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12 Hip Hotels in Thailand

Thailand has a lot to offer the discerning traveller, including breathtaking beaches, the energy of Bangkok form the pounding nightclubs, screaming traffic, gleaming shopping centres, and glorious luxury hotels. Thailand encompasses so much, and is often referred to as a golden land, not because there is precious metal underfoot but because the country gives off a certain lustre, be it the fertile rice fields of the central plains, white sandy beaches or the warm hospitality of its people.

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  1. AKA Hua Hin Hotel

    Hua Hin, Thailand

    Situated in the hills behind Hua Hin, it is hard to believe that this splendidly isolated resort is only 2½ hours from the pulsating metropolis of Bangkok.

    Hills, forest, pastures, rice paddies: AKA makes the most of its authentic Thai setting. Located on a ten acre plot, including its own organic farm, it is an exclusive retreat fringed by mountains and lakes, and offers almost monastic tranquility.

    The beach is 10 minutes drive away but you may never tear yourself from the one and two bedroom villas (complete with roof terrace, water garden and a personal emerald green swimming pool) that are AKA’s version of a room!

    The main lake-side pool is 35 metres in length, the type of pool that would make real swimmers very happy. Big villa, big restaurant reputation, big spa menu and competitive price equals big value.

    AKA is the kind of place you’re not likely to want to leave, which is exactly what was intended.

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    • A luxurious complex of elegantly spacious villas, AKA is the kind of place you’re not likely to want to leave, which is exactly what was intended.
    • A luxurious complex of elegantly spacious villas, AKA is the kind of place you’re not likely to want to leave, which is exactly what was intended.
    • A one or two bedroom villa with a roof terrace, a water garden and an emerald green swimming pool is AKA’s version of a room
    • The bar is where you want it to be; there are areas all over the resort where you can meet for a drink,
    • The restaurants present a choice of French cuisine or mouth-watering traditional Thai and are reason enough to make the drive from Bangkok.

    Prices from:

    £1,165 pp

    Perfect for families

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  2. Amanpuri Hotel

    Phuket, Thailand

    This extraordinary complex on Phuket's Pansea Beach is still the most mesmerizing hotel in Thailand. It's not just because of its idyllic location on a private crescent of white sand framed by a verdant amphitheatre of palm tree-clad hills; or its super-chic, all-black horizon pool; or the food, which is quite simply superb.

    There’s really no such thing as a room at Amanpuri. Guests each get their own pavilion, which is neatly divided into areas for sitting, lounging, reading and sleeping. It’s not size that sets Amanpuri apart, it’s the aesthetics. It’s not so different from an elegant house or apartment, but different enough to know that you are in Thailand ..... and being spoilt to death.

    Amanpuri means ‘place of peace’ in Sanskrit, a good name for a twenty acre coconut grove on the edge of a beach.

    Photos of Amanpuri

    • This extraordinary complex on Phuket’s Pansea Beach is still the most mesmerising hotel in Thailand. If anything it looks better than when it first opened in 1988, because the landscaping has had chance to mature.
    • This extraordinary complex on Phuket’s Pansea Beach is still the most mesmerising hotel in Thailand. If anything it looks better than when it first opened in 1988, because the landscaping has had chance to mature.
    • There’s really no such thing as a room at Amanpuri. Guests each get their own pavilion, which is neatly divided into areas for lounging, reading and sleeping. It’s not size that sets Amanpuri apart, it’s aesthetics.
    • Photo of bar
    • Photo of restaurant

    Prices from:

    £2,849 pp

    Perfect for a summer escape to Thailand

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  3. Chedi Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Stunningly contemporary in appearance, the stylishly modern Chedi is an unexpected find in an area more renowned for its scenic mountains, ethnic hill tribes and ancient shrines.

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    • Cool in climate, cool in appearance, the Chedi Chiang Mai is an unashamedly modern and quintessentially luxurious addition to a historic Thai city.
    • Cool in climate, cool in appearance, the Chedi Chiang Mai is an unashamedly modern and quintessentially luxurious addition to a historic Thai city.
    • Private courtyards, open balconies, breathtaking views… each room provides a vista outside and a slice of Thai modern on the inside.
    • A beautiful almost zen-like pool area is bordered by water-lilies.

