This calming place is an ideal complement to the bustle of Kyoto. Watch the gentle flow of the river from your room or maisonette, then head to the library lounge with its soothing views of the water garden and terrace. Everything here is geared to relaxation and the appreciation of nature.

Arashiyama is particularly beautiful during spring and autumn, so head off and visit Tenryu-ji temple, one of Kyoto’s 17 World Heritage Sites. Then walk through the nearby bamboo grove before taking a spectacular boat ride down Hozu River.

In line with our commitment to offer our guests both choice and diversity, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties offer a range of room categories for you to choose from.

Mizunone – One modern style guest room with king size designable bed, wooden floor, modern sofa,writing desk and modern interior. Size: 33-36 sq. metres.

Hashizuku Double – One modern style guest room with king size designable bed, wooden floor and modern interior. Size: 43-49 sq. metres.

Hashizuku Twin – One modern style guest room with Japanese futon bed and modern living sofa. Size: 48-54 sq. metres.

Yamanoha – One bedroom and one Japanese room in Yamanoha guest room. Bedroom is wooden floor, Japanese room has 8 tatami mats. If occupancy is over three people, extra bed is prepared on the tatami mats directly as Japanese traditional style. Size: 60-94 sq. metres.

Yamanoha Maisonette – Maisonette type room, On the first floor, there are modern bedrooms with wooden floor. The second floor, there are modern living Japanese space with Japanese traditional wooden space, walk in closet. If occupancy is two people, this room can use as twin type. If occupancy over three people, extra bed is prepared on the tatami mats floor as Japanese traditional style. Size: 76-78 sq. metres.

Yamanoha Living – One bedroom and living room (or writing room) with great river view. Size: 55-68 sq. metres.

Tsukihashi – One bedroom, one Japanese room and one writing room, three rooms in the guest room. Bedroom has king size bed and river view Japanese wooden bench sofa. Japanese room has classical design. Size: 81 sq. metres.

Tsukihashi Maisonette – One bedroom, one Japanese room and writing room. Bedroom has two Japanese futon on the designable bed. Japanese room has 10 tatami mats with wooden Japanese terrace with classical design. Guest room also has private garden. Size: 122 sq. metres.

Credit: Hoshinoya Kyoto
More Detail: http://www.slh.com/japan/kyoto/kyohos.html

Opened on December 2007, the first X2 resort is at Kui Buri (pronounced goo-wee boo-ree). Kui Buri is a 3 hour drive south of Bangkok, and half an hour south of the famous beachside resort town of Hua Hin “where the Thai royal family frequently reside”.

The general area is underdeveloped and peaceful with the only communities being local fishing villages. The resort is located on virgin beachfront land covering over 4 acres (12 Rai). The 23 semi private villas each have their own terrace, garden and most with private pools.

The existing landscape of large, well developed trees has been carefully preserved, and provides a unique atmosphere punctuated by large open spaces and unique natural horticulture.

Credit: X2 Kui Buri Resort
More Detail: http://www.x2resorts.com/kuiburi/

Phuket’s Award Winning Design Resort
Designed by the visionary behind some of Asia’s most imaginative resorts, Bensley Design Studios has created an experience as rare as an indigo pearl.

Indigo Pearl – where contemporary style and modern distinction meet. Historic detail fuses with chic design elegance to create an inspired setting for a beach resort getaway or ultimate corporate event. Come see, touch and feel the Indigo Pearl resort experience. Encounter Phuket’s collective imagination in the inspired rooms, spa and dining venues. Imaginative design gives way to intriguing details to create a first class luxury Thailand resort with everything you need for the perfect vacation or business meeting. Inspired by Phuket’s tin mining past, Indigo Pearl’s architecture and decor evokes a Thai factory of a century ago. The landscaping overflows with surprises: the postmodern transformation of a mature plantation spiced with modern sculpture and found industrial art. Simply awe-inspiring, creating a unique setting for a special event or a fantastic holiday.

