Design
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Arjuna Solitaire Hotel
“Vaulted coastal tower”
Tamu Hotel
“Minimalist seaside hotel”
Editorial mentions
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Tamu Hotel
“Minimalist seaside hotel”
Arjuna Solitaire Hotel
“Vaulted coastal tower”
Secluded
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Arjuna Solitaire Hotel
“Vaulted coastal tower”
$$$$ Medalled
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
The whole area
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Tamu Hotel
“Minimalist seaside hotel”
Arjuna Solitaire Hotel
“Vaulted coastal tower”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Six Senses Krabey Island
“Forested island pavilions”
Song Saa Private Island
“Reclaimed-timber island resort”
Alila Villas Koh Russey
“Modernist island keep”
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Alila Villas Koh RusseyTiered outdoor swimming pool, plus private pools in 13 villasDesignResortLuxe$$$$ Arjuna Solitaire Hotel12th-floor outdoor infinity pool sheltered beneath vaulted archesDesignWellnessSocial$$S
Six Senses Krabey IslandCentral oceanfront horizon lap pool and private plunge pools in all 40 freestanding villas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Song Saa Private IslandOutdoor curved infinity-edge freshwater main pool on Koh Ouen framing ocean views, plus private plunge pools in all 24 villas.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$$T
Tamu HotelA 17-meter freshwater outdoor swimming pool facing the sea, lined with wooden decking and sun loungers.DesignResortSocial$$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.