Mouang Luang Hotel Location: 500m from Luang Prabang city centre Rating: 3-star A 10-minute walk from town on a quiet street, the Mouang Loung is adorned with traditional Lao temple-style roofs. The rooms are clean, with parquet floors and marble-tiled bathrooms (all with tubs). Street-side rooms have balconies. There's an open-air Lao restaurant in the back, and just above it is an enormous balcony reserved for Baci ceremonies. Mouang Luang has the distinction of being one of the only hotels in town with a pool. [hotel website not available]

Summit Parkview Hotel Location: Yangon Rating: 4-star This property features good restaurants and a swimming pool and is not far from the Schwedagon Pagoda. This was the first international hotel in Yangon, and is holding up fairly well even today. Guests will enjoy dining at the Park Cafe and the La Terraza Restaurant serves an extensive menu of dishes from around the world. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Tharabar Gate Hotel Location: Bagan Rating: 4-star Perfect for exploring the archaeological zone, this hotel is situated right in front of the stunning historic gates of Bagan. The stylish hotel features beautifully designed spacious rooms furnished in local teak wood with spectacular views of surrounding temples. The open air restaurant around the large pool serves local and international cuisine. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Miracle Hometel Suvarnabhumi Location: Convenient to Suvarnabhumi Airport (for tours spending only one night in Bangkok for flight connections) Rating: 3-star All rooms are spacious with minimalist decor, large bathroom which is nicely equipped. The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services including all day dining at the coffee shop, sumptuous Chinese restaurant and traditional Japanese restaurant, fitness center & spa, out door rooftop swimming pool. [CLICK on photo for more information]