For those times you need a quick getaway, check out these new hotels around the region.
Outrigger Konotta
Outrigger Konotta Maldives
This brand new resort is a swanky all-villa compound in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is defintely luxe. Comprising 29 beach pool villas, 21 ocean pool villas, two lagoon villas and a Presidential villa, each villa comes with its own plunge pool or lap pool. The property also has a central infinity pool, a restaurant, a teppanyaki bar and poolside dining. And the hotel is only a 20-minute speedboat journey from Kaadedhdhoo Airport. There are special introductory rates until October 2015.
Amara Bangkok
Amara Bangkok
While it’s not in a super cool district (the hotel is located in Surawong), it’s not far from the action over at nearby Silom and Sathorn Road. The 250-room property is chic with a touch of contemporary Thai art. It’s also got a restaurant and rooftop bar and infinity pool perched on the 26th floor. And if you’re wondering how to get to the different parts of the city, the hotel’s got you covered with their customized (and air-conditioned) tuk tuks that will take you to Sala Daeng BTS and Silom MRT. Or you could just get a GrabBike, Grab Taxi’s motorcycle service. Only in Bangkok!
Sens Hotel & Spa
Sens Hotel & Spa Ubud
We’ve already written about this one, but the contemporary Balinese hotel in Ubud is definitely value-for-money. With rooms starting at $90 until December 2015, each room comes with a fancy bed, its own balcony and free WiFi. Plus the boutique 91-room property is close to the Monkey Forest and also boasts a traditional Balinese spa.
Temple House
The Temple House Chengdu
A hotel housed in a historical building, it takes the form of a traditional Siheyuan, or courtyard house, structure. The dual-function hotel has 100 rooms and 42 serviced apartments, depending on your needs and length of stay. The interiors are kept clean and modern with light wooden walls, Bose speakers, free WiFi, streaming services and a spa-inspired bathroom. The serviced apartments come equipped with a kitchen, separate bedrooms and laundry facilities.
Hylandia
Hylandia by Shangri-La Yunnan
The first full-service luxury hotel in the Snow Mountains region of northwestern Yunnan (a part of the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture), this mountainside resort is vertiginously located 3,260m above sea level. The 166-room hotel is inspired by the caravan lifestyle of the region and is a blend of Yunnan and Tibetan styles with lots of pine wood, limestone and carvings. There’s an introductory rate of $186 now.
Movenpick Resort Boracay
Movenpick Resort Boracay
The luxe hotel group now has a slice of paradise in the Philippines. Formerly known as Sol Marina Resort, the property is located in the north west part of Punta Bunga beach—known for its white powdery sand and clear waters. The 333-room hotel features a lagoon pool; several restaurants, including Italian, Japanese and Korean food; a beach club and swim-up pool bars. The property is slated for a December 2015 opening.
