Luxury Hotels and Lodges in Thailand

Aava Resort & Spa

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Aava Resort & Spa offers the perfect escape, with luxurious bungalows and villas, award-winning dining and a plethora of activities, many of which centre on wellness. Whether you want to relax and unwind or explore, this resort gives you the opportunity to do both, in a breathtaking location.

Best for: Beach, Spa & Wellness, Luxury Hotel, Water activities

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

The Anantara Layan Phuket Resort sits in a private secluded cove on the west of the island. Surrounded by lush green hillsides, golden sands and calm clear waters, it is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway.

Best for: Beach, Setting & Views, Peace & Quiet, Spa & Wellness

Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Devasom Khao Lak is a charming retreat on the water's edge, with elegant design, divine cuisine and total tranquillity. Their focus on wellness is evident throughout the rooms, food and spa, and a range of activities means you can choose between total relaxation or educational experiences.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Spa & Wellness, Beach, Setting & Views

Gypsy Mekong River Cruise

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

A two bedroom, ultra-exclusive thatched-roof vessel, Gypsy Mekong offers a unique way to travel the Upper Mekong River, between the border of Northern Thailand and Luang Prabang in Laos.

Best for: Village Life, Cruise, Off the Beaten Track, Secret / In the Know

Kata Rocks

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Set on a headland between the beaches of Kata and Kata Noi on Phuket’s vibrant southwest coast, Kata Rocks is a cool and contemporary all-villa resort offering signature Thai hospitality, gorgeous infinity pools, five-star facilities and dazzling views of the Andaman Sea.

Best for: Private Villa, Chic Design, Honeymoon, Family-friendly

Raya Heritage

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

The elegant Raya Heritage has a serene setting in lush gardens on the banks of the Ping River. This beautiful hotel takes inspiration from Lanna culture, and combines a sleek, contemporary style with traditional Thai design, alongside local touches from authentic gourmet cuisine to gorgeous suites showcasing the expert work of local craftspeople, such as handwoven baskets and pots.

Best for: History & Heritage, Cultural Immersion, Chic Design, Luxury Hotel

The Slate

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

The Slate, set in beautiful tropical gardens not far from the beach, is an eye-catching hotel designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, and its industrial-chic character is inspired by the tin mining industry that put Phuket on the map. With its distinctive design and signature Bensley touches, alongside exemplary service, you can be sure that this will be more of an experience than a usual hotel stay.

Best for: Chic Design, Luxury Hotel, Beach, Setting & Views

TreeHouse Villas

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

There’s no better way to experience the beauty of southern Thailand (or to indulge your inner child) than by staying up in the rainforest canopy in a luxurious tree house. TreeHouse Villas allows you to do just that, with its stunning selection of treetop villas.

Best for: Hideaway, Setting & Views, Beach, Honeymoon

Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Serene tropical gardens, gorgeous river views and a signature spa make the Shangri-La one of the most relaxing places to stay in hectic Bangkok. This hotel combines attentive, warm Thai service and a luxury environment with an excellent location from which to explore Thailand's electric capital city.

Best for: City Hotel, Luxury Hotel, Service & Hospitality, Setting & Views

Rayavadee

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

On Thailand’s spectacular Phra Nang Peninsula, magnificent limestone cliffs peer down over the wonderful Rayavadee, a luxurious resort hidden away amongst acres of tropical gardens, coconut groves and unspoilt jungle, with Railay Beach (one of Thailand's most beautiful beaches) on its doorstep. 

Best for: Setting & Views, Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Wildlife & Nature

Keemala

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

This tropical wonderland sits amongst the lush green rainforests and waterfalls of Kamala, overlooking the village and the Andaman Sea. Keemala is an enchanting retreat, and is an ideal choice for getting away from it all in style.

Best for: Honeymoon, Chic Design, Setting & Views, Hideaway

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

Atop a hill overlooking the point at which three countries and two rivers meet, the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort occupies a magical location amidst ancient bamboo jungle, providing views of the nearby mountains of Burma. Immersed in local tradition and culture, mingle with elephants and explore the landscapes. 

