Dewakan: "Hidden gem"

Review by: Jim C | Source: Trip Advisor
Yes it's not on the beaten track but well worth finding. This chef is a genius at combining flavours in creative ways. Presentation & service were also 1st rate. If you're in KL & looking for amazing cuisine seek this place out.

Tugu Malang: "Fantastisch"

Review by: Andreas7070 | Source: Trip Advisor
Have fallen in love with the Tugu Malang. Received at check-in sincerely and could choose a room. The service was 1A. The facility is decorated with enormously wide variety of artifacts. The breakfast (included) was indescribably good. From more than 15 (!) Pages we could choose our wide variety of dishes. only the hotel would come back due to Malang.

Nimmu House: "Unfrogettable experience"

Review by: Boris A | Source: Trip Advisor
"We were therefrom May 12 to 15th 2017. If you like authenticity, hospitality, getting a sense about how live Laddak people, be part of a sustainable way to travel, it is THE place to be. Not a 5* hotel; you have to switch on your hot water boiler! But you will like sleeping and eating in a old, refurbished Laddaki house; seating on the terrasse under the stars and around the fire; enjoying talks with the locals. Food is excellent; and they 'll organize touring, rafting, trekking if you have not. And you will love the warming pan the staff would have put in your bed while having your diner. Just awesome! Refreshing, relaxing, out of time...... and deconnected. Do not expect a regular WiFi internet connection, but this has nothing to do with the lodge management. Local telecoms company issue!!!!"

Samanea Beach Resort: "Relaxing resort getaway"

Review by: Baby_Yorkie | Source: Trip Advisor
"Samanea beach resort is a quiet haven when you want a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of work. This is about 2 1/2 hours away from Phnom Penh. This was recommended by a colleague at work. When we arrived, the manager was very warm and welcoming. The place is very nice, well kept and quiet - perfect for having drinks by the pool and lounging by their man made beach to watch the sunset. This is a place for when you want some time to think and recharge. The food selection was limited though. But we did get the crabs for dinner and they were really good. The rooms are all villas and they are very nice & spacious. I would have wanted more acu though but it is understandably very hot weather now in Cambodia. Overall, we had a great stay. Will definitely come back here again."

The Twelve Hotel: "A HAVEN OF PEACE IN Bangok"

Review by: jean christophe c | Source: Trip Advisor
Discovered by chance, that's exactly the place we wanted to be well located in Bangkok (Japanese district), not far from the Phrom Phong BTS station, near shopping centers and at the same time lost in alleys , Quietly. Beautiful modern decoration, design .. two pools .. very nice spacious rooms and amazing bedding! A perfect welcome from our hosts (French) who gave us many tips.

Misool Eco Resort: "Beyond expectations"

Review by: Cebhawley | Source: Trip Advisor
My husband and I got certified in scuba to come here, and it was worth everything. Facilities were wonderful considering mission of resort. If I had vacation time and money, I would bring my three kids there tomorrow. House reef was such a lovely snorkel opportunity. Food was delicious, as long as one can let go of Western thoughts. I personally found nudibranchs, scorpion fish, and a frog fish (fist bump!) and saw mandarin fish on dusk dive. For the bird addicts, we saw wild sulfur crested cockatoos on the resort island. I will budget to get here again asap with my kids. Dive master took great care of us... (Hugs to Kiikii, despite my great faith that he was Benny). Wait staff was always ready with an eager selamat pagi for early breakfast. Getting here is difficult, but As noted above, I would come back in a heartbeat. Shout out to Mark, Sue and Calvin. I cried when I left...

Tugu Bali: "Can do in Canggu"

Review by: Joe F | Source: Trip Advisor
We had a great stay in Canggu. Hotel Tugu staff were friendly helpful and could not do enough for my wife and I. The surf was at our doorstep, there was massage, yoga nearby, great dining so there was something for everyone in my family.

Les Maisons d’Itac: "Surprising quality"

Review by: nedimaydogdu | Source: Trip advisor
We took our staff for a company outing to this property over 3 nights. We are surprised with the quality of the villas, cabanas and pools and the amazing service that was provided. They are really lovely people and Bryan manages the place very well. We had no complaints and nothing went wrong,We purchased our foods and they cooked for us. Its a very quiet and peaceful location which is hard to find in Philippines. The only downsides are the long trip to get there which is about 3 hours and the lack of a beach to swim. On the plus side there are interesting activities around the place like kawasan falls and oslob whale watch, Ideal for people needing such a holiday or company affairs.

riverie siam: "Perfect in every way"

Review by: 755anne | Source: tripadvisor.com
Don't often write a review BUT this resort deserves a really good report. It is elegant tastefully decorated gardens are delightful and restaurant excellent. Best hotel we have stayed in ever . Very French /Asian in style and it just works so well. Staff were wonderful to us and we were in the least expensive rooms. Shuttle to town when ever we wished and pick up at our convenience. On the river and looking up to the mountains at the White budda. Well worth a visit

Rak Ko Jae Seoul: "Serenity personified"

Review by: Patrick255100 | Source: tripadvisor.com
This was a beautiful experience of a tradition Hanok in the heart of Bukchon. The property is intimate and secluded, with only a few 'rooms' placed around a small central courtyard. Every detail carries style and has been carefully set out to create an escape to a simpler past. The underfloor heating made sleeping on the floor surprisingly comfortable. The service was unintrusive, helpful and gracious, breakfast and dinner served each day with Korean hospitality of generosity and flair. We loved everything about Rakkojae. The location so close to some great historic sites, galleries and design spaces was a bonus!
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