The Village Spa: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
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The Village Spa: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai

The Village Spa: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Tamarind Village Resort gets its name from a 200-year old tamarind tree in the courtyard, around which the resort has been built. Surrounding the famed tree are dark teakwood buildings, accentuated by startlingly green lawn expanses. The spa is on the…

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
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Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – A Review By Punam Mohandas  Often referred to as the Grande Dame of Bangkok, the Mandarin Oriental is now an impressive (for a city hotel) 142-years old! The absolutely spectacular original façade, dating back to 1876, has been carefully preserved by successive general managers. Colonial in style, it is white with pale…

Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
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Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok

Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok – A Review By Punam Mohandas  It never ceases to surprise me as to the differing perceptions regarding the Hilton brand in Asia and Europe. I have stayed at both the Hilton Amsterdam (Apollolaan) and the Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower; somewhat unprepossessing facades and rooms that had the bare essentials, along the…