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Explore the grandiose of luxe hotels arriving or new to the Asian continent this year.

Hospitable, open-armed, and an avant-garde comfort beheld in its luxury and offerings – welcome to Asia’s formidable hospitality. As you travel to Asia for this year, take a look at some of the newest hotel chains in the continent for you to witness an extra level of comfort and luxe:

ANCIENT HUE, VIETNAM

Explore the Vietnamese city of Hue at Ancient Hue – a luxury boutique complex of authentic nha ruong (garden homes) about to be unveiled in Vietnam’s former royal capital. Beautifully restored by skilled native artisans, the garden homes feature an exquisite fusion of traditional charm and contemporary luxury. In fact, the grand property is a passion project for Trails of Indochina founder John Tue Nguyen, himself who is originally from Hue. “Ancient Hue is a way for me to leave some kind of legacy,” he says. “Hue is like nowhere else in Vietnam. The original charm is intact. With Ancient Hue we are trying to ensure that the city’s heritage and character is preserved.”For more information: https://ancienthue.com.vn/

AZERAI KE GA BAY, VIETNAM

Located 180km east of Saigon on a sweeping, five-kilometer white sand beach on the South China Sea, Azerai Ke Ga Bay stances as one of the most stunning waterfront destinations in Vietnam. The guest rooms, suites and villas evoke a contemporary aesthetic defined by elegant and simple design, with many units boasting either plunge pools or more spacious private pools. Azerai Ke Ga Bay marks the brand’s first beach resort and is set to open on April 1st, 2020.

For more information: https://azerai.com/

AMAN KYOTO, JAPAN

From immersive wellness experiences, impressive dining, to tailored excursions for exploring the city’s foliage – Aman Kyoto is a soulful setting in Japan’s exhilarating Kyoto. A 1-hour drive from Osaka International Airport and 2-hour drive from Kansai International Airport, Aman Kyoto is a fruition of wellness and tranquility with traditional onsen bathing facilities and Japanese natural apothecary from green tea to cold-pressed camellia oil. Restaurant Taka-An an omakase dining with fire warmed interiors and a refreshing garden terrace. Bespoke and intimate, Aman Kyoto also features rolling lawns, and a traditional tea ceremony hall Kagamiishi.

For more information: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto

BANYAN TREE KRABI, THAILAND

One of Asia’s luxury hotel groups, Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd. Is all set to open a new resort in Krabi in the second half of 2020. Currently under development in a serene location on Tubkaek Beach, the Banyan Tree Krabi fronts the powdery white beaches and the shallow-shelved coast of the Andaman Sea. Offering 72 pool suites and villas, an all-day dining setting, a ballroom and a wedding chapel, and beach club and a fitness center, the Thai haven will also be hosting a rainforest-themed spa.

For more information: https://www.banyantree.com/en/thailand/krabi

TANAH GAJAH, INDONESIA

On January 1st, the Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in Ubud returned roots as it became Tanah Gajah – a resort by Hadiprana and the flagship property of a new hospitality group Hadiprana Hospitality. Intimate, yet spacious, the five-hectare Balinese property features twenty art-filled accommodation options – ranging from one-bedroom suites with open air bathrooms and lotus pond views, to a one-of-a-kind two bedroom estate with a private pool. A new tapas lounge, Panen Padi invigorates with a stunning view of tranquil swan ponds on one side, and lush fields unfolding on the other.

For more information: https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en

THE CLAN HOTEL SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE

Opening its doors around Q3 2020, The Clan Hotel Singapore looks to offer a modern luxury stay with a tinge of Singapore’s nostalgia in its premises. Set in downtown Singapore in the Telok Ayer neighbourhood, the Clan Hotel is a carefully constructed concept with destination restaurant and bar, a Sky Gym with stunning views of the city, hole-in-the-wall bars, and incognito restaurants and more on the city’s unexplored gems. Tasteful touches of art and interior mix with a hidden undertone of Singapore’s best at The Clan Hotel Singapore.

For more information: https://www.theclanhotel.com.sg/#home

INTERCONTINENTAL MALDIVES, MALDIVES

When it comes to relaxation, there is no better leisure lagoon that those in Maldives. Add to that the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort – With soft white sands and palm tree peppered terraces, prepare yourself for a myriad of marine beauty to envelope you all around. The resort’s located close to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, leaving no ends to exploring the deep blues and marine rays of the region. Experience Overwater Avi Spa, Seaplane Transfer, and being the first and only all-Club InterContinental Resort, all guests shall enjoy complimentary benefits such as Breakfast at Cafe Umi or The Retreat and all-day refreshments at The Retreat, The Collective & The Pool Bar.

For more information: https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/maamunagau-island/mlemm/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IC-_-MV-_-MLEMM

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