Small Boutique hotels in ASIA

Enjoying a highly central location in historic Bangkok, Villa Phra Sumen is set in two converted and restored historic buildings, and a modern structure built in timber and concrete. This delightful property offers comfortable accommodation and great facilities in a charming canal-side location. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this fabulous city, Villa Phra Sumen's situation in the heart of Rattankosin Island means that it is within easy reach of many of the city's most popular sights, including the Emerald Buddha, The Grand Palace, Wat Pho Temple, The Temple of Dawn, and much much more. Villa Phra Sumen has just 29 rooms and suites, combining both contemporary and classic Thai styles. Spacious and elegantly furnished, they are all air-conditioned, and come with all modern amenities, including en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Villa Phra Sumen also boasts a number of unique, additional facilities, including the Phra Sumen Café, serving local Thai snacks, coffees and teas, the Phra Sumen craft store, and a Thai Massage pavilion. Guests can also enjoy moments of quiet relaxation in the canal-side veranda, equipped with comfortable deck-chairs and hammocks. Villa Phra Sumen's friendly staff are on hand throughout the day to offer recommendations for many eateries and restaurants in the streets around the villa.

Villa Samadhi enjoys an excellent location on a quiet street in an up-scale residential area. Surrounded by embassies and standing in a fine garden, this luxury boutique property is set in a unique low-rise building, with typical Asian style architecture and thatched roofs. Perfect for quiet stays in this bustling city, Villa Samadhi's tranquil location belies its closeness to Kuala Lumpur's most important landmarks and attractions. Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the Petronas Towers are less than three kilometres away, while the Pavilion shopping centre is less than a ten-minute drive from the property. There are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach of Villa Samadhi, the nearest being the Royal Selangor Golf Club. Villa Samadhi is host to the stylish Mandi Mandi restaurant, which serves traditional Malay and international cuisine in a charming open-air atmosphere. All of the hotel's twenty-one luxurious rooms have direct access to the unique lagoon pool, and many have huge four-poster sun-loungers at the pool's edge. The rooms come with heated hydro-massage baths, and a full range of high-tech amenities, including free Wi-Fi internet connection, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and DVD players.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the banks of the Saigon River, Villa Song Saigon is set in an elegant colonial-style villa, originally built in the early 1930s. After a thorough and painstaking renovation, this magnificent property offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and a range of bespoke services in a unique, tranquil riverside location. Although it is just a short boat or bus ride from the centre of Ho Chi Minh city, Villa Song Saigon is an oasis of calm, far from the noise and bustle of the centre. Ideally placed for tranquil, relaxing visits to this fascinating city, Villa Song Saigon offers great views of the river, and is surrounded by lush green gardens. Boasting a large outdoor pool, the hotel also has a fully equipped fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a number of soothing or invigorating spa treatments in the wellness area. The Villa's restaurant, Bistro Sông Vie, offers all-day dining with a unique menu of eclectic western, Asian and Vietnamese dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the river, while the Sông Vie Bar is an elegant, sophisticated spot for aperitifs, after-dinner drinks or simply unwinding in its intimate setting, with an excellent range of wines, spirits, champagnes and beers.

One of Phuket's best kept secrets, Villa Zolitude enjoys a quiet, tranquil location, nestled on a lush mountainside offering spectacular panoramic views over the lowlands and the picturesque bay of Chalong. This luxury rainforest retreat offers exclusive accommodation, great food and a magnificent range of services in a welcoming, relaxed ambiance. Hidden among the treetops of Phuket, and seemingly a world away from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts and towns, Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa is nevertheless just minutes from a number of fabulous beaches, and many of the island's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Big Buddha and Chalong Temple. On site, the resort offers a large infinity edge swimming pool, with sun loungers, parasols and spectacular views over the rainforest. Guests can also take advantage of the Zense Spa, with five grand treatments rooms and a range of unique massages and treatments, in a secluded mountain setting. Cuisine at Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa's 180° Wine & Dine restaurant is modern and eclectic, featuring authentic regional dishes based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a worldly culinary palette. Guests can enjoy a wide range of delicious offerings, including exotic Thai specialities and European favourites. In-villa dining is of course available, and Chef Scott Flaxman organises regular Thai cookery classes in the restaurant's open kitchen.