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  4. Evason Hua Hin Hotel

    Hua Hin, Thailand

    Situated at Pranburi on the Gulf of Siam, just 30 mins south of Hua Hin, it’s a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the capital city. The nearest other hotel on the beach is not even in view, and at the Evason Hua Hin all the guest bungalows are all less than a hundred yards from the beach.

    Apart from the beach one of the strongest attractions here is the spa – a huge, well organised affair that revels in the one thing that Thailand does best. The rustic but luxurious pool villas are a ‘must’ with their own private plunge pool and garden, a lotus pond and even an outdoor bathtub - luckily, there’s also a wall for complete seclusion!

    A tranquil retreat in a wonderful beachside setting surrounded by acres of lotus ponds and lush gardens - the perfect place to relax.

    Photos of Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa

    • A tranquil retreat in a wonderful beachside setting surrounded by acres of lotus ponds and lush gardens - the perfect place to relax.
    • A tranquil retreat in a wonderful beachside setting surrounded by acres of lotus ponds and lush gardens - the perfect place to relax.
    • Evason Pool Villas have their own private plunge pool and garden, a lotus pond and even an outdoor bathtub - luckily, there’s also a wall for complete seclusion.
    • For stunning views over the Gulf of Siam head to The Bar and relax with a drink.
    • The restaurants use local ingredients, herbs and vegetables from their own gardens.

    Prices from:

    £890 pp

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  5. Evason Phuket Hotel

    Phuket, Thailand

    Special Offer

    Spread across 64 acres the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa has three different swimming pools, three restaurants and a handful of different bars. Some of the guest bungalows have their own swimming pools, and the resort is big enough to cater to different demands and different budgets. There are pools for parents and children; there are pools for adults only, and pools with waterfalls, all of it done in the signature hand-made organic style that has come to distinguish the Evason properties.

    The hotel even has its own private destination island. Guests take a traditional-style Thai boat to an idyllic tropical isle; a powdery white beach in a turquoise pool. There is a treetop cottage for honeymoon couples, and a restaurant and cabanas on the beach for day use.

    Some hotels have spectacular pools, some have amazing beaches, but few hotels have their own beautiful private island.

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    • The Evason Phuket is set amongst 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, facing the Andaman Sea.
    • The Evason Phuket is set amongst 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, facing the Andaman Sea.

    Prices from:

    £1,135 pp

    Early booking offer

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  6. Four Seasons Tented Camp

    Chiang Rai, Thailand

    A once-in-a-lifetime experience inspired to combine the luxury of a bygone era with the thrill of interacting with Thailand’s treasured national symbols (elephants).

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    • An inspired travel experience that combines the luxury of a bygone era with the thrill of interacting with Thailand’s treasured national symbols (elephants).
    • An inspired travel experience that combines the luxury of a bygone era with the thrill of interacting with Thailand’s treasured national symbols (elephants).
    • With hurricane lamps, suede chairs and an open fire pit, the ambience is rustic, but the detail such as white linen, glassware and silver cutlery, is refined.
    • Set amidst the bamboo forests the spa at Four Seasons Tented Camp is all about rejuvenating and healing.
    • From the elevated position of your camp, the view is of Burma’s Ruak River, the nearby mountains of Laos and the surrounding jungle of the Golden Triangle.

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  7. Four Seasons Hotel

    Koh Samui, Thailand

    Set in a former coconut plantation of magnificent swaying palms on the northern tip, it is spectacular both in terms of its setting and in terms of its guest facilities.

    It starts at the top of a mountain, at the very tip of the island where a constant sea breeze keeps the various cantilevered decks used for bars and restaurants cool and comfortable. The views, as might be expected, are magnificent and the resort tumbles down a very steep incline to the sea and the private beach below.

    ‘Villa’ is a much overused word when it comes to resort hotels, but at Four Seasons Koh Samui the word is exactly right. These are real guest villas, with plenty of space, tons of privacy, lots of ceiling height and, for once, a real swimming pool.

    Koh Samui has gone upmarket, and nowhere is this more evident than in the opening of the Four Seasons.

