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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Park Executive Suite and Rooftop Garden Suite) – Luxury Hotel Offering Immersive Khmer Experience in Central Siem Reap
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Park Executive Suite and Rooftop Garden Suite) – Luxury Hotel Offering Immersive Khmer Experience in Central Siem Reap

In February 2024, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Executive Room) – Luxury Train Travel-inspired Chic Hotel In City Hall
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Hotel Review: Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Executive Room) – Luxury Train Travel-inspired Chic Hotel In City Hall

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Hotel Review: COMO Shambhala Estate (Terrace Suite) – World-Famous, Restorative Wellness Destination Deep in Ubud Jungle
COMO

Hotel Review: COMO Shambhala Estate (Terrace Suite) – World-Famous, Restorative Wellness Destination Deep in Ubud Jungle

In January 2024, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Umana Bali (One Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa) – Clifftop, Romantic All-Villa Resort with Fantastic Villas in Ungasan
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Hotel Review: Umana Bali (One Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa) – Clifftop, Romantic All-Villa Resort with Fantastic Villas in Ungasan

In January 2024, I checked…

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Stay Report: The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong (Club Deluxe Seaview)
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Stay Report: The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong (Club Deluxe Seaview)

Nearest train station  Direct connection…

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Hotel Review: Mondrian Hong Kong (Harbour King Suite) – Chic, Stylish Lifestyle Hotel in Kowloon with Great Harbour Views
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Hotel Review: Mondrian Hong Kong (Harbour King Suite) – Chic, Stylish Lifestyle Hotel in Kowloon with Great Harbour Views

In December 2023, I checked…

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First Look: Conrad Singapore Orchard (formerly Regent Singapore)
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First Look: Conrad Singapore Orchard (formerly Regent Singapore)

After an extensive one year…

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Hotel Review: The Langham, Hong Kong (One-Bedroom Suite) – Iconic European Luxury with Stellar Dining In Tsim Sha Tsui
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Hotel Review: The Langham, Hong Kong (One-Bedroom Suite) – Iconic European Luxury with Stellar Dining In Tsim Sha Tsui

In November 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Regent Hong Kong (Studio Suite – Harbourview) – The Spectacular Rebirth of A Legendary Hong Kong Hotel
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Hotel Review: Regent Hong Kong (Studio Suite – Harbourview) – The Spectacular Rebirth of A Legendary Hong Kong Hotel

In November 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Artyzen Singapore (Terrace Suite) – Heritage, Greenery, Soaring Ceilings and One Unforgettable Rooftop Pool
Artyzen

Hotel Review: Artyzen Singapore (Terrace Suite) – Heritage, Greenery, Soaring Ceilings and One Unforgettable Rooftop Pool

In November 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: The Singapore EDITION (Garden King) – Ritzy and Showstoppingly Glamorous Social Destination Along Cuscaden Road
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Hotel Review: The Singapore EDITION (Garden King) – Ritzy and Showstoppingly Glamorous Social Destination Along Cuscaden Road

In November 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong (King Bed Harbour View Deluxe) – Waterfront Sanctuary with Harbour View Rooms in North Point District
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong (King Bed Harbour View Deluxe) – Waterfront Sanctuary with Harbour View Rooms in North Point District

In November 2023, I checked…

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Serviced Apartment Review: Fraser Residence River Promenade, Singapore (One Bedroom Premier) – Historical Charm Meets Contemporary Luxury In Riverfront Enclave
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Serviced Apartment Review: Fraser Residence River Promenade, Singapore (One Bedroom Premier) – Historical Charm Meets Contemporary Luxury In Riverfront Enclave

In November 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Conrad Osaka (Deluxe Room) – Sky-High Elegance with Scenic Views In Osaka
Conrad

Hotel Review: Conrad Osaka (Deluxe Room) – Sky-High Elegance with Scenic Views In Osaka

In August 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Ace Hotel Kyoto (Historic Twin) – Traditional Meets Modern, Japanese Meets American In Kyoto
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Hotel Review: Ace Hotel Kyoto (Historic Twin) – Traditional Meets Modern, Japanese Meets American In Kyoto

