Cuca: "Amazing lunch"

Review by: Andrew C | Source: Trip Advisor
Lovely place with a nice garden to wander around. Food was excellent. Meats and seafood were fantastic. Comes tapas style for sharing. Everything was excellent. We ordered every single item on the seafood and meat menu and had nothing to complain about. Every single dish was exquisite. Only complaint was the black pepper ice cream for desert which left an odd after taste. Price wise is a little on the expensive side for Bali. Expect to pay 500k per pax.

MesaStila: "Amazing MesaStila"

Review by: Lis1411 | Source: Trip Advisor
Just spent an amazing weekend here for our wedding anniversary. Lovely and peaceful, with views of Mt Merapi, in the middle of a coffee plantation. Beautiful Dutch colonial buildings and traditional Indonesian houses, fantastic food and wonderful staff. Tour of the coffee plantation was fascinating. Only 1 hr drive from Semarang airport (or 2 hrs from Yogya), so great for a weekend away from Jakarta!

Reverie Siam: "Absolutely"

Review by: Mark B | Source: Trip Advisor
"Go! Go here! You only need a night or two but my what a treat. Every tiny detail of this little haven has been lovingly crafted. The ambience exceeds even the level of the best Disney theme park. The place feels old and new at the same time and In the best ways. The food is a much needed and delicious alternative to the common Thai dishes you find just about everywhere else. Each room is unique and spacious. You should explore the entire space, especially the hidden tea room that overlooks the river. Even if you have to go outside your budget, as we did, this place is a dream worth having. Stayed January 2017"

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge: "Perfect peace and relaxation"

Review by: teresa352 | Source: Trip Advisor
"After a hectic 2 week tour in India and Nepal this was a perfect place to relax and unwind before returning to UK. Perched on the top of a steep hill the location is amazing with fantastic views over the Annapurna mountain range and down into the Pokhara valley. One didn't mind getting up at 0545 to watch the sun rise over the mountain range, having been woken by the staff with a pot of tea delivered to the room. At the other end of the day sit on the terrace with tea and home made cakes and biscuits to watch the sun set over the mountains. In between very knowledgeable nature guides cater for all abilities with short or long walks bird and butterfly spotting. Alternatively, relax by the infinity pool gazing across to the mountains. Simple but well cooked and presented food with choice between Nepalese or Continental with most of the food grown locally or on site. All waiter served, hot and fresh from the kitchen. Tea and coffee with home made cake and biscuits on tap whenever you want. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and could not do enough for you. Marcus, the manager took the time to meet and get to know all the guests. It was such a shame that I only had 3 nights there, I would have liked to spend so much longer and experience more nature walks. Fantastic"

Tugu Malang: "Flawless and one of a kind."

Review by: Brendan R | Source: Trip Advisor
"Tugu is absolutely soaked in colonial era charm. It comes through in the way they support you throughout the visit. It's in the architecture and extensive art collection. It's all through the menu in the restaurant. It's in the amazing choices of furniture and design. We were given the exact suite we asked for. The tub was beautiful and nicely proportioned. The linens are really comfortable, and high-slung bed is interesting. We spent a lot of time relaxing at the hotel, because it was just that nice. (...) By all means, stay at the Tugu and really explore the place. It's got all kinds of interesting nooks and crannies. Check out Mount Bromo too - and bring your warmest clothes... it's really chilly up there in the morning. Tugu has fast internet, which is good too! Of all the great things which could be said about the hotel -- it really is the wonderful people that make the place great. Friendly and genuine."

Villa Song Saigon: "Top Boutique Hotel"

Review by: traveleast | Source: Trip Advisor
Our trip to Vietnam concluded with three nights at the Villa Song a delightful French Colonial Villa converted into a five star hotel situated next to the river. Everything about this hotel oozes class and the staff, food and accommodation were excellent. The hotel has its own motor launch which we took advantage of to visit the floating temple, a great experience and not to be missed, add to that the complementary shuttle service to the centre of Saigon, the free mini bar and breakfast availability at any time of the day and really I can't imagine there is a better place to stay if visiting Saigon

Rachamankha: "The only place in the world “Pan-Asian” is done well"

Review by: Y D | Source: Trip Advisor
"I've traveled to 5 continents and am always skeptical of places that serve cuisine from more than one Asian country, but this place managed to pull it off. We got multiple salads, and I now want to eat those salads for every meal for the rest of my life. Somehow, there were many cuisines represented, but each dish felt authentic and honoring the ingredients. Also, it featured great relaxing live traditional music. Stayed March 2016"

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

Bali Jiwa Villa: "Amazing Experience!!!"

Review by: Olivier D | Source: tripadvisor.com
I decided to take my wife for a surprise birthday weekend. We live in bangkok and Ubud seemed to be a perfect getaway. Bali jiwa Villa was great. Lovely villa with pools facing the rice paddies. amazing! Staff was was very professional and knowledgeable of the surroundings. A definite must go! Oliver D

Tugu Malang: "Great Service"

Review by: djmkzurich | Source: Trip Advisor
We just spent one night here but we were able even to enjoy the Afternoon Tea. Hotel situated not far away from Railway Station and staff came over to pick us up. Front Desk very helpful. Rooms were nice but nothing spectacular. Nice Swimming pool. Great and very ample breakfast. Service was the highlight here. No doubt.
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