Best for: Wildlife & Nature, Setting & Views, Family-friendly, Eco-tourism

Amanpuri

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Amanpuri bottles everything we love about Phuket, in an ultra-exclusive setting. Poised amongst lush coconut groves, and with a gorgeous private cove, Aman’s flagship retreat sets the standard for intuitive and fluid service.

Best for: Hideaway, Service & Hospitality, Honeymoon, Family-friendly

COMO Point Yamu

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Thai luxury meets Italian elegance at the COMO Point Yamu, with designs by Paola Navone that recall the Mediterranean and Italian cuisine at La Sirena restaurant. The setting, however, is unmistakeably Thai, with tropical vegetation rustling in the breeze, giving way to an endless expanse of blue sea.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Setting & Views

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

You’ll have a real sense of arrival at the majestic Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: greeted by your butler, and led through the aubergine-walled courtyard, before you take in the spectacular views of the Andaman Sea and towering limestone pinnacles for which Krabi is famed.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach, Romantic

Ariyasomvilla

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Housed in a mid-20th-century villa, AriyasomVilla exudes the glamour of the 1940s and ‘50s while providing the utmost in modern luxury and comfort.

Best for: Chic Design, City Hotel, Service & Hospitality, History & Heritage

Sala Ayutthaya

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

A striking boutique design hotel, Sala Ayutthaya has a unique aesthetic, with whitewashed cube-like buildings intersected by soaring redbrick walls and heritage pieces like huge antique wooden doors. The hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the evocative ruins of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam.

Sukhothai Heritage

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Sukhothai Heritage is a luxurious resort near Sukhothai, an ancient city in northern central Thailand. The hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the UNESCO-listed ruins which have made this region famous, and provides luxurious accommodation, exquisite Thai and international dining options, and a range of cultural activities and excursions.

Trisara

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

This intimate, relaxed hideaway is one of Phuket’s most luxurious hotels. With the architecture designed to blend harmoniously with the tropical scenery which surrounds it, the result is effortless chic and sophistication in a fabulous setting. Trisara is simply Thai heaven.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Spa & Wellness, Setting & Views, Beach

Eastern & Oriental Express

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

The Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express is all about experiencing train travel in Southeast Asia in the ultimate style, with beautiful cabins, bar and lounge cars, and impeccable service. With journeys between iconic destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and the Cameron Highlands, there is no more romantic or atmospheric way to travel than onboard Asia’s most luxurious train.

Best for: Honeymoon, Train Journey

Andara

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

With spacious and contemporary villas nestled high above the heavenly beach, private yachts to charter, and the best Thai cuisine on Phuket, it’s not just the location that makes Andara paradise.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach

Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra is a truly beautiful luxury resort in an evocative location on the banks of the River Kwai in the Kanchanaburi region of western Thailand. Committed to sustainability, the hotel combines luxury with an eco-friendly approach to waste, the environment and local communities.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Eco-tourism, History & Heritage, Spa & Wellness

Paradee Resort

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

A sumptuous luxury resort on the white sands of the beautiful island of Koh Samet, Paradee Resort offers a slice of stereotypical tropical paradise. Staying in private villas surrounded by thick jungle, you’ll enjoy food courtesy of Thailand’s premier celebrity chef, indulge in luxurious treatments at a world-class spa, and relax on the pure sand of Ao Kiew Beach.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach, Snorkelling & Diving

W Retreat Koh Samui

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

W Koh Samui couldn’t be more chilled, with one of the best stretches of sand on the island, and friendly hosts who bring you complimentary goodies throughout the day. But by night is when this hotel really comes alive: high on the hillside, and with an array of fresh and funky bars, the party kicks off with a legendary Samui sunset.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Beach

Shantaa Koh Kood

Location: Koh Kood & Koh Chang | Thailand

Shantaa Koh Kood is a luxurious hotel resort on the Thai island of Koh Kood, an unspoilt and remote island blessed with pristine beaches and swaying coconut palms. Family-run and friendly, the resort has everything you could need to make the most of its paradise location, with several restaurants and massage and wellness treatments on offer.

