In October 2024, I checked into the Club Marina Bay Room at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Part of the Marina Square building complex which also houses Pan Pacific Singapore and PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, the hotel recently concluded an extensive six-month transformation in 2023 (reportedly to the tune of US$100 million),…
The Ascott Limited recently hosted its owners, media partners and top-tier loyalty members of the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) programme at its exclusive hospitality lounge at the Singapore Flyer during the recent Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024. Located on the second floor of the Singapore Flyer…
Accor brings its offbeat 25hours lifestyle brand to Indonesia with the launch of 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird on 22 November 2024. For the uninitiated, 25hours Hotels currently operate 16 hotels globally, and the Jakarta property is the brand’s first Asia outpost, and only its second outside Europe. My most recent…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) recently launched their revamped loyalty programme, SLH Club, which replaces their former INVITED programme. Existing INVITED members will be automatically transferred to the new system, which features three tiers. In addition, SLH has launched a mobile app which features their new digital magazine,…
Nearest train station Direct connection to Farrer Park MRT Station (via Exit A and Exit C). Loyalty Programme I Prefer Hotel Rewards Elite Status Insider Stay Period November 2023 Room category booked Lotus Villa (65sqm) Room category stayed Lotus Villa (65sqm) Dining concepts Escape Restaurant (6F) The Nest at One…
Accor continues its strong growth trajectory in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties with three hotel brands set to open by 2027 with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited. This landmark agreement will introduce Mövenpick Singapore, the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific,…
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore recently launched a Stay & Rejuvenate wellness stay package for stays until 31 December 2025. The Stay & Rejuvenate package comes with your choice of room; a buffet breakfast for two at all-day dining restaurant Greenhouse; a 2-course wellness set lunch for two at alfresco dining…
In October 2024, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), announced a global brand partnership between its Citadines brand and ClassPass, a monthly subscription service providing members access to the world’s largest fitness platform. As part of the partnership, guests of Citadines properties…
In September 2024, I checked into the Heritage Balcony Suite at 21 Carpenter, Singapore (a Member of Design Hotels). Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District at the intersection between the Chinatown ethnic enclave and the vibrant waterfront Clarke Quay area, the 48-room boutique property is conveniently located steps away…