The Rooms
Exquisite rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites all embody the Indigo Pearl tropical resort experience. Surreal design is underscored by deluxe comfort. Each accommodation choice at Indigo Pearl harbours its own welcome surprises.
The Dining Venues
Tapas. Thai. Grill. Cocktails. Cafe. Fine dining. Like mother-of-pearl shifting in the light, every corner of the hotel offers a shimmering encounter with culinary adventure. Romance, celebrate or talk business in one of Thailand’s unparalleled design settings.
The Facilities
Land or Sea. Relaxation or Adrenaline. Spa. Sports. Scuba Diving. Cooking. Creating. Exploring. Swimming. Shopping. Beachcombing. Golfing. Child’s play. Indigo Pearl resort is where the imaginative, playful atmosphere extends from the dramatic architecture itself to the leisure facilities located within, allowing you to sculpt your own shining holiday or business event to personal inclination. Indigo Pearl specializes in helping with corporate event planning staffs to create the best convention or business meeting experience.

Credit: Indigo Pearl
More Detail: http://www.indigo-pearl.com/

Eve Avatar takes you back to nature with 40 hectares of beautifully landscaped private estate surrounded by fairytale mountains. The resort is close to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to tigers and elephants. The resort is located by lagoons and a pond. The design is inspired by nearby Khao Pla Ra, a cave that has prehistoric paintings dating back 3,000–5,000 years old. The paintings are recreated in red ochre in the spacious lobby, and the cavernous rooms. The isolated location assures total privacy. For recreation, you can choose between a freshwater pool, saltwater pool, a super-salty pool or a Dead Sea experience. Total peace is assured by a policy of not accepting children under a certain age, as the hotel wants to make your stay as stress-free as possible. The high ratio of workers to guests will ensure that your needs will be promptly anticipated.

Eve Avatar is 40 hectares of beautifully landscaped private estate is nestles in a valley ringed by fairy-tale mountains at Ban-rai district, Uthaithani province, in the southern fringe of Northern Thailand. The resort is within striking distance from the famous Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to tigers and elephants. We are about 230 kilometers from Don Muang airport, 3 hours by car, about or 45 minutes by helicopter.

Credit: Avatar Spa Mountain Suites Resort Uthai Thani
More Detail: http://www.avataarange.com

Alila Cha-Am designed by one of Thailand’s leading architects, Duangrit Bunnag, Alila Cha-Am is a tropical getaway that defies convention. Set in the charming coastal town of Cha-Am, on the north west coast of the Gulf of Thailand, this luxurious beachside resort is designed to be a sophisticated and contemporary lifestyle destination. From the grand entrance stairway to the rooftop reflecting pool, every detail is understated yet unforgettable. The Horizon rooms, Garden Terrace rooms and Pool Villas are conceived as personal retreats – spacious and elegant. Privacy is paramount, with intimate hideaways nestled amid sprawling lawns and azure pools.

Alila Cha-Am truly defines style from fine dining in Clouds Loft to Spa Alila and The Red – a cool hangout by day, hip bar by night. Whether chilling out in private or with company, Alila Cha-Am sets the mood for absolute relaxation.

The moment you arrive at Alila Cha-Am, you know you are in for an exquisite experience. The magnificent stairway that greets you climbs up to reveal beautifully landscaped gardens, relaxation and reflection pools, and a labyrinth of private terraces and courtyards, stretching towards the ocean in full view beyond.

The innovative architecture features bold shapes and clean lines softened by the palette of naturally-aged woods, limestone and subtle marble finishes. It’s a stimulating and sensual combination that gives a distinctive contemporary edge to this tropical resort.

You can almost imagine you have the place to yourself – a feeling created by the clever interconnection of open spaces with private pathways and features designed for intimacy such as custom-designed couples cabanas. Through lighting and landscaping, the mood shifts from season to season, from day to night, creating a totally natural environment that brings all the elements into perfect harmony.

Credit : http://www.alilahotels.com/chaam