In July 2023, I checked…

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First Look: The Renovated and Reopened Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
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First Look: The Renovated and Reopened Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

After an extensive six-month transformation…

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Hotel Review: Rosewood Phuket (Partial Ocean View Pool Villa) – Luxurious Beach Residences with Excellent Thai Restaurant In Phuket
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Hotel Review: Rosewood Phuket (Partial Ocean View Pool Villa) – Luxurious Beach Residences with Excellent Thai Restaurant In Phuket

In June 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: The RuMa Hotel and Residences (Deluxe Suite) – 18th-Century Malaysia Meets Sophisticated Modernity In Downtown Kuala Lumpur
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Hotel Review: The RuMa Hotel and Residences (Deluxe Suite) – 18th-Century Malaysia Meets Sophisticated Modernity In Downtown Kuala Lumpur

In July 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: InterContinental Phuket Resort (Premium Club Lounge Access Ocean View Room) – Heaven On Earth With Fantastic Dining Along Kamala Beach
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Hotel Review: InterContinental Phuket Resort (Premium Club Lounge Access Ocean View Room) – Heaven On Earth With Fantastic Dining Along Kamala Beach

In June 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Capella Ubud (River Tent) – Signature Bill Bensley Whimsy in Bali Jungle Camp
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Hotel Review: Capella Ubud (River Tent) – Signature Bill Bensley Whimsy in Bali Jungle Camp

In June 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel (Grand Premier Room) – Glamorous, Regal, Palatial and Historic Parisian Icon
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Hotel Review: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel (Grand Premier Room) – Glamorous, Regal, Palatial and Historic Parisian Icon

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Hotel Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (King Bed Canal View) – Whimsical Chic and Very, Very Blue Hotel With Stellar Service
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Hotel Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (King Bed Canal View) – Whimsical Chic and Very, Very Blue Hotel With Stellar Service

In March 2023, I checked…

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Hotel Review: Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Executive Room) – Luxury Train Travel-inspired Chic Hotel In City Hall
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Hotel Review: Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Executive Room) – Luxury Train Travel-inspired Chic Hotel In City Hall

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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Park Executive Suite and Rooftop Garden Suite) – Luxury Hotel Offering Immersive Khmer Experience in Central Siem Reap
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Park Executive Suite and Rooftop Garden Suite) – Luxury Hotel Offering Immersive Khmer Experience in Central Siem Reap

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Hotel Review: COMO Shambhala Estate (Terrace Suite) – World-Famous, Restorative Wellness Destination Deep in Ubud Jungle
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Hotel Review: Umana Bali (One Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa) – Clifftop, Romantic All-Villa Resort with Fantastic Villas in Ungasan
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Stay Report: The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong (Club Deluxe Seaview)
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Hotel Review: Mondrian Hong Kong (Harbour King Suite) – Chic, Stylish Lifestyle Hotel in Kowloon with Great Harbour Views
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First Look: Conrad Singapore Orchard (formerly Regent Singapore)
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Hotel Review: The Langham, Hong Kong (One-Bedroom Suite) – Iconic European Luxury with Stellar Dining In Tsim Sha Tsui
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Hotel Review: Regent Hong Kong (Studio Suite – Harbourview) – The Spectacular Rebirth of A Legendary Hong Kong Hotel
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Hotel Review: Artyzen Singapore (Terrace Suite) – Heritage, Greenery, Soaring Ceilings and One Unforgettable Rooftop Pool
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Hotel Review: Artyzen Singapore (Terrace Suite) – Heritage, Greenery, Soaring Ceilings and One Unforgettable Rooftop Pool

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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong (King Bed Harbour View Deluxe) – Waterfront Sanctuary with Harbour View Rooms in North Point District
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Hotel Review: Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Executive Room) – Luxury Train Travel-inspired Chic Hotel In City Hall

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Pullman Singapore Hill Street Ground Level Lobby

