The Pristine Lotus Spa Resort has just opened in the Inle Lake area. Decorated in the traditional Burmese architectural style, the resort consists of 52 suites and villas and counts a business center, spa, gallery and a café as amongst its facilities. Located near the natural hot springs in Khaung Daing Village, it is accessible by boat or car from Heho or Inle Lake.
Located in the quiet Wat Po Langka residential area, the Heritage Suites Hotel is one of Siem Reap’s top boutique properties with 26 stylish rooms and suites. The facilities include a restaurant, saltwater swimming pool and spa. Part of the Relais et Chateaux alliance, this intimate property is recommended for couples or travelers seeking a hideaway experience in Siem Reap.
The Lanna Hill House is a luxury villa available for rental in Chiang Mai. Designed by a leading Thai architect, the property blends colonial and traditional styles with ample use of teak, rattan and bamboo furniture. The house consists of 4 double bedrooms, three with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms while the fourth comes with two single beds and a cot. There is also a restaurant, bar and 10-m swimming pool. The charming mansion overlooks green mountains and is recommended for families or small groups.
Karmakamet Aromatic Hotelis a boutique hotel recently opened on Koh Samui’s Bangrak Beach. The beachfront property offers 15 elegant suites decorated in three different styles: Western colonial, Chinese and local. The hotel’s Karmakamet Spa offers massages with the use of organic oils and also features two restaurants, a beach bar, a tea foyer, a library and a gorgeous pool built next to the beach.
Nikki Beach, one of the world’s most recognizable luxury lifestyle and entertainment brands, has selected Thailand to establish its flagship property in Asia. Situated on the Koh Samui’s Lipa Noi Beach, the Nikki Beach features a pool, lounge, bar and café on the beachfront exuding the same chic and sexy style the brand is known for. A private enclave consisting of 16 two-bedroom beach and garden villas will supplement the property in 2010.
Nearby on Koh Phangan, the Rasananda is the latest resort to open on the island. Nestled between the mountains and the sea on Tong Nai Pan Noi Beach, the boutique property features 44 villas and suites, each with its own private pools and spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces. The resort spa is set amidst lush settings and dining facilities include a restaurant and a bar. From Koh Samui, the Rasananda is accessible by a 30-minute speedboat ride.
The Villa Savanh has opened in Luang Prabang adding another option to the boutique property scene. Located on the main street in downtown, Villa Savanh gives off a true ‘home away from home’ vibe by offering only three duplexes for guests in a converted French villa. Each of the large duplexes features a large sitting room, private bathroom and garden views.
We are continually updating our online tariff to reflect the most up-to-date pricing information. To view our full Vietnam hotel tariff, please click here. In addition, we have secured fabulous hotel promotions, designed to help them fill their empty rooms and to help you beat the credit crunch. Click here to see our full list of great hotel deals.
3-night Beach Breaks are now available at our preferred hotels in Hoi An, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc. These are conveniently combined on to one PDF file allowing you to view the special promotional deals as well as photos of the resorts and extension night rates. Longer or shorter stays are also available. Click here to view the complete list of beach breaks in Vietnam.
Check out our new and updated golf packages, ranging from overnight trips in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh to 16-night golfing holidays throughout Vietnam. Click here for further information.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2009, the Mercure Hue Gerbera is the first Mercure hotel in Vietnam. Located on Hue’s prime Le Loi Street by the Perfume River, the hotel will have 110 rooms and an extensive range of leisure, conference & banquet facilities. Another Mercure property, Mercure Hanoi La Gare, is also planned for opening in 2009.
A long-awaited addition to the hotel scene in Kampong Thom is the Sambor Village. Not only is it the best accommodation option in Kampong Thom, it is also the only boutique property located near the temples of Sambor Prey Kuk. The Sambor Village offers 19 beautiful rooms that blend traditional Khmer décor with Western amenities. The tropical garden features a swimming pool and Cambodian and Western meals are served in the wooden terrace restaurant that overlooks the Stung Seng River. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
As of 1 March 2009, Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel has changed its name to Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort. The hotel management and staff remain unchanged.
Sala Bai, Ecole Paul Dubrule and Shinta Mani are tourism schools in Siem Reap that provide young Cambodians with hospitality skills training in a professional working environment. Travelers can visit these schools for an informative tour of the facilities, have a chat with the students or sample culinary creations prepared by budding chefs. A visit to one of these hotel schools is a great way to make a positive contribution while holidaying in Cambodia!
