Every guide on Hotels by Hood follows the same rule: we only list hotels rated 9.0 or higher by guests, grouped by neighborhood, with prices checked from live Agoda data. Pick a destination to start.
Japan
Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto — temples, food and the shinkansen. Browse all →
- Where to Stay in Ueno & Akihabara, Tokyo: 7 Hotels Rated 9+ (2026)Museums, markets, anime and the Skyliner to Narita: why Ueno and Akihabara make a smart Tokyo base, plus 7 hotels rated 9.0+ — two of them 40% off when we checked.
- Where to Stay in Asakusa, Tokyo: 7 Hotels Rated 9+ (2026)Old Tokyo, temple gates and calmer nights: why Asakusa is a great base, plus 7 hotels guests rate 9.0+ — including one 31% off when we checked.
Thailand
Bangkok — street food, malls and rooftop bars. Browse all →
- Where to Stay in Siam & Pratunam, Bangkok: 8 Hotels Rated 9+ (2026)Bangkok’s shopping center and BTS hub: why Siam and Pratunam make an easy base, plus 8 hotels guests rate 9.0+ from $77 a night.
- Where to Stay in Sukhumvit, Bangkok: 8 Hotels Rated 9+ (2026)Why Sukhumvit is the easiest base for a first trip to Bangkok, plus 8 hotels guests rate 9.0+ — from $67 a night, including one 35% off when we checked.
South Korea
Seoul — shopping, palaces and K-culture. Browse all →
- Where to Stay in Gangnam & Jamsil: 6 Hotels Rated 9+ (2026)Six Gangnam and Jamsil hotels rated 9.0+ by guests with 1,000+ reviews each — from a $182 value pick to Signiel in Lotte World Tower.
- 4 Jongno & Gwanghwamun Hotels Rated 9+ Near Seoul’s Palaces (2026)Four Jongno and Gwanghwamun stays guests rate 9.0+, within walking distance of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong.
- Where to Stay in Hongdae & Mapo: 6 Hotels Guests Rate 9+ (2026)Six Hongdae and Mapo stays rated 9.0+ by guests, all near the AREX airport line — compared by price, reviews and distance to the station.
- 6 Best Hotels in Myeongdong, Seoul — All Rated 9+ (2026)Six Myeongdong hotels guests rate 9.0+, compared by price, reviews and distance to the subway — including deals up to 59% off.
United States
Orlando — Disney, Universal and a road trip away for many Americans. Browse all →
- Where to Stay in Orlando: 8 Hotels Rated 9+ Near the Theme Parks (2026)Disney, Universal or International Drive? How to pick the right Orlando area, plus 8 hotels guests rate 9.0+ from $141 a night.
Travel tips
Practical advice before you go. Browse all →
- 10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Japan (2026)IC cards, the JR Pass, the new tax-free refund system, the ¥3,000 departure tax and the etiquette that matters — everything first-timers should know in 2026.
