Khao Yai, Thailand
Hotel MYS Khao Yai
Cantilevered forest lodge
Cantilevered forest lodge
Scandinavian-inspired pavilions cluster in the mountain forest, centered on an elevated transparent pool that doubles as the lobby ceiling.
What it’s good at
Listed
Organic herbal bubble baths and floating breakfasts accompany private heated pool villas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A Scandinavian-influenced retreat on the edge of Khao Yai National Park, Hotel MYS keeps its footprint small and its design clean:
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Khao Yai National Park begins just down the road, with jungle trails and the Khao Yai Art Museum a short drive away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out on dense jungle, and standalone villas add private heated plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Swimmers drift through heated water directly above the arrival courtyard, looking out across the forest canopy.
CHA LA Bar
A black stag sculpture stands beside the stone counter, where bartenders pour craft cocktails beneath a slatted timber ceiling.
At the table
Steaks sizzle over an open Parrilla grill, and tables on the stepped terrace look out toward the national park.
How it began
Completed in 2023, the lodge was engineered alongside aquarium specialists to suspend a nine-meter acrylic pool over the entrance.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.