Villa Song: "Absolutely worth a stay! One of the nicest boutique hotels and great service."

Review by: Kris G | Source: Trip Advisor
From soup to nuts, the experience was superb! Greeted by a big smile and by name upon reaching the check in desk. They were prepared. The room is beautiful and clean. Refill of the complimentary mini bar each day was a great added bonus and not expected, plus it ensured you had fresh water in the room. The pool area and pool was lovely and inviting. I spent more time in and around the pool than I do in most locations. So relaxing! It was nice touring during the day and completely relaxing when at the hotel. Breakfast time could be chosen all day -- another absolutely amazing and much appreciated bonus to this hotel. Loved the food and the setting out by the river was so nice. In fact, I imagine the food was so good that they ran out of a couple things I really wanted to try on a couple of occasions. The boat ride into town was unique and let you experience the quiet outside of the center when at the hotel. The spa/massage was fabulous as well. In short, no complaints. Highly recommended. I would absolutely stay here again!!! Another bonus: the cream puffs at the turn down service one night were delicious!!

Arumdalu: "Incredible Private Resort on Beautiful Belitung Island!"

Review by: Kathy M | Source: Trip Advisor
"My husband and I enjoyed five fantastic nights at Arumdalu Private Resort. We were actually the only guests at the time, so our visit was indeed private! William greeted us at the airport, and took excellent care of us at the resort. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Mr. Agus and Ms. Siannie, along with their son, Albert, and daughter, Caroline, and they were extremely kind and welcoming. Our chefs, Tonny and Anton, prepared delicious Indonesian dishes that were served by Dana, Angie, Cha Cha, and other wonderful staff at the beautiful Sahang Beachfront Cafe and Resto. A wonderful young man, Sue Wep, taught us how to make our own batiks, which was a new and enlightening experience. Our driver, Mr. Insani, was very competent. Lovely Meela, at reception, was very welcoming. We enjoyed a day trip with William and Mr. Insani around the island, enjoying excellent coffee, delicious lunch, and spectacular scenery. Upon leaving the resort, we were presented with a fabulous gift of a beautiful batik and a collection of post cards of the resort. It was an excellent vacation on a remote Indonesian island, accessible by a one-hour flight from Jakarta. "

Arumdalu: "Unearthly beautiful destination not far from the heart of Indonesia"

Review by: alvwong | Source: Trip Advisor
"I have no complain, instead a full satisfaction. Arumdalu resort is among the best private resorts I've stayed in a while. I would recommend visitors to experience sunrise and sunsets in the area of Arumdalu, it was astonishingly breathtaking. Also, I want to recommend you to try the food at their restaurant. The food offered was the best I've tasted around. Simply because they source the food locally, and some they even have their own farm to grow their ingredients. So fresh. Oh, and the most important part of all is the room. What I like about the room the most is that it lets a lot of natural light comes through the room. The light makes it so well lit and creates beautiful ambience during daytime and warm ambience during your night sleep. Very nice touch. TO get to Arumdalu is not far. around an hour by plane to Belitung (island where Arumdalu is located), and another hour by car from the airport. I would easily recommend this resort to anyone or any couple who would like a completely unique getaway and escape from the crowded and boring Jakarta. This is where you need to go! Stayed March 2017, traveled with friends"

Mrauk U Princess Resort: "Принцесса Араканского царства"

Review by: Natalia B | Source: Trip Advisor
"Из Ситтве, до которого надо лететь на самолёте воспользуйтесь либо предложением отеля : доехать на лодке с включёнными напитками и едой либо наймите скоростную моторную лодку, так как сьэкономите часа 3 . Приплыв в Мраук-У - столицу древнего Араканского царства Вы не пожалеете в любом случае о потраченном времени на дорогу. Древность, этническая самобытность и красота этих мест потрясает. За такими впечатлениями люди гоняются по всему миру!!! А остановиться нужно без сомнения в MRAUK OO PRINCESS Resort. Почему ? Этот отель, несмотря на его роскошь, не сделает Вас ,,белыми колонизатором"", отделив Ваш мир от внешнего , а гостеприимно погрузит в волшебную атмосферу Араканского царства. Хотела бы вернуться сюда ещё Stayed March 2017, traveled with family"

Rachamankha: "Serenity in the midst of the old city"

