boutique hotel

inchantreedoopool: A Chic Boutique Hotel Near River Kwai Bridge in Kanchanaburi

Posted on June 8, 2018

Its name may be a mouthful, but this designer hotel in Kanchanaburi, Thailand will leave you speechless. inchantreedoopool is conveniently located a short walk away from the city’s most famous landmarks, the JEATH War Museum and River Kwai Bridge popularized by the French historical fiction novel adapted into an Oscar-winning Hollywood movie. The passion project of its architect owner, this 18-room boutique hotel showcases a minimalist “contemporary-vintage” design that exudes rustic warmth with its use of unfinished concrete, brick, and, most ingeniously,Read More

The Settlement Hotel: A Refreshing Retreat in Historic Melaka

Posted on April 6, 2017

I love hotels that evoke a genuine sense of place. After a few days in Singapore, I crossed the border to Malaysia to visit one of my favorite heritage cities, Melaka, to check in at The Settlement Hotel, a new boutique stay housed in a repurposed white-painted commercial building – a blank canvas for the owner’s private collection of Malaysian artworks and antiques. Like Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, this  marries the classic and contemporary, exuding the eclectic charm of the UNESCO WorldRead More

Mini Hotel Causeway Bay: An Affordable Boutique Hotel on Hong Kong Island

Posted on September 15, 2016

You can stay fabulously on Hong Kong Island without breaking the bank! Budget travelers flock to Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon on the mainland for cheap sleeps, but its possible to stay on the island without shelling out too much, especially if you’re traveling with someone or in a small group. Hidden away amidst the high-rise offices and shopping centers is Mini Hotel Causeway Bay, a small and affordable boutique hotel that doesn’t scrimp on style. It’s  perfect for those whoRead More

Hotel 878 Libis – Affordable Boutique Hotel in Quezon City [SP]

Posted on December 1, 2013

Hotel 878 Libis – a new, affordable boutique hotel in Quezon City! Located along the major thoroughfare of C-5, Hotel 878 Libis is a new boutique hotel in Quezon City that offers comfortable and stylish accommodation at reasonable rates. It was my first time to stay in a loft-type hotel room. Despite being a smallish loft-type unit, my room was airy and spacious. The lower level was the living room with a small couch and dining table. Complimentary coffee was availableRead More