Must-see hotels in Bangladesh

Built on six acres of impeccably landscaped greens and located about 6km east of town amid bucolic surroundings, Nazimgarh is a superb getaway that offers…

Don't be thwarted by its gigantic size. Step in and you'll see that this fantastic resort has been designed to blend seamlessly with the lush surroundings…

This community-based project developed by Nishorgo Network offers the perfect mix of rustic experiences and modern lodging amenities, all set in a…

One of Bangladesh's most exciting and innovative accommodation options, the Mermaid Eco-Resort is a series of low-impact coastal bungalows raised on…

Run by a highly deserving NGO that works on health, educational and agricultural projects, this fabulous guesthouse housed in an ivy-clad red-brick…

This brand new hotel markets itself for the business crowd but is tricked out like a funky boutique number. Stylish furniture and wall decorations give a…

Perfectly located for the airport and Cantonment train station, the Radisson Blu might look close to a busy highway, but the rooms themselves mostly look…

Everything about this small but top-quality hotel, from the modern glass bathroom fittings to the rooftop pool and the excellent restaurant, is simply…

Thrown haphazardly across a steep jungle-smothered hillside, this wonderful guesthouse, run by Guide Tours, is a treat. Cottages are fun and comfortable,…

A relaxed and friendly guesthouse, Viator has spotless rooms, which come with bags of space, plenty of natural light and comfortable, quality furniture…

A homely apartment converted into a backpacker hostel by a Chinese expat. There are only four rooms (so make sure you book), two with en suite, one…

Pacific is about as close to a backpackers hotel as you get in this part of Dhaka. Staff members are welcoming, very helpful and speak decent English. The…

This modest hotel is very welcoming, its pleasant rooms containing rattan furniture and comfortable mattresses. A couple of the rooms facing the road are…

This freshly minted hotel is Chittagong's first international five-star offering. It's a lovely place, with delightful starlight effect lighting on each…

Somewhat incongruous for a place like Barisal, this gigantic operation conjures images of Las Vegas right in the heart of this tropical waterworld. Rooms…

Helping fund a local NGO-run women’s training centre, this welcoming guesthouse on the peaceful outskirts of town is easily the nicest and best-value…

Run by the affable Dhaka-based advocate Sultana, this excellent guesthouse on the far end of Radhanagar village has a handful of comfortable rooms with…

For an off-beat experience, you could try negotiating with officials at the Somapuri Vihara complex to open one of the two rooms at the adjoining…

This monster-sized complex is divided into two hotels. The Western Plaza is the cheaper of the two blocks and has slightly tired but otherwise clean and…

Preferred by foreign NGO staff and aid agency officials, this 'guesthouse' is a seven-storey affair with state-of-the-art rooms that pack in large comfy…