Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "A special experience"

Review by: Andrew M | Source: Trip Advisor
This was I think my favourite hotel ever. It is beautiful, it is well run, it is well-located, its existence is crucial to the history and culture of Penang. The restoration is superb. It was a joy and privilege to stay here.

Tugu Lombok: "Quirky and awesome"

Review by: Jim C | Source: Trip Advisor
We spent four nights in two Bhagavat Gita ocean front suites at the end of a three week trip through Indonesia. We did not spend much time outside the Hotel Tugu, there is not much to do around. However that was just fine with us. Hotel Tugu was wonderful. It is very, very nice, luxurious in many ways but not in a polished way like a Four Seasons. It is a huge place and the grounds are beautiful, as are the many structures. We loved the restaurants and bars, the food was fantastic, as was all of the service. The staff is warm and we felt special but not like the Ritz Carlton where everyone knows your name because they whisper it in their lapel microphones. The wait staff came to know our names and preferences. The manager of the property is fantastic. The rooms are some what rustic in a very nice way. The outdoor baths were a delight to us. The beach was nice but not good for swimming due to rocks. They have an amazing pool and we had private plunge pools. I was disappointed in the workout room. We were there during Ramadan, there are several mosques nearby, and different from anywhere else where we've experience Ramadan and the call to prayer, they sang all night long. We had to wear earplugs to sleep, but that made it fine. We highly recommend the Hotel Tugu. It is one of the favorite places we have stayed.

The Hue House: "Delicious food and nice atmosphere"

Review by: oliverAustralia | Source: Trip Advisor
This restaurant is only about a four minutes walk from the M Gallery Arts Hotel. The food was tasty and a little different from the Southern cuisine. We really enjoyed the experience and it was also very reasonable. Top marks to the chef and the waiting staff.

The Apsara Rive Droite: "A gem in the jungle"

Review by: Nik A | Source: Trip Advisor
I don't usually write reviews but this is an exceptional one. A perfect & reasonable priced villa for a quick getaway and a relaxing laid back holiday...The manager, Mr Haan and the staffs are very hospitable and very dedicated to provide good service and assistance to ensure our stay is as comfortable and memorable one.Continental breakfast is excellent with fresh and warm croissants and good home made jam, and pretty table setting too...so lovely, ooh la la...All in all, we had a good time here and will come again soon...

Rachamankha: "Amazing"

Review by: 944marleyp | Source: Trip Advisor
The staff here were super amazing I would reccommend staying here Location was great and very comfortable with a great breakfast The staff were sooo easy to get along with We had one incident with the washing but clothes are cheap enough that it was funny in the end Cheap and awesome

Maison Polanka: "Heaven"

Review by: geraxzaen | Source: Trip Advisor
After trekking around Asia we were ready to unwind and relax while visiting Angkor Wat. Came across Polanka online, and it was highly praised so we thought it was worth a try. Well after weeks of dodgy rooms and supposed 5 star hotels we finally found heaven. The rooms are stellar and the location exactly what we wanted, away from the crowds. The garden and the grounds are amazing. Kalimantan the dog and tin tin the rabbit are playing around at breakfast time and hundreds of colorful butterflies surround you. The hotel was the highlight of our trip

Locavore: "A memorable dinner in Bali"

Review by: Tat_Tatchai | Source: Trip Advisor
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Asia, if not the world. We had the tasting menu paired with cocktails. Every item is delicious and has story to it. Listening to chef explaining the ingredients and how each menu is cooked is part of the fun. It’s like a culinary to the Indonesian cuisine with modern interpretations. If there’s a Michelin guide here in Indonesia, Locavore deserves at least 2 stars!!

Supanniga Eating Room: "Tasty"

Review by: Willy B | Source: Trip Advisor
The food that we ordered all good and tasty. The green curry is delicious and the pork meat also tender and excellent. The place is small and tend to be crowded but i think that common as many people also read good review of this place. The place is close to our stay in Somerset and easy to find.

SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge: "とっても素敵な湖畔の一軒家レストラン"

Review by: Takashi F | Source: Trip Advisor
食事、雰囲気、サービスいずれもとても良いです。ここがヤンゴンであることを忘れそうになるほど。建物外観からして素敵。内装も外観との連続性にこだわっていますしセミオープンなキッチンもきちんと運用されてる様子です。料理ジャンルはフレンチベースのヨーロッパ料理とでも言うのでしょうか。スイス人の経営です。食材にこだわりがあり、ワインリストのラインナップも充実していてお手軽なものから高級なものまで選べます。料理はコースとアラカルト。私たちは子連れで4人だったので二人分のコースをシェアしました。ボリュームはそれでも十分でした。お値段はコースだとUSD65~USD85くらい。それなりにはしますが満足度は高いです。うちでは記念日御用達でしょうか。

RACHAMANKHA: "Absolute delight"

Review by: Andromedagalaxy | Source: tripadvison.com
"Unfortunately, memory fails of the date of our visit, which was prior to said date, but not of the enchantment of the hotel which persists. After the taxi ride from the airport through the streets of Chang Mai, we were swept into a land of storybook imagination. The creation of an atmosphere of Asian quiet elegance settled softly around us. My fondest memory, and one I would fervently like to repeat, is having a massage on the open air second floor of the pool pavilion. A gentle breeze kissed the curtains and birds sang while I floated away to another dimension. The restaurant is very good, allowing one to remain within the dream. "
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