms and suites on Phuket’s western coast.
Read MoreAnantara Siam Bangkok
Conveniently located near the Sky Train and some of the city’s best shopping, the Anantara hotel offers a luxurious oasis in the chaos of downtown Bangkok. It is not the newest or most modern property now and is best for...
Read MoreAndara
Built by a villa owner at Amanpuri who also happens to be one of Hong Kong’s top restaurateurs, this all villa property fans out from the colossal 130-foot long infinity pool into the hills above Kamala Beach.
Read MoreBanyan Tree Phuket
A standout among Banyan Tree properties, this serene Asian retreat offers a plethora of lily ponds and tranquil pools, as well as holistic healing and active pursuits.
Beach View - Belmond Napasai, Koh Samui, ThailandRead MoreBelmond Napasai
As one of the oldest resorts on Samui, the Belmond Napasai has secured an ideal location on the island’s north shore at Baan Tai beach, and has continued to maintain exceptionally traditional, no-frills villas and residences that require guests to...
Read MoreBoathouse by Montara
This recently refreshed classic may be Phuket’s best luxury per dollar option, with an unlikely combination of the island’s finest raw food and refined French cooking too.
Courtesy Capella BangkokRead MoreCapella Bangkok
Capella Bangkok is a boutique property on the Chao Phraya River, and is being recognized by locals and visitors as one of the best in the city. Those who appreciate high-touch service, modern design and a standout spa will be...
Courtesy Metropolitan by COMORead MoreCOMO Metropolitan, Bangkok
The staff uniforms—baggy Comme des Garçons ensembles and Calvin Klein sneakers—are a dead giveaway that the COMO Metropolitan, which opened in 2003 and is spearheaded by legendary hotelier Christina Ong, is all about stylish urban design, rare in a city...
Read MoreCOMO Point Yamu
On the tip of Cape Yamu in the secluded and largely undeveloped northeast coast of Phuket, this serene COMO hotel floats above the water, surrounded entirely by the calm, violet-colored Andaman Sea.
Read MoreDhara Dhevi
Eight centuries after King Mangrai founded the Kingdom of a Million Fields, Thai architect Rachen Intawong took inspiration from the wing-tipped rooftops and ornate facades to create this 405-room fantasyland.
The blending of interior and exterior; Courtesy Four Seasons Chiang MaiRead MoreFour Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
This stunning and peaceful retreat has Thai-style pavilions, villas and private residences, respectfully built among the rice fields just outside the city of Chiang Mai.
Plunge pool and ocean views; Courtesy Four Seasons Koh SamuiRead MoreFour Seasons Resort Koh Samui
This stunning property, set into a cliff-side overlooking the gulf of Siam, offers private pool villas and residences and a welcoming atmosphere with top-notch service.
Photo by Markus Gortz, courtesy Four SeasonsRead MoreFour Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
A stay in one of the 15 tents at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, situated where Thailand meets Laos and Myanmar along the Mekong Delta, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Adventurous guests arriving by longtail boat get a full view...
Read MoreHotel Muse
This city hotel’s golden-age-of-travel charm orbits around a slightly more urban type of glamour, with spacious guest rooms, a variety of modern dining venues and bars that attract travelers as much as well-heeled locals.
Read MoreHowie’s HomeStay
A Boston businessman’s turn as luxury hotelier offers real estate–obsessed sybarites the opportunity to play house—or rather, palace—in the idyllic Thai countryside.
Courtesy Mandarin Oriental, BangkokRead MoreMandarin Oriental Bangkok
For travelers who prefer their hotels with a soul and plenty of history, there’s only one option in Bangkok: the Mandarin Oriental, still referred to by many simply as the Oriental. With a desirable location on the Chao Praya, the...
Pool Lounge at Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandRead MorePeninsula Bangkok
The Mandarin Oriental could not have been pleased when the thirty-nine-story Peninsula rose directly across the river in 1998, but for visitors the hotel adds a very nice high-end alternative in Bangkok—and even those who denounce the tower as an...
Read MorePhulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Located on a prime stretch of Andaman coast with views to limestone karsts rising hundreds of feet from the sea, this Ritz-Carlton Reserve property is an indulgent, soulful hideaway with genuinely friendly staff and personal service.
Pool Lounge at Rachamankha, Chiang Mai, ThailandRead MoreRachamankha
Family-owned and operated, this antiques-filled boutique hotel offers an oasis in the heart of Chiang Mai.
Read MoreRayavadee
Set on the tip of the stunning Phra Nang Peninsula and only accessible by boat, Rayavadee offers spacious rooms and a family-friendly atmosphere. The property offers access to two of Krabi’s best beaches and a wealth of day-trips.
Courtesy Rosewood PhuketRead MoreRosewood Phuket
At a Glance The Rosewood Phuket, the brand’s first resort in Southeast Asia, offers every amenity for a well-rounded beach escape.
Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandRead MoreShangri-La Hotel Bangkok
With 802 rooms in two massive buildings (the Shangri-La and Krungthep wings), six restaurants and over half-a-mile of riverfront, the Shangri-La is the largest of Bangkok’s five-star hotels.
Read MoreSix Senses Krabey
The Six Senses is located ten minutes from the mainland by boat on its own private island.
Lounge at Six Senses Samui, Koh Samui, ThailandRead MoreSix Senses Samui
This secluded, romantic hideaway has a barefoot-chic aesthetic with spacious private villas spread throughout a steep hillside.
Read MoreSix Senses Yao Noi
Abundant jungle ensures privacy for all fifty-six infinity pool villas, some nestled into the verdant lushness, others revealing awesome Phang Nga Bay panoramas at this off-shore retreat.
Luxury Pool Restaurant at Sri Panwa, Phuket, ThailandRead MoreSri Panwa
Perched high atop Cape Panwa with breathtaking views, Sri Panwa has long been popular with sophisticated Thai and European travelers.
Read MoreSukhothai Bangkok
The Sukhothai opened in 1991, but the hotel, tucked away downtown, has hung on to its timeless elegance, thanks surely to the discerning eye of designer Ed Tuttle (of Aman fame).
Read MoreThe Siam Bangkok
A beautiful riverfront property tucked away in the oldest part of Bangkok, The Siam hotel offers a charming and intimate oasis on the outskirts of the bustling city center.
Read MoreThe Surin
The star attraction at The Surin is its location on postcard-perfect Pansea, the same beach as the Amanpuri (for a fraction of the price tag).
Read MoreTrisara
Spread out generously across forty-acres of tropical bamboo and banana tree jungle–which is tended to by a team of full time gardeners–Trisara feels marvelously sheltered from the rest of Phuket.
Courtesy V Villas PhuketRead MoreV Villas
Overlooking Ao Yon Bay along the Andaman Sea on the south side of the island, this MGallery property features 19 pool villas and offers a relaxing, intimate and personalized experience.