The Aiyapura Koh Chang

Location: Koh Kood & Koh Chang | Thailand

On the heart-stoppingly beautiful and unspoilt island of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand, the Aiyapura Koh Chang occupies forty acres of pristine beachfront, and is set in tropical gardens..

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach

Lanjia Lodge

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

Sitting high in the mountains of Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand, Lanjia Lodge overlooks the border with Laos and the iconic Mekong River. An eco-friendly lodge with a commitment to sustainability, Lanjia benefits the local tribal communities and allows you to experience authentic village life with hiking tours and cultural activities.

Best for: Cultural Immersion, Setting & Views, Eco-tourism, Off the Beaten Track

Six Senses Yao Noi

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Looking for a room with a view? We’ve found it. The spectacular Six Senses Yao Noi seamlessly combines an eco-friendly ethos with luxurious living in private pool villas overlooking the stunning Phang Nga limestone peaks. Sundowners don’t get much better than this.

Best for: Setting & Views, Romantic, Barefoot, Snorkelling & Diving

Paresa

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Paresa is a secluded pool villa and pool suite luxury hotel built around ancient and preserved Banyan trees, enjoying a dramatic cliff-top location in Phuket with spectacular views over the sparkling Andaman Sea. Paresa, literally meaning ‘heaven of heavens,’ invites guests to recharge and restore their life balance.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach

Elephant Hills Tented Camp

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Elephant Hills Tented Camp raises the concept of ‘sleeping under canvas’ to unprecedented heights of luxury, excitement and romance. Staying here is an experience. An oasis of tranquillity, only the crackle of the campfire and the enchanting sounds of the rainforest fill the air as you meet elephants, enjoy sumptuous meals and experience the camp's breathtaking surroundings.

Best for: Family-friendly, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

Soneva Kiri

Location: Koh Kood & Koh Chang | Thailand

The stylish Soneva Kiri sits on the blissfully remote Thai island of Koh Kood, amidst tropical forest and overlooking aquamarine waters. This chic, eco-friendly hotel offers pure relaxation and escapism in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Best for: Chic Design, Barefoot, Honeymoon, Family-friendly

Oriental Residence

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

The Oriental Residence's apartment-like suites are a little slice of luxurious calm in the city that never stops. Sitting on tree-flanked streets, it’s set slightly away from the tourist-filled areas, compounding its status as the quintessential urban oasis.

Best for: Family-friendly, Chic Design, City Hotel, Food & Wine

Evason Hua Hin

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Half submerged between beautifully scented lotus ponds, the environmentally committed Evason Hua Hin is a rustic oasis located along the Gulf of Siam. Part of the Six Senses family, expect unparalleled service found between the cluster of floating pods that form the superlative spa, around the free-form expanse of swimming pools and in the divine restaurant.

Best for: Family-friendly, Setting & Views, Service & Hospitality, Eco-tourism

The Siam

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Bangkok’s answer to a chic boutique hotel, The Siam seamlessly fuses aspects of authentic Thai culture with modern decor and luxurious standards. Evoking the air of a plush rural hideaway rather than an urban hotel, it’s the perfect oasis of calm away from the colourful chaos of Thailand’s capital.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, City Hotel, Hideaway, Peace & Quiet

Sala Samui

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

A serene balance of contemporary style and traditional Thai architecture, the SALA Samui resort sits contentedly on 80 meters of unspoilt Koh Samui beach on the north-eastern coast of the island. One for spa-lovers, the boutique resort is renowned for its incredible array of treatments and is a perfect remedy for restlessness.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion, Snorkelling & Diving, Honeymoon

Belmond Napasai

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Where cashew and coconut trees tower with leaves rustling in the light sea breeze and the flawless Thai waters wash onto the powdery sands on Koh Samui’s postcard-worthy shores, you’ll find the luxurious villas and residences of the Belmond Napasai.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Beach

Sukhothai

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

In the buzzing heart of Bangkok lies the luxurious Sukhothai. Hidden within six acres of exotic gardens, the tranquil hotel offers its guests a quiet retreat from the non-stop hustle and bustle of Thailand’s vibrant capital.

