Asia’s Top Ten Luxury Hotels

Randy Lynch, founder and seasoned American traveler luxury travel company Kipling & Clark has prepared a list of his favorite hotel in the Asian region, now has published a guide.

List of features the top ten luxury hotels across Asia, where passengers can relax his body carefully after a hard day of sightseeing or shopping. We have listed below in order of precedence:

1: Tawaraya Ryokan and Hiiragiya Ryokan (tie) – Kyoto

Both hotels belong to the most famous Japanese ryokan (DCI) in the historic city of Kyoto, just across the hall from each other. Since these two represent the highest levels of service would be difficult to distinguish from each other.

Both Ryokan Ryokan Tawaraya Hiiragaiya and to successfully integrate the fine traditions of Japan and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, it feels so much the West. Note emphasizes simplicity and purity, has added to the comfort offered the perfect combination of experienced travelers expect. Both also offer optional Ryokans Maiko Geiko or Geisha dinner.

2: Four Seasons, Chiang Mai Thailand

Although this hotel is a scale smaller than the largest Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in ​​Chiang Mai, Four Seasons attracts travelers with a sense of understated luxury. Includes an intimate setting that has been likened to a zen feeling. To make you feel at home, the Four Seasons staff are really sincere and nice. Whatever your desires, nothing seems too much or too difficult. Kids Club Four Seasons added offers families a luxury travel experience rarely found elsewhere. Guests can also choose to participate in Heaven Spa or cooking classes.

3: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

The Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong is a luxury. The traveler will find this quiet in a noisy and bustling. Recent renovations have seen the old balconies become extensions Mandarin lounge / office, with magnificent views of Port Victoria to be encouraged.

The hotel also has a history of 130 years of tradition and has long held its own as a hotel with the highest level of service. Breakfast buffet is legendary, and many say it could be larger, varied buffet breakfast in all of Asia.

4: Gora Kadan Ryokan – Hakone

Gora Kadan Hotel is 45 minutes by train from Tokyo balls. It is a quiet, Shinto and Buddhist as Oasis. The hotel provides guests with rejuvenating mineral hot springs. Gora Kadan is the perfect blend of traditional hospitality with a modern Japanese ryokan West. Original hotel building dates back some 300 years and was once the summer residence of the family-no-miya Kan'in imperial.

5: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor and Amansara – Siem Reap, Cambodia

Usually described as a luxury five star hotel / resort, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Although Amansara, part of the Aman Resorts, part of a larger - the elite - category.

Sport Hotel Majestic in the early 20th century, French colonial-style, while Amansara is a former guest house in Cambodia, King Sihanouk. Raffles offers many opportunities to socialize with others, and is open and airy, while the Amansara a total of more private hotel, ideal for those who want a little 'privacy after their trips.

6: Peninsula Hotel – Tokyo

The Peninsula Hotel has the best luxury hotel in Tokyo. It is located directly opposite the lovely Hibiya Park, the imperial grounds. Nearby is the famous Ginza shopping district, offering travelers all goods imaginable. The 24-story hotel was designed by architect Kuzukiyo Sato to resemble a giant Japanese lantern. The peninsula is a successful fusion of traditional Japanese hospitality with luxury.

7: Four Seasons – Shanghai, China

Four Seasons Hotel offers a comfortable interior against the chaos of the outside world with a high level of service. You can be sure to rest comfortably when your needs are taken care off. Travelers executives involved in their children can enjoy a variety of suites with extra space for children.

8: Banyan Tree Lijiang — Yunnan, China and Hotel of Modern Art – Guilin, China

Located outside the World Heritage site of Lijiang Banyan Tree Lijiang Hotel is. All of its 55 villas overlooking the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, guests can enjoy an atmosphere of spiritual introspection. The hotel's spa offers massages Thai staff.

Founded by a business entrepreneur from Taiwan in 1997, the Hotel of Modern Art has been and is a good balance of world-class sculpture, architecture and art. It is situated in an environment of exuberant vegetation. The hotel offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere make you feel at home.

9: Sofitel Metropole – Hanoi, Vietnam

The Metropole was built in 1901 and combines the beauty of French colonial architecture with the cultural tradition of Vietnam. While all rooms are equal, the best of all is the suite of insurance operations.

10: Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel — Luang Prabang

Maison Souvannaphoum be used once the residence of Prince Souvannaphoum. A small boutique hotel is a French colonial-inspired, which is the ideal place to immerse yourself in local culture Lao. Service friendly and intimate hotel offers customers the opportunity to rest their bones, knowing that they are kept away from just as close relatives. Visitors will be able to be happy with the way it is in the early morning Buddhist monks every day, "Rice offered.