The Best Hotels Near Krua Suwimol, by the Record
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The rooftop pool floats above Korat with a sky garden and bar attached, which sets the tone for this contemporary city hotel connected directly to a shopping mall. Rooms run sand and terracotta with geometric wood panels and city views. A restaurant covers both Thai and Japanese ground, with a nod to local Korat cooking, and a poolside bar handles the slower hours. It works equally well for a conference trip and a weekend away.
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Suites built from upcycled train carriages sit at the edge of a jungle lake just outside Khao Yai National Park, which tells you immediately that this resort is not doing the usual thing. Designer Bill Bensley brought the local railway history into the rooms, so they're longer and thinner than most, with plunge pools or outdoor tubs squeezed in cleverly. A spa, Thai and French-accented dining, and a UNESCO park on the doorstep round things out. The Michelin Guide awarded it one Key.
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A boutique resort perched on a hilltop above Khao Yai's valleys, with an infinity pool cantilevered over the hillside like an architectural dare. Seven rooms keep things minimal, all exposed white brick, polished concrete, and floor-to-ceiling windows aimed at the mountains. Villas add private pools and outdoor tubs. The national park next door is where people spot elephants; the resort is where they recover from the shock of having done so.