Best for: Food & Wine, Spa & Wellness, Luxury Hotel, City Hotel

The Eugenia

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

A world away from Bangkok’s neon lights and glittering skyscrapers, The Eugenia stands out from the crowd for its colonial-style charisma and homey ambience. Boutique in size and personal in its service, this is the very antithesis of a chain hotel right in the city’s centre.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, City Hotel, Service & Hospitality, History & Heritage

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

In the sultry rainforest of northern Thailand luxury and exclusivity await the adventurous traveller at the award-winning Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. On a hillside above the Ruak river and near the borders with Laos and Myanmar, unique, comfortable tented accommodation provides a great base for elephant adventures, jungle expeditions, river cruises and getting away from it all.

Best for: Wildlife & Nature, Off the Beaten Track, Setting & Views, Family-friendly

Tamarind Village

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

Tamarind Village embodies Thailand’s wonderful dichotomy of peace and vibrant activity. Right in front of it are the quirky markets and ornate temples of Chiang Mai’s Old Town, whilst inside you’ll find a natural oasis: the perfect place to relax and meditate after a day of exploring.

Best for: Cultural Immersion, Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views

The Sarojin

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

An award-winning boutique hotel with direct access to a delightful stretch of Phang Nga coastline, the Sarojin is a gem of a beach retreat, which oozes sophistication and style thanks to its stunning setting and impeccable service.

Best for: Hideaway, Beach, Setting & Views, Snorkelling & Diving

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Built on a steep hillside amidst tropical rainforest, with spectacular views of the crystalline sea, this Four Seasons hotel has the wow factor in spades. With slick service, gorgeous food, porcelain-white sand and luxurious comfort, you’ll love every moment you spend here.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Food & Wine

Anantara Chiang Mai

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

Quiet hospitality and simple, contemporary design at Anantara Chiang Mai contrasts perfectly with the gilded opulence of the captivating city. This hotel provides an ideal base to explore the temples, markets, and fascinating ways of life that surround ancient Chiang Mai.

Best for: Honeymoon, Family-friendly, Chic Design, City Hotel

Rachamankha Hotel

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

At the hub of historic Chiang Mai, boutique Rachamankha Hotel occupies the perfect spot for exploring the city’s most famous temple Wat Phra Singh, the markets, bars and restaurants. Featuring beautiful architecture inspired by Chiang Mai’s golden Lanna era, the award-winning Rachamankha Hotel offers timeless standards of comfort and luxury.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, City Hotel, History & Heritage, Cultural Immersion

The Peninsula

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Famed for its excellent service and fabulous suites with their panoramic views of the city, The Peninsula is a must-do when staying in Bangkok. Set right alongside the Chao Phraya River, guests are perfectly located to head out and absorb themselves in all this exciting city has to offer, knowing their every need will be seen to on their return.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Service & Hospitality, Food & Wine, Spa & Wellness

The Surin Phuket

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Phuket is known for its beautifully soft sand, coconut palms, and balmy turquoise waters, but for those who want to get away from the bustling towns (and annoying beach hawkers!), this hotel is perfect. Hidden within the tropical hillside and sharing the stretch of cove with just one other resort, The Surin Phuket couldn't be more secluded.

Best for: Peace & Quiet, Walking & Trekking, Snorkelling & Diving, Water activities

The Racha

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Gazing over crystal azure waters that hide magnificent coral reefs, The Racha is a luxurious hideaway perched on a tiny exotic island off Phuket. Sitting on pristine beach, the ecologically-responsible resort blends in perfectly with its immaculate natural surroundings.

