Jing’s Residence: "Old world charm in total comfort"

Review by: Claire C | Source: Trip Advisor
"This is a lovely hotel in the historic city of Pingyao. The owner has spared no expense to create a comfortable hotel but you definitely know that you are in China. It is located in the center of the small town so it is convenient for sightseeing and walking. The staff was personally trained by the owner and they are always attentive. It is a very special place. "

Pindaya Farm House: "Amazing stay at the farmhouse!"

Review by: Robin C | Source: Trip Advisor
Had an unforgettable one night with my family of 5 adults and 2 kids several weeks ago. Amazing serenity surrounded by beautiful mountainview and farm, in which the property host raises various kinds of fresh veggies and herbs. The rooms were equipped with comfortable beds, and the modern style shower was a pleasant surprise! My favorite part of the property...

Slow Private Pool Villas: "Speachless 😍"

Review by: N764IQjennyr | Source: Trip Advisor
Oh my god!!!! Wordless!!! Never experienced anything like this before in my life special thanks to my Love who organized this suprice for me ❤️ thank you Valentina to keep the secret and for the warm welcoming ❤️ so peaceful, relaxing and clean and beautiful and cosy and people are so nice and friendly and polite ❤️

Inle Heritage Stilt Houses: "Raffinement et ecologique"

Review by: PIERRE B | Source: Trip Advisor
"Cet hôtel est situé à l'extrémité du lac INLE. Uniquement 6 bungalow sur pilotis, décoration très raffinée,calme garanti. 3 rangées de bungalow séparés par des jardins marchés . Une école de cuisine et métiers de l'hôtellerie pour 40 étudiants. Un élevage de chats BIRMAN, un aquarium présentant les poissons du lac. Un souci écologique très poussé. Une expérience unique. Stayed December 2016, traveled solo"

Talabgaon Castle: "Calm and serene !!"

Review by: SmitaMundra | Source: tripadvisor.com
"Just one and a half hour drive from jaipur, this hotel is a gem, a beautifully converted 'haveli'. We stayed in the heritage suit which was upto the mark and tastefully done. Since we ( me, my husband and two sons) were the only guests at that time, the service was impeccable. The staff is very humble and courteous and always ready to assist. The grounds are vast and spacious with plenty of space to walk around. The food is also very good. The place has a calm and serene environment. It is a perfect destination for short relaxing and quite holiday. Highly recommend it."

Rice & Zen Boutique Resort: "Wonderful 3 days in Sea Dance Resort"

Review by: Stefano B | Source: Trip Advisor
"After a disaster morning, having checked in in out from another hotel, we started to look for a hotel for our last three night in Thailand and in Koh Samui. After reading many different reviews of all the available hotel, we selected Sea Dance Resort! It is again a special hotel, in the nord of the island, comfortable bungalows in the nature, nice open on the side bathroom, great team from reception to the restaurant, all very kind and helpful! Great breakfast with different fresh juices, fruits, cheese, eggs, toast, some Thai specialities all you can dream in the morning. The restaurant is at a high level of quality that we can judge the best Thai food of our holiday. Of course the price is higher than the restaurants in the village. In the area they are also meny things to visit and with the ""rent a bike"" just outside the entrance you can organize your holiday in the best way. A special thank you to Lux at reception and the restaurant crew!"

Blackitch Artisan Kitchen: "An incredible, unique experience. Must do for Foodies"

Review by: F_F27_03 | Source: Trip Advisor
The calibre of food served here was exceptional. I couldn't find much information online at all after reading about it in the Guardian earlier this year before we went so we took a gamble, and I'm so glad we did. Chef Black served us 9 courses, all surprises and chosen by him, throughout the evening, coming out and explaining in detail each one and why he paired ingredients together. Distinctive fine dining food with an asian influence - lots of fish! We paid 1200 Baht for a bottle of wine (which was absolutely delicious) and 1600 Baht each for the food. If you're some who loves fine food and the complexities of pairing, go with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.

