The 40-room Yaiya Hua Hin resort is an upscale boutique property located along the beach north of Hua Hin city. The location is excellent for a relaxing holiday away from the crowds, with a gorgeous empty beach and lovely swimming pool with a swim-up bar, but it's well outside of central Hua Hin. Airy rooms range from terrace rooms to private pool villas, all of which are spacious and bright, with four-poster beds and rainfall showers. The open-air Thai Pas restaurant serves an array of gourmet meals from Thai to tapas to western favorites. Compared to nearby spots like Mida De Sea, it is far cheaper, with a preferable beachside location. Wi-Fi throughout is free.
The 40-room Yaiya Hua Hin resort is an upscale boutique property located along the beach north of Hua Hin city. The location is excellent for a relaxing holiday away from the crowds, with a gorgeous empty beach and lovely swimming pool with a swim-up bar, but it's well outside of central Hua Hin. Airy rooms range from terrace rooms to private pool villas, all of which are spacious and bright, with four-poster beds and rainfall showers. The open-air Thai Pas restaurant serves an array of gourmet meals from Thai to tapas to western favorites. Compared to nearby spots like Mida De Sea, it is far cheaper, with a preferable beachside location. Wi-Fi throughout is free.
The 20-room Jaidee Resort is a mid-range countryside resort located outside of Hua Hin city. While not convenient for restaurants, bars, and shopping (and not ideal for sightseeing if you don't have a car), it is a great spot for a peaceful escape. The resort is set in a collection of traditional Thai teak wood homes, and the beautiful buildings are architectural gems. Rooms here are simple, cozy, and (mostly) small, and feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and porches. The hotel has a swimming pool with a hot tub, a tiny fitness center, and a home cinema that screens movies nightly. There's also a scenic rooftop terrace. This resort is an intimate place where it's easy to get to know your neighbors, and while it doesn't have the long list of amenities of a five-pearl beach-front resort, like the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, it is homey, warm, and perfect for those who want to experience local hospitality outside of the city.
The 20-room Jaidee Resort is a mid-range countryside resort located outside of Hua Hin city. While not convenient for restaurants, bars, and shopping (and not ideal for sightseeing if you don't have a car), it is a great spot for a peaceful escape. The resort is set in a collection of traditional Thai teak wood homes, and the beautiful buildings are architectural gems. Rooms here are simple, cozy, and (mostly) small, and feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and porches. The hotel has a swimming pool with a hot tub, a tiny fitness center, and a home cinema that screens movies nightly. There's also a scenic rooftop terrace. This resort is an intimate place where it's easy to get to know your neighbors, and while it doesn't have the long list of amenities of a five-pearl beach-front resort, like the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, it is homey, warm, and perfect for those who want to experience local hospitality outside of the city.
W Home Bangkok is a four-room traditional teak guesthouse located in one of central Bangkok's less touristy neighborhoods. While it isn't within walking distance of a sky train station, this value property is near a Chao Phraya River ferries and the Asiatique Night Bazaar, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Rooms are quaint, compact, and basic, with flat-screen TVs, though only one has a private bathroom. Breakfast, served in a small open-air breakfast nook, is included in the room rate. Travelers looking for a more swish home-like stay may want to consider the Loog Choob Homestay, which is closer to the main tourist sights.
W Home Bangkok is a four-room traditional teak guesthouse located in one of central Bangkok's less touristy neighborhoods. While it isn't within walking distance of a sky train station, this value property is near a Chao Phraya River ferries and the Asiatique Night Bazaar, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Rooms are quaint, compact, and basic, with flat-screen TVs, though only one has a private bathroom. Breakfast, served in a small open-air breakfast nook, is included in the room rate. Travelers looking for a more swish home-like stay may want to consider the Loog Choob Homestay, which is closer to the main tourist sights.
