4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Absolute Bliss"

Review by: monkeyhols | Source: Trip Advisor
"We stayed for two nights at the end of our Cambodia trip and it was the perfect place to chill out completely before our epic 36 hour journey home!! As we approached the lodges I couldn't believe how beautiful the setting was its far more beautiful to your own eyes than any of the photos show. We had a lovely welcome and got all the information we needed for our stay and I couldn't wait to get to our tent. We were in West 4 ( there are six tents on each side so we had pretty views from both sides of our balcony ) The interior of the tents is far bigger than I expected and I adored the bathroom :-) as mentioned in previous reviews there is no air conditioning but there is a ceiling fan and two stand alone fans and the room was way cooler than I had expected it to be. Each lodge has a private deck with table and chairs and two sunbeds and we decided that as our time was short we would just spend it relaxing so thats what we did one perfect day internet free just lazing around. One of the staff visit in the afternoon to show you the dinner menu there is set soup then starter and dessert and three choices of main its very good value at $25 per person but there is also an a la carte menu if you prefer that. The food was lovely very nicely presented and the waiting staff were so nice in fact shout out to all staff they were without exception lovely smiling people :-) Breakfast was also very nice esp the homemade pineapple jam and the smiley pancakes :-) oh and the bacon so good :-) I loved the water glasses made out of wine bottles in the tents so enquired if I could buy one they only had one left with a picture of a pangolin on it I had never heard of this animal and one of the staff ( sorry I cant remember his name ) took time to tell me all about this endangered creature . I will be dreaming of 4 rivers everytime I use it :-) Best wishes to you all for continued success and who knows we may return one day and if we do we will stay longer :-)"

The Hue House: "Possibly best meal in Vietnam"

Review by: Dominique D | Source: Trip Advisor
Came here on our last night in Vietnam. Hidden gem: the restaurant was a bit hard to find. Didn't quite realise it was a rooftop restaurant, the building it is in looks like an office building and there was no signage at the bottom of the building and cafes next door did not know the place either. Anyways, we found it and were incredibly impressed. All dishes were really good, had a mix of noodle and rice dishes and appetisers, lots of flavour, beautiful tastes. If I'd have to call out one dish: rice pancakes w shrimp were fantastic. Possibly the best meal we have had in our fortnight in Vietnam.

Jing’s Residence: "A truly unique experience."

Review by: jeangD4326YC | Source: Trip Advisor
The hotel is made of a beautiful set of buildings in the style of old courtyard architecture. The rooms are extremely comfortable and you do not hear a sound. The common areas, dining room, bar, library, are decorated with remarkable taste. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. A unique experience!

SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge: "Best lunch in Yangon"

Review by: carolinafzs d | Source: Trip Advisor
I've read about this restaurant in TripAdvisor and went to check out when my boyfriend came to visit me in Yangon. We loved each part of our Sunday lunch. The restaurant is beautiful, clean decoration, very attentive staff, beautiful lake view and very well organized. I am not sure if it is always like that but there were 2 set menu options available, 2 or 3 courses. We went for the 2 courses: starter and main dish. We ordered a rose wine to go along. The meal started with some lovely amuse bouche and they offered bread. My dishes were delicious and so were my boyfriend's. In the end, we were not sure if we had space for the dessert but we were offered a chocolate dish as house courtesy! We were delighted! The meal and drinks were not cheap but it worth each cent that we paid. The food, the ambience, the staff, the quality, the service, all high standard. I do recommend and I hope to return soon. To the Seeds' team, congratulations! It was a lovely meal and service!

Villa Song: "Haven in District 2"

Review by: Sue H | Source: Trip Advisor
Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon and head for Villa Song across the river - a beautifully designed Colonial Villa with just the right number of rooms making it feel homely and welcoming. The interior design is lovely featuring Vietnamese artwork and furnishings. The pool area is a huge plus for swimming. The staff are very courteous and whilst going through the booking process helped in numerous ways with suggestions for local trips, booking up restaurants - all very efficient. The car service to and from the airport was excellent and worth doing this. The frenetic pace of Saigon and the unfortunate pollution problems can be quite something so its nice to stay just outside for peace and sanity!!! I also noticed that the staff were especially good and accommodating to small children holidaying with their parents.

Villa Song Saigon: "Perfect Hideaway"

Review by: Nathalie W | Source: Trip Advisor
Villa Song Saigon is the perfect quiet hideaway from the busy city! you can relax in a beautiful garden, with a wonderful view to the saigon river or just hang around the poolsite.. you have a privat speedboat shuttle from the hotel to downtown, which is the perfect way to go to ho chi minh city! toptoptop!

Satri House: "Very pleasant hotel, wonderful service"

Review by: Ciganitazinha | Source: Trip Advisor
"Luang Prabang is a relatively small, and for me one of the most beautiful in Asia. In downtown, where most of the action is - hotels, shops, some temples - there are several hotels, all of them quite or very small. We booked this trip very close to the date of arrival so we could not book any nice hotel downtown, which would be much more convenient because we could just walk most of the time, so we chose Satri House. Satri house is not that far from the centre - about 5min in tuc tuc -, and if at first the distance seemed a disadvantage, at the end of the day I think it was a better choice as you avoid the noise of traffic, morning monks processions (around 6am) and night market (until 10pm). The hotel is gorgeous, built mostly in a set of old colonial houses beautifully renovated. The atmosphere and the details transports you to colonial times, with comfort and taste at the same time. The service is very good - check in and out is very quick, staff is always willing to help and they do it swiftly and with a smile. Breakfast is a la cart (included in our reservation), with a few options available; the omelets were very tasty, fresh fruit juices, fruit, and awesome bread and croissants. Unfortunately we did not try the restaurant but I think I is worth trying, at least judging by the quality of the breakfast. All in all, I would definitively recommend this hotel! Stayed December 2016, traveled with friends"

Villa Song Saigon: "A beautiful haven"

Review by: kristincainfx | Source: Trip Advisor
A treat at the end of our travels. Outstanding food. Lovely building. Helpful efficient friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Loved the complimentary boat service to Hoi Chi Minh city and the riverside location

Reverie Siam: "Simply outstanding"

Review by: Piotr L | Source: Trip Advisor
This place is a hidden pearl worth the long way of 762 curves on route from Chiangmai and we simply loved it so much that we didn't want to leave. Great atmosphere, service, stylish rooms and gardens as well as one of the best places for yoga in the early morning. The food is a innovative mix of tradition and experiments with new ideas, most of it really worth trying. Definitely one of the best cappuccinos in Thailand. We also liked a lot the concept for breakfast that you order a la carte. Things for improvement - bathrooms could do with a little more privacy and water saving. Overall it's a place to come back to.

David’s Kitchen: "Great dining experience at David’s Kitchen"

Review by: Rick M | Source: Trip Advisor
"My husband and I read the reviews on TripAdvisor and made a reservation at Davids. What a great experience. We met David upon entering the restaurant and welcomed us to his restaurant. He was genuinely engaged in conversation and we knew we would be in for a treat that evening. The food was wonderful, started with the salmon salad and spicy fish salad and both had fish dishes. The restaurant had a great ambiance with an upscale but not stuffy feel. What was really impressive besides having a dinner that was more than just good food, but a great experience was that David sent a follow up email the next day thanking us for dining at his restaurant and wishing us well on our next location on our trip. When does the owner ever send a follow up email?! Bravo, David! We loved the experience and already recommend your restaurant to a friend that is visiting chiang mai soon."
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