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    • Four Seasons has not only raised the bar in terms of tropical resort, but they have redefined the genre.
    • Four Seasons has not only raised the bar in terms of tropical resort, but they have redefined the genre.
    • These are real guest villas, with plenty of space, tons of privacy, lots of ceiling height and, for once, a real swimming pool.
    • Separated by vast amounts of space, both vertical and horizontal, there are two bars. One at the very top of the mountain, and one at the very bottom by the main pool.
    • Dining is a similar story to the bar; either on top of the mountain or down below by the sea.

    Prices from:

    £2169 pp

    Great way to start the Autumn

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  8. Indigo Pearl Hotel

    Phuket, Thailand

    Special Offer

    Indigo Pearl is located on Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport, but because it’s situated next to Sirinath National Park it’s one of the quietest areas on the island – although the hustle and bustle of places like Patong are only 30 minutes away.

    The open air lounge bar is set in a raised pavilion that catches glimpses of the beach, and Rebar neatly sums up Indigo Pearl’s ambience ie funky and blue. There are four different restaurants, the most spectacular being Black Ginger, a traditional Thai building on stilts in a man made lake with an all black interior accented by cobalt blue chandeliers. Alternatively, help create your own flavours of Thai cuisine at Moo’s Kitchen, Indigo Pearl’s Thai cooking school.

    Moody blue lighting and traditional touches expressed in a new Thai modernity.

    Photos of Indigo Pearl

    • The open air lounge bar is set in a raised pavilion that catches glimpses of the beach, and Rebar neatly sums up Indigo Pearl’s ambience ie funky and blue.
    • The open air lounge bar is set in a raised pavilion that catches glimpses of the beach, and Rebar neatly sums up Indigo Pearl’s ambience ie funky and blue.
    • A combination of rugged industrial textures and tones expressed in traditional Thai patterns, and a modernity which has a focus on the colour indigo.
    • The authenticity of the inspiration can be found in the billiard room bar Tongkah Tin Syndicate, which not too long ago was still one of the mine’s surveyor sheds.
    • Of the four restaurants, the most spectacular is Black Ginger, a traditional Thai building on stilts in a lake with an all black interior accented by cobalt blue chandeliers.

    Prices from:

    £875 pp

    Give your self a real break! 3 weeks from £1,189pp

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  9. Six Senses Hideaway Resort

    Koh Samui, Thailand

    Special Offer

    The sweeping vista of palm-clustered islands and shimmering seas brings to mind all the fantasies we have of the Orient's beaches.

    The resort is made up of a stunning collection of bamboo-clad villas, most with their own infinity-edge swimming pool looking out over the Gulf of Thailand. A modern interpretation of a traditional Thai residence, with open-plan spaces combined with a loft-like arrangement. The restaurants and bars are open pavilions, deriving their aesthetic from the communal longhouses of traditional river communities. The view, the architecture, the style and even the temperature intentionally immerse the guest in the location.

    This is back to nature – without a hint of roughing it. The Hideaway gives you a lot, including a comprehensive spa that offers every conceivable treatment in Asia...with a brilliant view to boot.

    When you arrive at the Six Senses Hideaway Samui the view is at once exhilarating and strangely familiar

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    • Six Senses is the embodiment of a new kind of hotel. The focus is on space, privacy and personal indulgence.
    • Six Senses is the embodiment of a new kind of hotel. The focus is on space, privacy and personal indulgence.
    • At the Hideaway there are only villas. The resort is made up of a stunning collection of bamboo-clad villas, most with their own infinity-edge swimming pool looking out over the Andaman Sea below.
    • The restaurant and bar are open pavilions deriving their aesthetic from the communal longhouses of traditional river communities.
    • The ‘Dining on the Rocks’ restaurant made up of nine terraced decks built off the headland making the most of the stunning views of the surrounding islands and the Gulf of Siam.

    Prices from:

    £1,315 pp

    Includes 2 free nights

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  10. Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi

    Koh Yao Noi, Thailand

    Special Offer

    This remote retreat on a small island in the Andaman Sea has one of the most spectacular views in Asia. Thai resorts and beaches are renowned for their beauty, but this escape destination takes it to another level. Camouflaged by the island’s dense foliage, the beautifully rustic but thoroughly contemporary guest villas all benefit from a constant vista of a collection of limestone sentinels sticking out of the turquoise Andaman Sea with purposeful monumentality.
    This spectacle continues throughout the property. From the bar, the restaurant, the beach etc, the view is consistent and unavoidably dominant.

