Hotels in Northeastern Thailand, Thailand

Northeastern Thailand, known as Isan, sits on a high plateau bordering Laos and has a tropical savanna climate with hot summers (up to 100°F/38°C) and cooler winters (around 70°F/21°C). It's famous for ancient Khmer temples like Phimai and Phanom Rung, plus the world's largest spider-like rock formation at Pha Taem National Park. Winter is best for hiking those ruins without sweating, while summer brings cheaper prices and fewer tourists, perfect for trying spicy som tam at local markets in Khon Kaen or Udon Thani.