Fodor's Expert Review Apsara Rive Droite

For those looking for something even more glamorous and exclusive than the Apsara, this sister property across the Nam Khan River has a swimming pool, private verandas, and a free 24-hour shuttle-boat service to take guests across the river. The nine boutique rooms are in an old villa decorated with fine contemporary Asian art. The hotel is a stone's throw from town, but its private position across the river makes it feel secluded.