No. 01
1 hotel
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
7 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Cape Pakarang Wow Wild Wellness Escapes
Villas combine raw board-formed concrete and timber framing around private plunge pools.
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
Intricate archways, antique maritime artifacts, and salvaged centuries-old architectural elements reflect the ancient Takola trade era.
Ginevra Villa Khaolak
Textured white walls and arched doorways frame furnishings brought directly from Bali.
Hotel Gahn
Blackened timber screens shade interior spaces finished with brass-inlaid terrazzo floors.
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Contemporary southern Thai interiors finished in dark timber and silk fabrics.
La Vela Khao Lak
Sail-shaped geometric pavilions connect via an under-pool pedestrian tunnel.
The Sarojin
Teak-floored suites open into garden bathrooms with sunken terrazzo soaking tubs.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
