It’s your hotel that can either make or break any trip, turning a mediocre day into a fantastic night or at the other end turning a great day into a horrific night, Asia is no exception with its fair share of fantastic and dare I say not so great hotels.

Which is why the team here at Asia Travel Magazine decided to compile a list of the 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Asia, so you can be assured your hotel won’t be what spoils your next holiday to Asia.

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

The Shangri La Hotel Singapore, now this is the hotel that foreign Heads of State & dignitaries chose to stay when they are in Singapore, they don’t just stay because the Shangri-la is the most secure hotel on the Island it’s also the service and attention to detail which the Shangri-La is world famous for and in our books makes it number 1 Singapore.

On entry to the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore you will be awe struck by the main lobby this theme continues throughout the entire hotel.

Those in the know who only want the best book a room in the exclusive Shangri-La Valley Wing.

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Since opening in 1963 the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has been synonymous with luxury & style, this still holds true today, mind you the hotel has gone thru a renovation in recent years which has made it even better. A highly recommended stay in Hong Kong! Our favourite rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong are the Harbour View Rooms for a standard room, for a Suite the Deluxe Oriental Suite is great, but for pure indulgence the Mandarin Suite is number one!

Peninsula Hotel Tokyo Japan

The Peninsula Hotel Tokyo is a relatively new Luxury hotel located in Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, and can be considered the ultimate in state of the art luxury; each room tastefully incorporates technology which will make your stay enjoyable.

The ultimate room at the Peninsula Hotel Tokyo is the Peninsula Suite which has wide sweeping views Hibiya Park and the Imperial palace gardens.

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Just as the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong above the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is a Luxury hotel which should need no introduction with over 130 years of tradition the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is one of the best that Thailand & Asia has to offer. Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River the views and atmosphere should not be missed.

This hotel is the choice of the rich and famous not to mention heads of state.

Our favourite rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is the Mandarin Room, for a great suite the  Executive Suite is great value for money,  but if money is no object the Royal Oriental Suite should be your first choice.

The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok Thailand

Another great Thai hotel set spectacularly on the bank of the Chao Phraya river, this 5 star hotel with the lot, has awesome views tip top service & some of the most luxurious outfitted rooms we have seen in Asia. It’s for these reasons The Peninsula Bangkok makes it on the list of the 10 Best Luxury hotels Asia

We recommend the Grand Deluxe Room which has spectacular panoramic views, but the best room in the house is The Peninsula Suite which is extravagance on a huge scale, with the rooms easy access to the hotels helipad

Four Seasons Chang Mai Thailand

The first thing which comes to mind every time I visit the Four Seasons Chang Mai, is tranquillity with a whole lot of luxury thrown in.

The four seasons Chang Mai set among the rice fields & mountains of the Mae Rim Valley a stay here is truly one of the most unique luxury hotel experiences to be had in Asia.

For extreme luxury Asia Travel Magazine recommends one of the private residence rentals with private plunge pool

Oberoi Udaivilas - Udaipur, India

The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur India is consistently ranked one of the best luxury hotels in Asia if not the world and we agree, from the moment you enter you are treated like a king or queen.

The attention to detail and service provided by staff is simply breathtaking, for some this service is hard to get used to!

Sofitel Metropole – Hanoi, Vietnam

The Sofitel Metropole Hanoi is truly a little piece of France in Hanoi, the French influence might have something to do with the fact the hotel was built in 1901 which is smack bang in the middle of the 100 year French occupation of Vietnam. If there is one thing the French did right in Vietnam it’s this hotel.

It’s the style the service and the staff that make the Sofitel Metrople Hanoi the best Luxury hotel in Vietnam, East meets West its best!

To experience the true history of this hotel book a Luxury room in the Historical Wing, for those that love all the mod cons the grand premium room in the opera wing is a must

St. Regis Shanghai China

The St. Regis Shanghai is a premier luxury hotel in the center of Pudong that yearly wins many of the top Luxury hotel awards. Our view on this hotel is that it’s hard to beat, fantastic service & great facilities

Our favourite room at this hotel is the Executive Deluxe room, for a suite either the Shanghai or Beijing Suites or for the extravagant the Imperial Suite.

Pudong Shangri-la Shanghai

The Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai China is an ultra modern luxury hotel in the heart of Pudong, what we love most about this hotel is the top notch service that the Shangri-La is renowned for, this together with the most luxurious interior & rooms, puts the Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai at the top of the pile of hotels we would stay at in China.

If you want a great experience we recommend a Bund view horizon club room or suite, but for extreme luxury and indulgence we can’t highly recommend the Shanghai Suite enough