I love Bangkok for its variety of luxury hotels. After staying one night in the city center, I decided to retreat and indulge at The Siam Hotel, a recent peaceful place along Chao Phraya river far away from the fuss. Concepts of boutique hotel and urban resort are more and more developed in the luxury hospitality industry, but it’s pretty…
Several years after a first experience with luxury hotel in Japan, I took the occasion of a trip in Thailand to experiment Japanese luxury once more with Okura Prestige Bangkok. Indeed, the Thai capital hosts since 2012 this stunning gateway to Japan near Lumpini Park. I had no precise expectation before arriving at Okura Prestige Bangkok. I knew it was…
Luxury doesn’t necessary mean lavish opulence. The Mena House Hotel is a perfect example for that motto: this place offers soft luxury accommodation with excellent service, letting guests enjoying incredible views over the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. The Mena House Hotel is situated on the edge of the Libyan Desert, a mere stone’s throw away from the…
Located on Lake Koggala (about 40 minutes from the city of Galle on the southern tip of Sri Lanka), Tri Lanka is a property that’s all about indulgence. The team here hasn’t cut any corners – fluffy towels, extraordinary views of the lake, dreamy amenities that you’ll no doubt want to pop into your carry-on bag on the way home…it…
Perched high up in the mountains on a former tea plantation, you’ll find Santani, a sleek wellness resort that seems far removed from the hectic pace and congestion of Kandy, even though it’s really only about 30 km away. A stay at Santani feels like you’ve been plucked out of the rowdiness and gently placed in a soothing cradle of…
My name is Francois Le Hecho, I am the founder and main contributor of The Luxe Insider. Together with my travel mate and few more writers worldwide, we highlight what the luxury travel & lifestyle industry has the best to offer.
