Ampersand Favourites
To help familiarise you with the Ampersand style, our team of specialists have cherry-picked our favourite properties, which have our utmost seal of approval. Of course, nothing features in our portfolio that we don’t rate exceptionally, but these hotels are particularly special to us. We love them for different reasons and they vary hugely – from grand Royal Palaces to rustic boho gems, from sexy skyscrapers to boutique house hotels; what unifies them is we absolutely adore them!
Amanbagh ,
Ajabgarh
Amanbagh is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats, Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. Amanbagh is a lush and...
View here Six Senses Vana ,
Dehradun
Vana is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotel Spas. Six Senses Vana is an incredibly impressive and idyllic wellness retreat located a...
View here The Imperial Hotel ,
Delhi
The Imperial Hotel is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels and our Top 10 Hotel Spas. From the moment...
View here The Leela Palace New Delhi ,
Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi features in Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools The Leela Palace New Delhi, often hailed as...
View here The Leela Palace Udaipur ,
Udaipur
Leela Palace Udaipur features on Ampersand's Top 10 Hotel Spas. In a killer location on the edge of Lake Pichola, with...
View here RAAS Devigarh ,
Delwara
RAAS Devigarh is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party & Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan. In the heart of...
View here Rambagh Palace ,
Jaipur
Rambagh Palace is one of Ampersand's Top Ten Hotels in Rajasthan and Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party. Rambagh Palace is...
View here SUJÁN The Serai ,
Jaisalmer
SUJÁN The Serai is one of Ampersand's Top Ten Hotels in Rajasthan. Located on a 100-acre private estate in the heart...
View here RAAS Jodhpur ,
Jodhpur
RAAS is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan. RAAS Jodhpur is an awesome little hotel designed...
View here Umaid Bhawan Palace ,
Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of Ampersand's Top Ten Hotels in Rajasthan. A magnificent Art Deco fantasy carved from golden...
View here Ahilya Fort ,
Maheshwar
Ahilya Fort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats The incomparable Ahilya Fort is quite possibly one of the...
View here RAAS Chhatra Sagar ,
Nimaj
Set on the banks of a 100-year-old dam in rural Nimaj, RAAS Chhatra Sagar offers an idyllic, peaceful retreat amidst...
View here Aman-i-Khás ,
Ranthambore
Aman-i-Khás is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan and Top 10 Safari Lodges in Asia. Aman-i-Khás is an exclusive wilderness retreat on the...
View here SUJÁN Sher Bagh ,
Ranthambore
SUJÁN Sher Bagh is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan and Top 10 Safari Lodges in Asia. SUJÁN Sher Bagh, an ultra-luxurious tented camp...
View here Samode Palace ,
Samode
Samode Palace is one of Ampersand's Top Ten Hotels in Rajasthan and Top Ten Venues for a Wedding or Party Samode Palace,...
View here Taj Lake Palace ,
Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotels in Rajasthan, Top 10 Romantic Retreats and Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party. A 273-year-old...
View here Spice Coast Cruises ,
Vembanad Lake
Spice Coast Cruises offer an exclusive experience to enjoy a luxurious journey on a traditional Kettuvallom boat, through the picturesque and lush backwaters...
View here Philipkutty's Farm ,
Kerala
This private island offers a wonderful homestay experience that combines charm and character with good service and professionalism. The owners...
View here Brunton Boatyard ,
Cochin
Sitting on the waterfront of Cochin Harbour, this elegant white-washed building lies within the northern shores of Fort Cochin. What was formerly a...
View here Rajakkad Estate ,
Dindigul
Rajakkad Estate is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems. Set 1,000 metres above sea level, in the cool foothills...
View here The Leela Palace ,
Chennai
On the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Adyar river, The Leela Palace launched in January 2013 and...
View here Visalam ,
Chettinad
Visalam is an elegant 70-year-old Chettiar Mansion which has been carefully converted into a boutique hotel in the heart of this fascinating...
View here Le Colonial ,
Cochin
Le Colonial is a beautifully restored building in the heart of historic Fort Cochin, next to St Francis Church. Dating...
View here Elsewhere ,
Goa
Elsewhere is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels On a totally private spit of land overlooking the ocean, separated...
View here Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa ,
Goa
Located on the southwest coast of Goa, just 150 metres from the Arabian sea, this beach resort offers all the...
View here Taj Falaknuma Palace ,
Hyderabad
Taj Falaknuma Palace is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats A hotel that completely takes your breath away, this...
View here Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge ,
Kabini
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Safari Lodges in Asia. Located on the edge of the River Kabini, in...
View here Coconut Lagoon ,
Kumarakom
Located on the eastern shores of Vembanad Lake, Coconut Lagoon is a palm-framed haven of relaxation, set on an abandoned coconut...