Cabochon Hotel & Residence: "Easy and elegant hotel, lovely to return to after a day roaming Bangkok"

Review by: Valerie B | Source: tripadvisor.com
I like every thing about Cabochon, but mostly the serene and peaceful atmosphere. Despite the very obsessive attention to design details, the overall atmosphere is of ease and friendliness. The food at the restaurant is good. Breakfast is a bit cramped and the small buffet could/ should be improved - the fruit section in particular. One small thing this time the music in the public areas was rather loud, and we had to ask if it could be turned down a little. But these are details. I stay at Cabochon every time I go to Bangkok and I love it.

Tugu Lombok: "Exceeded all expectations"

Review by: TRSRG7 | Source: Trip Advisor
I cannot rate this place more highly or thank the team enough for making our stay so perfect. Tugu Lombok has been sensitively designed in keeping with the island's heritage. The resulting effect is the combined pleasures of traditional style and modern luxury. It's location on Lombok's north west coast means it is well away from the main towns and villages (although you are only ever a taxi ride away from anywhere you want to go, and the team at Tugu Lombok can arrange transportation as required). There is excellent snorkeling to be had, and coral reefs less than 1/2 km offshore. Alternatively check out the nearby Gili Islands (approximately 20 minutes by boat) which has amazing coral reefs and under water gardens (we saw turtles, sea snake, and all manner of tropical fishes). During your stay be sure to check out the excellent activities on offer. Whether visiting the waterfalls or surfing or snorkeling around the Gili Islands, all our tours were exclusively designed and delivered for us: No groups or crowds, just personalised service and outstanding experience. The food at Tugu Lombok is produced to the highest standards, with attention to detail both in presentation and the ingredients that were used. There are traditional local dishes as well as a good selection of western style dishes to choose from, so something for everyone. The spacious rooms follow a similar theme with luxurious fabrics and furnishings combined in a traditional style, topped off with thoughtful details to delight you. The staff worked tirelessly to keep our room tidy, and would remake it up to 3 times each day without ever being seen. This focus on delivering outstanding customer experience runs throughout Tugu Lombok, from day trips and excursions, to restaurant and bar team, to reception and the management team who are always on hand to assist you, to the florists and room cleaners, to the drivers and tour guides, to the gardeners and everyone else in between. We wish to thank you all for making our stay do perfect. Tugu Lombok is a magnificent hotel. But the team and customer service ethos will exeed all your expectations.

Villa Song: "Outstanding Hotel in Every Way!"

Review by: Amy T | Source: Trip Advisor
"Our experience with the Villa Song hotel has been excellent, with tremendous service and communication starting even before we arrived. From helping us to arrange car service from the airport, to recommending and reserving excursions, to accommodating changes in our travel plans, the service we have experienced has been top notch. When we missed our layover flight in Dubai we immediately let our friends at Villa Song know that we would be delayed a day. Even though we we only gave them a few hours notice they got back to us right away, to let us know that it wouldn’t be a problem. When we arrived at the hotel the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and confirmed our excursions that evening. The Vespa ride in Saigon and the boat trip on the Mekong Delta were fantastic and reasonably priced. When we saw our room - the imperial suite - we immediately decided to cancel the next leg of our trip and extend our stay at Villa Song for an additional 3 nights. The staff were very accommodating and told us we could stay in the same room. Everything in the room is high end, very clean and the bed and bedding are exceptional. The spa Service is OFF THE CHARTS good. We had a couples hot stone massage and I had a facial. Again, the prices were excellent! The food has surpassed our expectations. Breakfast is complimentary - I would suggest the waffles, with green coconut chutney - delicious! Lunch and dinner were five stars. My only small suggestion is that the white wine could be a little colder. The food is phenomenal!! This is a place to come to eat even if you don’t stay here. Lastly, the service at Villa song is as good, if not better, than any of the 6/7 star hotels in the West. Everyone was ready to help ensure that our honeymoon would be unforgettable. We leave the day after tomorrow for the St Regis in Langkawi, Malaysia - and to be honest - we want to stay here! Special thank you’s to Ms. Truc, Mr. Toan and Freddy. Thanks to you for making our time here unforgettable!! "
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