Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "lovely Leopard safaris"

Review by: Sally C | Source: Trip Advisor
a completely unique experience where Noel, Sam and the other guides went out of their way to ensure we had the best possible game experience- then coming back after a long game drive to a wonderful glass of wine and delicious dinner. our tent was beautifully equipped and v comfortable. highly recommended and can’t wait to try his camp in the north.

Rachamankha: "Delightful boutique hotel"

Review by: GH24 | Source: Trip Advisor
"Delightful boutique hotel set in an old building with lots of character. We had a room set around a pretty courtyard area. It was a bit small by 5* Thai standards but nicely decorated and a very comfortable bed. The restaurant is set in a lovely courtyard where you have both breakfast & dinner. It has a reasonable breakfast choice with buffet & a la carte options - I had the Egg Benedict and an omelette on separate occasions which were both really tasty. We also ate twice in the evening (see separate entry). Lovely quiet swimming pool with the sun from 09.00. Very friendly staff who went out of their way to help. Location might be an issue for some people as it is quite far from the market and busier part of town but I would certainly go back to enjoy the tranquility of the place. Stayed February 2017, traveled as a couple"

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Back to Nature"

Review by: Bijugoa | Source: Trip Advisor
I have stayed there with my family for one night. It was wonderful experience. The food taste is excellent. The guest service are the ultimate. All the staff especially the reception counter, Ayurveda Spa are always with a bright smile. I have stayed many type of hotels in all over the world, but Neeleshwar Hermitage is a different experience. I strongly recommend this property to all my friends and readers of this review. Its awesome .

Tugu Bali: "F A N T A S T I Q U E !"

Review by: Olivier B | Source: Trip Advisor
MAGICAL EFFECT! the first steps in hotel and already you whisper. The atmosphere is harmonious and deeply Balinese The owner, the greatest art collector of Indonesia has furnished hotel rooms of the unique art Tugu is a trip alone. The cuisine is delicate, the prices are right, very caring staff. Every Thursday night, traditional dance (do not miss) you have 1 minute walk to the Batu Bolong beach for those learning to surf, waves in the morning and evening are perfect to do again!

Muang La Lodge: "Belle adresse"

Review by: Elisa I | Source: Trip Advisor
Here every detail is a plus that adds to our well-being ... The first place along the river, the garden, pavilions, swimming pool, warm pool .... Breakfast and good and well presented dinner. I enjoyed a nice massage. Small various attentions provide comfort (brazier, fruit in the room, tea and water available in various places) rewarding excursion in the villages. Welcome by Raphael and Mathilde.

sukoon: "Amazing"

Review by: Sunitacapt | Source: tripadvisor.com
"Had a great time at Sukoon. Surpassed all our expectations. Superb service and great food. Staff is friendly and they really look after the guests. Highly recommended. We went as a family and it was very comfortable and luxurious. "

Jing’s Residence: "Jing’s is an Amazing Experience!"

Review by: CosmoD1124 | Source: Trip Advisor
"Our family of four (kids ages 13 and 11) stayed 2 nights in 2 Courtyard Suites in June. The suites were directly across from each other in the first courtyard off of the hotel lobby. We wanted one room with 2 beds, but all the rooms have only one bed, which worked just fine because the beds are massive. The quality of the rooms and amenities is luxurious. Everything was spotless and tastefully done in a traditional Chinese courtyard style. The common areas of the hotel are fantastic. The hotel is expensive for Pingyao standards, but is a great value when considering the additional service and in-room amenities. The location is directly in the center of old town, but just off of the busiest pedestrian street. It is an easy walk to any restaurant or attraction in the old town. The beds were extremely comfortable and the hotel was very peaceful and quiet. Everyone slept great. The AC worked extremely well. Everything in the bathroom worked well, but was a little tight on space. There is limited light over the bathroom sink. The wifi worked well from our rooms. The service at the hotel is very high quality and everyone is extremely friendly. The breakfast is high quality, and made to order, but somewhat limited. Both western and eastern options are available. We also enjoyed the complimentary afternoon tea both days, which was simple, but well done. We had an amazing experience at this hotel and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a unique traditional courtyard style hotel with fantastic service and all the modern amenities. I wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else in Pingyao."

Maison Polanka: "A thoroughly great, homey, unique, and all around enjoyable place to stay"

Review by: tencentstamp | Source: Trip Advisor
"I've stayed in a ton of hotels for work and fun, from hostels to five star, and this place really stands out. The fundamentals are there (comfortable bed, A/C, linens, toiletries, quiet, etc.), the services is top-notch, and the grounds are really beautiful and relaxing, but not in a canned resort kind of way. It's a quiet and spacious oasis in the middle of an otherwise busy city. The food is excellent, and I was impressed by the wine list. The ownership seems to have some French influences. Sadly, we didn't have time to try out a massage, but they're very affordable. We used the house bikes to check out the town, which I thought was great, but my husband found bike riding in Siem Reap very stressful."

Villa Song: "Unbelievably amazing"

Review by: Mick M | Source: Trip Advisor
"We're on our Honeymoon and just had a two hour spa experience that was simply incredible. It was about $100 for two of us, for the best treatment package we've ever had. Salt scrub, full body massage, then epic multi-phase facial, and we are GLOWING. And totally blown away. Combined with the friendly, super accommodating staff, the lovely room with the gorgeous view, the free water shuttle to downtown, and the lovely grounds, we simply couldn't be happier."

Villa Song Saigon: "Beatiful oasis just outside the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City"

Review by: Jill S | Source: Trip Advisor
This hotel is truly a little gem! We were glad to be close to the city when we chose to go in, but so glad to be able to come back to the peaceful and beautiful grounds of the Villa Song. From the time we checked in until we left, the staff was attentive, professional and very friendly. Excellent customer service! The room/bathroom was spacious, well decorated, spotless and had all the modern amenities. We ate several meals there and in each instance they were very good and the kitchen went out of their way in the presentation of the food. The menu was diverse and wine list comprehensive. A special shout out to Kevin who went out of his way to accommodate our special menu requests plus genuinely take an interest in the guests. This hotel truly deserves an excellent rating in all areas of operation!
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