Is this the most unique luxury hotel in the world? All aboard! Step back into a world of 1920s glamour at this one-of-a-kind Orient Express-inspired resort in the lush jungle.
We travelled 2 hours from Bangkok in Thailand to discover a place that shouldn’t exist: a 5-star resort where the rooms aren’t buildings, but restored vintage train carriages hidden deep in a tropical jungle. This is the InterContinental Khao Yai, a masterpiece designed by the legendary architect Bill Bensley.
Inspired by the “Golden Age” of rail travel, every suite here is a restored heritage railcar, offering a level of nostalgia and “Ritzy” glamour that rivals the Orient Express. Set on the edge of the Khao Yai National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site), it’s a masterclass in maximalist design and natural beauty.
In this video tour, we explore:
Inside the Heritage Suites: A full walkthrough of a luxury train carriage suite.
Dining on a Vintage Train: Dinner at Poirot (French fine dining) and cocktails in the Papillon Bar (a 1920s railcar).
The Tea Carriage: The most whimsical afternoon tea in Thailand.
Hollywood History: Exploring the jungle that served as a filming location for Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie, The Beach (specifically the Haew Suwat Waterfall).
The “Back on Track” Spa: Why even the spa treatments happen inside a train!
Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a fan of unique architecture, or planning a Thailand vacation in 2025/2026, this is one hotel you have to see to believe.
In this video tour we’ll show you:
✅ Our luxury suite inside a restored train carriage
✅ Dining and bar experiences inspired by rail travel
✅ The jungle setting and unique resort facilities
✅ An amazing Afternoon Tea Carriage!
✅ A buzzing Cocktail Carriage with so much atmosphere
✅ Why this might be Asia’s — or even the world’s — most extraordinary hotel stay
Would you stay here? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
The resort we stayed at is: The Intercontinental Khao Yai, in Central Thailand, about 2 hours from Bangkok. Located in Khao Yai National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity.
In fact it was the shooting location for part of the Hollywood Movie The Beach, starring Leonardo di Caprio
Here are the various links mentioned in the video:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ritzytravelguide
Our ‘Exotic Asia Playlist’, with all the other episodes in this series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU_rhQVNCTvQu7g-WS0SY3POwkKZ74BgY
Booking this Hotel:
2 of the best websites for booking the hotel are
https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/YCUpWAN
https://expedia.com/affiliate/V5fHN49
The transport we used from Bangkok to the Intercontinental Khao Yai:
https://www.thainationalparks.com/taxi-services/taxi-bangkok-to-khao-yai
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In this video :
00:00 – Intro
03:19 – About the Hotel
04:23 – Checking in to the Intercontinental Khao Yai
06:39 – Our Room
10:05 – Renovating the Rail Carriages
11:08 – Evening at the Resort
12:24 – Poirot Fusion Restaurant
13:44 – Papillon Bar
14:58 – Dinner at Somying’s Restaurant
16:42 : Ritzy Travel Guide on Social Media
17:13 – Early Morning
18:25 – Amazing Breakfast Buffet
21:26 – Around the Resort
22:28 – A Tour of Room Types
23:51 – Afternoon Tea
25:09 – Spa & Massage
26:14 – UNESCO Heritage Park
27:44 – Wine tasting at Granmonte in Khao Yai
28:36 – Our Verdict and Summary
29:30 – The Cost, Prices & How to get there
31:27 – Coming Next…
32:12 – Future Cruises Booked on Ritzy Travel Guide
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