The 56-room Saphaipae Hostel is one of Bangkok's best budget options near Bangkok's vibrant Silom/Sathorn area. Private rooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges -- some have en-suite bathrooms -- while backpacker-friendly dorms include lockers, bunk beds, and reading lights. This hostel has a small restaurant serving a varied free breakfast, plus a terrace bar, tiny coffee spot, and a pool table. The hostel is just a five-minute walk from the skytrain, and close to lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. Travelers looking to be closer to the tourist sights in Bangkok's Old City should consider Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel, which has tons of artsy, bespoke charm.
The 56-room Saphaipae Hostel is one of Bangkok's best budget options near Bangkok's vibrant Silom/Sathorn area. Private rooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges -- some have en-suite bathrooms -- while backpacker-friendly dorms include lockers, bunk beds, and reading lights. This hostel has a small restaurant serving a varied free breakfast, plus a terrace bar, tiny coffee spot, and a pool table. The hostel is just a five-minute walk from the skytrain, and close to lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. Travelers looking to be closer to the tourist sights in Bangkok's Old City should consider Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel, which has tons of artsy, bespoke charm.
This small eight-room budget hotel is situated directly on the water in beautiful Isla Carenero, just a short boat ride away from bustling Bocas Town. This simple yet friendly hotel offers a nice open bar, restaurant, and lounge area that has great ocean views – however the standard rooms are dark, old, and in need of many updates. The suite on the second floor is a bit better, with big windows and hammocks on a private deck, but for the rest of the rooms definitely expect a trade-off between quality and price.
This small eight-room budget hotel is situated directly on the water in beautiful Isla Carenero, just a short boat ride away from bustling Bocas Town. This simple yet friendly hotel offers a nice open bar, restaurant, and lounge area that has great ocean views – however the standard rooms are dark, old, and in need of many updates. The suite on the second floor is a bit better, with big windows and hammocks on a private deck, but for the rest of the rooms definitely expect a trade-off between quality and price.
The 95-room Imperial Hotel is a historic boutique located in the heart of Sliema, a short walk from restaurants, bars, shops, and the main ferry terminal. Although somewhat dated, the property is packed with character and charm, and features stately interiors that hint at the hotel’s former glory days. Rooms are large, clean, and have free Wi-Fi, but decor is a little basic, and amenities could use an update, especially the small tube TVs. There are a restaurant, several lounges for mingling, and meeting space, but the highlight is the lovely courtyard, complete with a pool, loungers, and a bar with a few tables in a shaded area full of plants. Those looking to stay in a more lively area may want to consider the Bayview Hotel & Apartments.
The 95-room Imperial Hotel is a historic boutique located in the heart of Sliema, a short walk from restaurants, bars, shops, and the main ferry terminal. Although somewhat dated, the property is packed with character and charm, and features stately interiors that hint at the hotel’s former glory days. Rooms are large, clean, and have free Wi-Fi, but decor is a little basic, and amenities could use an update, especially the small tube TVs. There are a restaurant, several lounges for mingling, and meeting space, but the highlight is the lovely courtyard, complete with a pool, loungers, and a bar with a few tables in a shaded area full of plants. Those looking to stay in a more lively area may want to consider the Bayview Hotel & Apartments.
The upper-middle-range Amari Garden Pattaya is a contemporary property with a convenient location just across the street from the beach. It sits next to its slightly pricier sister property, Amari Ocean Tower, and guests can share the facilities there. The 226 air-conditioned rooms are decorated in Thai decor and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and kettles. Note, however, that there are no elevators and some areas are showing wear. Excellent amenities include a lovely spa, two pools -- one with a swim-up bar -- and well-reviewed dining. For those with children in tow, the hotel has supervised activities for a fee. Families may prefer the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, which has more activities for both kids and adults.
The upper-middle-range Amari Garden Pattaya is a contemporary property with a convenient location just across the street from the beach. It sits next to its slightly pricier sister property, Amari Ocean Tower, and guests can share the facilities there. The 226 air-conditioned rooms are decorated in Thai decor and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and kettles. Note, however, that there are no elevators and some areas are showing wear. Excellent amenities include a lovely spa, two pools -- one with a swim-up bar -- and well-reviewed dining. For those with children in tow, the hotel has supervised activities for a fee. Families may prefer the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, which has more activities for both kids and adults.