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Ideally located in the bustling heart of Hanoi, this colonial-style hotel is surrounded by stylish shops and tree-lined boulevards and is just minutes from Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake. Featuring 265 sumptuously appointed rooms and suites and a beautiful interior garden, Sofitel Metropole has been Hanoi’s legendary landmark since its establishment at the […]

Located in Kep on the south coast of Cambodia, this beautiful property consists of three villas, one of which was built in 1962 by a protege of Vann Molyvann, the renowned Khmer pupil of Le Corbusier. The exclusive residence boasts a wooden dining pavilion, reading room, large pool and garden and private bar, and the […]

A former guesthouse of King Sihanouk designed by French architect Laurent Mondet, this classic sixties structure has been converted into a calm oasis on the outskirts of bustling Siem Reap. The tranquil property offers a multitude of relaxing opportunities within its private garden enclave including a sultry curved slate swimming pool and fine cuisine is […]

Picturesquely set along the Nam Khan river close to the Lao UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, this beautifully renovated 100 year old farm house offers guests an exceptional holiday opportunity. Located directly opposite an elephant camp, guests at the Elephant Lodge can explore the area in style on the back of an elephant […]

Just 60 kilometers away from Kanchanaburi town in Central Thailand, this bucolic resort set in large private grounds offers 56 luxuriously appointed and fully air-conditioned chalets and traditional Thai thatched cottages on the banks of the Kwai Noi River. The resort is an ideal base to explore the rugged natural beauty of Kanchanaburi and staff […]

Set in the rural highlands of Dalat on 35 acres of suburban parkland, Evason Ana Mandara, the 57 room resort, restaurant and spa comprises seventeen fully restored French colonial villas each originally constructed between the 1920’s and 1930’s. The property boasts striking views of the surrounding town and countryside and each of the luxurious villas […]

A member of the Sanctuary Resorts group, a hotel organization dedicated to sustainable tourism, The Shinta Mani is both an intimate boutique hotel and institute of hospitality located in the center of Siem Reap. All 18 rooms are elegantly appointed and equipped with free wireless internet, and the property also boasts a library, art gallery […]

Only an hour’s drive north of Chiang Mai, this award-winning eco-lodge is a sanctuary for the fascinating Lisu tribal group and features 24 comfortable rooms in traditional hilltribe pavilions with thatched roofs, bamboo walls and floor mats. Members of the Lisu staff the rustic lodge and the project has helped the community retain its cultural […]

Located by the river in the heart of Luang Prabang’s old city, Sala Prabang is a charming boutique property with a rich history. Formerly the residence of a prominent Lao merchant, whose son became the first prime minister of Laos, the elegant colonial villa comprises three heritage buildings, and houses 22 rooms including two large […]

A charming boutique property ideally located in the bustling heart of Hanoi, the Zephyr is surrounded by stylish shops and tree-lined boulevards and is just minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. The hotel offers 40 spacious rooms and suites, many with balconies overlooking the city, and also features a fully equipped gym. Zephyr restaurant and coffeehouse […]