Once in a while we all feed the need to interrupt our everyday world with a moment or two of deluxe living. It might be your honeymoon, a landmark birthday or maybe you've just earned a week of pampering in the sun. The question is: where do you go to find your own particular splendour? For some the height of luxury might be stepping off a private speedboat onto the beach at Rayavadee in Thailand, for others it's being looked after by your butler at the Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
There are so many qualities that contribute to the success of a luxury hotel: location, service, style and above all a sense that you are staying in a unique establishment. Some, like the Strand in Yangon and Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel, have become tourist attractions in their own right while others like the Victoria Angkor Resort offer you elegant accommodation beside an ancient wonder of the world. All you have to do is find the one that fulfils your dream.
Ana Mandara Resort And Spa
in Nha TrangThe 17 traditional villas that make up the Ana Mandara Resort and Spa are scattered among 26,000 square metres of tropical gardens on the beachfront in Nha Trang
Banyan Tree Bangkok
in BangkokAn award-winning all-suite hotel in Bangkok's central business district, stylishly designed down to the last teak detail
Banyan Tree Phuket
in PhuketIt doesn't get much more luxurious than a DoublePool Villa at this sumptuous resort on the Andaman Sea with its 24-hour butler service, walled garden and in-villa breakfast buffet
Cameron Highlands Resort
in Cameron HighlandsThis award-winning boutique hotel sits 1,467m above sea level, alongside the only 18-hole golf course in the area, and has been designed to complement its hilltop setting
Evason Hua Hin Resort And Spa
in Hua HinA 5-star getaway set among tropical gardens on the edge of a palm-fringed beach, this Evason resort is home to 140 guestrooms and 45 private pool villas, which come with the added luxury of a private plunge pool, sun lounge and floating outdoor bathtub in the lotus pond or garden
Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay
in Jimbaran BayA quiet resort nestled in the hills above Jimbaran Bay and just 15 minutes drive from the international airport at Ngurah Rai.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
in LangkawiThis tropical hideaway stretches itself along a one-mile expanse of soft white sand beneath a towering backdrop of granite cliffs and mountainous Malaysian rainforest
Four Seasons Sayan
in UbudSurrounded by the wild and winding banks of the river Ayung, Four Seasons Sayan Resort couldn't be closer to nature
Intercontinental Resort
in Jimbaran BaySet amongst 14 hectares of tropical wilderness, the InterContinental Bali Resort blends into its surroundings by incorporating natural stone work, a meandering lagoon and ornate ponds into its extensive grounds
Jimbaran Puri Bali
in Jimbaran BayJimbaran Puri Bali Luxury Hotel offers the ultimate in romantic seclusion
Kanyawgi Palace
in YangonThere's certainly something very regal about this luxury hotel, built out of Golden Teak Wood and enthroned in a rainforest garden beside the Royal Lake
La Residence Phou Vao
in Luang Prabang
Makati Shangri La
in ManilaMakati Shangri-La has been called the best hotel in Manila, and as soon as you walk through its exquisite lobby and up to your spacious guestroom you'll appreciate why it's received so many accolades
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
in Chiang MaiThere is so much to do at this luxury resort in Thailand's northern capital that you may never make it into Chiang Mai and the surrounding hills
Nikko Bali Resort And Spa
in Nusa DuaThe unique, cliff-top location of the Nikko Bali Resort will give you an experience you won't forget in a hurry
Pangkor Laut Resort
in PangkorWhat could be more relaxing than drinking in the views from the balcony of one of Pangkor Laut's signature Sea Villas, standing elegantly on stilts above the Malacca Straits, or having a private barbecue served to you as the sun sets on the world-famous Emerald Beach? Only a fraction of this island's 300 acres have been developed to create this island paradise so there's plenty of tropical wilderness left to explore on land or by sea
Raffles
in Singapore CityLovingly preserved and now a national monument, Raffles is the biggest jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry
Rayavadee
in KrabiAs you sail to this luxury resort on one of the hotel's speedboats, you'll be dazzled by the scenery of the Phra Nang peninsula with its limestone cliffs and white sands
Shangri La
in Singapore CityYou'll think you've entered another country when you step inside the 15 acres of tropical gardens surrounding this luxury Shangri-La hotel
Shangri La Hotel Bangkok
in BangkokThis 5-star hotel stands among lush gardens on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the central Silom district of Bangkok, right next to a skytrain station and the central pier for sightseeing and shopping excursions
Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort And Spa
in PenangThis 5-star accommodation is divided between the deluxe Garden Wing and the more exclusive Rasa Wing, and it's well worth splashing out on a room in the latter for all the extra little treats they offer throughout the day in the Rasa Lounge
Shangri La Sentosa
in Sentosa IslandThis Shangri-La hotel is an award-winning creation on Sentosa Island and the only beachfront resort in the whole of Singapore
Sofitel Metropole
in HanoiThe Sofitel Metropole is a grand city landmark with architectural features dating back to the 1901
Sofitel Plaza
in HanoiThe Sofitel Plaza is a famous feature on the Hanoi skyline, soaring 20 storeys above the Red River, West Lake and Truc Bach Lake
Tanjong Jara Resort
in TerengganuDriving down to this beach hotel you might feel like you're heading into the middle of nowhere but frankly you won't care once you realise how luxurious the traditional Malay-style accommodation is and how many things there are to do in Tanjong Jara
Tanjung Rhu Resort
in LangkawiTranquility and privacy seem to be the watchwords of the deluxe 136-room Tanjung Rhu Resort, which has the northern tip of Langkawi Island all to itself
The Datai Resort And Spa
in LangkawiSheltering between the Macincang hills and the deep blue Andaman Sea, this 5-star resort is so well hidden in the tropical rainforest that you can't even see it as you wander along the talcum powder sand of the beach
The Peninsula Hotel
in KowloonThe Peninsula Hotel opened in 1928 and is still one of the finest hotels in Hong Kong, if not the world
The Samaya
in SeminyakSamaya Villa Resort is a niche coastal resort and spa beside the beach at Siminyak on the east coast of Bali
The Westin Langkawi Resort And Spa
in LangkawiThis award-winning Westin hotel is set amongt 104 acres of tropical gardens and has 202 rooms decorated in a contemporary style, but you might want to splash out on one of the 20 villa's with added comfort, privacy and your own butler
Tongsai Bay
in Koh SamuiThe priceless location of Koh Samui's first 5-star hotel is best appreciated from an outdoor bathtub on the terrace of a Cottage Suite among the coconut trees, overlooking the private beach
Victoria Angkor Resort And Spa
in Siem ReapYou'll feel like you've entered another world when you step inside the graceful colonial architecture of Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa
Victoria Hoi An Resort And Spa
in Hoi AnThe Victoria Hoi An Resort & Spa sits on a beautiful stretch of private beach on Vietnam's sandy eastern coastline
Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort And Spa
in Phan ThietLooking out across the South China Sea, Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort is a stylish village of 60 cosy bungalows, designed to compliment the tropical surroundings