In February 2023, I checked into the Executive Room at Pullman Singapore Hill Street. Situated in the heart of Singapore’s downtown civic and cultural district, the 350-room property is steps away from City Hall MRT Station, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Capitol Piazza and Funan Mall, as well as nearby attractions…

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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Park Executive Suite and Rooftop Garden Suite) – Luxury Hotel Offering Immersive Khmer Experience in Central Siem Reap

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        The Sushi Edomae menu at Sushi Sato, a fine omaka The Sushi Edomae menu at Sushi Sato, a fine omakase restaurant located in Dempsey (@sushisato_sg). Enjoyed at Head Chef Yusuke Kawana’s sushi counter within a private dining room, the menu comprised seasonal appetisers, 15 pieces of nigiri sushi (including Tai, Botan Ebi, Zuke Akami, Kinmedai, luxurious Ootoro and Bafun Uni), Hamaguri Clam Soup with Nanohana and seasonal Japanese fruits with homemade Kinako ice cream. 

 

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        Stir Fried Pork Throat with XO Sauce from Hey Kee Stir Fried Pork Throat with XO Sauce from Hey Kee HK Seafood (@heykeesg), a Hong Kong-style eatery along Guillemard Road launched jointly by the teams behind Yang Ming Seafood/Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe as well as Yun Nans. 

It almost feels like a spoiler describing what Pork Throat tastes like, and one should experience the revelation first-hand. However, if you must know, it tasted like a cross between cuttlefish, bean curd skin and chicken cartilege. Crrk crrk.

 

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        In February 2024, I spent a week at Park Hyatt Sie In February 2024, I spent a week at Park Hyatt Siem Reap (@parkhyatt_siemreap). Designed by Bill Bensley, the property pairs classic, monochromatic Art Deco looks with Cambodian flourishes. A central open-air courtyard sees a grand ficus tree standing on an island in the middle of a pond, with sandstone bowls at the four corners of the waters serving as torchères after dark. At night, traditional Apsara performances are held for the enjoyment of those enjoying a traditional Khmer meal at the restaurant The Dining Room as well as those having tipples at lounge space The Living Room, both of which offer al fresco seating. During breakfast, the Courtyard also plays host to retail and flower stalls, a coconut station as well as a booth which offers complimentary 10-minute massages. 

During my stay, I embarked on a Full-day Angkor Wat Experience which started at sunrise and involved visits to Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm; visited a fifth-generation family home in the Preasdark Village to observe the production of Num Banh Chok (Cambodian rice noodles) using traditional methods; and went on the Sra Sor Rice Wine Adventure and tasted freshly produced Cambodian rice wine at the rural Kokkhnoat village before concluding the day with a sunset cocktail-making session and picnic at Baray, a nearby enclave comprising ancient rectangular reservoirs.

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        The Vine Migration, a collection of nine wine flig The Vine Migration, a collection of nine wine flights launched this March at Plume, Pan Pacific Singapore (@plume_sg). Starting from $49, the different wine flights were specially curated by Beverage Manager Matthew Chan, who drew inspirations for the flights based on his travel experiences. 

Those who enjoy Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc would be intrigued by the wine flights which offer alternatives to both from regions such as Hungary and Austria. Elsewhere, there are also flights devoted to wines from Tuscany, Burgundy and Rhône Valley, and even a special flight, “Cristiano Ronaldo’s Hometown”, which shines a spotlight on ports and fortified Madeira wines.

Aside from tipples, there are also nibbles such as Beak Dipper (vegan mapo tofu, tortilla chips), Best of Cluck (in-house handcrafted chicken liver pate, toasted sourdough, sweet onion jam) and The Hitchcock (cacao cigar, chocolate sphere, pop rocks).

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        “An Irish Culinary Carnival”, the 6-course win “An Irish Culinary Carnival”, the 6-course wine pairing dinner offered as part of the Great Beef & Reef 2024 Edition I campaign by Bedrock Origin, Oasia Resort Sentosa (@bedrocksg). As the naming suggests, the menu pairs seafood (Poached Blue Lobster in Fish Velouté, Grilled Irish Oyster with Braised Sea Whelk) with meat dishes (Slow Cooked Lamb Stew, 14 Days Dry-aged Irish Duck, Applewood Grilled Whiskey Aged Tenderloin 120gm), with most of the produce being from Ireland. The suitably Irish Guinness Chocolate Cake (paired with a suitably smooth ABK6 VSOP Single Estate Cognac) ended the wine-led proceedings on a good note.

