Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Borneo

Set discretely in the diplomatic quarter, this delightful boutique hideaway offers 20 beautifully designed rooms ranged around a lagoon pool and tropical garden, only 10-mins’ walk from the Petronas Towers. Its thatched roofs and low-hanging lanterns create a soothing contrast to the tower-block modernity on all sides. Darkwood floors and elemental textured walls infuse the room décor with a tranquil feel, with antique urns and bamboo screens adding old-world Asian notes. There’s a gourmet residents-only restaurant and relaxing rooftop bar, and the service is warm and smiling, making you feel more like a house guest than a paying customer.