Nestled in lush gardens, and built around a large swimming pool, Vinh Hung Emerald Resort enjoys a delightful riverside location on An Hoi island, beside the historic town of Hoi An. This charming boutique resort offers cosy accommodation, great food and a range of top-class services and amenities in a quiet, island setting. Just footsteps away from many of the most important landmarks of this fascinating historic town, including the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Assemby Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, the Tan Ky House, Vinh Hung Emerald Resort is also within easy reach of some fabulous beaches, golf courses and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. The resort offers a number of tours to all of the region's most important landmarks and attractions. On site, guests can enjoy a relaxing massage in the spa area, or chill out by the large courtyard pool. Vinh Hung Emerald Resort is host to a number of venues for fine dining experiences, including the Emerald Restaurant, located between the river and the well-tended garden, and the Pool and Riverside bar, with an extensive list of tropical fruit cocktails, cool drinks, shakes and snacks.

Located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Siem Reap, in the buzzing Wat Bo area, Viroth's Hotel is set in an elegant fifties inspired design building, featuring large green areas and vertical gardens. This elegant property offers luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in a highly central location. Close to the river, and just footsteps away from the Old Market, Viroth's Hotel is ideally placed for relaxing stays in this fascinating city. The hotel is just a 15 minute tuk-tuk ride from Angkor Wat, and is also within easy reach of many more fascinating landmarks and attractions, including Angkor Thom, Angkor National Museum or the Night Market. Viroth's Hotel boasts an exclusive Spa area, offering a range of traditional massages, facial treatments and body scrubs, along with an air-conditioned fitness area, with computer-controlled cardiovascular equipment. For fine dining experiences, the restaurant at Viroth's Hotel offers seasonally inspired Khmer menus, along with international cuisine. Meals can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned dining room, in the open-air restaurant, or under the stars by the pool. The Pool Bar is also a great place for relaxing with a fine selection of cocktails, while Viroth's Restaurant is a unique, authentic venue, which serves authentic Khmer cuisine in a chic, contemporary setting. Viroth's Restaurant is located on Wat Bo street, just a two-minute walk from the hotel.

Located in a painstakingly restored 19th century double "haveli", Vivaana is situated in the town of Churi Aijtgarh, just ten kilometres from Mandawa. This charming heritage property is perfect for exploring the spectacular desert region of Shekhawati, and the tour desk at Vivaana can organise a variety of excursions and activities, including a walk-through of Vivaana, camel and horse safaris, and kite flying. The Mandawa district has been called the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan, due to the immense number of fascinating havelis in its towns and villages, with their painted walls and ceilings. Vivaana has a large outdoor pool and a magnificent courtyard. The hotels room's and public areas have been restored to maintain the frescoes and carved woodwork of the original building, so typical of the havelis in the area. Vivaana is also home to a fine restaurant, serving delicious Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese and international dishes. Guests can also take advantage of the Elephant House Spa and Wellness centre, offering a range of massages and treatments. Vivaana has 23 well appointed deluxe suites and grand rooms, equipped with all modern features for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel.

Located on a beautiful bend of the Kappil river, and surrounded by 26 acres of lush tropical garden landscape, Vivanta by Taj - Bekal is a luxury boutique resort, featuring uniquely designed villas inspired by the design of Kettuvallam house boats. This fabulous property offers five-star accommodation, great food and a fabulous range of bespoke services and facilities in an idyllic riverside setting. Ideally placed for visiting this beautiful corner of northern Kerala, Vivanta by Taj - Bekal is close to some of the region's most important landmarks and attractions, including the spectacular giant keyhole-shaped Bekal fort, and of course the famous Bekal Beach. Activities available from the resort include kayaking on the river, archery and cycling. The resort of course boasts a large outdoor pool for refreshing dips, and guests can also take advantage of the immense riverside Jiva Grande Spa, which features Yoga tuition, Ayurveda, spiritual retreats and Indian rejuvenation therapies along with recreation and meditation spaces and a range of water treatments. Vivanta by Taj - Bekal is home to a number of unique dining venues, including Latitude - the multi cuisine restaurant, with the accent on regional Kerala cuisine; BBQ by the pool - where grills add to the outdoor sensations, and the Ivory Bar, where Bekal's most imaginative cocktails, snacks and tapas come alive in the chic, elegant atmosphere of the domed lounge bar.

