AriyasomVilla Boutique Hotel is a charming heritage-style boutique hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 1, offering a rare sense of calm and greenery in the middle of Bangkok. The property is tucked away from the main road, close to Nana, Ploenchit and the wider Sukhumvit area, but once inside it feels much more like a private Thai home than a city hotel. The hotel’s own fact sheet lists just 24 rooms, set across four floors, which helps give it a personal and intimate atmosphere.
The original villa was built in the early 1940s and remains at the heart of the property, with later additions designed sympathetically around it. The result is a warm, traditional-feeling hotel with teakwood details, Thai silk, leafy gardens and a gentle old-Bangkok character that’s increasingly hard to find in the city.
Rooms are individually furnished with old and reproduction teakwood furniture, Thai silk drapes and a soft, classic Thai style. The feel is homely and atmospheric rather than sleek or ultra-modern, with comfortable beds, air conditioning, en suite bathrooms and the practical amenities expected of a good boutique hotel. Room categories vary, so it’s worth choosing carefully if space or outlook is important.
Dining is a particular point of difference. Na Aroon, the hotel’s restaurant, focuses on vegetarian and seafood cuisine, with no meat served. It has a strong reputation for fresh, healthy Thai cooking and works well for guests who enjoy lighter food, plant-based options or a quieter dining experience away from Bangkok’s busier restaurant scene.
Facilities include a saltwater swimming pool set within the tropical garden, a spa, a library or meeting room, a meditation hall, on-site parking and peaceful spaces to sit and unwind. It’s not a large resort, but the facilities suit the mood of the hotel beautifully.
Location is convenient for Sukhumvit, shopping, restaurants and the BTS Skytrain, though the old city sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun require a longer journey across town. It’s best for travellers who value charm and tranquillity over immediate access to the historic sights.
Reviews commonly praise the peaceful garden setting, warm staff, characterful rooms, excellent food and boutique atmosphere. Some travellers may prefer a more modern or central riverside hotel, but those wanting something smaller and more personal often love it.
Bottom Line: AriyasomVilla Boutique Hotel is a beautiful choice for travellers seeking a small, characterful Bangkok stay with heritage charm, lush gardens, thoughtful service and a peaceful mood in the heart of Sukhumvit.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Superior Room
Hotel
The Tubkaak is a delightful 48-room boutique resort in Krabi's Nopparat Thara National Park on a quiet stretch of beach with a panoramic view of the stunning seascape of the Andaman Sea, about 30-minutes by car from Ao Nang town and 40-minutes from the airport.
The Tubkaak's romantic and peaceful location, coupled with the sensitive design and incredibly friendly staff make the Tubkaak one of Thailand’s best boutique resorts, ideal for couples or for a Thailand honeymoon.
The beach is quiet by the Tubkaak and many people spend the day there lounging on oversized cushions or on one of the hammocks.
Being in the national park, no chairs are allowed on the beach (hence the cushions), which means no serried ranks of deck chairs to spoil the view.
The Tubkaak consists of Superior and Deluxe Rooms set in two-storey villas dotted amongst landscaped gardens with trickling streams and water features.
There are also a handful of villas at the front of the resort, and some beautiful Pool Villas.
We love the Arundia, the Tubkaak's Restaurant by the lotus pond, a picture perfect romantic setting and incredibly good value too.
The Tubkaak is probably our favourite boutique hotel in Thailand. One of the joys of Thailand is its people, and the Tubkaak is lucky enough to have a wonderful team operating the hotel. You’ll meet ‘Sonny’ – who is terrific.
For a romantic boutique hotel in Thailand, the Tubkaak is a fantastic choice – honeymooners love it.
The Tubkaak is in the National Park, so there are no nearby restaurants, except for those in neighbouring hotels. The Arundia Restaurant at the Tubkaak offers a large menu however and prices are reasonable.
Rooms aren’t huge and the dark wood doesn’t make them feel large. They’re nicely equipped though and the bathrooms are very cute.
The Tubkaak Krabi is not really suitable for children.
8 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Superior Room
Resort
