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The Siam Is A Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel For Bangkok Regulars

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:36:59 +0000

Bangkok is in no shortage of well executed, characterful luxury hotels. However, while most of the best luxury hotels in Bangkok tend to lean into the lush-oasis-away-from-the-bustle-of-the-city approach, The Siam stands apart. Don’t get us wrong, it’s plenty lush—indeed, the indoor and outdoor landscaping is one of its most distinctive features—but running alongside that is an undercurrent of grit. Being unafraid to lean into the unpretty elements is what brings The Siam to life; here, the striking monochromatic Art Deco […]

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Sindhorn Kempinski Shows Off A Greener Side Of Bangkok

Tanisha Angel — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:14:44 +0000

Tearing yourself away from Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River may seem like a hard ask, but there’s more to the Thai capital than the hotspots dotted along the contours of the river. With gratifying lucullan delights at every turn—whether they be within one of the city’s ubiquitous 7/11s, fried up on a street corner, or in one of the many trendy restaurants in Langsuan—abundant retail options, a thriving bar scene, and a place to escape from it all courtesy of the […]

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25hours Hotel The Olympia Balances Zany Charm With A Seriously Good Restaurant

Tanisha Angel — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:09:49 +0000

The opening of 25hours Hotel The Olympia in Sydney’s Paddington was the first time I’d heard of 25hours Hotels. The hospitality brand originated in Hamburg, Germany, and made its international debut in 2019 with the opening of 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord in Paris, followed by outposts in Florence, Dubai, and Copenhagen. Owned by London-based hospitality group Ennismore—also responsible for Hyde Melbourne Place and Mondrian Gold Coast—the brand’s Australian debut breathes life into the long quiescent West Olympia Theatre, which holds […]

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Four Seasons Chiang Mai Is A Microcosm Of Pastoral Northern Thailand, Tucked Into Supima Cotton Sheets

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:15:25 +0000

The impeccably manicured pastoral grounds (a horticultural oxymoron, if ever there was one) and tiered pool of the Four Seasons Chiang Mai have been so heavily photographed that—for someone in possession of social media and opposable thumbs—it’s virtually impossible to go in blind. And yet, stepping past the striking hand-crafted silver lantern dangling from the vaulted ceiling of the open-air lobby and looking out onto the landscaped grounds backdropped by the verdant rolling hills of the Mae Rim valley, one […]

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Sela Brings A Slice Of Bucolic Country Hotel Charm To Chiang Mai

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:57:14 +0000

A hotel you won’t find in any “best of” lists, Sela is a hidden gem in an oft-touristed city. Located in the historic capital of the former Lanna Kingdom—now northern Thailand—Sela is ensconced within a leafy enclave in the Chiang Mai countryside, around a half an hour drive from the city centre. The drive to Sela sees the urban traffic, street food outlets, and roadside fruit sellers slowly taper off, as the relative quiet and tree-lined canopies of the countryside […]

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137 Pillars House Chiang Mai Carves Out A World Of Its Own

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:27:21 +0000

Chiang Mai is not wanting for luxury hotels and resorts, with the rose of the north positively teeming with viable upmarket outposts. But while the resorts out of town capture the beauty of the surrounding region’s countryside to great effect and the hotels within the city walls offer a viable launch pad for exploration, when it comes to balancing an accessible location with a boutique feeling, options start to thin out. A property steeped in history, 137 Pillars House respects […]

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Meliá Chiang Mai Is A Bleisure Hotel With An Elevated Twist

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:13:32 +0000

Spain and Thailand are odd bedfellows, but Spanish hotel group Meliá manages to make it work. Located in the highlands of northern Thailand, formerly known as the Lanna Kingdom, Meliá Chiang Mai sees the heritage of its homeland imbued with a distinctly Thai twist. Simultaneously rooted in place while bringing a touch of Mediterranean charm to the former Lanna Kingdom capital, Meliá Chiang Mai offers a comfortable stay with elevated touches for business and leisure travellers alike. Read on for […]

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The Four Seasons Bangkok On The Chao Phraya River Feels Like Coming Home

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:36:51 +0000

Growing up, we used to say that you know a friend has become family when your phone automatically connects to their home WiFi. Turning on my laptop on the morning of my second day at the Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, I was pleased to see it was already connected to the hotel’s WiFi after having stayed at the Four Seasons Sydney last year. A hotel ten years in the making, the Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya […]

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Heritage Charm Meets Joyful Modernity At Yallungah Boutique Hotel

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:01:22 +0000

Its confluence of natural beauty and oenophilic and epicurean delights make Orange the ideal destination for a weekend—or even mid-week—getaway. Less than a four-hour drive from Sydney, the township—located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales—has become known for its cool climate wine and rapidly emerging dining scene. Centrally located on Byng Street, Yallungah Boutique Hotel is both steps from the action and a quiet respite away from it. Housed within a 1896 homestead designed by architect William […]

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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth; An Oldschool Icon Receives A Facelift

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:38:17 +0000

One of the harbour city’s most illustrious hotels, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has set the scene for many a soiree. Created in the mid-1960s by Qantas, it officially opened its doors to the public in 1966 and swiftly became a place to see and be seen; it’s high society guests spanning royals, film stars, and dignitaries, including the likes of Princess Diana, Sophia Loren, and Elton John. Like many icons that enjoyed their heyday in the golden era, the Sofitel […]

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