Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

In a modern tower on the Gulf of Thailand, this upscale beachfront hotel is 11 minutes' walk from Hua Hin train station and 1 km from Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. Polished rooms, most with balconies and sea views, offer sitting areas, Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add separate sitting areas. Club-level rooms add access to a lounge with free Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks. There are 4 restaurants, including a brew pub and a rooftop Chinese eatery, plus 2 swanky bars. Other amenities include a lagoon-style outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness center, as well as a kids' club, and tennis and squash courts.