Fodor's Expert Review Riverhouse Hotel

Cooling breezes from the Yuam River waft through the open-plan areas of this attractive teak hotel, with rooms a simple but elegant synthesis of white walls, dark woods, and handwoven textiles from Sop Moei Arts, an initiative that supports local Pwo Karen artisans. The small terraces overlooking the river are a nice bonus. The 12 rooms are quickly taken in high season—Room 23 has a lamyai tree growing through its outside deck and is particular popular—so if the hotel is full, the nearby Riverhouse Resort, run by the same owners, is recommended. It's more expensive but has more facilities.