Samanea Beach Resort: "Beautiful Hotel in Mosquito Land"
Hotel Samanea is one of the better hotels in Kep, it is beautiful and charming, however the description of having a white sanded beach was quite misleading. The hotel did not have a beach perse, only a sanded area with a water front. The hotel needs to be sprayed for mosquitoes, they were literally everywhere and we were getting bitten so much. Even in our own room they managed to get in to bite us. It was very uncomfortable. The staff tried to do as much as they could but they were not successful at it and they just let the dead mosquitoes out there. they did not clean after they sprayed.it was quite weird. The bed was a bit hard and the freestanding tub took hours to fill out but the room was very beautiful. They have all the elements in place, they just need to master the level of comfort for their guests. The breakfast was excellent!Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "Excellent way to experience the wildlife of Sri Lanka"
The luxury tent was more than could be expected. Dhanu the guide was fantastic taking a lot of time to explain all the wildlife and finding us a leopard up close to photograph. He also spent time showing our daughter how to use her camera and while in camp to show us how to eat Sri Lankan style (with your fingers) and explain a few things about Sri Lanka. The food was out of this world and they did not hesitate to cater to my wife and daughters desire to not have spicy while at the same time experiencing Sri Lankan curries and other dishes. The rest of the staff helped to make our stay the best ever. Got to see a leopard and a couple of herds of elephants along with numerous other animals and birds. Definitely worth the experience!!!!!!Summertime Villa: "Simply magical"
We found Summertime to be absolutely magical. The serenity and beauty is outstanding. We could hear the birdsong all day. The house is perfect in every way with the greatest attention to every little detail. Prakash, Dinesh and Vaibhav were great, the food was fabulous. We would definitely want to come back again and again. Thank you Sucheta & Hans for also showing us around your lovely home `Aranya’. P.S. We loved meeting Jango, Gina and Bubbly too!TIGER MOUNTAIN POKHARA LODGE: "The Top notch Jewel of POKHARA"
"This hotel is super impressive situated on a Hillside of Royal Mountain amazing views of the Mountains Hills listening the Birds music the beautiful individual villas are just stunning as good as the View the service provided was unbeatable to any where else that I were experienced in Nepal food was well presented & tasted the Best ever lovely courtyard to sit on & listen Marcus's stories & contributions for the tourism industries of Nepal is really appreciable & this lodge deserve to be the Top notch High end resort apart from just a Hotel to visit it is very homely & so authentic this property is beyond any stars if you would consider what star this could be look at the Stars on the skies at Night & Count yes indeed a full star Hotel Hands Up to Tiger mountain lodge for Keeping its glory truly a place to visit once in a life time would love to return any time soon THANK YOU ISWOR BASNET manger & all the team really appreciated "Cabochon: "Quite an experience – highly reccomendable"
"We found this unique hotel to be in a good part of Bangkok. Close to the Skytrain that connects you to most of the city and to/from the Airport. Very helpfull staff and overall great service level. As this is a boutique hotel with very few rooms, you really feel you get special attention. Nice rooms, with beautiful decor and a nice bathroom. Our room also featured a pleasant balcony (free minibar and fresh fruit daily by the way! Good breakfast as well) We especially liked the roof top terrasse with the large swimmingpool and stunning views of the city. A+ experience and highly reccomendable for those seeking a luxury feeling at very resonable rates."Hotel Tugu Lombok: "Amazing!"
"I stayed at Tugu Lombok for 4 days, these 4 days were so cheersful that I still remember them like a long-time holiday. The service was possibly the best I have ever had at any hotel, very attentive and knew our entire party by name. The staff are hands-down brilliant, seemed genuinely concerned to cater to our every needed. Food amazing Thank you to the Hotel Tugu Lombok team for making our stay so special."Le Du Wine Bar & Restaurant: "Consistent fine quality"
Over the last few years we have dined several times at Le Du. This time we took some friends there and again the fusion food was tasty with Thai flavors, imaginative and beautifully presented by friendly staff. We accompanied the dishes by a decently prized crispy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. For me this restaurant is star quality even though the recently published Michelin guide of Bangkok restaurants did not give them this rating.Rachamankha: "An oasis of tranquilliy"
"The Rachamankha hotel is a true gem, an oasis of peace right in the city of Chiang Mai. We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights, and it was a perfect stay. The hotel is located just a few minutes walk from the Wat Phra Singh temple, and close to the Sunday Night Market. Taking a taxi from the airport takes only 15 minutes, and the everywhere inside the old center of Chiang Mai is walking distant. The rooms are located inside a courtyard that is secluded from the busy street outside, and it is very quite and peaceful. The staff is incredibly attentive and helpful, and guests are felt welcome from the moment they step inside. The architecture of the hotel is very elegant yet understated, and so are the rooms, which face the inner courtyard. The rooms have ample space, and complimentary amenities include slippers, bathrobe, umbrellas for the rainy days, fruit, and water bottles which are refilled daily. The breakfast is very good, with a buffet of bread, fruit, pastries and cereal, and the choice of items from an a la carte menu such as eggs, omelette, waffles and french toast. The quality of the breakfast and the service at the table is excellent. The swimming pool, located at the back of the hotel is big enough considering the smaller number of rooms, and was never too crowded during our stay. It is possible to also get massages in a building next to the pool, and the prices for poolside drinks are very competitive for Western standards. Overall our stay at Rachamankha was great, and it is hard to find a negative about the hotel. The price is high compared to the average room priced in Chiang Mai, but the quality is more than enough to justify it. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my fiends and family for their future travel plans."Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "Blue Heaven”“Blue Heaven"
Calm,spacious, ultimate attention to detail. The blue lime washed walls fill your vision. The very high ceilings leave room for generous breeze ways. It is residing in your personal but extravagant fantasy. And it is a very shot walk to Red Garden, the outdoor food hall of your dreams.Summertime Villa: "Beautiful Villa, Great Location"
"The villa is absolutely fantastic in terms of decor and amenities. Designed and built by the owners, every artifact in the house has been very carefully selected. It's a a beautiful home best experienced personally as no pictures can do justice to the beauty of the place. It's managed very professionally with very accomodating staff. The location though is the best part, just off main Calangute road with easy access to beaches, restaurants and other fun activities. Kudos to the owner Hans, who is an extremely warm person and knows a lot about hospitality and how to keep his guests comfortable."
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