Maduzi Hotel: "Best hotel in Bangkok"

Review by: CharlieinVienna | Source: Trip Advisor
Lived in Bangkok for many years and return there often. I am in the travel industry so I like to sample new hotels. This is by far the best hotel for a quiet stay for individual or couple. Great location at Asoke, romantic boutique hotel with superb Thai Contemporary design. Quiet and subtle. Would not recommend for a guys wild weekend in Bangkok, but it is perfect a romantic holiday with a great touring location....by far the best I have seen in Bangkok. Very reasonably priced.

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "Leopard safari"

Review by: jmgreenish | Source: Trip Advisor
"A fabulous 2 nights, expert rangers Noel and Sajith, amazing leopards and bird life, wonderful camp. The Sri Lankan food was the best we had in our two weeks so we can highly recommend. Stayed in a basic double tent the first night Absolutely all you need but the AC double on our last night was a complete treat, beautifully hand made furniture. Will not forget the sounds of wildlife all around Jo and Damian Stayed February 2017, traveled as a couple"

Rak Ko Jae Seoul: "Perfect last 2 nights in Seoul at this hidden gem"

Review by: SandilaEkaputri | Source: Trip dvisor
"I stumbled upon RakKoJae as I was searching for unique experiences in Seoul. Sure enough, staying at RakKoJae was one of the highlights of my first trip to South Korea. I thought spending my last 2 nights here before I fly home would wrap up my travel great, and it did. Now where do I begin? The hanok guesthouse - Simply beautiful, tasteful, and serene. First night I stayed in Master bedroom, second night in Far bedroom. I love both rooms. But beyond the rooms, RakKoJae really gives you a wholesome experience. You aren’t staying in rooms. You are staying in a beautiful hanok house The experience - The natural jade flooring is awesome. It gives you the cool relaxing feel, especially in spring/summer season. The hinoki wooden bathtub is also great. The Korean breakfast is one you have to try in the morning (it’s really good). You could also try on hanbok during breakfast time. Fun to wear it, take photos, with hanok environment as Instagram-worthy-background. Don’t forget to try out the yellow mud sauna. I stayed for about 30 mins, sweating but feeling anxious at the same time. It was really soothing that I almost fell asleep! The staff - Mr. Kim, the General Manager, was really attentive and helpful since the beginning of reservation, during my stay, until bidding me farewell as I leave RakKoJae for the airport. Thank you for your kindness and your hospitality On my last night, it was drizzling in Seoul. Relaxing on RakKoJae’s patio, reading a book, and enjoying the house’s evening view? Couldn’t ask for a better experience. I shall return one day and try Patio Room next time :)"

SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge: "What a Culinary Experience! One of my favorite memories of Yangon"

Review by: HubertKlemenz | Source: Trip Advisor
"During our recent trip to Myanmar, we enjoyed our first luncheon at the newly opened Seeds Restaurant in Yangon. What a great welcome to Yangon! The arrival experience was breathtaking, with a very impressive interior design and a great view over the Inya Lake, and a Lotus Pont right in front of the stunning gardens. The Seeds Restaurant offers a fine dining experience on the highest level, with a very elegant table setup and custom-designed chinaware that perfectly pairs with the food. In fact, we enjoyed our experience so much that we actually came back again after 2 days to dine again at Seeds. I wish to offer a big compliment to the service team, because they offered such attentive and professional service under the guidance of Lucia. And of course, the food offered such a highlight to the whole experience, which was prepared by the award-wining Micheline star Chef Felix and his team. Being a retired hotelier, it was such a delight and a gourmet experience on the highest level. I highly recommend dining here – it is worth every penny for such an excellent experience…one to be remembered!"

