Thailand: 36 places to stay
Thailand : Bangkok (8)
Chakrabongse Villas, Ratanakosin Island, Bangkok
4 lovely apartments tucked, like small summer houses, in the verdant grounds of an aristocratic residence right on the river
- £££
- MAP
Metropolitan Bangkok, Silom
Cool contemporary hotel with a holistic spa, heavenly cuisine and a Zen ambiance, on the embassy- and hotel-lined Sathorn Road
- ££
- MAP
Arun Residence, Ratanakosin Island, Bangkok
A riverside hideaway with views of the Temple of Dawn from every room, in the middle of a working Chinese community
- £
- MAP
Aurum, Ratanakosin Island
Quiet, spotless hotel beside the ever-changing Chao Phraya River, just minutes from the Grand Palace and Wat Po
- £
- MAP
Ibrik Resort by the River, Thonburi, Bangkok
Tucked away in Bangkok's most Bohemian quarter and as close to the Chao Phraya river as can be, a small gem of a guesthouse beckons
- £
- MAP
Old Bangkok Inn, Ratanakosin Island, Bangkok
Eco-friendly, family-run boutique B&B ideally located for discovering the Thai Capital’s heritage district
- £
- MAP
Seven, Sukhumvit, Bangkok
A design-cool and clean hotel, the ideal location to lay your head while exploring the brash charms of downtown Bangkok
- £
- MAP
Shanghai Mansion, China Town, Bangkok
Intimate, oriental-style design accommodation in the midst of bustling authentic China Town, formerly known as Shanghai Inn
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Phuket (6)
SALA Phuket, Phuket New!
Stylish, secluded villa and spa resort on a quiet stretch of the Andaman coast, worlds away from Phuket’s party crowds
- ££££
- MAP
Sri panwa, Cape Panwa
Spectacular serene boutique hotel with glasshouse pool villas, an aristocratic guest list and panoramic views over Cape Panwa
- ££££
- MAP
The Pavilions, Phuket, Thalang
Sexy, stylish hotel with private pool villas overlooking the sparkling Andaman Ocean
- ££££
- MAP
Trisara, Thalang
Once-in-a-lifetime luxury hotel with truly regal villas, private pools and stunning sunset views on Phuket’s virgin northwest coast
- ££££
- MAP
The Racha Resort, Racha Island
Romantic hotel on a small tropical island south of Phuket: perfect for weddings, honeymoons and upscale R&R
- £££
- MAP
Twinpalms Phuket, Cherng Talay
Chilled spa hotel with contemporary tropical styling - a short hop by designer flip-flop from happening Surin Beach
- £££
- MAP
Thailand : Koh Lanta & Koh Kradan (3)
Pimalai Resort and Spa, Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi
Secluded luxury resort set in lush tropical surroundings with stunning swimming pools, jungle spa, dive centre and a vast unspoilt beach
- £££
- MAP
The Seven Seas Resort, Koh Kradan
Tropical island resort near Trang, with an atmosphere of utter relaxation and a setting of natural perfection
- ££
- MAP
Lanta Pole Houses, Ko Lanta
Authentic fishing houses for 2-6 in Lanta's Old Town; a unique and characterful place to holiday
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Phang Nga (3)
Aleenta Resort Phang Nga, Phang Nga
Pure luxury hideaway on an unspoilt white-sand beach near Phuket, with a choice of suites and villas
- ££££
- MAP
The Sarojin, Khao Lak
Honeymoon heaven: a tranquil, secluded beach resort with spacious rooms, fab food and an Imagineer to make your dreams come true...
- £££
- MAP
Golden Buddha Beach Resort, Koh Phra Thong
Back-to-nature island hideaway with lovely wooden houses, rainforests, snorkelling and endless beaches
- ££
- MAP
Thailand : Koh Samui (4)
Akaryn Resort, Hanuman Bay New!
A beautiful place to decompress before or after a diving trip to Koh Tao or the rigours of Koh Phangan’s Full Moon party
- £££
- MAP
Kamalaya, Koh Samui
A beautifully secluded ‘wellness sanctuary’ offering a holistic haven a world apart from its many competitors
- £££
- MAP
Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Koh Samui
Experience a side of Koh Samui few ever see at this picturesque hilltop hideaway
- £££
- MAP
Zazen Boutique Resort Spa, Koh Samui
Stylish bungalows, warm seas, a heavenly spa and delicious food: this 26-room resort is a mecca for rest'n'romance
- ££
- MAP
Thailand : Koh Pha Ngan (1)
The Sanctuary, Koh Phangan
Hippy island hangout that's grown up to be a seriously cool place, with detox and retox in equal measure
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Koh Tao (1)
Sensi Paradise, Koh Tao
The best of the beach lodges on the remote island of Koh Tao: 40 beautifully simple thatched houses dotted about peaceful landscaped gardens
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Chiang Mai (7)
137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
A luxurious sanctuary spread around a magnificent teak villa haunted by the ghosts of colonial enterprise
- £££
- MAP
Lisu Lodge and Khum Lanna, nr Chiang Mai
Award-winning eco lodges set in the hills above Chiang Mai, with a variety of treks, hill-tribe tours and cookery courses on offer
- ££
- MAP
Ping Nakara Hotel and Spa, Chiang Mai
Tranquil and romantic hotel with superb service, just steps from the heart of cosmopolitan Chiang Mai
- ££
- MAP
Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
A welcoming oasis of calm amidst the ornate temples, exotic bazaars, food stalls and night markets of Chiang Mai
- ££
- MAP
At Niman Conceptual Home, Chiang Mai
An achingly stylish but laid-back retreat in the fashionable Nimmanhaemin area - perfect for couples of the same description
- £
- MAP
Baan Orapin Heritage B&B, Chiang Mai
A peaceful base for sightseeing, tucked into lush gardens on the banks of the Ping, amid the old-world charm of the Charoenrat/Wat Ket area
- £
- MAP
De Naga Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
An ideal base for sightseeing: quiet and civilised but within spitting distance of the traveller hub of Tha Pae Gate
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle (2)
Anantara Golden Triangle, near Chiang Rai
Laid-back, luxurious resort in the heart of the mysterious Golden Triangle – where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet – with an award-winning elephant camp
- £££
- MAP
Lanjia Lodge, Near Chiang Khong
Experience sustainable tourism at its best at this admirable community-driven hillside hideaway
- £
- MAP
Thailand : Hua Hin & East Coast (1)
Aleenta Hua Hin, Pranburi
Barefoot-chic spa hotel on a secret golden beach, 3 hours south of Bangkok
- ££
- MAP