The country's iconic addresses are saved for the beaches and islands; Chiva Som is consistently voted as the best destination spa in the world, and Aman, Banyan Tree, and Six Senses are scattered throughout Thailand's best islands.

In Bangkok, glitzy city hotels rival those found in New York and London. There are a lot of quaint and hidden hideaways to be discovered as well, where warm service and regional cuisine make you feel like you've had a taste of local life.

Six Senses Yao Noi, Phang Nga
On the steep tiny island of Yao Noi, which is situated in Phang Nga Bay midway between Phuket and Krabi, Six Senses has mastered the castaway experience. On the speedboat trip to the resort, shoes are removed, and signs made of driftwood indicate the white sand beach, the hilltop infinity pool, and a cluster of stilted homes with thatched roofs. Searching for the spa that is tucked away inside of a series of old-fashioned long homes in the forest, navigating the multi-level bamboo and clapboard restaurants for supper, and watching movies on the beach under the stars—everything feels like an adventure. Utilize one of the hotel's bicycles to make a round of the island, passing past the fishing community and rubber plantations, and keep an eye out for pairs of sooty black hornbills. —Lee Cobaj

InterContinental Khao Yai hotel, Khao Yai
It's difficult for me to believe that this charming resort, which is three hours north of our home in Bangkok and adjacent to the national park of the same name, wasn't designed with children as its only target audience. The hotel, which was created by eccentric architect Bill Bensley, unfolds like a lake-dotted, railroad-themed playground, with each structure—from the main wing's gingerbread trim to the lakeside eateries—taking design cues from the neighboring Pak Chong railway station, built during the reign of King Rama V. With an imaginative story about a fictional railway conductor named Somsak, whose locomotive-style sleeping accommodations also serve as the hotel lobby, Bensley blurs the lines between truth and fiction.

Banyan Tree Samui
The private pool in your home features a floating lotus flower and unparalleled panoramic views of Lamai Bay. Buggies transport visitors around the villas, private beach, spa, and elevated restaurant The Edge, which are connected by twisting, steep walkways. Differently sized and shaped villas rise from the peninsula, but everyone has a view of the garden or the sea. The spacious bedrooms in the family and couple villas are open to expose private infinity pools, and the rainfall showers are large enough for two people. Beanbag chairs are set up on a wooden deck so that guests can relax and watch the sunrise over the water. Have to rent a kayak or to take a private boat tour while spending the day at the private beach, or have afternoon tea at the beach café.

Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai
This Ping River hotel doesn't have any elaborate roofing. It's unlikely that the popular local dishes khao soi soup and sai oua sausage will be offered. outdated Buddha statues? practically none. But no hangout has a stronger sense of place than Raya Heritage, where the typical temple-inspired teakwood and gold appearance has been abandoned in favor of a clean-lined design that puts crafts front and center. bricks made of terra cotta. woven baskets made of reed. textiles made by handloom. Indigo jolts. It honors the legacy of the ancient Lanna civilization, a transnational kingdom whose ancient capital was Chiang Mai. It's the kind of place where only your conscience prevents you from packing your bag with hand-dyed shawls or lacquered bamboo catchalls (in light of this, Raya Heritage opened its Him Gong shop in 2019). It's not Disney-fied but fresh and bright. However, the patchwork of cultural influences in the area is not limited to the interiors. Burmese noodle salads, Chinese kung pao chicken, and river prawns prepared in the Shan style are all served by linen-clad waiters at the restaurant. A master herbalist from a nearby town creates a distinctive blend for the steam chamber, which uses bone-cracking Burmese massages as its main focus. Although excursions to visit artists can be arranged, the 33 rooms—some of which have private pools—are comfortable enough to stay in all day.

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Standard- Two to three persons are allocated to a room. The accommodation has air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a king-size bed. has a wall fan, a table with two chairs, a fire extinguisher for emergencies, and a view of a garden out the window.
Deluxe- Two to three persons are allocated to a room. The accommodation has air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a king-size bed. has a wall fan, a table with two chairs, a fire extinguisher for emergencies, and a view of a garden out the window.
Superior- Two to three persons are allocated to a room. The accommodation has air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a king-size bed. has a wall fan, a table with two chairs, a fire extinguisher for emergencies, and a view of a garden out the window.