Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "Cheong"

Review by: YogiSophie | Source: Trip Advisor
Boutique hotels are always on our route when exploring new territories, as they offer a unique experience of the local culture. CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION is no exception. Legendary in the annals of Penang Island, Malaysia, “La maison Bleue” (the blue mansion) stands graciously in the middle of the cultural center of UNESCO world heritage site of George Town for over 135 years. We recommend to anyone visiting this are to look no further and book a few night at CHEONG FATT TZE. You will be leaving with some enchanting stories of the past and delicious food in your bellies, while having experience the relaxing and elegance of this very beautiful hotel.

The Tiger’s Eye: "Creativity"

Review by: Asiadvisor001 | Source: Trip Advisor
Great to see Chef Timothy's creativity back. After trying The Common Tiger, good to see him in his new address at The Tiger's Eye. Different venue, but same vibe, same team around him, same effort to source locally and to shake the established dining scene in Phnom Penh. A must try for connoisseurs!

Amata Lanna: "Great cozy stay"

Review by: Kwiatek69 | Source: Trip Advisor
Had a wonderful stay at Amata Lanna. We were greeted with excellent service with many smiles. We felt very comfortable and cozy here. Only 12 rooms ensure a boutique experience. It seemed very authentic. Rather than staying directly in Old City, we opted to stay here for a less touristy feel. Short walks (2 blocks) put you at the edge of the old town- where you can find restaurants, massage, laundry, pharmacy, 7-11, etc. Also within 2 blocks is the Anantara hotel which is very upscale (pricey), but has a great “Secret Service” bar and restaurant that we indulged in. Also, the night market is a must see and only 2 blocks as well.

Chakrabongse Villas: "A small hotel in beautiful gardens on the river"

Review by: cwb50 | Source: Trip Advisor
"I stayed in the river view villa for 3 nights during my Bangkok visit. The villa had everything I needed, it was a generous size with a separate lounge & study area, all beautifully appointed. The view of the busy Chao Phraya river with the passing barges, plentiful boats and ferries was a delight to watch. The famous Temple of the Dawn 1- Wat Arun is just opposite. The Villas lush gardens, water features and pool area were stunning. So calming after the hustle and bustle of the city. It is in a great location to explore the old city comprising the Grand Palace and Wat Po. The flower market is also walking distance as is Chinatown (a bit further). If shopping is more your style then it is only a few minutes walk to Pak Klong Talad Pier to catch a ferry to Central Pier where you can catch the BTS skytrain. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. The managers (Atom in particular) were wonderful and arranged my airport transfers, made site seeing suggestions & eating recommendations."

Heritage Suites: "Simply the Best"

Review by: cirrus1 | Source: Trip Advisor
Spent three nights at the Heritage Suites Hotel in August 2017. From the moment you arrive you will not be disapointed!! We stayed in a Bungalow Suite which even has it's own steam room. The food is fantastic and is one of the best Restaurant in Siem Reap. We also did the ATV private bike tour, which was a little bit expensive. The Spa is also excellent and well worth a visit. However, what makes this Hotel is the Staff a true credit to the Hotel.....

Sukoon Houseboa: "Dont Miss it"

Review by: Traveler_Kay_Kay | Source: Trip Advisor
"We had heard lots of bad things about stay in HouseBoats and had finally decided to skip this experience. But thanks to our travel agent who forced us book this place. I just have one Word for the houseboat ""AWESOME""!!! The houseboat is extra clean with no foul odor. The service is top notch! The food was excellent (bit slow in serving) They have well trained staff and could feel the difference with the way they treated people. The Deck was nice and had a very good view. We regret staying for only 1 day, and would surely return for a longer stay. Thanks to the staff of Sukoon for making this a pleasurable experience, was truly the best part of our Kashmir trip."

Tugu Bali: "Great stay!"

Review by: thillegass14 | Source: Trip Advisor
Great stay in Canggu on our honeymoon. Canggu is action packed but Tugu is a peaceful old world getaway tucked right behind the action and feet from the beach. Very cool aesthetic and a history within the hotel as well as great food. So quiet and peaceful with amazing rooms and landscaping. Jenny the manager was great and made sure we were set up properly the entire stay! Definitely would stay again!

The Village House: "A little piece of paradise"

Review by: frydayuk1 | Source: Trip Advisor
"As the location is quite far out from Kuching we decided to rent a car from the airport which made more sense and was cheaper then taxi's/organised trips. It was a little hard to find when you arrive as the place has no signs. However the location on google maps is correct it just does not look like it. The whole place is stunning. The pool is great, staff are friendly, well decorated, rooms are lovely and the food was delightful. We had the 7 course tasting menu which is expensive for Kuching but the flavours were delicious. They laid the table beautifully with flower petals and it was a really nice way to spend the evening with my partner. They have a selection of wines too. It is nice to stay somewhere which is in a local village and off the tourist trail. They have clearly thought about the place and we could not fault it. The beach is nice to see but the water is dirty and there is not really anywhere to walk too. We only stayed 2 nights and one day we drove to Bako and the other we stayed around the pool. We then stayed two nights in Kuching to be closer to the Orangutans which we visited twice. A must stay place if you are in Kuching and want to get away from the city."

Tugu Lombok: "Vacaciones inolvidables"

Review by: JOSE M | Source: Trip Advisor
Esta es la segunda vez que disfrutamos de este hotel, y seguro que no será la última. Tanto la dirección del hotel como todos sus empleados se desviven para que el cliente se sienta totalmente a gusto, la comida es excelente y las habitaciones amplias y súper cómodas, frente al hotel y junto a una plataforma a unos 500 metros hay una zona de corales preciosa para hacer snorkel. Es necesario visitar este lugar para vivir la experiencia que por otra parte es muy difícil describír.

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "Fantastic! A must to be here…"

Review by: Langzimmer | Source: Trip Advisor
This camp is one of my best experience during my journey in Sri Lanka. I can really recommend this place. Everything is very good organized, everyone from staff is very friendly and the food is fantastic! Best food ever in whole Sri Lanka. Price is absolute justified. Safari trip was very nice too, staff is very competent, even on safari are drinks and snacks organised!
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