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Dusit Thani Pattaya room and garden tour: old-fashioned charm in one of Pattaya’s best locations

First opened in the 1980s, the hotel is noticeably from another era. The rooms are large, there's extensive use of real wood, carpets and wallpaper, and the sprawling gardens occupy a beachfront site that would be difficult to replicate with a new hotel today.
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A tour of my Bangkok condo balcony: plants, guppies and teak wood finds

Here's a tour of both balconies and some of the things I've collected to make these small outdoor spaces feel a little more like home.
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Ibis Pattaya standard double room review: a budget hotel with some surprisingly premium touches

While it sits firmly in the budget category, the hotel includes several thoughtful design features that make it feel more refined than its price suggests.
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ibis Greenwich Superior Double Room review: smart budget design focused on practicality

Following a full refurbishment in 2025, the hotel combines durable materials, space-saving furniture and modern conveniences to create a room that is designed to withstand years of heavy use while still feeling fresh and contemporary.
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Inside a standard double room at Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre

During a stay at the Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre, several design details stood out—not because they were luxurious, but because they were thoughtful and genuinely useful.