The recently opened Nova Hotel & Spa scores with contemporary design and a convenient location in the heart of Pattaya, within easy walking distance of the beach. Head to Pattaya before the end of March to take advantage of their tempting opening rates: a Deluxe room for two overlooking the pool is currently B 2,250++… [more]

The Accor group have just opened their first All Seasons brand hotel in the north, the All Seasons Chiang Mai, and to celebrate they’re offering special introductory rates of B1,185++ for a standard room, and B1,422++ for a deluxe room until March 31. Located near the centre of town, at the Phu Come Intersection, the… [more]

Inspired by Valentine’s Day, the V Villas Hua Hin has come up with a Romeo and Juliet themed package for couples: one night in a two bedroom pool villa suite. Included is candlelight dinner for two, a one hour aroma massage, and high tea in your villa or by the beach. Prices start at B… [more]

South of Krabi, on a long stretch of secluded beach. The luxury Anantara Sikao Resort & Spa promises beautiful views of the emerald blue Andaman sea and breathtaking sunsets. Until the end of Feb, book your stay a minimum of 30 days in advance and get 20 % off the regular rate. Rates for deluxe… [more]

Hip VIP beach resort, the Nikki Beach Koh Samui, has come up with a three night Valentine’s Package exclusively for couples. Between February 10 to 17 you and your loved one can enjoy three nights for the price of two, round-trip airport transfers, a romantic private dinner on the beach (including a bottle of sparkling… [more]

After 15 months of renovation work, the Pattaya’s Hard Rock hotel is celebrating its new look with discount rates stretching all the way into next December. Until then you’ll be able to weekday rates of B 3,960 – B 7,565, and weekend rates of B 4,260 – B 7,865 across all their refurbished rooms. The… [more]

The Amari Loves Samui package includes three nights in a superior room at Chaweng Beach’s Amari Palm Reef resort. It includes: breakfast for two, upgrade to a deluxe room with garden or pool view, airport transfers, a set dinner at Italian restaurant Prego, spa discounts, a day trip to Angthong Marine Park and one hours… [more]

The Ramayana Koh Chang on the island’s Klong Prao beach is offering a great value, three day / two night accommodation, meals and leisure activity package. It costs B 9,000 net per couple and includes breakfast, welcome seafood set dinner, one Thai set dinner, full-day snorkelling, a 60 minute massage each, pick-up service to Klong… [more]

Chiang Rai’s Anantara Golden Triangle perches on a ridge overlooking the misty hills of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. To lure Thai residents up there, they’re offering exclusive rates inclusive of breakfast for two, until 31st March. Prices per night: Deluxe 3 Country View (B 7,500 net); Anantara Suite (B 15,500 net); Suite 3 Country View… [more]

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering special packages at its three Chiang Mai hotels to visitors attending the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011 (see Upcountry Now, p.31). Stay two nights or more and you’ll receive one Royal Flora ticket per person, one-way transfers to the exhibition, roundtrip airport transfers, breakfast for two, and a complimentary kanthoke… [more]

Hua Hin’s The Barai is an award-winning destination spa located adjacent to the Hyatt Regency. Until January 31 they’re offering the Ultimate Pampering package: one night’s accommodation in a residential spa suite, plus breakfast, all-day butler service and a couple of select spa treatments. Rates start from B 22,500++ per night for The Barai Balcony… [more]

Another Thai and Thailand residents only deal, this one at Pattaya’s recently refurbished Hard Rock Hotel, which is just across from the beach. Rates for their deluxe city view and deluxe sea view rooms are currently B3,599 or B4,099 during the week, and B3,899 or B4,399 on weekends. Buffet breakfast for two, free wi-fi, and… [more]

Thai and expats who work here can stay at Chiang Mai’s Shangri-La Hotel for a lot less than you’d pay normally right now: B3,500 net for single or double occupancy in a deluxe room. The deal includes complimentary buffet breakfast for two and complimentary broadband internet access, and runs until 31 March 2012. WHERE Shangri-La… [more]

The Centara Duangtawan Hotel is offering a special package for visitors to Chiang Mai’s Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, which runs 14 December through 14 March. Available throughout the event, the package per night costs B1,999 net per superior room for a single and B2,699 net for two persons. American breakfast is included, as are roundtrip… [more]