Thailand's Most Unique Hotels (My 12 Boutique & Luxury Picks)
🏨 Book All These Hotels (Best Rates & VIP Perks): https://book.swankguide.com/ See Thailand's best hotels & resorts including luxury hotels, Bangkok hotels, Phuket resorts, Koh Samui hotels, and Chiang Mai hotels tested and reviewed. Part of my best hotels & resorts in Thailand series covering ultra-luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and hidden gems across all price points. After inspecting over 50 properties and paying my own way at 22 of Thailand's supposedly best hotels, I'm revealing which ones actually deliver on the hype—and which ones don't. From White Lotus filming locations to Bangkok's riverside luxury hotels, these picks span every budget and travel style. I'll expose the overhyped Instagram darlings that disappoint in reality, reveal the sleeper hits that deliver luxury without luxury prices, and share the game-changing hotels that completely exceeded expectations. This comprehensive Thailand hotel guide covers what to book, what to avoid, and why some of the country's best stays aren't the ones getting all the press. LINK TO The Swank Guide's free 7, 10 and 14 day Thailand itineraries: https://tinyurl.com/mcc9prbr 🎥 Equipment I Use to Film These Videos Want to support the channel? Using these links helps me keep everything independent and ad-free. I only recommend gear I actually use and travel with: 📱 Camera + Phone: Canon R6 Mark II – excellent low light performance: https://amzn.to/4lhB2d3 iPhone 16 Pro Max – shoots 4K and fits in your pocket: https://amzn.to/4eHDjM2 🦅 Drone: DJI Air 3 – cinematic shots, compact design: https://amzn.to/4nCJ2Xv 📸 Lenses: Canon RF 24–70mm f/2.8 – versatile everyday lens: https://amzn.to/3GA0NpH Canon RF 70–200mm f/2.8L – sharp, fast telephoto: https://amzn.to/4eWAtmF Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro – compact and great for detail shots: https://amzn.to/407VJ2u 🎙️ Mics: RØDE Wireless Go II – my go-to wireless setup: https://amzn.to/4ksShqv Hollyland Lark M2 – easy to use, great sound: https://amzn.to/3I9q3nk 🧳 Tripod: Peak Design Travel Tripod – lightweight and reliable: https://amzn.to/44AV5M6 Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission — at no cost to you. It helps support the work I do here, and I really appreciate it. #ThailandHotels #BangkokHotels #PhuketResorts #KohSamuiHotels #ThailandTravel
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