Trang, ThailandKachong
Kachong Hills Tented Resort Trang
Rainforest tented camp
Rainforest tented camp
Canvas pavilions stand on stilts to preserve wildlife trails, placing guests directly into the valley canopy.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tented pavilions on stilts framing rainforest views, finished with local woven textiles.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Khao Chong Botanical Garden borders the grounds, with Kachong Waterfall resting beneath the forested Banthat mountains.
The rooms
Explorer Tents have forest-facing decks with outdoor oak soaking tubs. Mountain View Pool Suites add private saltwater infinity pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Ten-meter plunge pools sit beside shaded daybeds on the Pool Suite terraces, looking out across the forest canopy.
Gym and soaking tubs
Treadmills in the fitness pavilion face floor-to-ceiling jungle greenery, and circular wooden tubs sit out on bamboo-lined decks.
At the table
Looklom sits above the treeline under exposed timber rafters, serving braised pork belly and estate-grown Trang Robusta coffee.
How it began
The valley originally belonged to Khun Chong, a royal palanquin bearer rewarded for helping clear the southern mountain pass.
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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.