Nights 1, 2 & 3: Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, is set in beautiful tropical gardens. Guest rooms designed to provide maximum comfort and relaxation feature cable / satellite TV, in-house movie channels, broadband Internet access, coffee and tea making facilities and electronic safe. During leisure time, take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, squash court, fitness center and both indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis or pamper yourself at the CHI Spa. Choose between restaurants offering Thai, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese cuisine and celebrate teatime or the cocktail hour while enjoying the views from the Riverside Lounge.
Nights 4 & 5: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, Thailand Located deep within Thailand’s beautiful Mae Rim Valley, and yet just minutes from Thailand’s cultural and artistic treasures, the five-star Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai provides a luxurious ambiance that is perfectly in tune with its surroundings. Lovely accommodations in elegantly appointed pavilions feature duvets, down pillows, hairdryer, in-room safe, robes and slippers, coffee and tea maker, satellite TV and DVD player. Cool off in one of the swimming pools, warm up in the sauna / steam rooms, or play tennis during free time. A wealth of recreational activities and facilities, superb dining and distinguished service have inspired the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure to select it as one of the world’s finest hotels.
Nights 6 & 7: Hilton Hanoi Opera Hanoi, Vietnam Centrally located in Hanoi’s French Quarter, the Hilton Hanoi Opera is steps away from the Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter and other notable attractions. Behind its grand, pillared façade, guests will find all the comforts and conveniences that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. Vietnamese-style guest rooms are decorated in warm, rich tones and feature marble baths with separate shower, air conditioning, bathrobes, TV with premium cable channels, coffee maker, hairdryer and mini bar. A swimming pool and a fitness room are available during leisure hours. Sample regional dishes, like noodle rolls and Saigon pancakes, at Ba Mien or dine on international dishes with a view at Chez Manon.
Night 8: La Residence Hotel & Spa Hué, Vietnam Built in the early 1920s, the historic La Residence Hotel & Spa was originally the residence of French governors during the French colonial era in Vietnam. Situated on the banks of the Perfume River in the city center, this charming boutique hotel is convenient to many notable attractions in Hué, the cultural heart of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. La Residence Hotel & Spa retains its colonial charm while offering modern facilities and amenities and great care has been taken to maintain the comforts and atmosphere of a classic colonial villa. Ride a bike, swim in the huge saltwater pool overlooking Hué’s ancient Citadel, visit the fully equipped gym or play tennis on the hard-surface court during leisure time. Or, unwind and immerse yourself in a pampering treatment at the Comfort Zone Spa. Hué is arguably the home of Vietnam’s finest cuisine and dining at La Residence Hotel & Spa is a delight.
Nights 9 & 10: Furama Resort Da Nang Da Nang, Vietnam The luxurious Furama Resort Da Nang is set in a stunning location on Vietnam’s famed China Beach. Renowned as Vietnam’s most prestigious resort, it counts celebrities, international business leaders, heads of state and royalty among its guests. Welcoming guest rooms feature luxurious marble baths, direct-dial telephone, satellite color TV, mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker and safety deposit box. Opportunities for enjoyable recreational activities, from diving to tennis to a fully equipped Fitness Center to a casino abound. The graceful combination of French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture and style is sure to impress. Dine at the resort’s signature restaurant, Café Indochine or enjoy the view of Beach from the Ocean Terrace.
Nights 11 & 12: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on famous Dong Khoi Street, this thoroughly modern hotel offers all of the amenities that today’s sophisticated world travelers expect. Guest rooms feature 29-inch TV with remote control and cable / satellite channels, coffee and tea maker, mini bar hairdryer, deluxe bath amenities and the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, a fully equipped Health and Fitness Club, tennis courts and the Aqua Day Spa. The rooftop Level 23 Signature Restaurant serves up Pan Asian and western dishes with a spectacular view.
Nights 13 & 14: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Siem Reap, Cambodia Most conveniently located right in the middle of town, the luxurious Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is a memorable place from which to explore the ancient wonders in the area. Guest rooms, each beautifully appointed with art-deco, country-style furnishings and Cambodian objets d’art, feature air conditioning, international direct-dial telephones, in-room safe, hairdryer, remote-control color TV with satellite and in-house movie channels, mini bar / refrigerator and wireless Internet connection. During leisure time, stroll through the 60,000 square metres of landscaped gardens, swim in the 35-metre lap pool, visit the fully equipped gymnasium or rejuvenate yourself in the Raffles Amrita Spa. Ranging from the formal Restaurant Le Grand to the Café d’Ankor to the wide selection of cocktails at the famous Elephant Bar, the culinary delights are as varied and exotic as the temples themselves. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has won numerous prestigious awards, to include the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List’s “World’s Best Places to Stay” and Travel + Leisure’s “Top 50 Hotels in Asia.”
Night 15: Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok, Thailand Located only 300 metres from Bangkok’s new International airport, the hotel offers modern, spacious guest rooms with air conditioning, in-room safe deposit box, mini-bar, satellite / cable color TV, bathtub and separate shower and hair dryer. An outdoor swimming pool and fitness center are available for guests’ use. Choose between four restaurants and two bars.