Possible Thailand Itinerary Accommodations
Most likely you’ll fly into Don Mueang International Airport coming into the country. Flying domestic around Thailand you will mostly likely use Suvarnabhumi Airport. Most accommodations will be about 30-40 minutes away in Bangcock. You can make that trip by train, but we suggest taxi.
Days 1-3
Where to stay in Bangkok
We are big fans of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok for your hotel stay while in Bangkok. For more than 143 years, travelers have followed the Chao Phraya River to stay at the legendary hotel. A luxury five-star hotel in one of the world’s most exciting cities, we enjoy a reputation for style, service and excellence. A haven of calm on the banks of the river, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a truly remarkable hotel. This iconic hotel has reopened the River Wing following the largest renovation in our 143-year history. This stunning transformation has further enhanced the accommodations and facilities in our iconic hotel, while maintaining our classic, Thai-influenced elegance and unique resort style.
The rooftop bar is reason enough for our second choice of Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok’s iconic five-star all-suite luxury hotel. Breathtaking views, luxuriant suites, and celebrated restaurants and bars. A five-star hotel experience where every occasion is unforgettable, and every moment is award-winning. Lebua’s 179 expansive and elegantly appointed suites, each with a separate bedroom and living room. From its prime location near the Chao Phraya River with many attractions just minutes away. Sirocco is the rooftop restaurant. The Sky Bar often named the most stunning rooftop bar globally offers incredible views of Bangkok.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Lebua
Days 4-5
Siem Reap in Cambodia
You will make your way to Siem Reap in Cambodia for 2-3 days to see the intricate palaces and bustling markets as well as the magnificent temples of Siem Reap in Cambodia. See the iconic Angor Wat at sunrise, cycle to ruins engulfed by the jungle, kayak amid the floating villages of Tonle Sap and see unchanging ways of life in the countryside.
Phum Baitang
Away from the bustle of Siem Reap, yet still just minutes from the temples of Angkor, is Phum Baitang. There are 45 private stilted and thatched villas, each built in a traditional style with carefully considered contemporary touches, with extensive use of reclaimed wood, expansive terraces, handpicked furniture and wonderfully spacious bathrooms with egg-shaped baths carved from local stone. 20 of the villas have their own outdoor plunge pools. One of their bars sits alongside the scenic infinity pool, surely one of the coolest bars in Southeast Asia.
Heritage Suites is close to the heart of Siem Reap and a short drive to Angkor Wat, this boutique retreat has only 26 spacious suites is a luxurious sanctuary in which to relax between explorations. Contemporary yet steeped in Khmer heritage, the suites are housed in intimate bungalows and are furnished with rolltop baths and floor to ceiling windows with views of a private garden. Explore the ruins of Angkor Wat by vintage car, slip into the saltwater pool or head across Tonle Sap lake to visit stilted fishing villages.
Heritage Suites
Days 6-7
Chiang Mai
Returning to Thailand, the next stop is the cultural heart of Thailand, Chiang Mai to the North. As well as exploring the historic city itself, you’ll meet monks for morning prayer and eat incredible street food.
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Spa sits by the Mae Ping River. A peaceful and serene oasis in which to shelter from the busy streets outside, the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa is Chiang Mai’s only five-star riverside hotel. All guest rooms have sleek interiors and spacious balconies. There are waterside balconies, the Anantara Chiang Mai also provides a riverside pool. Moreover, the restaurant, originally a British consulate building, serves up a dazzling range of cuisine from Indian to Western, to Thai and Korean.
An alternative might be Four Seasons Chiang Mai, also about thirty minutes outside of Chiang Mai, the celebrated service and comfort of the Four Seasons invites an exquisitely elegant stay in the Thailand’s rich and modest northern countryside. Expansive pavilions and villas make up the accommodation, all designed to complement the scenery and culture, with impressive interiors and traditional Thai architecture with mountain and garden views. A number of pools and a state-of-the-art health club and four different dining spots which cook up an international range of cuisine.
Four Seasons Chiang Mai
Days 8-10
Enjoy a final three nights of relaxing beach time in Phuket for your final few days, with some well earned down time interspersed with a visit to a wonderful elephant sanctuary and a private boat charter for a full day of snorkelling and island hopping.
Keemala Resort
Keemala Resort harnesses the history of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers and incorporates the story of four different clans within the resort. Keemala’s style blends the indigenous stories of the clans with the decadence of an upscale resort.The architecture is a stark contrast to most hotel accommodation. Keemala’s fantastic cottages, tree houses and pool villas are designed around the unique topographical conditions. Set into the hillside and making use of slopes offering sea views, streams, waterfalls and indigenous trees.
Located in the Phang Nga province, an hour’s drive north from Phuket, The Sarojin is a stylish resort set within its own tropical gardens and fronting the lovely Laem Pakarang beach. The expansive suites are designed with Asian influences and modern necessities. King-sized beds grace the rooms and opulent bathrooms offer contemporary luxury. This multi-award winning hotel provides its guests with exciting excursions, such as swimming with elephants and white water rafting, with the staff giving the best in quality personal service. A secluded spa is also available with lavish products and packages on offer.
The Sarojin
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