THERE are several legendary hotels in the region that many of us aspire to visit and may, perhaps, be lucky enough to stay in at least once in our lives.
Their names easily roll off our lips, and people nod approvingly when they are mentioned in the best social circles.
The region's most regal heritage properties now offer the finest contemporary facilities, as they have had to incorporate them over the decades to ensure they remain relevant with contemporary global travellers.
When most of the 10 hotels on this list were built, air conditioning and the Internet didn't exist, and it would be impossible for these hotels to survive now if they didn't offer them.
Over the past few years, I have travelled the region seeking out the most refined, revered and respected hotels that are destinations in their own right.
They have earned the finest rreputations for offering personalised service, gracious hospitality and elegance in all they do.
Here are my top 10 for you to consider, dream about and visit one day to take in all that they have to offer.
To me, they are all grand and are listed alphabetically.
AZERAI LA RESIDENCE, VIETNAM
EASTERN AND ORIENTAL (E&O), PENANG
ANANTARA CHIANG MAI RESORT, THAILAND
CENTARA GRAND BEACH RESORT AND VILLAS, THAILAND
PALACE HERITAGE HOTEL, VIETNAM
RAFFLES SINGAPORE
RAFFLES GRAND D'ANGKOR, CAMBODIA
RAFFLES HOTEL LE ROYAL, PHNOM PENH
SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE, VIETNAM
SOFITEL LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
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