Banyan Tree Krabi

Championing bold contemporary design with Thai, Colonial, Jazz Age and Art Deco accents, the Siam hotel may only have 39 suites but provides some of the most spacious and fashionable accommodation in all Bangkok. It also sports three restaurants, where you can enjoy excellent Thai cuisine in Chon Thai Restaurant (which also hosts a cookery school), an international menu in the stylish art deco-themed Deco Bar & Bistro and indulgent private dinners at the Chef’s Table. The Bather’s Bar next to the hotel’s infinity pool is the place for light snacks and refreshing cocktails after a dip in the waters and to watch life on the river pass by. You can even enjoy a more secluded dining experience out on the hotel pier for a private bespoke meal. Commanding a prime location overlooking the Chao Phraya River close to the Krung Thon Bridge, all suites feature king-size beds, opulent Chinese antiquity, terraces, complimentary Wi-Fi and butler service. The Pool Villas are a perfect choice for those desiring that extra touch of privacy.

Just thirty minutes outside of Chiang Mai, the celebrated service and comfort of the Four Seasons invites an exquisitely elegant stay in the Thailand’s rich and modest northern countryside. Ninety eight expansive pavilions and villas make up the flawless accommodation, all designed to complement the scenery and culture that surrounds them, with impressive interiors and traditional Thai architecture harmonising with your mountain and garden views. Besides a number of pools and a state-of-the-art health club, the Four Seasons also boasts a shopping village with five stores, an organic spa and four different dining spots which cook up an international range of cuisine. The Concierge can organise and assist guests with a variety of leisure and sporting activities. Choose from balloon rides, Thai kickboxing, rice planting and garden tours.

If you’re seeking a combination of luxury, authenticity and adventure, then the Four Seasons Tented Camp is for you. Set in Thailand’s lush northern forests, the Four Seasons Tented Camp offers up a sort of extravagant sanctuary of fifteen beautifully adorned tents and a variety of unforgettable activities. You can even choose to turn down a car transfer in favour of arriving at the camp by traditional long-tail boat, before you are taken to your handsomely furnished tent. Adorned with a king-size bed, expansive decking and scenic views, the tents provide all the modern luxuries, boosting this accommodation a few notches higher than mere ‘glamping’. Dining at this Four Seasons encompasses a number of cuisines and locations. You can feast on Thai, Burmese and Western cuisine at the atmospheric Nong Yao, while laid-back drinks can be enjoyed at Burma Bar, an open-air lounge which overlooks the amazing Elephant Camp. During the day learn how to direct elephants and then experience an authentic Thai elephant trek. Various other excursions are also on offer including cruising along the Mekong River, visiting Chiang Saen town and hiking up verdant mountain trails.

Some say this is one of the best resorts in all of South East Asia. We tend to agree. Overlooking the heavenly Andaman Sea on the west coast of Phuket with a secluded beach, Amanpuri’s unchecked luxury, discreet service and delicate Thai style make for a divinely deluxe stay. The forty elegant pavilions and villas are designed with traditional Thai architecture in mind sit amidst an exotic coconut plantation. Each has a sun deck, dining terrace, King sized bed and an oversized bathroom. Dining here consists of Thai, Italian, French and Japanese cuisine which is served over a variety of different eateries, while the resort’s bar offers the ideal spot to enjoy some poolside drinks. Amanpuri is also home to a library, gallery, gym and six tennis courts. For those who wish to indulge in genuine relaxation, take advantage of the Aman Spa where six Thai inspired pavilions, a sauna, a steam room and a range of treatments are available.