Guest Reviews

Sea Dance Resort: "Far from the crowds but close to everything. A beautiful, peaceful, friendly boutique resort"

Sea Dance Resort is a newer property near Choeng Mon town, a less crowded area of the island.It is close to the airport but out of its flight path so it is convenient but very quiet. My two, twenty-something daughters and I were ending our two week trip to Thailand and Siem Reap here and wanted an uncrowded, peaceful place to relax before we headed home. We found just what we were looking for at Sea Dance and spent four nights there. We loved our pristine pool villa as well as the resort's infinity pool and bar. The beach is absolutely beautiful there with plenty of covered and uncovered seating. The place is simply gorgeous, but it is the staff that make a stay there so unforgettable. Art, Faith, Helen, Ping at front desk (may have name wrong), Danny, Kwan and Gome couldn't have been friendlier or more accommodating. Kwan and Gome helped find my daughters when their paddle boats drifted beyond our line of sight! By the end of four days there we felt like we were leaving our family. This boutique hotel is luxurious without being ostentatious. The staff is genuinely friendly and sincere. I would go back in a heartbeat!

David’s Kitchen: "Can’t say enough good things"

My husband and I agree that this is one of, if not the best, restaurants we've ever been to. It's more than comparable to any Michelin star or rated establishment, we were actually really surprised they haven't been properly recognized. Not only was the food high quality, eclectic, delicious, and well portioned, the service was beyond 5 star. We went on a Friday and didn't realize until after our Saturday tour that they aren't open on Sunday or we absolutely would have gone back. We wished we had one more night in chiang mai just so we could go one more time! The employees were so on top of things and David made sure to visit every table for a personable chat. He emailed us the next day and recounted some of what we discussed(which was nice considering we were so jetlag we could barely keep our eyes open past the entrees!) and wished us well on our upcoming relocation. I truly wish David would open another location in NYC, although it wouldn't be the same without the man himself!

Mume: "Modern contemporary cuisine in Taipei"

Helmed by chefs whom trained at the world renowned Noma, comes a modern contemporary restaurant with Taiwanese elements. Ingredients are mostly locally sourced I believe. The sensibilities are quite close to the Nordic style of cuisine, which is subtle in flavour albeit quite well balanced.

The Island Lodge: "Fantastic paradise getaway from the city"

"The Island Lodge is a superb, boutique hotel located in an idyllic setting in the Mekong Delta. The staff is so attentive, polite and cheerful. The cuisine is exemplary, both Vietnamese and French. We took all of our meals at the lodge and loved every single one. One of our favorites was the freshly baked bread served at each meal. We didn't take the chance to explore Unicorn Island; we just wanted to relax at the lodge and have no regrets. It was so peaceful, calm and relaxing there! We loved the swimming pool which looks out to the Mekong River. The attention to detail by the proprietors, Michel and Francoise, is evident throughout the lodge as their collection of artifacts, sculptures, art and decorations is tastefully placed throughout the property. We stayed for two nights with a 7 year old child and will definitely return! Highly recommended."

David’s Kitchen: "Fantastic meal and great staff!"

"We had a fantastic meal at David’s Restaurant this week . Staff were attentive and friendly and meeting David himself was a pleasure as well. We had the escargots, scallops and lobster Thermidor which were all three really good. I will make a minor comment on the Lobster, it was rather on the creamy side so a bit too heavy for our liking after a while and we didn’t manage to finish the dish but great flavours. A great touch were the amuse dish of tuna tartare, warm bread with room temperature butter and a sorbet to cleanse the pallet. We had our meal accompanied by a great Poully Foume. Staff arranged our transportation back to our hotel as well. Would definitely recommend the restaurant and would return."

Satri House: "A Beautiful Place"

"Quiet location. Lovely hotel with wonderful gardens,and secluded small areas with Buddha statues and ponds.The pool was beautiful to swim in. Very comfortable room. Helpful,charming staff with local knowledge."

Kenanga Hotel: "Great stay !!!"

"We spent four nights at Ubud in Kenanga Hotel during our August visit to Bali & Lombok. This has been our preferred location of our full holiday. Ubud is brilliant and Kenanga absolutely perfect. Once you are in the hotel you are out of the Ubud chaos and you can really relax. Wonderful view and extreme kindness the two top factors. My son (5 years old) enjoyed so much beeing free and look at ducks or walk on the small tracks through the rice fields. Karine, the hotel manager, has been very helpful with a lot of suggestions on how to use at the best our available days. We also tried a cooking lesson organized in the hotel just for us and we really enjoyed it too. The hotel restaurant is very good also for the demanding Italian tastes. Go there !!!"

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Wonderful stay"

I wish I could have stayed longer - 4 Rivers is truly one of the most refreshing havens that I've had the fortune to stay at. We had an amazing time in the excursions, meeting communities who are clearly engaged and involved by 4Rivers in their business model. Enjoyed the firefly ride and mostly just staying here and being offline, enjoying every day just reading, swimming, and exchanging banter over good food.

Maison Polanka: "Make the Most of Cambodia"

Fantastic accommodations in the heart of Seam Reap. Quaint, quite boutique hotel that catered to our every need including creating an itinerary to maximize our 3 days exploring the city. In addition to fantastic food, they have a wonderful, helpful staff that coordinated tour guides and set up a special tour of the Diamond Silk weaving farm. A must! The pool was the perfect refresher after hot temple tours!

David’s Kitchen: "Amazing Food and Wine"

"Superb experience. Beautiful, calm space in which to dine. A graceful, accommodating staff, and a tremendous kitchen. My wife's printed name and mine greeted us when we reached the table. Nice touch. The menu is traditional French/Continental, exceedingly well-done. Highlights on the food side were the pumpkin veloute, the fois gras, the grilled duck breast, . We ordered one set menu (4 courses) and three a la carte courses; the waiter immediately offered to divide the extra soup course into two servings, which was thoughtful and kind, as was the rest of the very attentive service. The waiters and sommelier spoke excellent English, by the way. David, the owner, stopped by our table several times, and we had a lengthy conversation about wine, a passion for both of us. In general, ordering fine wine in Thailand is an expensive nuisance, because of the 400% import tax. As a rule, we don't, because you end up paying $50 dollars for mouthwash. However, the refined food at David's Kitchen cries out for good wine, and to make that possible, David keeps his wine prices LOW. I was delighted to find a bottle of St. Cosme's 2016 Cotes du Rhone for roughly the same price I've paid for it in US restaurants. Remarkable that it was both available at David's Kitchen and fairly priced. In summation, this is an exceptionally fine restaurant, one of a kind here in Chiang Mai, and if you are looking for a special place for a special meal, I recommend it most highly."