The Asian sense of hospitality and spirituality are reflected in the small boutique hotels and luxury resorts of Asia, real oasises to enjoy unblemished nature.
The enclave was once the guest villa of King Norodom Sihanouk. It has been transformed into a 12-suite retreat that provides an ideal base for exploring the temples of Angkor and the sophisticated cul...
DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel is a unique hotel experience in the heart of Beijing's historical Hutong district near historic monument sites such as the Forbidden City, the Bell and Drum Towers, and t...
An American resident in Beijing has restored one of the city's beautiful but rapidly disappearing traditional courtyard homes and transformed it into a fashionable boutique hotel. Unique pieces from e...
Located at Calangute, less than a km away from the beach, its greatest attraction is the Ayurveda Centre designed to tone up your body, mind and soul. It is the only Boutique Hotel which is built on t...
The Judge's Court is a Country Manor located in the medieval hamlet of Pragpur, at an elevation of 2000 ft. in the Kangra Valley of the North Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. The property is classifi...
Deep in the thar desert, behind endless waves of sand dunes lies Bikaner, one of the most interesting centers of later Indian art. In this great town of red sandstone, with richly decorated houses ris...
The history of Udai Bilas Palace, Dungarpur, Rajasthan dates from the mid-19th century, when Maharawal Udai Singhji-II, a great patron of art and architecture, built a wing of bluish grey local stone ...
The glorious Raj Palace is situated in Jaipur, the last bastion of kachhwaha Rajput rulers. The first haveli (mansion) of the city, built in 1728 A.D. has now been converted into a centrally air-condi...
Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture of the last century. Carved out of the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and with its ornately carved lattic...
Tucked away in the age-old Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century Devi Garh Fort Palace, in the village of Delwara commands one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. Sajja Singh, ...
The Balé has 20 individual luxury Balinese pavilions and is located on a hill location overlooking the Indian Ocean right above the fashionable Nusa Dua area in Bali. The site is adjacent to the Bali...
Novus Gawana Resort and Spa is a haven away from everyday life, the place to discover the beauty of unspoiled underwater world surrounding the world-class diving area of Menjangan Island as well the p...
Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide and is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which hosts a myriad of marine life. The...
Amandari (which means 'peaceful spirits') is located about 45 minutes from Denpasar airport and five minutes from the art community of Ubud, in Central Bali. The village of Kedewatan lies adjacent to ...
This hotel is situated on the island of the Bali that is well known for its exotic culture, unique tradition and fine arts was conceived as a typical local village. Set in lush, tropical Balinese Gard...
Amankila (which means peaceful hill) is set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. Below the resort is its private stretch of sand and beach club. From the intimate, airy lobby, th...
Amanusa (which means peaceful isle) enjoys a commanding position on a garden hillside in southern Bali just above the Bali Golf and Country Club. Views run from the adjacent Indian Ocean shoreline to ...
Villa Mahapala in Sanur Bali is a luxury resort villa featuring the twelve zodiac signs illustrated in a particular way.
With its elegant pool-villas, the resort surprises and delights guests with ...
I Ketut Siandana, a Balinese architect, designed this special place to be small and intimate yet quiet and peaceful. Each room has been created to combine traditional Balinese esthetics with modern st...
Metropolitan living has given Jakarta it's energetic edge, creating a contemporary architectural icon. From the distinctive blue-glass façade through to the mezzanine on three levels, Kemang Icon by ...
Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) opened in Central Java in 1997 overlooking the historic Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, from which it draws its design inspiration. The resort is located within a natural amp...
Dusun Jogja Village Inn is the only botique hotel in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Guests enjoy 24 individually designed rooms with private terraces or balconies and an open-air dining pavilion. Jogj...
Amanwana (which means 'peaceful forest') opened in 1993 and is a nature camp and wilderness hideaway. Set in a secluded cove on the island's west coast, the camp is surrounded by tropical forest and ...
Set in an area dubbed the "The Valley of Eternal Spring", this Tudor-style country house, backed by state reserve forests, sits atop a hill overlooking the Sultan Abu Bakar Lake. A short distance from...
Located in the historic inner city of George Town, the Mansion, dazzling in its original indigo-blue, is the mysterious Orient's best preserved paradigm Chinese courtyard house. Painstakingly restored...
