Ko Samet
Samet's one remaining bohemian bay is tucked off the main road down a dirt track. Running down a jungle hillside to the sea, these cute wooden bungalows…
Must-see hotels in Thailand
Ko Phi-Phi
Hibiscus-lined pathways here lead to shady teak bungalows with sleek, distinctly Asian indoor-outdoor floorplans. Each comes with floor-to-ceiling windows…
Sukhothai
At first glance, you might mistake this eye-catching complex for a Buddhist temple or a traditional Thai house. The upper-level rooms follow a distinct…
Phuket
Understated, luxurious and immensely peaceful, celebrity-magnet Amanpuri is one of Phuket’s finest, most exclusive hotels. Graceful traditional-design…
Songkhla Province
This beautiful boutique hotel is run by amateur local historian Abdu'r Rahman, hence the lounge resembling a small museum filled with antiquities and…
Railay
Arguably one of Thailand's finest chunks of beachfront property, this exclusive resort sprawls across huge grounds filled with banyan trees, flowers and…
Pattaya
On a different qualitative planet to most Pattaya accommodation, Rabbit Resort has stunning, stylish and secluded bungalows and villas that showcase Thai…
Hua Hin
Family-run guesthouse with great prices and loads of character – you're greeted at the front door by a crystal chandelier and there's a German shepherd…
Nam Tok
Luxurious raft rooms at FloatHouse shift with the movement of the river. The rooms' Thai-village stylings (split bamboo walls, traditional decorations)…
Ko Chang
Facing the mangrove forest, this environmentally friendly guesthouse is a fabulous spot. Crisp, attractive rooms face the verdant front garden, while the…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Turning the humble Thai rice village into a luxury living experience is what La a natu does and it does it with panache. The blissfully remote thatched…
Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette
Chiang Mai
An elegant, minimalist boutique hotel channeling the Chinese and European roots of its neighbourhood with chinoiserie details throughout, including two…
Chanthaburi
Community-owned and named after a local philanthropist, this expertly restored historic museum-hotel has wonderfully characterful elegant rooms in the…
Lampang
Not a resort at all, but rather an exceptionally well-run, boutique-style guesthouse. The 14 rooms feel bright, big and airy, and all have balconies…
Banglamphu
A modern and luxurious hotel in the Samsen area, Nouvo prides itself as a halal-certified establishment oriented towards Muslim travellers. Rooms aren't…
Nong Khai
Nong Khai's budget classic has a riverfront garden so relaxing it's intoxicating, and most nights it's packed with travellers. Mut Mee caters to many…
Chiang Mai
True to its name, Banthai does indeed resemble a country village transported to the modern city. The hotel sprawls over a series of wooden buildings with…
Ko Pha-Ngan
One of the most spectacular settings of any backpacker hostel, the ridiculously good-value spacious dorms, restaurant and bar here at Infinity horseshoe…
Chinatown
Rustic, retro, charming: the six rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over…
Banglamphu
Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value. The wood-panelled rooms are attractive,…
Bangkok
Set in an enclosed garden compound decorated like a Bangkok neighbourhood of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is fun and atmospheric, and…
Bangkok
Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this hotel overflows with homey Thai charm – and is a total steal at its competitive midrange price point. The 73 rooms are…
Ko Samui
Sit in your very own private infinity pool, gazing out over an azure sea in one of 81 exceptional, contemporary villas that neatly line the coast at the…
Sukhothai
This collection of rooms and bungalows is spread across two compounds; both have pools and are surrounded by a relaxing, manicured garden packed with…
Trat
This relaxed traditional wooden house a little way north of the riverside has simple rooms with shared bathrooms (hot-water showers). Paintings and objets…
Ko Chang
Hammock-clad pavilions face the sea or pool, and compact, handsome rooms are scattered around the garden at this well-run and gloriously relaxing retreat…
Bangkok
A 2019 addition to Silom's ever-evolving hostel scene, this sleek address has two fantastic 10-bed dorms, both of which feature comfy, curtain-lined bunk…
Chinatown
Easily the most consciously stylish place to stay in Chinatown, this award-winning boutique hotel screams Shanghai c 1935 with stained glass, an abundance…
Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa by l'Occitane
Ko Pha-Ngan
This supreme Balinese-style resort is one of the island's most swoon-worthy, with lily ponds, tall palms and a swimming pool straight out of a luxury…
Pai
The best and most social hostel in Pai, Common Grounds offers well-maintained, comfy, six-bed dorms with lockers and their own bathrooms. The split-level…
Chiang Khong
Housed in a stylish four-storey building connected by a winding staircase, the eight-bed dorm and rooms here are spotless and fresh, with white and wood…
Thanon Sukhumvit
The location in a leafy, quiet street is reflected in the rooms here, which manage to feel secluded, homey and warm. Equipped with kitchenettes, lots of…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Sala has a sleek, modernist feel – a somewhat jarring contrast with the former warehouse in which it's located. The 15 rooms are decked out in black and…
Ko Chang
This marvellously converted fishers house is right over the mangrove-lined river estuary and makes a supremely peaceful place to stay. The five cool,…
Ko Samui
Rooms are called 'pages' and there is a beautiful on-site library at this boutique resort created by book lovers. The entire complex is a sleek, white…
Bangkok
Quite possibly one of Bangkok's most family-friendly accommodations, kokotel unites big, sun-filled rooms with puffy beds, an expansive children's play…
Ko Lanta
In a prime location, the luxurious Crown Lanta sits back from its own private strip of white sand past the northern end of Khlong Dao. Rooms and villas…
Bangkok
The exterior of Bangkok’s former YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city’s sleekest, sexiest hotels. The 171 rooms…
Ko Chang
Set along green lawn right on Khlong Koi beach, just east of Bang Bao, this is a marvellous spot. Old and new bungalows are available; both are…
Lampang
This leafy compound of refurbished wooden houses is one of the more pleasant places to stay in Lampang. The eight rooms couldn’t be any nearer the river,…
