Lonely PlanetSep 28, 2026
13 Hotels in Asia That We Can't Stop Recommending
From traditional Japanese ryokans to luxurious tented villas in Bhutan, these are the hotels in Asia we can’t stop recommending.
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- Jardin du MekongHotelDreamy homestay with winding gardens and a cooking class.
- Elsewhere
- Pemako PunakhaHotelPunakha Valley, BhutanSecluded resort with 21 luxe tented villas and a heated pool.
- White LotusPlacePhuket, ThailandFilmed season three in these villas.
- Kimpton Tsim Sha TsuiHotelHong KongLargest Kimpton with Victoria Harbour views and a rooftop bar.
- Swim ClubRestaurantHong KongPoolside rooftop bar with harbor views.
- JIJARestaurantHong KongServes upscale Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine.
- ThotalagalaHotelHaputale, Sri LankaRestored planter's bungalow from around 1870.
- Upper HouseHotelChengdu, ChinaMix of renovated traditional Chinese facade and modern rooms.
- Taikoo LiNeighborhoodChengdu, ChinaUpscale shopping district with buzzy shops and restaurants.
- Hai Tien LoRestaurantSingaporeExtravagant vegetarian multi-course spread.
- Budget-friendly accommodationHotelKyoto, JapanHot spring spa with pools of various temperatures.
- Pink Pearl by Olivier E.RestaurantPhu Quoc, VietnamFine dining French restaurant.
- Pobitora Wildlife SanctuarySightAssam, IndiaShort drive from the hotel, home to rhinos.
- Nobu By the BeachRestaurantDubai, United Arab EmiratesHotel restaurant serving truffle, caviar, and gold leaf.
- Akan Yuku no Sato TsurugaHotelHokkaido, Japan