Located on the secluded coast of Merang this classical Malay Architecture inspired by the Sultan's palace of ancient days blends harmoniously amidst a charming fishing village and coconut grove. This ...
The Maldives is the best-kept secret of the Indian Ocean, 'paradise lost' waiting to be rediscovered. Its 26 atolls and 1,190 sun-kissed islands south of Sri Lanka are nothing short of a natural wonde...
OPEN FROM MAY 2004: Located in North Male Atoll, Huvafen Fushi is a breathtaking 25 minute luxury speedboat ride from Male International airport. Set within its own lagoon, the landscape above and bel...
Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisiacal Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic, romance and tranquility at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru that's second to none. Time mo...
The Sirangan Beach Resort, member of Fork&Pillow Hotels and Resorts, is located in Bacon Beach, in Sorsogon, south of Luzon, in the Bicol Peninsula. It is the natural environment in the province that ...
Amanpulo is a romantic getaway with abundant sun, sand and surf. While some guests might prefer to laze and bask in sunshine and tranquillity, the rich marine waters and surrounding reef provide a hos...
Built in the late 1860's by a Scottish spice merchant, the first owner's origins are reflected by the crenellated tower above the master suite and the prince of wales feathers in the fretwork above th...
Taru Villas is now Anilana Resorts. The River House is a 5-suite luxury villa and boutique hotel with all amenities and a private, tranquil and intimate ambience. A tour de force of the renowned desig...
Taru Villas is now Anilana Resorts. The Park Street Hotel, a rare example of its kind of architecture, is a 250 year old colonial bungalow with adjoining stores and warehouses. Once the home of a colo...
The Wallawwa is is a quiet oasis boutique hotel 20 minutes from the airport with no sound of aircraft. About an hour drive into bustling Colombo yet close to the Dambulla, Kandy & Galle highways, the ...
Experience a simpler lifestyle. Take a step back in time and discover the enchantments of the city of angles. It's all about a time and a place where you are encouraged to check your worries at the do...
The bustling, colourful city of Bangkok deserves a hotel that reflects its character and Citichic Boutique Hotel certainly adheres to the vibrant nature of Thailand's capital.
The Ma Du Zi Hotel offers stylish accommodation in the centre of Bangkok's principal business and shopping district, Sukhumvit. This luxury boutique hotel is close to numerous transport hubs and is id...
The Shanghai Mansion Hotel (formerly the Shanghai Inn) offers a wonderfully exotic and luxurious experience. Located at the centre of Chinatown in Bangkok, this luxury boutique hotel is situated withi...
The style and character of Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel reflects its historic neighbourhood. It is situated in the midst of what is now a heritage zone that is home to the city's greatest concen...
Perched some 850 meters on the hillside overlooking Patong Bay, Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort commands breathtaking views of the turquoise Andaman Sea dotted with pearl and emerald islands.
Situated on a pristine and surprisingly quiet beach is the new best kept secret, one that only a few travellers have found, the new sister property of Aleenta Pranburi is Aleenta Phangnga in Phuket. W...
A visit to Koyao Island Resort is not only about ordinary luxury such as exclusive spa facilities, fine dining and a gorgeous pool. It is about the true privilege of really being at peace - in the mid...
Chakrabongse Villas is a boutique hotel consisting of three private apartments set in the luxuriant gardens of Chakrabongse House on the banks of Chao Phraya River in the heart of Old Bangkok. In this...
Bann Tazala Exclusive Residence in Chiangmai draws its inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Lanna Kingdom as well as other traditional Asian influences.
This exclusive set of six buildings is the brainchild of designer Ubol Wongratitham. The buildings are spread out over an enclosed property next to a canal. This is a place for those looking for somet...
This place is different from any other Chiang Mai Hotel.
It is small, friendly and family run but is much more than just a Homestay.
They call themselves "a Chiang Mai Boutique Resort and Homestay"....
Aleenta is a luxurious hotel that is located on Pranburi beach, a spectacular four kilometre stretch of unspoilt white sand which faces east to the rising sun and has calm surf offering excellent swim...
This small exclusive beach boutique hotel features five modern stylish rooms with the utmost personalized service. Dune enjoys a charming location on the main Hua Hin beach within a very short drive t...