View here Kumarakom Lake Resort ,
Kumarakom
One of the most stylish resorts on the backwaters, Kumarakom Lake Resort succeeds in combining modern comforts and luxuries with...
View here Marari Beach Resort ,
Mararikulam
Marari Beach Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels Hidden away between two fishing villages on a beautiful...
View here Windermere Estate ,
Munnar
Windermere Estate is a charming 15 bedroom property perched on a hilltop, surrounded by a working cardamom estate. The 360...
View here Palais de Mahe ,
Pondicherry
Opened in 2013, this extremely welcoming palatial mansion is located in the heart of Pondicherry's stylish French Quarter on Rue...
View here Uga Ulagalla ,
Anuradhapura
Ulagalla is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. Arguably the best luxury hotel in Anuradhapura, Ulagalla is a refined,...
View here Summerville Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley
Summerville Bungalow is one of five restored colonial-era tea planter residences in Sri Lanka’s breathtaking Ceylon Tea Region. Together, these...
View here Norwood Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley
Norwood Bungalow is one of five restored historic tea planter residences that form part of the celebrated Ceylon Tea Trails,...
View here Castlereagh Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley
Castlereagh is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party Castlereagh Bungalow is one of the five...
View here Galapita Eco Lodge ,
Buttala
Galapita Eco Lodge is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. If you’ve ever dreamt of sleeping under stars so vivid...
View here Tientsin Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley
Tientsin Bungalow is one of five lovingly restored colonial-era tea planter residences in Sri Lanka’s spectacular Ceylon Tea Region. Together,...
View here Paradise Road Tintagel ,
Colombo
Paradise Road Tintagel is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels and our Top 10 Boutique Hotels. Paradise Road Tintagel is no...
View here Amanwella ,
Tangalle
Amanwella is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. It also has one of our Top 10...
View here Amangalla ,
Galle
Amangalla is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels, Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia and Top 10 Hotel Spas. Without a doubt the...
View here Kahanda Kanda ,
Galle
Kahanda Kanda is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party This stunning boutique hotel in...
View here Maya Villa ,
Tangalle
Tucked away in the rural village of Aranwella, just 15 minutes inland from Tangalle’s palm-fringed beaches, Maya is a deeply...
View here Amankora Bumthang ,
Bumthang
Amankora’s five distinct lodges, based in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, offer a unique and unrivalled circuit through Bhutan’s...
View here Amankora Gangtey ,
Gangtey
Amankora’s five distinct lodges, based in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, offer a unique and unrivalled circuit through Bhutan’s...
View here Amankora Paro ,
Paro
Amankora’s five distinct lodges, based in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, offer a unique and unrivalled circuit through Bhutan’s valleys....
View here Amankora Punakha ,
Punakha
Amankora Punakha is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. Amankora’s five distinct lodges, based in Thimphu, Paro,...
View here Amankora Thimphu ,
Thimphu
Amankora’s five distinct lodges, based in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, offer a unique and unrivalled circuit through Bhutan’s...
View here Uma Punakha ,
Punakha
Uma Punakha is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats Opened in September 2012, Uma Punakha is COMO's second hotel...
View here Uma Paro ,
Paro
Uma Paro is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotel Spas. Uma Paro is part of the COMO hotel group; founded by Christina...
View here Amantaka ,
Luang Prabang
A quiet hit with peace-seeking Aman lovers, Amantaka is set on a garden estate and housed in graceful 19th century...
View here La Résidence Phou Vao ,
Luang Prabang
La Residence Phou Vao has one of Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools Perched high on the Hill of Kites, this...
View here La Folie ,
Si Phan Don
Located on Dong Daeng Island, on the banks of the Mekong River, La Folie Lodge sits on a secluded beach...
View here Eastern and Oriental Express ,
Bangkok
The opulent Eastern and Oriental Express is the most luxurious way to travel through South East Asia. Its gleaming green...
View here COMO Metropolitan ,
Bangkok
COMO Metropolitan has a cool and contemporary east-meets-west aesthetic with modern Oriental accents which are combined with award-winning cuisine, a...
View here The Oriental ,
Bangkok
The Oriental Bangkok is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels. This elegant and luxurious iconic hotel in the...
View here 137 Pillars House ,
Chiang Mai
137 Pillars House revives the old world elegance of the Orient and invites guests to enjoy every modern luxury. The...
View here Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle ,
Chiang Rai
Reached by river boat amid Thailand's exotic bamboo jungles, the Four Seasons Tented Camp offers a unique experience of unadulterated...
View here Soneva Kiri ,
Koh Kood
Soneva Kiri is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. Opened in 2009, Soneva Kiri offers 42 pool villas set...