Nestled in the midst of lush gardens and swaying palms, Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove is a purpose-built resort located close to the beach at Kovalam. Surrounded by 10 acres of carefully landscaped gardens, this splendid property offers 5-star accommodation, first-class cuisine and an extensive selection of bespoke services in an idyllic, secluded location. Whether for a romantic escape, family get-together or corporate event, Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove's sumptuous installations will be a delight to everyone. Based around a series of motifs, activities at the resort range from the Jiva Soma spa, with a fabulous selection of traditional massages and treatments, to moonlight dinners at the Bait restaurant, and including Romantic Lagoon boat rides, Backwater cruises and Village Dweller for a Day activities. Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove is host to a number of unique dining venues, including the Jasmine All-day dining restaurant; Curries, the resort's fine-dining Indian specialities restaurant; the Bait seafood restaurant, perched by the beach with fabulous views of the Arabian sea, and the Neera bar, serving exotic cocktails, fine wines and an extensive selection of tapas and snacks in a cool, laid-back ambiance.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the shores of lake Vembanad, Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom is situated in a charmingly restored late 19th century colonial bungalow, originally built for the English missionary Henry Baker. This boutique garden resort offers luxurious five-star accommodation and fine dining in a tranquil lakeside setting. Perfect for relaxing visits to this beautiful area, Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom is ideal for visiting the famous backwaters of the lake and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The hotel's expert concierge staff can organise tailor-made sightseeing tours and trips on the lake, car rentals, restaurant bookings and many other services. Bicycles are available for guests, free of charge, and there is a fully equipped fitness centre, with instructors available every day. Offering spectacular views of the lake, Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom's rooms and public areas are decorated in an authentic colonial style, featuring exposed beams, terracotta flooring and vintage and antique hardwood furniture. Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom's Baker's Gourmet House restaurant serves the best of Kerala cuisine, ranging from Syrian Christian to Travancore style preparations. Pastas from Italy, Oriental dishes from South East Asia and authentic Indian all time favourites are all magnificently prepared by the hotel's expert chef. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room or in the open air on the terrace. Twenty-four hour service is available at the Open coffee house, while fine wines, spirits and cocktails are served in the cosy Easy lounge bar.

Ideally located between Outram and Tiong Bahru, Wangz Hotel is a new design hotel, set in a unique aluminium-clad round building. Wangz Hotel offers luxury boutique accommodation, great food and first-class service in an elegant, modern atmosphere. This award-winning boutique hotel is situated just minutes from the Central Business District, Chinatown, and the main commercial area of Orchard Road, and is therefore ideal for relaxing business and pleasure stays in Singapore. The hotel is a short walk from a number of MRT stations, providing fast and easy links with the rest of the city. Wangz Hotel has just 41 spacious, elegantly designed and furnished rooms and suites. All rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a full range of modern amenities and state of the art technology, while the public area of the hotel houses a unique collection of especially commissioned original artworks. The hotel is also home to two fine restaurants, Nectar, which serves Asian, fusion and western cuisine, and the Rabbit Stash, a new rooftop restaurant and bar. Here, guests can savour the delights created by award-winning chef Matthew Mok, with the accent on contemporary cuisine and Singapore specialities using the finest market-fresh produce and ingredients.

I Ketut Siandana, a Balinese architect, designed this special place to be small and intimate yet quiet and peaceful. Each room has been created to combine traditional Balinese esthetics with modern style and comfort. The materials are local stones, hand-woven fabrics, cane bamboo, and weathered wood. The atmosphere is spacious and generous, cool and inviting, informal and relaxing.

Enjoying a secluded location on the west coast of Koh Kood, Wendy the Pool Resort is a small boutique resort, offering luxurious, spacious accommodation in just 9 villas arranged around a large infinity pool. Featuring a combination of elegant, modern design, and rustic furnishings, Wendy the Pool Resort is a fabulous spot for intimate escapes in an idyllic beachfront setting. This charming little resort is an ideal retreat on what is perhaps Thailand's last unspoilt island. Guests can while away the hours on the beach, by the pool, or enjoy a number of on-site activities and excursions, including snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters, kayaking, night fishing or cruises to spot fireflies and iridescent plankton in the Klong Chaow canal. A selection of massages can also be arranged. The restaurant at Wendy the Pool Resort serves authentic local Thai cuisine along with western favourites in a delightful open restaurant overlooking the carefully tended lawns, with the beach in the background. Special seafood dinners are served in the evenings.

