We had a shocking time finding Laan Mai Fai Chang but I’m blaming that on google maps! Once we arrived, we instantly felt relaxed. We were greeted by smiling faces and welcomed like family – in fact check in was almost non-existent and after a long drive, it was wonderful to be taken straight to our room to relax.
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We arrived mid-week without a booking and found they were fully booked due to hosting a product launch. Not to worry, the lovely young lady who greeted us suggested we take a table on the verandah of the bar and we could nibble from the bar menu. Having already looked at the menu online, we were more than happy to do that as we had already had a large lunch anyway.
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We found Taman difficult to find but that’s because the signage is in Thai and I’m certainly not complaining about that. If you’re arriving by car, turn into the driveway on the south side right next to the LPG station. Located about 30 minutes out of town, it’s obviously not a wise choice without transport but it does seem to be aimed more at Thai visitors (there is a university across the road).
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Over the past 30 years, we’ve stayed at many apartments in Bangkok but I’m so glad we found Baan K. Everything is positive – parking is easy, the welcome is warm, staff are friendly and helpful, very service oriented. Rooms are well appointed, fresh, clean, spacious and nicely decorated with areas for working and relaxing (we stayed in a suite).
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We were looking for a stopover on our way up the coast when we came across The Regent Cha-am. It was a huge bargain so we figured the property was either getting tired, having renovations or empty. It turned out it was the first two. That’s not necessarily a negative though – it’s still The Regent.
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What a contradiction! First the positives… we were looking for a comfortable stopover while travelling up the coast and the accommodation at Sanae did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded our expectations. Reception was warm and welcoming. The bungalows are very well designed and appointed.
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Prachuap Grand Hotel exceeded our expectations on every front. Reception and checkout were both efficient and friendly, as were all staff we encountered on our brief stay. The hotel is well designed and decorated in a fresh, light and modern style. We booked junior suites and were pleased to see each has two large rooms.
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Tanisa Resort was a fantastic find! Reception was prompt and friendly even though they hadn’t received the booking from Expedia (we did only book that morning but it should have gone through in under an hour). We travelled as three adults so booked two pool view rooms and were pleased to have them located side by side with parking right outside our room.
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Our stay at Sea Mountain was short (only 1 night) as we were committed to exploring the mainland and this was only the first stop so we didn’t want to get too comfortable but it definitely would have been possible here. The welcome at Reception is warm and efficient and we found that to be the same with all staff we encountered.
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As a meeting place for journalists and travellers for many years, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club is one of the older establishments in Phnom Penh. The building occupies a prime waterfront position on Sisowath Quay, with a café on the street level and a number of bars, restaurants and accommodation over the floors above.
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The Pavilion is a relaxing, boutique hideaway (adults only!) housed in a collection of period buildings on Street 19 just south of the Royal Palace. After entering via a doorway on the street, the ‘urban oasis’ tag is confirmed – the pool area and gardens are immediately welcoming, evoking feelings of a luxurious and abundant retreat.
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We’ve been looking forward to experiencing Sihanoukville for some time and after loads of research, I’m confident that we chose our base well. The transfer from Phnom Penh (arranged by Tamu) was approximately 3 hours for us. With trucks, tractors, motorbikes and livestock using the same road, it’s an interesting drive.
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Six Senses has been our ‘go-to’ for celebrations since 2007 when we celebrated my **th birthday with family and friends who had travelled from Australia. On that occasion, staff went above and beyond our expectations, even coming up with special touches we didn’t ask for. Everyone who attended agreed it was an evening to remember.
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For our recent stay on Samui, we are lucky to have three months so we looked for a villa that meets all of our needs. Richmond Villas is perfect. Our air-conditioned villa is three bedrooms with very comfortable beds (unusual in Thailand!), all bedrooms have private bathrooms (one with bath) and sliding doors to allow the breeze.
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Our first stay at Baan Chaweng Beach Resort was in 2007, we’ve stayed a number of times since then with our most recent visit being just last week and it’s pleasing to see that it’s the same now as it was 9 years ago. Our visits have been with different groups (couples, family & friends) and Baan Chaweng suits all. With many levels of accommodation to choose from, it’s easy to find a match.
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