My favourites from dinner were the Poached Blue Lobster, which was luxuriously sweet; the Grilled Irish Oyster, which made me think of Bedok 85; as well as the Dry-aged Irish Duck, which possessed a memorable crusted skin. 

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        Grand Premier Room at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewoo Grand Premier Room at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris (@rosewoodhoteldecrillon). Overlooking the hotel’s internal garden courtyard, the 42sqm Grand Premier Room delivers a cosy Parisian residential experience, with a comfortable king bed fitted with Rivolta Carmignani linens and French pillows and duvets by Drouault. The impressive minibar comprises gourmet snacks such as pastilles, nuts and butter shortbreads; @barlesambassadeurs-branded cocktails such as Martini, Manhattan and Negroni; as well as various fine wines which include Champagne Pol Roger and Champagne Deutz Brut Rose.

The artwork on the wall is one example of the hotel's spotlight on Marie Antoinette, who spent afternoons in the building taking piano lessons. For the uninitiated, she was beheaded at the then-named Place de la Revolution just steps away from the hotel.

Read the full Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel review on Secret Life of Fatbacks:

https://secretlifeoffatbacks.com/2023/06/hotel-review-hotel-de-crillon-a-rosewood-hotel-grand-premier-room-glamorous-regal-palatial-and-historic-parisian-icon/

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        Dinner at Fysh at EDITION (@fyshsingapore), The Si Dinner at Fysh at EDITION (@fyshsingapore), The Singapore EDITION (@singaporeedition). Touted as a modern-age fish steakhouse, you can expect some very interesting fish-based dishes on their menu, from the savoury FYSH Martini (Stranger & Sons gin, Murray Cod fat, fino sherry dry vermouth) to the Valrhona Chocolate Macaron (yellowfin tuna eye ice cream). 

Yes, yellowfin tuna eye ice cream.

Piscine options aside (that’s a word that means related to fish - Editor), there are other highlights. The Grilled Abrolhos Island Scallop boasts a FYSH sambal that evokes memories of Bedok 85, while the satisfying, full-bodied richness of Java Brown Clams & Shark Bay Scampi (fragrant crab soup & fish bone noodles) made it my favourite dish of the evening.

 

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        The “Yuan” 13-course dinner degustation menu a The “Yuan” 13-course dinner degustation menu at Qin Restaurant & Bar, The Clan Hotel Singapore (@qinsingapore). The Milk Bread (thyme, cultured butter) started things on a good note, and it was followd by the Wagyu Beef Tartare (smoked crème fraîche, Kaluga Hybrid caviar) and Japanese Yellowtail (kohlrabi, buttermilk, dill), both of which were luxuriously savoury. 

While the delicious Sanchoku Wagyu Tenderloin (burnt eggplant, miso, onion jam) was primed as the star of the evening, it was the preceding Tom Yum (Danish langoustine, calamansi) which stole the show - and my heart - with its intense, sultry and punchy flavours. So, so memorable.

 

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        Nayang Bat Cave, one of the resort’s signature a Nayang Bat Cave, one of the resort’s signature adventure activities at SO Sofitel Hua Hin (@sosofitelhuahin). Guests are ferried to a private residence about 15 minutes away from the resort and, from the comfort of benches on a rooftop terrace whilst enjoying chilled beverages and canapes, you watch a mesmerising aerial display of millions of bats streaming out of the cave in sinuous, serpentine waves to search for food, all against the backdrop of orange sunset sky. 

Read the full SO Sofitel Hua Hin review on Secret Life of Fatbacks:

https://secretlifeoffatbacks.com/2023/05/hotel-review-so-sofitel-hua-hin-so-studio-exhilarating-adventure-filled-whimsical-french-chic-beach-getaway-in-hua-hin/

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