Thailand best luxury hotels & resorts | Reviews by OutThere magazine

Paresa, Phuket, Thailand

The Paresa had a great start with us. The property had recently hosted a same-sex blessing ceremony on the hotel’s...

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

Here’s a tip… There is more than one Sheraton in Bangkok, so know which you booked. The Grande is the...

Banyan Tree, Bangkok, Thailand

Rising up above the Bangkok skyline is the magnificent Banyan Tree. This is how you know you’ve made it to...

Aleenta, Hua Hin, Thailand

In the sleepy, coastal Pak Nam Pran, you’ll find the equally relaxed Aleenta, the charming, boutique alternative to the big name...

Veranda, The High Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

http://verandaresortandspa.com/chiangmaiIf ‘zen’ belonged to the Thais, this would be it defined. This property is just outside the ancient city, nestled...

La Villetta, Chiang Mai, Thailand

With 14 suites set in private, landscaped gardens and located just a short tuk-tuk ride into the center of town,...

Rachamankha, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The world will just melt away as soon as you step into this luxury boutique, clearly owned by an interior...

W Retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand

As the worldwide colonization by the W chain goes, this one takes the biscuit. The W Retreat on the island...

Villa with a view at Six Senses Samui, Thailand

Six Senses Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand

Rustic rainforests, haunting hillsides, a sublime sea – this stunning, extravagant sister of the quickly multiplying Six Senses family, the...

Sri Panwa, Phuket, Thailand

This is pure indulgence. So many properties these days go for the private pool thing, but the Sri Panwa has...

Surin, Phuket, Thailand

Overlooking a stretch of beautiful white sand beach in Phuket, is this reimagined property, formerly of Chedi fame. It carries on...

Sarojin, Khao Lak, Thailand

Khao Lak is a beautiful, less trodden part of Phang Nga, not far from Phuket. The Sarojin is set on...

Exterior of Howie's HomeStay pavilion with pool view

Howie’s HomeStay, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Howie is a Rhode-Islander who landed in Chiang Mai, fell in love and never went back. He set...

Riva Surya, Bangkok, Thailand

Insiders love old-world Bangkok – palaces, temples, flower and food markets, bustling streets and dilapidating buildings, close to the historic and...

Chakrabongse Villas, Bangkok, Thailand

A beautiful villa owned by one of the Thai Princesses, this is easily one of Bangkok’s best kept secrets. Requiring special...

COMO Metropolitan
Bangkok, Thailand

This minimalist and serene oasis – the COMO Metropolitan Bangkok – is a true getaway in the heart...

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand

This huge, countryside resort – part of the global luxury Four Seasons chain – is designed to offer a rural, Chiang...

Sofitel SO, Bangkok, Thailand

If ever you needed to be reassured about Bangkok’s gay-friendly credentials, you need look no further than the check-in lounge at...

137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai, Thailand

We just love it when someone takes hold of an old, heritage building and gives it a new...

Four Seasons Tented Camp
Golden Triangle, Thailand

A once-in-a-lifetime, tent-hotel experience in the far reaches of northern Thailand, the Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle takes outdoor...

COMO Point Yamu
Phuket, Thailand

Possibly Thailand’s most exclusive beach getaway, COMO Point Yamu exudes Italian sophistication in Southern Thailand. Designer Paola Navone’s...

The Grotto at the Rayavadee resort, Krabi, Thailand

The Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand

My first clue that this is no ordinary resort comes when a speed-boat pulls up and a call...

Chiang Mai Riverside, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Visiting this brand new hotel in its opening week, we sensed that it is aimed squarely at a...

Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The quintessential vision of Thailand – stepped towers, intricately crafted stupas, reclining buddhas and a skyline of chedi towers exists...

Shangri-La Bangkok, Thailand

On the banks of the Chao Praya River stands this majestic hotel synonymous with Bangkok luxury. The Shangri-la is a...