Tugu Lombok: "Menginap Sambil Menikmati Panorama Pantai"

Review by: tjutjukbs | Source: Trip Advisor
"Hotel ini letaknya strategis di pinggir pantai. Tempatnya ramah lingkungan dengan penataan yang serasi. Penerimaan receptionis baik dan ramah. Desain interior hotel sangat menawan. Kamar dan kamar mandi sangat bersih. Penataaan kamarnya sangat bagus. Terdapat balkon sehingga kami bisa menikmati keindahan panorama pantai. Suasananya sangat nyaman sehingga menginap disini dapat tidur dengan tenang. Staff hotel layanannya sangat memuaskan. Kolam renang kondisinya bagus. Menu resto bervariasi dan masakannya enak. Stayed January 2017, traveled with friends"

Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "A wonderful time"

Review by: stevenlogiacco | Source: Trip Advisor
"My wife and I had the most wonderful stay at the Blue Mansion over Christmas and wanted to pass on our thank you for the hospitality we experienced throughout our stay. Our time at the mansion was that beginning of our honeymoon and we were greeted with flowers on the bed in the shape of a heart. The room was an excellent balance between heritage and modern comfort, and each time we returned to our room after exploring George Town it was an absolute joy to return as we made our way through the beautiful building to our room. The staff were amazing and genuinely happy in their work, and we looked forward to the wonderful breakfast each morning in the courtyard. For me, these breakfasts were very relaxing, the food amazing, the staff friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere just perfect. As we were spending Christmas away from home, it was lovely to receive a small gift on Christmas day. It is these little things which really stand out and remain in the memories of a stay. The cherry on top was being told we could open the back door of our room (which we were unaware existed) and be the first to use the new pool area which had been finished that very afternoon. Again, this is something we will never forget. As my wife and I sit now at a resort in Langkawai, we find ourselves thinking back to our stay and actually miss being back in George Town at the mansion. You have very special accommodation offering which we would recommend to anyone and would love to come and stay again in the future. Stayed December 2016, traveled as a couple"

Reverie Siam: "Excellent"

Review by: רונית ז | Source: tripadvisor.com
We came here for 3 nights and stayed in the family suite. Beautiful room very clean and well vintage designed. Breakfast is the best a la carte. The staff is very friendly and most of them speak english. All in all, had a great time here and hope to come here again.

Maduzi Hotel: "Amazing Room"

Review by: Cheryl L | Source: Trip Advisor
Maduzi is accessible, 5 minutes walk from asoke. The room is super spacious and bed was so comfortable. We had such a great rest every night. Panpuri products provided for bath was fantastic too. Gym facilities was good too.

Tugu Lombok: "secluded paradise"

Review by: h532001 | Source: Trip Advisor
"We spent 7 nights at Hotel Tugu in an Aloon-Aloon villa. The place is wonderful. White sandy beach, spacious grounds and excellent food. This is not a large hotel by the nimber of rooms but the ""rooms"" are all quiet, spaced out dwellings. The aloon-aloon villas have their own small private garden but it was not needed the ground were so large you coud sit anywhere and be undisturbed. There were beds on the beach for quiet relaxation antd the sea was warm and shallow so very safe. The hotel is quite out of the way, about 2 hours from the airport, but once you get there there is no need to leave. Everything is qeitly understated. The rooms are decorated with local art and there are artifacts everwhere that seemed like they ought to be in a museum. Don't expect a trouser press and an airconditioned restaurant. You eat outside in a thatched roofed dining hall, just stunning. The atmosphere is so relaxing, no need to dress for dinner, just wash off the sunscreen and add a little insect repellant (probably not needed) and enjoy youselves. This is a special hotel but not if you want nightlife."

Sukoon Houseboat: "“Wondurful stay – perfect service”"

Review by: Travelman-Tx | Source: Trip Advisor
It was the perfect ending to a trip through Ladakh. The boat just looks amazing with all the fine woodwork in the rooms and the small lobby. Add to that the perfect service and smile of the staff - thank you Dah en Annan- and you get a wonderful experience. We spent 4 days on the boat while there was a curfew in the city and still Annan managed to cook us every evening a wonderful meal.
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