Best for: Beach, Hideaway, Eco-tourism, Snorkelling & Diving

Casa De La Flora

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Providing ultra-modern design, style and luxury on one of Thailand’s most stunning beaches, the eco-friendly Casa de la Flora delivers everything you’d expect from a first-class luxury resort. Natural beauty and serenity meets traditional Thai courtesy and hospitality, and no detail has been overlooked to ensure that your stay is as memorable as it is pleasurable.

Best for: Chic Design, Honeymoon, Water activities, Luxury Hotel

Kamalaya

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Kamalaya Koh Samui is Thailand’s award winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa resort. Here you can experience a life-enriching luxury wellness holiday with programmes for detox, stress and burnout, fitness and weight control or tailor-make your own luxury wellbeing holiday experience.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Hideaway, Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel

COMO Metropolitan Bangkok

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

The COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is the place to be seen. Cool, contemporary, urban and sophisticated this hotel is right at the centre of the action when it comes to Bangkok’s vibrant city lifestyle – day or night. It's simply the last word in modern luxury and relaxation. 

Best for: Food & Wine, Spa & Wellness, Honeymoon, Chic Design

Six Senses Samui

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Incredible panoramas, infinity edge swimming pools, open air bathrooms, wonderful restaurants… it’s not hard to see why guests come to hide away here. This mesmerising hotel is the last word in relaxed sophistication and chic design.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Barefoot, Setting & Views

The Tubkaak

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Overlooking the Ko Hong Archipelago, and nestled beneath the mountains of Krabi, The Tubkaak provides a tranquil hideaway, perfect for exploring the famous Pi Pi islands. Every detail blends into the natural surroundings, carved out for your relaxation within this lush, tropical idyll.

Best for: Setting & Views, Romantic, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Situated on the Chao Phraya River and a mainstay of distinguished visitors to Bangkok since 1876, the Mandarin Oriental fuses its historic character with contemporary style, ensuring that it retains its reputation as one of the world’s most renowned and prestigious destinations for the sophisticated modern traveller. 

Best for: Luxury Hotel, City Hotel, Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion

Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

With traditional Lanna-style architecture and overlooking terraced paddy fields and the Doi Suthep mountains, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai delivers an authentic Thai experience in beautiful surroundings, topped off with truly impeccable service.

Best for: Service & Hospitality, Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Spa & Wellness

Pimalai

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Sitting serenely on a tropical hillside, beautiful Pimalai has an infinite stretch of pristine sand, and diving opportunities to rival the Red Sea. A feeling of calm is continued on the rest of Koh Lanta, completely removed from the bustle and glare of Thailand’s more touristy resorts, and enjoying an eclectic yet wonderfully peaceful way of life.

Best for: Honeymoon, Setting & Views, Beach, Peace & Quiet

The Naka Island

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Step off your speedboat onto the jetty stretching out into the azure water, which leads to the flawless sands that fringe your private villa, nestled amongst leafy coconut trees – The Naka Island knows how to do first impressions right.

Best for: Hideaway, Water activities, Snorkelling & Diving, Honeymoon

Zeavola

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Bohos and beach bums will love chilled out and rustic Zeavola: just steps from the balmy turquoise waters, and with Thailand’s most photogenic beaches just a long-tail boat ride away.

Best for: Setting & Views, Beach, Hideaway, Spa & Wellness

Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Tucked discreetly amidst the towering coconut palms and leafy jungle of Koh Phangan is the tropical haven that is Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas. Luxurious villas blend effortlessly into the breathtaking landscapes, the white sand beach stretches before your villa and pampering spa treatments come infused with tradition. This is an idyllic island oasis.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Beach, Hideaway, Setting & Views

Aleenta Hua Hin

Location: Koh Samui & Gulf of Thailand | Thailand

Hua Hin is the summer bolt-hole of choice for Thai royalty, and when you’ve stayed at Aleenta Hua Hin you’ll soon see why. Just a couple of hours’ drive from Bangkok, yet well away from the tourist crowds, Aleenta’s ultra-luxe beach pads enjoy a near-deserted beach, flawless service, and a beautiful backdrop of the Three Hundred Peaks National Park.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Service & Hospitality, Spa & Wellness

