Phetchaburi
Excellent guesthouse with bright, spacious, spick-and-span rooms (the cheapest with shared bathrooms and no air-con) and a great location. There are views…
Must-see hotels in Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
This immaculate little guesthouse has an unbeatable location right opposite the historical park and is run by a super-friendly young woman who speaks very…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
With a very modern, welcoming feel, this stylish hotel is a great addition to Khorat's accommodation roster. The comfy, attractive rooms are good value…
Pai
The highlights here are the five riverside tented bungalows. Huge and equipped with air-con, jacuzzi, big TVs and other modern amenities, this is superior…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Modern and charming, this place with a pool and sea views occupies a very central but secluded location. The 20 stylish rooms have loads of space and a…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
This almost fairy-tale-like compound incorporates three sumptuous but cramped rooms and four larger suites and villas, some with great river views, all…
Hua Hin
At this fantastic resort, owned by a scion of the royal family, there are 16 much-in-demand villas (with 45 total rooms) on offer. The decor is crisp and…
Ko Chang
One of the top luxury pads in these parts, everything about Dewa is chic, from the dark-tiled 700-sq-metre pool to the contemporary Thai-style rooms that…
Sukhothai
Water, greenery and traditional structures come together at this lauded resort, culminating in the feel of a Northern Thai village. Other perks include…
Bangkok
This is one of a handful of large-yet-hip branded hotels in Bangkok. The four-elements-inspired design theme has no two rooms looking quite the same, but…
Nakhon Phanom
Brand new in 2019, this stylish little hotel has a great location (reflected in the prices) and elegant, well-furnished rooms. The back rooms (950B) have…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
At the northern end of Ao Khao on a lovely stretch of beach, Big Easy has seven beautifully constructed timber cottages, well spaced among the palms for…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Stylish wine-coloured buildings overlook garden, coconut palms and white sand at this top-drawer set-up near the northern pier. The staff are cordial and…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Long the best budget sleep in Khorat, this clean, quiet and friendly place has spacious rooms with good mattresses, mini-fridges and little balconies. If…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The lobby, with its pure white, swirling marble and streaks of blue, sets the tone of this boutique hotel. The 21 rooms follow suit, and are handsome in a…
Trat
Sixty kilometres southeast of Trat, on the way to Cambodia, Mairood Resort is a lovely spot to stay overnight, with bungalows, huts and a house by the sea…
Ko Chang
Just off the main road and yet set back in palm-shaded seclusion, Garden Resort has large, charming bungalows dotted either side of a shady garden pathway…
Bangkok
This spotless, classy villa is more home than hotel, with nine inviting, spacious and comfortable rooms. Outfitted with subtle yet attractive furnishings,…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This conveniently located, business-oriented hotel offers some of the biggest rooms in town and fills them with a generous spread of amenities. Guest…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Blending modern minimalist and Thai design elements, not to mention tonnes of open space, the Chao is one of the most sophisticated hostels in Bangkok…
Chumphon
East of the train station near the night market, this is one of the best addresses in Chumphon. It's clean, friendly, not too big and a reliable source of…
Udon Thani
A clean, well-run place that's the clear pick of the pack of several other similarly priced hotels in this area. And though it's not exactly central, one…
Khao Sok National Park
For the ultimate luxury jungle experience, consider staying at the Rainforest Camp, a floating tented camp on Chiaw Lan Lake and part of the Elephant…
Thong Pha Phum National Park Accommodation
Kanchanaburi Province
The only official accommodation at Thong Pha Phum National Park are two rustic (electricity only from 6pm to 8.30pm) bungalows built on concrete 'trees'…
Chiang Mai
Where James Bond would stay if he came to Chiang Mai, the Anantara sprawls across the grounds of the handsome former British Consulate, and it offers a…
Chiang Mai
This new, 38-room beauty is still ironing out kinks with service and construction, but its charming setting on the bank of Mae Ping 20 minutes north of…
Chiang Mai
If you've ever wanted to be woken up by an elephant at your window, here's your chance. This collection of comfortable jungle huts is planted in the…
Mae Hong Son Province
The residents of Muang Pon, a picturesque and traditional Shan village just south of Khun Yuam, have collaborated in this homestay programme for more than…
Phuket
White-frangipani trees fringe a maze of artsy minimalist pools at this sleek, contemporary-tropical pick, where you select pillow style and room scent on…
Sukhothai Province
The residents of Ban Na Ton Chan, a picturesque village in rural Sukhothai, have formed a worthwhile and award-winning homestay programme. Approximately…
Surat Thani
Close to the Night Ferry and Night Market near the historic centre, this friendly hostel has the cheapest beds in town. You get your own spacious pod in a…
Hat Kata
Taking over most of (relatively) quiet Hat Kata Noi, this upmarket resort offers all the usual trimmings in stylish surrounds: six pools, heaps of space…
Loei Province
This luxury resort makes the most of its country location, and the kitchen uses the organic rice and veggies grown on the grounds. (The resort makes its…
Ang Thong Marine National Park
These spartan, wooden bungalows on stilts are basic, clean and simple, which is in harmony with the pristine location. There is no hot water and the…
Khao Sok National Park
In a monkey-filled jungle bordering a rushing river with a limestone-cliff-framed swimming hole, Art's enjoys Khao Sok's prettiest setting. The stilted…
Ko Chang
Specialising in health-care packages, including detox, yoga and meditation, this east-coast resort has lush, peaceful surroundings that almost touch the…
Buriram Province
A surprising find for this remote region, this is a proper four-star hotel in the small town of Prakhon Chai. Every square centimetre is beautiful and you…
Hua Hin
Straddling a fine line between hotel and guesthouse, this fairly large place still falls into the latter category thanks to the breezy ground-floor lounge…
Phuket Town
On Phuket Town's prettiest street, this boutique guesthouse certainly has style, with its turquoise-toned Sino-Portuguese exterior, varnished-concrete…
Ko Lanta
Operated by a young English-speaking Thai-Vietnamese couple, this is one of the coolest spots on Lanta. Thatched bungalows have polished-concrete floors,…
