Remember the first time you’d heard of Koh Samui? What about Koh Kood or Krabi or Chiang Mai or Khao Yai? Surely you’ve heard of some of them by now, and it’s likely thanks to these hotels, some culinary diplomacy, and a certain film from 2000.
Tag: Design
Our Favorite Restorations and Rejuvenations From 2023
As we get ready for the future, let’s take one more look back at the past. These hotels were new to our selection in 2023, but make their home in old buildings that have been lovingly updated.
The Smallest New Boutique Hotels of 2023
Small and New. Two of our absolute favorite things collide in this list with twelve of the tiniest hotels added to our selection in 2023.
The Best New Hotel Designs of 2023
Our editorial team selects their favorite designs from hotels that joined the Tablet selection in 2023.
Stopped Clocks and Restored Machiya Houses
Kyoto’s historic machiya houses are being repurposed as galleries, cafes, hotels, and more. It’s a symbol of a timeless city struggling to balance tradition against tourism.
Oaxaca Knows What it Takes to Stay Unique
What does a naked protest against McDonald’s tell us about the boutique hotels of Oaxaca, Mexico? Everything.