Check out these new properties worthy of your attention now or in the future
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Thailand
This hotel by the city's bustling Ratchaprasong intersection is in a great spot for those keen on immersing themselves in the culture of Bangkok. A first for the brand in South-East Asia, the hotel is located in the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard complex and is as much a destination for dining as it is for luxury accommodation. The 171-room property has three restaurants, a lounge and two bars, as well as a sizeable ballroom, outdoor infinity pool, spa and state-of-the-art fitness centre. Rates start from 15,340 Thai baht (Dh1,716) per night, including taxes. Go to www.waldorfbangkok.waldorfastoria.com
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Harding Boutique Ahangama, Sri Lanka
While not due to open until next year, this six-suite luxury boutique property has been designed by British architect Jonathan Ashmore, founder of design and architecture firm Anarchitect, which has bases in Dubai and London. A 30-minute drive from the Unesco World Heritage Site, Galle Fort, the hotel will offer guests the perfect beach escape surrounded by coconut groves. Suites will have generous private balconies and provide uninterrupted views over the Indian Ocean, with sea-facing private baths, rain showers, double vanities and king-size beds. For more on the hotel, go to www.hardingboutiquehotels.com
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Park Regis Aveda, Kumarakom, India
You'll find this 44-room hotel on the Vembanad lake in the famed Kerala backwater. The region it sits in is renowned for its palm-lined beaches and spice and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats. Travellers can choose to stay in private cottages, villas or suites, and during their stay can enjoy the poolside restaurant-cum-lounge, Ayurvedic spa and well-equipped fitness centre. There's also a dedicated banquet hall and 150 metre infinity pool. Rates start from 6,339 Indian rupees (Dh327) per night. Go to www.parkregisaveda.com.
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W Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Due to open this month, the W Kuala Lumpur has 150 rooms across nine floors, 18 of these suites, and six dining establishments. Casual meets contemporary in Flock, while Yen serves imaginative Cantonese cuisine, and Saint Pierre has French fine-dining elegance. Ideal for a lively stay, the property has a funky vibe and offers views of the Petronas Twin Towers and city skyline, with easy access to public transport. Rates start from 953 Malaysian ringgit (Dh845) a night. Go to www.starwoodhotels.com
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