View here Four Seasons Koh Samui ,
Koh Samui
Four Seasons Koh Samui is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels Situated on a steep hillside with dramatic views...
View here Six Senses Yao Noi ,
Phang Nga Bay
Six Senses Yao Noi features in Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools This fabulous resort has 54 generously proportioned, private pool villas,...
View here Point Yamu by COMO ,
Phuket
Set on the east coast of Phuket – the other side of the island to many of the resorts – Point Yamu...
View here Amanpuri ,
Phuket
Amanpuri is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia and Top 10 Beach Hotels. Aman’s flagship property, Amanpuri (meaning ‘place...
View here Trisara ,
Phuket
Located on a steep hill with panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, the 39 villas are nestled in the mature...
View here Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor ,
Siem Reap
The Raffles D'Angkor is a splendid colonial hotel, with 131 large rooms and suites. The hotel is tastefully appointed with...
View here Raffles Hotel Le Royal ,
Phnom Penh
Established in 1929, the distinguished Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a genuine ‘grand dame’ of the Cambodian capital. With an...
View here Amansara ,
Siem Reap
Amansara is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. When Aman Resorts took over the former guest...
View here Song Saa Private Island Resort ,
Song Saa Private Island
Song Saa Private Island Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels and our Top 10 Eco RetreatsThis ground-breaking luxury...
View here 4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge ,
Tatai
4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. The 4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge is located on...
View here Aman Summer Palace ,
Beijing
Aman Summer Palace is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia and our Top 10 Hotel Spas. China’s capital...
View here The Opposite House ,
Beijing
Situated at the heart of Beijing's cosmopolitan Sanlitun village, The Opposite House greets you with its striking emerald glass exterior....
View here Amanfayun ,
Hangzhou
Amanfayun is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. Hangzhou has a great selection of luxury hotels, however...
View here The Upper House ,
Hong Kong
The Upper House is a high-style haven in the heavens from one of Asia's hottest designers, Andre Fu. Lord it...
View here The Peninsula Shanghai ,
Shanghai
Located directly on the Bund, this five-star hotel is decorated in the 1930s old Shanghai style to honour it's past....
View here The Peninsula Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong
Opened in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong is one of the world's legendary grand hotels. Created over 80 years ago...
View here Park Hyatt Shanghai ,
Shanghai
Staying at the Park Hyatt in Shanghai means staying in the second tallest building in China. Knowing this already fills...
View here Dwarika's Hotel ,
Kathmandu
Dwarika’s Kathmandu is an institution in the city, ask any taxi driver and they will know it straightaway. It is...
View here The Road to Mandalay ,
Bagan
The Road to Mandalay is arguably the most luxurious and romantic way to explore the tranquil Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River. Setting...
View here Inle Princess Resort ,
Inle Lake
Inle Princess Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats This peaceful family owned resort is the perfect base...
View here Amara Mountain Resort ,
Kalaw
Amara Mountain Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems. A quaint colonial cottage which dates from 1909,...
View here Rupar Mandalar Resort ,
Mandalay
Rupar Mandalar Resort is a delightful member of the Mandalay hotel scene, tucked away amidst landscaped gardens to the east...
View here Sandoway Resort ,
Ngapali Beach
Sandoway Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels Nestled amongst coconut palms on Myanmar's Ngapali Beach, the Sandoway Resort...
View here The Governor's Residence ,
Yangon (Rangoon)
This property is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels Without a doubt our favourite hotel in Yangon, the elegant...
View here The Strand ,
Yangon (Rangoon)
Originally built in 1901 by the Sarkies brothers on the banks of the Yangon river, mere minutes’ walk from the...
View here Capella Singapore ,
Singapore
Set on Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore is a modern yet historic retreat in the midst of the tropical rainforest but...
View here Amanjiwo ,
Borobudur, Java
Amanjiwo is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. Amanjiwo, one of Ampersand’s Top 10 Aman Resorts in...
View here Amankila ,
Manggis, Bali
Amankila has one of Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools The paradise haven of Amankila is located in one of eastern...
View here Puri Ganesha ,
Pemuteran, Bali
Puri Ganesha is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party.This delightfully bohemian hotel is...
View here Si Datu Bua ,
Raja Ampat Islands
Si Datu Bua is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. The latest addition to the Silolona Sojourns collection, Si...
View here Tiger Blue ,
Raja Ampat Islands
Tiger Blue is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats and Top 10 Winter Sun Trips. A voyage aboard Tiger Blue offers a...
View here Surya Shanti Villa ,
Sidemen, Bali
Surya Shanti Villa is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels. Surya Shanti is by far one of the most special...
