David’s Kitchen: "Fantastic experience"

Review by: Sahil M | Source: Trip Advisor
The food, ambience and service are exceptional. The restaurant seems to be single handedly elevating the fine dining scene in Chiang Mai (one would expect a restaurant of this caliber in Bangkok or Hong Kong rather than Chiang Mai). Impressive to see David overseeing the entire operation and one can truly tell this is his passion project.

tugu malang: "Unique experience"

Review by: MongJeab | Source: tripadvisor.com
"Stayed here for three nights. The hotel is well located for city center. Stunning quixotic atmostphere in the hotel. Antiques, hand crafts, paintings are well decorated all over the hotel and lots of flowers.The room is clean, tidy, and classic. The staffs are amazing friendly, helpful, and attentive. Nice breakfast next to the pool. Moreover, the hotel spa was fantastic. Don't miss the hot stones massage. This is a great spot of Malang. "

Poring Hot Spring Nature Reserve: "A variety of activities, available in one place"

Review by: GregandVicki | Source: Trip Advisor
We visited on a weekday - a previous review says the tubs are empty. Yes, they were, but that is so as not to waste water. The taps (one hot spring water tap, one cold water) are there for you to fill at your leisure. We clambered up to the Canopy Walk - it's a bit of a hike, but well worth the effort! Also visited the serene and informative butterfly garden and information centre. My husband and I sat in the pool at the base of Kipungit Waterfall, while our daughters trekked off to see the bat cave. I was surprised by 'sucker' fish, nibbling at my toes - you know, the ones you pay for in the 'fish massage' places? And I got mine for free! There are also sites for a rafflesia garden (world' largest flower), and an orchid site. I think this place is underrated, and offers so much for someone who has a morning / day to spare

Supanniga Eating Room: "Very yummy"

Review by: Jo S | Source: Trip Advisor
Really lovely restaurant with great food, polite service and ambience. We came here for dinner and the staffs were so attentive. The space is quite small so there is only a limited number of tables, so I would suggest you book in advance. I saw about 5 groups of walk ins get turned away during dinner.

Rahai’i Pangun: "Best jungle boat experience"

Review by: Pierce V | Source: Trip Advisor
My first jungle experience in Borneo on a beautiful wood boat, excellent food and friendly staff. Loved it!

Villa Song Saigon: "Awesome Hotel"

Review by: John H | Source: Trip Advisor
"Awesome hotel 20 mins from the city and right on the river, but with a free shuttle to the city. Staff where fantastic very friendly, Restaurant was awesome for Breakfast and Dinner, great pool and the room was awesome very comfortable quiet great view of the river, ask for the Villa Song Suite no 26 was perfect.. Will go back again"

Samanea Beach Resort: "Beautiful resort, lovely staff."

Review by: SLP2206 | Source: Trip Advisor
Upon arrival really all we could do was say "wow". Samanea Resort is utterly beautiful, it is like being invited into someone's personal retreat. The resort is made up of bungalows dotted amongst lovely gardens, there is a lovely pool area and a small (man-made, not that it made any difference) beach, and a long pier going out over the sea. The restaurant/bar is lovely, with tall doors thrown wide to the views. The menu is fairly restrictive but we ate there several times and everything was perfectly presented and totally delicious. The staff are attentive without being overwhelming (for 2 days we were the only guests!) and very friendly. The rooms are nicely decorated and clean, the bathroom with the outside shower/bath area was very nice, my son and his wife absolutely loved it. It was a bit pricier than some other options we could have chosen but we all really enjoyed our stay. Located a 10 min tuk-tuk ride from the centre of Kep, but the hotel staff rang tuk-tuk's for us whenever was needed one, and the price was fixed at a reasonable rate. Due to the bungalows being within a garden setting we did find that there were quite a few bugs and creepy crawlies made their way inside, but nets over the beds and cans of spray were provided. All in all, it is a very beautiful place to stay, wonderfully peaceful and relaxing while you are there, and not too far from town if you want to go out.

Cuisine Wat Damnak: "Wonderful 1st meal in SR"

Review by: junexoxo | Source: Trip Advisor
Loved every course! Even though I'm not an adventurous eater, I was starting to feel full by the 3rd course cos I ate everything. The wait staff were attentive and prompt but not intrusive. After dessert, the chef brought a fruit plate personally and explained each fruit which was very nice.

Rachamankha: "Lovely Boutique Hotel- excellent location"

Review by: camcam777 | Source: Trip Advisor
Loved this little gem! Excellent location right by the main temple in town. 5 minute walk to the Friday & Saturday night market. Staff was very friendly, we left at 5am for flight and they made us a breakfast box to go. The included breakfast was lovely!

Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "A pleasant returned stay"

Review by: Alicia S | Source: Trip Advisor
I stayed in this hotel before and this time I am returning with bigger group of friends. The staff handled our reservations with full attention and all details have been taken care. We were extremely surprised as one of the rooms was upgraded for our better comfort.
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