Sala Ayutthaya · Ayutthaya, Thailand

The boutique hotel looks over the calming river waters to Wat Phuttai Sawan; one of over 200 Buddhist temples that populate the UNESCO World Heritage Center, Ayutthaya. The exterior of the ‘Sala Ayutthaya’ has been designed as a homage to such sacred sites, its annular brick configuration mimics the walls of traditional temples. The interior is conversely contemporary, and while each of the 26 rooms has a different layout—some with river views, others, private plunge pools—all are spacious and feature high ceilings, white walls, and polished concrete floors.