Set in architect designed villas and an open-sided, two-storey pavilion, Wild Grass Nature Resort is nestled in the midst of dense tropical forest, lakes and hills, in the Cultural Triangle between Sigiriya and Dambulla. Offering an unforgettable eco-retreat experience, this enchanting property provides luxurious boutique accommodation, great food and a fabulous range of activities in a secluded, tranquil setting. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, whether families with children, couples or honeymooners, Wild Grass Nature Resort features exceptionally beautiful natural surroundings and a structure that pays strict attention to nature conservation and care for the eco-system. Organic farming methods are used to cultivate fruit and vegetables for the resort's own use, with any extra requirements purchased from local farmers in the adjoining village. Surrounded by 30 acres of unfenced forestland, guests can expect to see rabbit, deer, wild boar and monkeys, as well as over 40 species of birds and even the occasional wild elephant. The resort offers nature tours, hiking and hill climbing, yoga courses and meditation, among many other options. Wild Grass boasts a fine outdoor pool to cool off in after a busy day's activities, and bicycles are available for guests, free of charge. Healthy, tastefully prepared food is also an essential part of the Wild Grass Nature Resort experience, and both delicious local cuisine and international favourites are available, always paying particular attention to guests' dietary needs. Dining is available at the TreeTops restaurant, located above the main lounge; under the stars on the terrace, by the pool, or in the privacy of the villas.

These seven independent suites distributed over a lush green hillside feature their own porch, a shared swimming pool, a restaurant, and discreet friendly service. There is even on site parking. Each villa is surrounded by plants and feels private. All have their own veranda, bathroom with an open style wet-corner shower, a comfortable bed, and TV. Some villas have more than one bedroom and so can accommodate more than two people making this is a perfect place for a family. The nearby beach, sports club, and cultural attractions are within easy reach while the property itself is quietly tucked away from buzzing crowds. Relax and unwind, explore and stretch out at Wildflower Villas.

Located on a beautiful beach on the northern coast of Gili Trawangan, Wilson's Retreat is a small boutique hotel with just twenty spacious, luxurious air-conditioned suites and villas. A fabulous spot for relaxing stays on this beautiful island, Wilson's Retreat offers exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere in an idyllic beachfront setting. The perfect spot for tranquil, peaceful stays on Gili Trawangan, Wilson's Retreat lends itself to peaceful, lazy days lounging in the sun by the pool or on the gorgeous white sand beach. Gili Trawangan is a paradise for snorkelling and scuba diving, as it is surrounded by fabulous coral reefs, teeming with a huge variety of marine life. There are many excellent dive shops on the island, all within an easy bicycle or pony carriage ride from the hotel. Other popular water sports available on the island include surfing and kayaking. Wilson's Retreat's gourmet restaurant serves a unique selection of delicious traditional French dishes in the open-air restaurant or right on the beach, for a truly romantic evening atmosphere. Wilson's pool bar also offers an excellent selection of cocktails, fine wines, cool beers and snacks, with fabulous views of the beach and Bali's volcano, along with some truly stunning sunsets.

Located in a delightful corner of Karatsu, between the estuary and the beach, Yoyokaku is a charming small ''ryokan'' - a traditional Japanese inn - with a history stretching back over a hundred years. Lovingly restored and maintained, Yoyokaku offers boutique-style accommodation, fine Japanese cuisine and friendly, welcoming service in an atmosphere of traditional Japanese hospitality. Ideally placed for visiting Karatsu, Yoyokaku is situated in a quiet, tranquil zone of the town, yet is within easy reach of all the main landmarks and attractions - the Higashinohama Seaside Park, the spectacular Karatsu Castle, the Nijinomatsubara pine forest area, or Hamatama beach. Shuttle services are offered to Karatsu railway station, and free parking is available on site. Most rooms at Yoyokaku have a private bathroom with a bathtub, some with a traditional cypress timber bathtub. All rooms feature elegant, traditional Japanese design and décor, and come with tatami mats and cosy futons. Yoyokaku also boasts two large, traditional Japanese public baths, with naturally heated waters. The ''ryokan'' also has an exclusive exhibition area of the work of renowned ceramic artists Takashi Nakazato and his son Taki, who create fabulous pieces in the style of the famous pottery of Karatsu. Guests at Yoyokaku can enjoy traditional multi course Kaiseki dinners, or other local specialities such as Shabu-shabu. Meals are always freshly cooked and based on the finest locally sourced farm-fresh produce, fish and seafood, and usually served in guests' rooms.