Aleenta Phang Nga

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Anyone in doubt that there is still such a thing as untouched beach paradise in Phuket is in need of a visit to The Aleenta Phang Nga. Here you’ll find luxurious and contemporary villas which look out towards unspoiled sands, palm trees, and the endless blue of the Andaman sea.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Setting & Views

Iniala Beach House

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

This super-luxe Beach House, comprised of nine suites across three villas as well as an exclusive penthouse, is the ultimate beach retreat on the south-west coast of Thailand. The fruit of the labour of no less than eleven international designers, Iniala Beach House is as beautiful and opulent as you’d expect, a haven of artisanal luxury on the shores of the Andaman Sea.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Setting & Views, Beach

St Regis Bangkok

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

The regal St Regis is the ultimate in luxury, from its spacious contemporary suites with superior city views to a range of gourmet dining options to an exclusive spa whose variety of treatments are guaranteed to enhance your wellbeing- although this hotel can do that all by itself.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, City Hotel, Setting & Views, Family-friendly

Sala Rattanakosin

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

This contemporary boutique hotel, named after the Rattanakosin kingdom, is an exciting addition to Bangkok’s luxury accommodation scene. Centrally located yet providing an idyllic hideaway, this hotel offers the best of all worlds.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Honeymoon, Boutique Hotel, City Hotel

137 Pillars House

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

This boutique hotel evokes the old world charm of the Orient alongside new world luxuries to create an irresistible fusion of tradition and modernity, as well as a unique ambience.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel, City Hotel, Romantic

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Wake up to white curtains fluttering in the breeze, revealing your private pool lying just beyond the foot of your bed, and another few paces away the Andaman Sea awaits. SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort delivers a taste of luxurious beachside living in an idyllic location that was just made for detoxing and recharging batteries.

Best for: Beach, Setting & Views, Snorkelling & Diving, Spa & Wellness

The Legend Chiang Rai

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

The Legend Chiang Rai oozes style and sophistication, providing the ultimate in modern luxury alongside traditional Thai influences. As well as providing a haven for relaxation and indulgence, this is also an ideal base for exploring Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle - if you can drag yourself away.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, History & Heritage, Cultural Immersion

Kirimaya

Location: Bangkok & Central Thailand | Thailand

Kirimaya resort provides a boutique luxury retreat for mind, body and spirit in Khao Yai, one of Thailand’s most spectacular national parks and a UNESCO world heritage site. ‘Kirimaya’ means ‘illusion of mountain,’ and the resort incorporates its surrounding culture and landscape into everything it does, from its bamboo daybeds to its traditional spa treatments.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp is unique, combining luxury safari tent-style accommodation with an incredible location floating on top of the Cheow Larn Lake, in the Khao Sok National Park. Elephant Hills is also a great location for the eco-conscious traveller, with a sustainable approach encompassing solar and wind energy and responsible waste management.

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Unusual, Adventure

Lisu Lodge & Lahu Outpost: Rural Northern Thailand Trek

Location: Northern Thailand | Thailand

Thailand has much more to offer besides chaotic cities and tropical islands, and this trek in the country’s rural north will see you get to the heart of life in the Thai countryside. On an accessible, moderate trek of three days, you’ll cross mountains and forests, meet local tribal people, and stay in traditional mountain lodges along the way.

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Village Life, Eco-tourism, Cultural Immersion

Rosewood Phuket

Location: Phuket & Western Thailand | Thailand

The environmentally-friendly Rosewood Phuket prides itself on preserving its beautiful forest surroundings while providing world-class service to it guests. With the alluring Emerald Bay – its deep green hue and distinctive limestone karsts familiar to Bond fans – right on the doorstep, you are in for a delicious slice of Thai paradise.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Eco-tourism