Thirteen hundred years after the first ryokan opened, the formula for these Japanese country inns remains as appealing as ever, and plenty ripe for reinventing. Not that it needs any.
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Keemala Is Phuket’s Most Legendary Hotel
Keemala is a twisted treehouse fantasy — a Thai wonderland of elevated pool villas and intricately woven bird’s nests, with an origin story almost as dramatic as its architecture.
The Kumaon Is an Unlikely Achievement
Hotels like the Kumaon don’t come along often. In a remote part of India made famous by Bob Dylan and George Harrison, it’s an experience as rare and improbable as the methods required to build it.
The Freshest Hotels in Florence
You may not think you want any funk in your Florence hotel, but after seeing the city, you might need it. Take a load off — and take yourself to a hotel with flash and flair to spare.
Cambodian Tradition Lives On at Sala Lodges
In Siem Reap there’s a rare opportunity — a chance to sleep in authentic Khmer houses, constructed long ago, transported from all across Cambodia, and reassembled with their soul and story intact at Sala Lodges.
All Along the Watchtower Hotels
The thing about forts and watchtowers is that they typically stand guard on some pretty choice locations. That doesn’t change when they’re converted into hotels.