Review by: PKKC | Source: Trip Advisor
"The Rachamankha is a hotel designed in the Lanna style by one of the leading Thai architects Ong-ard Satabrandhu. In fact he still has an office in the grounds. The hotel only has 28 rooms of which two are suites. All the rooms are set around two courtyards and are tastefully done. The furnishings are antique replicas but there are real antiques dotted around the property. The hotel does not allow children under 12 and therefore there is a peace and quiet around. There is never a feeling of crowds and noise. In fact, during our 5 day stay, we hardly came across other guests other than at breakfast. The breakfast is served in the restaurant and has an outdoor courtyard. It is a la carte and very well done. It makes a change from the usual buffet mêlée. Fresh juice and lovely warm breads and pastries accompany a selection of hot breakfast choices including the traditional eggs benedict as well as noodles and rice! The breakfast staff were excellent though with the personalised service a tad slow. Food was good and well presented. The grounds of the hotel is divided into various courtyards including one for the pool. Each had a water or some architecture feature and it was tranquil for a rest. There is a library filled with antique books as well as current books and magazines that you can browse. There are a couple of PC's there and a decanter of cognac that you can help yourself to. A nice quiet spot to do some reading. The pool area is beautiful and the blue tiled pool was very welcoming with its warm water. Although there is a spa area, there is no resident spa team. They get staff from outside to come provide the spa services. The rooms are very comfortable and quiet. The bathrooms are a little tired around the edges but that seems to add to the charm. The housekeeping staff are great and as with all good properties, you get an evening turndown. The addition of a coffee capsule machine is a welcome feature and it means that you can have a nice cup of coffee in your room or take it out to the guest sitting area outside. It was my birthday during our stay and on the day itself when we got back from visiting some temples, there was a lovely card and bottle of fizz on ice waiting for us. This was a lovely gesture and made you feel special. All in all, I would recommend this hotel for it's location, facilities and staff who were attentive and helpful. A great stay and we hope to be back"

Nimmu House: "Absolutely wonderful"

Review by: Gilles R | Source: Trip Advisor
Nimmu House is a boutique hotel 45 minutes from Leh. It's a wonderful place to stay: the charm of the old house, the fruit trees garden, the personalised service... The rooms are clean and beautifully renovated, as well as the rest of the house. The food is excellent and for all tastes. And the aperitif around the bonfire is a must!

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Dream away"

Review by: stevensk2016 | Source: Trip Advisor
Incredible vistas; waking up for a swim to the nearby island by jumping in the river; safe environment in the midst of a jungle; amazing holiday for an affordable price... must pass if you visit Cambodia! A unique place and something you will remember for as long as you will live and that's an understatement!

Chakrabongse Villas: "Wonderful stay"

Review by: jo c | Source: Trip Advisor
We loved this place! It was gorgeous and calm, and the managers are extremely friendly and professional. We enjoyed falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the river right outside our door, and loved the excellent location right next to the grand palace and wat Arun. I'd love to come back at some point in the future. Highly recommend!

Maduzi Hotel: "Truly a gem"

Review by: Sha_Lee_Raja | Source: Trip Advisor
"Stayed at Maduzi for 5d4n. It was a Breeze to locate from Asok BTS. Take the airport express and stop at the station that links to Sukhumvit station. Since Sukhumvit and Asok are interchange stations, u just need to walk towards Asok and orientate from there. It's a 5 mins walk. Bear in mind that the entrance is along Ratchadaprisek Rd, main rd right at the start of Soi 16. If u look from Asok station, locate Clover hotel and walk in that direction. The minute we entered, we were greeted by a very sexy lobby, like an A&F boutique. Check in was a Breeze and we were brought to our room. The lift was equally sexy but some may find it too dark cos of the mood lighting. Our room was on Level A, with M being the topmost. The floors are numbered M A D U Z I and lobby. As we entered our room, we were greeted by a pantry with our own coffee machine and a free minibar (light snacks, drinks). The FREE minibar is topped up daily and I loved it. Coconut juice to end each day was godsend. The pantry door slides open to reveal a HUMONGOUS room. I could roll over 3.5 times and still be on the bed. It is HUGE and comfy. I find the pillows too soft for my liking but with 5 pillows on the bed, it's heaven. There's a work table beside the bed, separated by a partition wall so if u need to get work done, you won't bother those who are trying to get some rest. The Bose sound system is amazing! With auxiliary cables provided, u can plug in ur iPod or phones to play your own music. Hidden at the back is the toilet, dressing area, wardrobe and safe, and bath. I love the spacious dressing area. Long counter so u don't have to wrestle for space. Good supply of personal amenities such as toothbrush kit, comb, hair dryer etc. During shower time, you can opt for a stand up shower or the IN ROOM JACUZZI! Since the hotel does not have a pool, the jacuzzi is the best place to soak and relax after a tiring day out. Panpuri toiletries are provided which smells sooooooo good. We also bought bath bombs from the stalls in chatuchak market for added pampering. Breakfast every morning is served at the restaurant at the lobby floor. U are given a choice of 5-6 items, all of which are enough to fuel us for the morning. We also tried room service which was equally delicious and affordable. For those who do not wanna spend about $10-$12 for pad Thai, can just walk across to the 7-11 to grab stuff to eat. Overall, the hotel is conveniently located. Just 5-7mins walk to Terminal 21 and 15mins walk to Healthland Asoke Massage centre. But this hotel is a gem of a find. I will definitely return to stay here again and will recommend it to those who are coming to Bangkok!"

Villa Mathis: "un délicieux moment de repos et de charme"

Review by: odilelyon2017 | Source: Trip Advisor
"Cet hôtel est merveilleux, surtout quand on y arrive après des heures de vol... Accueil chaleureux et prestations haut de gamme. Nous avons eu droit à un diner délicieux devant notre chambre et notre piscine et un personnel aux petits soins. Nous étions en famille (11 personnes) de 5 ans à 71 ans et tout le monde a été enchanté. Nous avons continué notre périple au Villa Mathis d'Ubud, même accueil et gentillesse. Egalement superbe hôtel dans les rizières."
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