Just footsteps from the famous Yasaka Shrine, in the Gion of Kyoto, Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious five-star traditional Japanese Hotel, and offers exclusive accommodation, first-class service and fine traditional cuisine in a unique heritage setting. Perfect for relaxing stays in this historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filled with fascinating shrines, temples and other heritage attractions, Yuzuya Ryokan is ideally placed for visiting Kyoto. Other landmarks close by include the Chion-in temple, the Kennin-ji temple and the Shoren-in temple. On-site, the hotel boasts a traditional yuzu hot bath, made with cypress timber and offering a unique, relaxing experience in the citron infused water. For unique fine dining experiences, the Isshinkyo restaurant serves a delicious range of traditional Japanese dishes, expertly prepared from the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce. The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Ryokan, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Enjoying a privileged location on the western corner of Bo Phut Beach on Ko Samui's north coast, Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa is a charming small resort, providing luxurious accommodation, fine food and top-class service in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Just metres from the white sands and turquoise blue waters of this beautiful stretch of beach, Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa is ideal for couples and families seeking peace and tranquillity in an idyllic beachfront setting, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist towns and resorts. On site, the resort boasts a large tropical swimming pool, as well as a children's pool, and a tour desk offering an extensive range of trips and excursions on and around the island. Canoes are available on the beach, and bicycles are available for hire, free of charge. Widely regarded as one of the island's finest restaurants, Zazen Restaurant is popular for its superior Thai menu, stimulating beachfront location and romantic atmosphere. Other venues for drinks, snacks or moments of quiet relaxation include Le Salon de Ti, Le Rouge Lounge, and the Wine Cellar. Thai cooking classes are given by the restaurant's expert chefs, and guests can also take advantage of Le Zen Spa, with an extensive range of traditional massages and treatments, facials, body wraps and scrubs.

Experience luxury living in a tropical villa; each with its own pool, kitchenette, and living area. Each contemporary bedroom has its own modern bathroom with shower, soaking bathtub and amenities. The one-bedroom villa is perfect for a romantic getaway or honeymoon retreat while the three-bedroom villa is ideal for a family or group of friends. Take a quick drive to renowned beaches such as Ku De Ta and Potato Head Beach Club. Stroll down to the famous “eat street” to sample local delicacies or cook a simple meal in your kitchenette with its basic facilities of a stove and a minibar (mini fridge). Try the fun novelty of a “floating breakfast” where they serve your breakfast in your own private pool. Flower petals in your bathtub or pool can also be arranged as one of the special extra services provided by your butler at Ziva a Boutique Villa.

Located in the centre of Doha, Zubarah Hotel Doha is situated in a modern design building. This luxury boutique hotel is ideally situated for both business and pleasure visits to central Doha, and offers five-star accommodation, top-class cuisine and a range of exclusive facilities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect placed for visiting this fascinating city, Zubarah Hotel Doha is less than ten minutes from the famous Souq Waqif, while the Museum of Islamic Art and Doha's Corniche are also within easy reach. Zubarah Hotel Doha also offers guests great views of Doha's skyline from its rooftop restaurant and bar. Fine dining options include the Caminito restaurant, featuring creative Argentinian cuisine with European and Latin influences, and Baraha, serving contemporary Arabic cuisine in a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere. The cosy lobby lounge offers a range of refreshing mocktails and an extensive snack menu. To wind down and relax after a busy day's work or sightseeing, guests can also take advantage of the first floor Rayhaan Spa, with a range of water treatments, a sauna, Jacuzzi, and an exclusive selection of massage treatments. Zubarah Hotel has just 45 individually decorated rooms and suites, all elegantly appointed and spacious. Filled with plentiful natural light, the rooms boast top quality furnishing and linens, warm, traditional colours, and eye-catching Arabic design elements combined with the latest high-tech amenities.