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

The refreshing chill of a Northern Thai sunrise shrouded in mountain mist. The rush of a longboat ride up the Mekong to Laos. The exhilaration of riding an elephant through bamboo jungle along the border of Burma. Discover this unforgettable Golden Triangle resort.

Perched on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, Anantara’s Golden Triangle resort is as enchanting as the region in which it is located. Explore the surrounding forest on an elephant. Spend the day rejuvenating at the Anantara Spa. To experience our Golden Triangle resort is to savour the unforgettable natural beauty of this evocative corner of Southeast Asia. And to experience it in the laid-back resort luxury that can only be described as Anantara.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand’s rugged hill country, Anantara’s Golden Triangle resort is a luxury nature retreat set amidst 160 acres of lush tropical jungles overlooking the winding Mekong River and the border with Burma and Laos.

This Golden Triangle resort offers 58 deluxe guest rooms, each with views of three countries from balconies with in-built sofas, while the 19 spacious Anantara Suites combine traditional Thai art and high design, featuring hardwood floors, double balconies and open bathrooms with oversized tubs for two.

Our Golden Triangle resort is also proud to feature our unique onsite Elephant Camp, offering guests such unforgettable experiences as mahout training courses, elephant trekking and other conservation activities. We also invite you to explore the vibrant culture of Thailand and Southeast Asia with our Thai cooking school, guided visits to local hill tribe villages, excursions to Burma’s colourful border markets and the longtail boat rides up the Mekong to Laos.

At the end of a perfect day, relax at our hilltop infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the Mekong Valley. Enjoy a Thai massage, Ayurvedic therapy or soak in an outdoor tub at the unique Anantara Spa. Finally, pamper your taste buds at one of our three signature bars and restaurants, bringing the flavours of Italian, rustic Northern Thai and other cuisines and fine dining experiences, with wines from around the world.

Credit: Anantara Resort and Spa Chiangrai
More Detail: http://goldentriangle.anantara.com/

Suanphung’s most stylish & exciting resort and farm.
Warm Mediterranean… Stay in style. Mediterranean Houses lie in the mountain and beautiful grassland. Surrounded by graceful and peachful scenery yet with the warm feeling away from city’s mess.

Romance begins here… Release all your stress and start your romance with special person. Enjoy the precious moment in a beautiful and romantic bathroom equipped with a hugh bathtub where the natural scene is next to you.

Natural Touch… Another day in natural creek, relax and recharge your soul with the crystal clear water where the mineral is preserved. Fine sand underneath the creek give a natural and healthy touch.

Credit: The Scenery Resort
More Detail: http://www.sceneryresort.com/