The votes compiled from the publication’s annual poll bear witness to the high standards and excellence of 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts.
Bangkok, March 15, 2024 — DestinAsian magazine, Southeast Asia’s homegrown regional luxury travel publication, has announced the results of 17th annual Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA 2024). 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai has been ranked as the best resort in Thailand and secured the fifth position in the category of the best boutique resorts in Asia. Additionally, 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok has achieved the fourth position for the best boutique city hotel in Asia, earning a spot among other RCA finalists in the March/May 2024 print issue of DestinAsian.
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts epitomizes luxury Thai hospitality, stemming from the benevolent spirit of the owning family, who aspire to share the authentic and culturally rich history with the world. Both 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai and 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok are strategically located in the heart of the two charming cities in Thailand. "As we aspire to become the premier luxury boutique hotel brands in Asia, showcasing genuine Thai hospitality, this achievement marks a significant milestone for us. We wouldn't have reached this far without the support of our guests, partners, supporters, and, of course, the dedication of our 137 Pillars wonderful team," remarked Nida Wongphanlert, managing owner of 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts.
“When we launched our Readers’ Choice Awards back in 2006, it comprised 25 categories spanning hotels and resorts, in addition to airlines, airports, and destinations. We had no idea it would grow so much,” says DestinAsianpublisher Ronald Liem. “Its longevity is a testament to both the strength and limitless potential of Asia Pacific’s luxury travel industry, as well as the dedication of our readership. Every finalist in the latest rankings should be proud that they made the cut.”
The full results of the RCA 2024 have been published in DestinAsian’s March/May 2024 print edition, and available to view on Destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners.
About DestinAsian’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Now in its seventeenth year, DestinAsian’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is the longest-standing and most trusted recognition of excellence in the Asia-Pacific travel industry. The latest poll was conducted between August and November 2023, with DestinAsian readers nominating their regional favorites in 36 different categories including hotels and resorts, serviced residences, airlines, airports, cruise lines, and destinations. Optional comments allowed voters to elaborate on the attributes of their favorite places to stay, be it the quality of service, unique location, exceptional dining options, or standout design. The results showcase the best in Asia-Pacific travel today. https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/
About DestinAsian:
Established in 2001, Asia’s own homegrown luxury media brand DestinAsian is a multi-award-winning travel and lifestyle magazine focused on the Asia-Pacific region with a print run of 25,000 copies and a readership of 75,000 per edition. DestinAsian is published in print five times a year and distributed in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Online, our newly revamped website, DestinAsian.com, brings evocative travel writing and stunning photography and video reaching hundreds of thousands more people around the globe, DestinAsian.com is setting new benchmarks for luxury travel story-telling in the digital space.