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Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha
This 4-star hotel is a great place for families and long-term stayers. With 145 rooms, the newly-built complex offers several different room types: Deluxe, Deluxe Seaview, Family Residence and Two-bedroom Suite (perfect for a family of five). Its restaurant also serves up a range of international delicacies.
16 Jan 2020
Fern Resort
The resort features 30 wooden bungalows. It is located on a 20-rai lush green area including a nice garden and a rice field. Located a little bit out of the city centre, it's a quiet and relaxing place to stay and enjoy tasty northern-style food.
9 Jan 2020
24 Samsen Heritage Guest House
For nostalgia lovers, this hidden gem in a quiet residential area of Dusit district is a delightful find. Built in 1932, it was the home of Lt Gen Phra Silapasatrakhom, former chief of the Royal Thai Aide-De-Camp Department. The well-preserved two-storied wooden house, which has only four rooms for guests, is like a hideaway that could only be reached by a time machine.
2 Jan 2020
Sooknirund Hotel
Opened since 1962, the property is known as one of the pioneer hotels in the northernmost province. Today it is run by Sutasinee Jitsakul, the fourth generation of the family. She renovated the old buildings to be a boutique hotel and reduced the total number of rooms by half to 52 rooms and suites.
26 Dec 2019
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
This renowned property began operations in 1999 and ever since has been in the top tier of Chiang Mai's plethora of luxury resorts. Its accommodations, built around terraced rice paddies and a serene pond, range from different types of pavilions to villas and private residences, some of them as large as 855m². No matter what size, each seems ideal for a memorable vacation with your special person(s).
19 Dec 2019
Carlton Hotel Singapore
In operation for more than three decades, this luxurious hotel still looks new and modern. Situated in the heart of the city, the property, consisting of three buildings, offers 940 rooms and suites across 10 room types. Room sizes start from 30m² for either a Deluxe or Studio up to 171m² for a two-bedroom Presidential Suite.
12 Dec 2019
Villa Maxima
This two-bedroom northern-style teakwood house is located within the same compound as the home of its owner Chayasiri Vichayarak who, together with her late husband Wichai Pitakworrarat, restored an old riverside mansion and converted it into the highly acclaimed hotel Praya Palazzo a decade ago. For a couple of years now, Chayasiri has let go of the Bangkok property. This small-scale pet project of hers in Chiang Mai offers a tasteful retreat that any art and culture lover would appreciate. Booking is compulsory.
5 Dec 2019
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
To celebrate 10 years of operation next year, Siam Kempinski Hotel has completed its six-month renovation of residential units. The new family suites are spacious, each featuring a kitchenette fully equipped with a stove, tableware, dishwasher and washing machine.
28 Nov 2019
lyf Funan Singapore
This recently launched co-living residence also offers short-term rentals, presenting visitors to the city-state a new breed of accommodation complete with a chance to make new friends with the locals. It has hotel-like rooms and service, plus communal areas with the ambience of a co-working space. Pronounced "life", lyf is a brand of the Ascott, a well-known name in the international hospitality industry. The room sizes range from 18m² (studios) to 105m² (six-bedroom duplexes). The Ascott plans to launch a lyf property in Bangkok next year.
21 Nov 2019
Sichon Cabana Beach Resort
The beachfront resort is among pioneer properties on Hin Ngam Beach. It was a small bungalow with 14 rooms before being expanded to 31 rooms and suites in the middle of this year.
