Guest Reviews

Maison Polanka: "An authentic oasis"

"We had the Green Room which was large enough to accommodate a couple with an adult daughter. It also had a large porch over looking the pool in a beautiful walled garden. It was a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap but close enough to town for an easy visit. The room is authentic looking with beautiful art, comfortable beds and terrific large bathroom. The staff is amazing! They took such good care of us from arranging tours, restaurants, spa services (try the blind therapist shiatsu massage) and tuk tuks to town. Breakfast is included with terrific fruit and juices. I love the Cambodian fried rice with egg on top. We ate lunch and dinner there most nights as well. Made our way through the menu and loved everything we tried. 4 nights was the perfect amount of time to relax and to see the temples. Room Tip: There are only 6 rooms in the property. All are good."

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Floating Paradise in the Jungle – Outstanding Service and Amazing Location"

"There are so many wonderful things about this hotel; the location, the staff, the activities, the atmosphere…. (…)The rooms are beautiful – poshest tent I have ever stayed in, and it really is floating – you can feel a gentle movement at night time and when people walk past – which I really liked. The people that work at the hotel and as trip guides are all mostly all from the local island opposite and surrounding village area which gave the whole experience a real charm. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful - it really was a perfect paradise. The hotel manager arranged our transport back to Phomn Penh for us (we opted for a shared VIP bus on the way back - which was $15 each and took about 5 hours). One of the members of staff waited with us in Tatai village until the mini bus arrived and loaded our bags etc… - truly exceptional and helpful service. One of the main highlights has to be waking up and diving straight into the river from your personal deck and also kayaking around the islands! This is an incredible experience not to be missed! "

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."

Cuisine Wat Damnak: "ONE of the BEST Meals Ever"

I was able to get in here because of a cancellation and brought my entire family of six to dine. We all did the 6 course meal and we all were over the top with the fabulous dishes that came out. I've eaten at many top restaurants in the U.S. and this is absolutely in similar class BUT it's so much less expensive. On average, we were spending $135 for 6 of us to dine at mediocre restaurants highly rated in Siem Reap where we spent $200 here with bottle of wine and beer for an over-the-top dining experience. Well Worth It!

Manda De Laos: "Amazing"

What an amazing venue. Such an experience to eat fantastic food in such stunning surroundings and for less than Michelin star dining in London. Beats any restaurant I have been in by far. Cannot wait to go back there.

The Cabochon Hotel: "Authentic, personal, stylish 5 star service"

"This hotel is perfect for those who prefer luxury in a classic and intimate setting. The hotel feels like a grand colonial home. Everything is perfect. Beds are great. Lovely balcony and verranda. The downside: the fantastic roof top pool is not illuminated in the evening and closes at 7pm for no obvious reason. But this remains a hotel where we will definitely return."

KHWAN BEACH RESORT: "Incredible location! Modern villas, great service"

"Just left a four day stay here and I must say that it was an incredible experience. You get what you pay for with money here, the villas are impeccable, spacious, well presented and team at Khwan were exceptionally accommodating! The location is beach facing, and if your villa is not beach facing then it's only a 20 second walk to a very peaceful, quiet bay! The town itself is full of activity, in particular the Thursday night market and also Romans restaurant ( both highlights) you can hire a moped for 200 thb around the corner and then you have easy access to the whole island! The staff at Kwhan made it all the more special however. They were so kind, and on the final day when I was struggling to manage the journey inland to the next destination they were super helpful in getting me there and making sure I was taken care of. I genuinely appreciated it! Overall, I would recommend staying here! Tiny bit more expansive than most but you do get a lot more for your buck x "

Supanniga Eating Room: "Excellent"

We were brought here by local Bangkok contacts. We tried a variety of items off the menu, and everything was on point!! Very clean and cute restaurant. Staff was friendly and attentive.

The Island Lodge: "Hard to fault"

"We were only able to stay for one night but the trip was well worthwhile. The service is excellent and it really is as beautiful as the photos suggest. The attention to detail is fabulous and it's this that really sets the Island lodge apart from your average hotel. Peaceful , tranquil and you can just lie by the pool watching the river traffic drift by."

Reverie Siam Pai: "One of my favourites hotels"

"This is a romantic, quite, nice, retro, luxury, clean, beautiful, dreadful, peaceful hotel with charm and also with great team, nice environment cute swimming pool, perfect breakfast, comfortable bed... I can only say positive adjectives and really nice memories of time I’ve spend there, I really hope to come back again.... and again and again. I’ve been only one time there, but I hope to come back. Only tell than has no Spa, but is a really luxury one at 1 minute walking. Staff are so so helpful, with car they pick and drop you as you need, don’t charge for it, because they go to village every half or hour. Walking, Pai city center is near, probably around 15 minutes but car is more comfortable and street to go to hotel has no interest. Hotel is located on city but not on center."