The latest addition to Ayutthaya’s boutique scene, Iudia on the River located near the Ayutthaya World Heritage Park, making it an ideal resort for FIT travelers wishing to explore the ancient Siamese ruins. Tapping on ludia’s attractive introductory rates, we are offering our Ayutthaya Escape at fabulous prices.
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With the opening of several new boutique hotels in Siem Reap, there are now increased options for a stylish and personalized stay while touring the temples of Angkor.
The new, intimate Villa Kiara features 8 suite rooms and 9 deluxe rooms within a lush Cambodian village setting. Room interiors are decorated with natural products and traditional handicrafts. Each unit opens into either a balcony or a private garden. With a restaurant, bar, spa and swimming pool, Villa Kiara is a charming place to stay. Free shuttle services to the town center and airport are provided.
Providing the utmost privacy, the stylish One Hotel offers one suite only. Located in the old market area in the heart of Siem Reap, guests are pampered with deluxe treats such as a two-person granito bathtub with underwater lighting, private rooftop terrace, in-room spa treatment as well as the services of a private chef. A personal iBook, iPod and mobile phone are also provided for guests’ use.
Sister hotel Hotel Be across the alley offers similar personalized “design experiences”. Each of the three rooms � Saffron, Bamboo & Sepia – was decorated by local contemporary artists. Both One Hotel and Hotel Be seek to provide an all-encompassing and personalized stay complete with gallery, shopping and fine dining opportunities.
A new boutique hotel, Ariyasom Villa, recently opened in the heart of Bangkok. The hotel is a restored 1940s house with 25 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. The ‘Na Aroon’ Restaurant offers a fine dining experience and the ‘Som Sen Spa’ provides a soothing environment for relaxation. The Ariyasom is located near Phloen Chit Skytrain Station.
Recently opened for operations, the new boutique hotel Lavender Hotel is a gem of a place. Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the Lavender is highly recommended for travellers who want a comfortable stay without missing out on the sightseeing, shopping and bustling life of the city. Offering 71 rooms stylishly decorated in hues of purple, there is also a Saigon View Restaurant & Bar that serves Western and Asian cuisine amidst an elegant ambience. The Lavender is also an ideal spot to explore the historical Ben Thanh market just a stone’s throw away.
The latest edition to Hanoi’s growing boutique hotel scene, the 42-room Serenade Hotel is set to enchant. Centrally located in Hang Dao Street, the most established and bustling business center in the Old Quarter area, the Serenade is comprised of 42 rooms luxuriously designed and fitted with modern amenities. You can look forward to savoring the different gastronomic styles of Vietnam in the Romance Restaurant or enjoy an overview of the city from Panorama Cafe. Its convenient location also makes it a perfect base to explore the neighboring Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake) and Thang Long Puppet Theatre, a distinctive Vietnamese art form.
One of Exotissimo’s favorite boutique hotels in Chiang Mai and Phuket (Mana Thai) has a little sister: The Banthai Village hotel has had its soft opening (official opening in February) and is located in the small lane right next to the Mana Thai in Chiang Mai. The decoration is similar (contemporary, stylish with local Lanna decoration) the service is very friendly, natural and helpful and the rooms are a bit bigger then Mana Thai.
The Kao Nam Na Resort is a wonderful new resort in Kanchanburi. Its small 16 rooms are perfect for those looking for comfort and in a charming little boutique. Kanchanaburi itself is known for its myriad soft adventure activities, and the Kao Nam Resort serves as a good contrast to those adventures. Think of the Kao Nam Na as a quiet oasis of style from nature’s frontier. A massage after a day of hiking is always a good idea.
For the budget conscious, a nice new boutique has opened up in the heart of Chiang Mai. The Sira Boutique offers 17 rooms on its four stories, with free Wifi, DVD player, bathtub and cable TV. You certainly get a great value for its price. The Thai-UK management brings a touch of world-class service that is sometimes lacking in some of the smaller boutiques, and we trust that you will not be disappointed. A lack of elevators is the only downside, as the stairs can be quite steep. The Sira is probably best avoided by seniors and families with children, though a great option for other FITs and small groups.
Conveniently located in the heart of Saigon, on stylish Dong Khoi Street (aka La Rue Catinat), the Ordinary Bed & Breakfast makes for a cozy home away from home in the big city. Just upstairs from a chic clothing store, the Ordinary B&B is truly boutique. There are only 12 rooms to this property decorated in a contemporary and almost “funky” Indochinese style. Bright colors are paired with antique replicas to create a decidedly new take on Vietnamese culture. The Ordinary B&B is certainly recommended for FITs looking for a little property with a lot of personality.