Most Stylish Hotels and Resorts Across the Globe - Asia

Discover Asia’s finest properties that redefine elegance, design, and cultural heritage!

Accommodation is probably one of the most crucial factors in shaping the way you experience a destination, and some hotels and resorts take this job very seriously. They leave an impression not only because of their beauty, impeccable service, or comfort, but also because you end up developing deeply emotional relationships with them. From jungle lodges to city icons, in this series, we will have a look at some of the most stylish stays around the world defining luxury and bringing forth design and heritage in a way that just feels effortlessly extraordinary.

Gangtey Lodge – Bhutan

Gangtey Lodge hides high in Bhutan’s Phobjikha Valley among the lush misty hills. The interiors are warm, cosy and intimate with polished timber, deep bathtubs, and fireplaces that glow as the sun dips behind the mountains. There’s no need for over-the-top extravagant frivolities when the real luxury is in the peace and quiet, the crisp mountain air, and the view that stretches as far as the eyes can see.

Taj Falaknuma Palace – Hyderabad, India

Once home to the Nizam of Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma is a palace with sparkling Venetian chandeliers, gold-lined walls, and a dining table that could seat a small army. Arrive in a horse-drawn carriage, wander through libraries filled with collections of rare books, and sip champagne on a terrace overlooking the city. It’s the kind of grandeur that never feels outdated.

The Dwarika’s Hotel – Kathmandu, Nepal

Walking into The Dwarika’s is like stepping into Nepal’s past. Every archway, every hand-carved panel, every brick seems to hold a piece of the country’s history. The courtyards hum with quiet conversations over piping hot tea, while the suites open onto terraces framed by intricate woodwork. The attention to detail here is culturally aesthetic, a tribute to centuries of craftsmanship that refuses to be forgotten.

Aman Kyoto – Japan

Tucked into a secret garden at the foothills of a forest, this retreat is all clean lines, neat bends, soft light, and a palette that mirrors the seasons. The suites feel like a modern take on a ryokan, minimal but so deeply comforting. If your idea of luxury is blissfully quiet, then this is just the right place for you because on most evenings there’s nothing but the rustle of leaves to break the silence.

Mandarin Oriental – Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is the kind of place that makes luxury feel so natural. Sitting gracefully by the Chao Phraya River for nearly 150 years, it carries itself with quiet confidence with the polished teakwood, butlers who appear before you even know you need them, and riverside terraces that are just perfect to relax. There’s the iconic Author’s Lounge, while the spa and world-class Thai cuisine remind you why this hotel remains a legend.

Narendra Bhawan – Bikaner, India

Narendra Bhawan refuses to be boxed into a single category. It’s regal, yes, but not in the way you’d expect. The decor is a mix of Art Deco, Rajasthani heritage, and a touch of eccentricity. The hotel is adorned with portraits of long-gone maharajas hanging alongside contemporary prints, while velvet armchairs that feel like thrones sit beneath chandeliers. The food is just as bold, pulling from princely feasts and Anglo-Indian nostalgia alike.

The Ritz-Carlton – Nikko, Japan

Set against the backdrop of Lake Chuzenji, The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is an ode to Japanese craftsmanship. Every nook and cranny of this place here feels intentional- the soft glow of paper lanterns, the warmth of hinoki wood, the way the design fades into the natural surroundings. Even the onsen feels like an extension of the landscape, its steaming pools reflecting the mountains beyond.

Sofitel Legend Metropole – Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi’s most famous hotel carries itself with a quiet kind of confidence. Opened in 1901, the Metropole has welcomed everyone from literary giants to world leaders. The colonial facade is impossibly elegant, while inside, the dark wood, vintage tiles, and wrought-iron balconies are lavish and exude old money luxury. There’s even a hidden war bunker beneath the hotel, a reminder of the city’s layered history.

Suján Jawai – Rajasthan, India

A safari camp unlike any other, Suján Jawai strips luxury down to its most elemental form. The tents are sleek and monochrome, blending into the rocky landscape while outside, leopards roam freely across the terrain. The experience is raw yet refined as mornings spent tracking wildlife, afternoons by the pool, and evenings dining under lantern-lit skies with nothing but the desert stretching around you.

The Peninsula – Hong Kong

The Peninsula is one of those icons that doesn’t chase trends, it sets them. A Hong Kong institution since 1928, it’s the kind of place where things are done the old-fashioned way, with a fleet of Rolls-Royces at the ready and a lobby that still hosts one of the most sought-after afternoon teas in the world. The suites are sleek, the views unmatched, and the service is just impeccable without feeling overbearing.

 

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