View here NIHI Sumba ,
Sumba Island
NIHI Sumba is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels and Top 10 Romantic Retreats. NIHI Sumba is 567 acres of tropical...
View here Silolona ,
The Komodo Islands
Silolona is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. Silolona is a 49-metre wooden sailboat hand-carved in the traditional "Phinsi"...
View here Amandari ,
Ubud, Bali
The second Aman resort to open after the flagship Amanpuri, Amandari is perched high above the rushing water of the Ayung...
View here COMO Shambhala Estate ,
Ubud, Bali
COMO Shambhala is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Hotel Spas and Top 10 Swimming Pools. COMO Shambhala Estate, just north of Ubud,...
View here Alila Villas Uluwatu ,
Uluwatu, Bali
Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats and Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party Suave and sophisticated,...
View here Six Senses Con Dao ,
Con Dao
True to the Six Senses philosophy, the Six Senses Can Dao is in a remote area of outstanding natural beauty on the...
View here Six Senses Ninh Van Bay ,
Nha Trang
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Romantic Retreats Accessible only by boat, the site of...
View here The Sofitel Legend Metropole ,
Hanoi
The Sofitel Legend Metropole is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels. Built in 1901, the Metropole in the...
View here Four Seasons Nam Hai ,
Hoi-An
Set along a one kilometre stretch of the famed China Beach, the Four Seasons Nam Hai's villas benefit from beautiful...
View here Amanoi ,
Vinh Hy Bay
Amanoi is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels, Top 10 Romantic Retreats and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. It also has...
View hereCocoa Island by COMO
Cocoa Island Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels and Top 10 Hotel Spas. Located a 40-minute speedboat journey...
View hereConstance Moofushi
Located in the South Ari Atoll, Constance Moofushi is a relaxed, fresh and stylish resort - one of 2 resorts...
View hereSoneva Fushi Resort & Spa
Soneva Fushi is the original barefoot luxury resort and retains its very specific relaxed but indulgent vibe. This pristine island,...
View here Sira Beach House ,
Lombok
Sira Beach House is one of our Top Ten Private Villas in Asia. For those looking for a charming and rustic beach...
View here Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate ,
Coorg
Located in the hills of the Western Ghats, Karnataka, Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate offers a unique opportunity to experience a...
View here Gora Kadan ,
Hakone
Gora Kadan is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Ryokans and Top 10 Hotel Spas. Gora Kadan is one of Japan’s finest ryokans, offering an...
View here Iwaso Ryokan ,
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Iwaso is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Ryokans. Nestled in the serene Miyajima shrine area, Iwaso Ryokan offers an exceptional...
View here Ryokan Kurashiki ,
Kurashiki
Ryokan Kurashiki is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems and Top 10 Luxury Ryokans. Nestled along the picturesque willow-lined canal in Kurashiki, Ryokan...
View here Hoshinoya Kyoto ,
Kyoto
Hoshinoya Kyoto is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Ryokans. Hoshinoya Kyoto is a luxury ryokan nestled in the scenic hillside...
View here The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto ,
Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels. Located in the heart of Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto offers...
View here The Peninsula Tokyo ,
Tokyo
With just eleven hotels worldwide, the Peninsula brand stands out as a symbol of luxury and exclusivity, rivalling much larger...
View here Mandarin Oriental Tokyo ,
Tokyo
In every major historic Asian city, you'll find a flagship Mandarin Oriental hotel, expertly blending the pinnacle of Western luxury...
View here Park Hyatt Tokyo ,
Tokyo
Famous for its iconic role in the film Lost in Translation, the Park Hyatt Tokyo remains a favourite among sophisticated...
View here Cheval Blanc Randheli ,
Male
Hidden by lush jungle and endless ocean, Cheval Blanc Randheli is part of a preserved environment located 40 minutes north...
View here Paradise Peak ,
Halong Bay
In our opinion Paradise Peak is currently the most luxurious and well-run vessel cruising the stunning limestone islands and emerald...
View here Kasara Chitwan ,
Chitwan National Park
Opened in October 2013, Kasara Chitwan is perhaps the most deluxe camp in Nepal’s beautiful Chitwan National Park. The property...
View here Gangtey Lodge ,
Gangtey
Gangtey Lodge is a very special wood-and-stone luxury Bhutanese farmhouse. Opened in 2013 by the dynamic husband and wife duo, Brett...
View here The Lodhi ,
Delhi
Set across 7 acres of lush, landscaped grounds in the heart of New Delhi, The Lodhi is a contemporary luxury...
View here Aman Tokyo ,
Tokyo
Aman Tokyo is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. It also has one...
View here Amandayan ,
Lijiang
Amandayun is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. Aman’s third venture into China, Amandayan is situated in the...
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