    This remote retreat on a small island in the Andaman Sea has one of the most spectacular views in Asia. Thai resorts and beaches are renowned for their beauty, but this escape destination takes it to another level.

    Photos of Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi

    • A lost world all of your own with a much better view.
    • A lost world all of your own with a much better view.
    • Every guest gets a compound, not a room. You have your own swimming pool and outdoor living area, a huge open-plan bedroom and bath space, all dominated by that singularly spectacular view.
    • Situated in the tranquil, turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, halfway between Phuket and Krabi, Koh Yao Noi is an hour’s journey by boat from the southern tip of Phuket.
    • The most engaging view in Asia.

    Prices from:

    £1,499 pp

    with our Stay 7 Pay 5 offer this summer

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  11. The Library Hotel

    Koh Samui, Thailand

    Special Offer

    Bang in the heart of Chaweng Beach, The Library makes the most of its absolute beach frontage. It has the turquoise water but it also has a charm which keeps those who have discovered it coming back.

    White minimal lofts arranged along a wooden jetty leading to the beach, with a blood red swimming pool and a startlingly white media room; The Library breaks all the rules.Not many hotels can boast a blood red pool. Nothing about this place is conventional, why stop with the pool?

    An air-conditioned pavilion houses a floor to ceiling wine cellar, and a beachside bistro open to the elements – the dining experience at The Library is in keeping with Koh Samui’s emergence as a sophisticated escape destination.

    Accommodation at The Library feels more like you’ve borrowed a cool friend’s beach apartment than staying in a hotel.

    Photos of The Library

    • Accommodation at The Library feels more like you’ve borrowed a cool friend’s beach apartment than staying in a hotel.
    • Accommodation at The Library feels more like you’ve borrowed a cool friend’s beach apartment than staying in a hotel.
    • More a loft than a room, seamless white spaces, generous in terms of size and strikingly minimal in terms of style – perfect for a new generation beach hedonist.
    • Arranged along a raised timber deck directly adjacent to the beach, the bar is a perfect place to watch the sun go down.
    • Divided into two spaces – an air-conditioned pavilion with a floor to ceiling wine cellar and a beachside bistro open to the elements.

    Prices from:

    £1,365 pp

    Free night offer with complimentary breakfast

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  12. The Metropolitan Hotel

    Bangkok, Thailand

    The Metropolitan is a three dimensional metaphor for the city itself; a heady combination of cool contemporary with reinvented tradition. Beautiful wooden floors are combined with pieces by Thai artist Natee Utarit and an ultra-slick lighting scheme from London’s Isometrix.

    Of all the hotels in Bangkok, the Metropolitan is the first in step with the city’s new energy. The Met Bar is at the cutting edge of Bangkok’s appetite for the contemporary and the restaurant, Cy’an, is Asia’s answer to Nobu, serving some of the best and most inventive food in Bangkok.

    Guestrooms that feel more like a downtown studio than a box, understated splashes of Jim Thompson silk, a gym that is not just an afterthought, an alternative health food restaurant called Glow and COMO's trendsetting Shambhala spa, it's more than just a look that sets this hotel apart.

    Unapologetically modern but distinctly Asian, the interiors are the work of Singapore-based Kathryn Kng. The Aesthetic is a pared down mix of East meets West.

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    • The Metropolitan is a heady combination of cool contemporary with reinvented tradition. Beautiful wooden floors are combined with pieces by Thai artist Natee Utarit and an ultra-slick lighting scheme from London’s Isometrix.
    • The Metropolitan is a heady combination of cool contemporary with reinvented tradition. Beautiful wooden floors are combined with pieces by Thai artist Natee Utarit and an ultra-slick lighting scheme from London’s Isometrix.
    • The rooms are like lofts; open-plan and flooded with light
    • Order a Tom Yumtini or Pineapple Martini, signature drink designed by the hotel’s famous sister Met Bar in London.
    • Cy’an is Asia’s answer to Nobu. It serves some of the best most inventive food in Bangkok. Or try Glow restaurant showcasing healthful, natural and organic COMO Shambhala cuisine.

    Prices from:

    £839 pp

    Includes 1 free night!

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