The first time I visited Vietnam I researched just about every hotel trying to figure out where to stay in Hoi An. It was exhausting! On my second trip I was a little bit more savvy about the best area to stay in Hoi An, but booking the perfect Hoi An hotel still takes time and patience. Especially if you are looking for the best price. I’m currently planning my third trip to Hoi An and I thought I would enlist some help from my fellow travel bloggers to recommend some of the best places to stay in Hoi An. I love all of their suggestions!
Beachfront Bliss @ Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi: A Koh Samui Luxury Hotel
Thailand is the perfect place to travel in luxury for less. Even with an abysmal exchange rate (AUD$1 = ~฿22.50), Thailand offers amazing value. I’ve been to Thailand four times, but it’s a big country and each time I go I make a point to explore somewhere new. The Hubs and I recently made our first visit to Koh Samui. The first order of the day was to find a luxury hotel in Koh Samui that ticked all our boxes and came in under our budget of AUD$200 a night. No easy feat. From the very start of the planning process, I recognised that we would need to make some compromises as our dollar didn’t buy as much in Koh Samui as it did in Koh Lanta and Krabi where we also spent a few nights each. We concentrated our search in the areas of Chaweng, Chaweng Noi and Lamai as location was not one of the compromises I was prepared to make. I surveyed all the options and had about ten properties on the short list before I dragged The Hubs into the process. We slowly whittled down the list and after much deliberation, The Hubs and I chose the Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi. We second guessed ourselves several times, but we were delighted with our stay at this fabulous Koh Samui luxury hotel. Find out why …
Hotel Montreal Christchurch: A Fabulous Christchurch Luxury Hotel
What do you look for in a Christchurch luxury hotel? When I recently visited the Garden City in New Zealand’s stunning South Island I had a very clear set of deliverables for my accommodation. First and foremost, a king size bed for optimum sleep quality was paramount. Secondly, being in the heart of the Christchurch city was essential for our brief stay. And thirdly, I wanted a spacious sitting area for a pre-dinner drink with a friend. The Hotel Montreal Christchurch ticked every box and then some. Read on for all the details …
Raffles Hotel Le Royal: A Luxury Hotel In Phnom Penh Fit For A King
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh is THE place to stay in the Cambodian capital. Raffles Hotels are synonymous with luxury and we loved our stay at the Raffles Makati so Raffles was an easy choice when we were deciding where to stay in Phnom Penh. Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh is located in the best area to stay in Phnom Penh which made getting around a breeze. During our stay we enjoyed the most decadent buffet breakfast in Phnom Penh at the Raffles Hotel restaurant, were blown away by the Raffles Hotel brunch which is a truly elegant affair, we sipped a half price Raffles Singapore Sling in the Elephant Bar at happy hour, I relaxed with a brilliant facial from the best spa in Phnom Penh and we splashed around in the refreshing pool for hours. Our three days in this luxury hotel in Phnom Penh were an absolute delight. Read on for all the details …
Park Hyatt Siem Reap: Old Meets New At this Siem Reap Luxury Hotel
Every now and then a hotel comes along that completely blows your mind. If you are lucky, it happens more than once in a lifetime. My latest amazing find is the Park Hyatt Siem Reap Resort Hotel. When I was looking for the best hotel in Siem Reap, the Park Hyatt Hotel Siem Reap wasn’t the only luxury hotel in Siem Reap on my short list, but it was the only one in the best area to stay in Siem Reap. They do say location is everything and it certainly sealed the deal for me. The Park Hyatt is a 5 star hotel in Siem Reap that offers multiple accommodation options including decadent suites with private plunge pools. The service at the Park Hyatt is exceptional and the facilities are top-notch. The Park Hyatt Siem Reap restaurant serves a traditional Siem Reap breakfast alongside the more familiar western options and dinner is a treat not to be missed. If you are looking for an outstanding Siem Reap luxury hotel, read on for all the details …
Palms City Resort Darwin: Resort Style Serviced Apartments in Darwin City
Darwin is the perfect place to ‘winter’. While the southern states of Australia shiver from June to August, Darwin enjoys consistent temperatures in the low 30’s (that’s Celsius peeps!) during the winter months. After a particularly brutal June, The Hubs and I decided we needed a little warm in our lives and on a whim one lazy Sunday we booked flights to Darwin for the following month. With the transport sorted, our minds turned to finding the perfect Darwin city hotel. We knew we wanted Darwin waterfront accommodation so it made sense to start our search in the area near Bicentennial Park. Accommodation on Darwin Esplanade is plentiful so narrowing it down was no easy feat. We trawled through all the modern Darwin holiday apartments and the well-known chain hotels and even the lesser known motels in search of the right fit. After weighing up all our options, we chose Palms City Resort Darwin. While we don’t normally opt for self-catering, Palms City’s serviced apartments in Darwin really appealed. We were very impressed by our self contained accommodation in Darwin and I bet you will be too. Read on for all the details …