Hyatt Regency Kyoto - barely Luxury Forum worthy even in its suites. Fading fast from top 5 list of Kyoto luxury options.

St. Regis Osaka - a small StR but very comfortable. Superb F&B. Had one of the best showers in my life there.

Hyatt Regency Tashkent - As good as it gets for Tashkent. More a business hotel than true luxury hotel. The best room hardware in town and a staff that tries very hard to please.

St. Regis Astana - the best luxury option in Astana. Loved the hardware and property. Not so sure how all the white will hold up though.

Ritz Carlton Almaty - best luxury option in Almaty. My favorite shower of all-time here. Water conservation eat your heart out.

Park Hyatt Istanbul - stayed when they were in the process of being sold to the Salt Bae restaurant owner and it was terrible. Nickel and diming with no room turndown done. Offered breakfast as option when waiting for room to be made available and then charged for it. Also charged for a coffee that they initially offered before the breakfast. Wouldn't go back.

Rosewood Bangkok - a very luxurious and residential feeling hotel. The upcoming houses will be even better than the Manor suites. Has the city's most authentic Chinese restaurant and great top floor LP bar. Daniele makes the best drinks in town.

Park Hyatt Bangkok - just an embarassment to the brand. Just very sterile feeling.

The Barai, at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin- luxury for Hua Hin but didn't really enjoy it. Great F&B for the area at Mcfarland House.

Belmond Governor's Residence, Yangon- Service and good F&B can't make up for a creaking old 100 year old house. Water pressure and doors seizing up can be a big problem. Everything is pretty much outdoors (mosquitoes and humidity in rainy season) and the pool is a small joke. A short stay might be okay but extended stays become tedious and annoying.

The Strand Yangon - Might have been the finest hotel East of Suez at one time but not anymore. Not even the finest hotel in Yangon now either.

Melia Yangon - A very big convention style hotel but still very enjoyable. They punch above their weight. Best brunch and buffet breakfast in Yangon.