This boutique newcomer boasts colonial-style spiral staircases and elegant chandeliers with Thai touches in the form teak, rattan and Jim Thompson silk cushions.

The hotel also offers some pretty grand communal facilities, such as a beach-facing swimming pool and a kids club.

Rooms range from a deluxe balcony (antique four-poster bed, marble bathroom, spacious balcony), to the 200-sq-meter Manathai Suite with two bedrooms, and seperate living and dining areas. Rates start from B2,750 net per night.