100 Favorite Hotels in the World For 2023

48. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort: Chiang Rai, Thailand

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This reader-favorite Northern Thailand resort has 40 rooms and 21 suites — many of which have “three-country” views of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos — plus a clutch of transparent bubble-style accommodations at the property’s Elephant Camp, where guests can spend a night surrounded by forest and greeted by passing animals.

 

Reader Score: 97.76

49. andBeyond Bateleur Camp: Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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At the edge of the Great Rift Valley, two clusters of nine tented suites (plus a larger tent for families) come with private decks, indoor and outdoor showers, and butler service. Each Bateleur Camp guest is lent a pair of Swarovski binoculars to clearly see elephants and water buffalo on bush walks and game drives.

 

Reader Score: 97.75