Beautiful and Serene

“This place surpassed our already high expectations ! Some of things that took our breath away – A vast secluded CLEAN beach, Clean sea water, Dolphins swimming. Even the interiors of the resort are beautiful. The rooms are rustic on the outside and modern and comfortable comparable to any 5-7 star property. The bathrooms are […]

Quaint Sojourn

“I visited this hidden gem along the strip of Arabian Sea with my husband, upon a friend’s recommendation. True to its word, Neeleshwar Hermitage is everything what it claims and beyond! We were marveled at how the property have merged itself into the locality but still takes your breath away. (…) We enjoyed each and […]

Fabulous peaceful retreat in Pingyao

A superb hotel – with attentive staff, very well appointed rooms and food second to none. The traditionally laid out courtyard, with room off it, provides a serene haven for recovery after a long journey (you must have travelled a long way to get to PIngyao!). The staff – led by Imam – are quietly […]

Clear winner

“In 5 weeks of travel across mainland China, this is the standout, hands down, fantastic winner. The staff, guided by the competent and gracious host, Imam, are truly unique for their hospitality within China. Everything was meticulously prepared and organized, from check in to tea service to additional activities within the hotel. Keep up the […]

Perfect in every way

Jing’s Residence was a perfect experience: a rare combination of a hotel that reaches both the high standards of any world class hotel, combined with the charm, intimacy, and uniqueness of a small operation. It is exactly what a boutique hotel should be. Imam and his staff cared for our every need. The hotel was […]

Traditional but modern small hotel

Lovely Pingyao now lies on the high speed train line (300kph) linking Beijing and Xian, and so is very easy to visit by very comfortable trains. We had seen other excellent reviews of Jings Residence and were not disappointed. It is situated in the ‘pedestrian area’ with access with your luggage almost to the door […]

Perfect gateway to the temples, with the personal touch

“I came to Siem Reap for a mix between work and leisure and Samar Villa was the perfect fit. First, as I saw in many reviews, Bertrand and his team are always very attentive to our every need. They helped us organize various functions: from meals in unique restaurants, to temples visits and surprising platform […]

2nd stay and always so nice!!!!

“I was back in Siem Reap in May and stayed again at The Samar with a group of friends. The staff remembered me and my habits… and this time they propose us to experience other activities such as a picnic on a platform on the Tonle Sap, some puppet show… lot of creativity and attention […]

Intimate and excellent

“I’ve been at SAMAR four nights in July 2015. Overall experience was marvellous. Hotel has 8 rooms only, large and comfortable, designed in colonial style with abudant use of timber and coupled with walking wardrobe and huge bathroom. Pool is always silent and ideal for resting after sunset. Staff is welcoming, pleasant end ready. SPA, […]

Paradise on the banks of the mighty Mekong

We had 24 hours at Island Lodge in April and from the moment we were collected at the main road in the Lodge’s golf buggy and whisked down the narrow lane to the hotel, we knew we had found something very special. Michel and Francoise have gone to enormous trouble to make sure that every […]