In December 2019, I checked into the Deluxe Room at Kyoto Yura Hotel by MGallery, the first MGallery hotel in Japan. The 144-room boutique hotel is situated within the bustling Sanjo shopping, dining and entertainment precinct where the famous Sanjo-kai Shotengai shopping arcade is located. Other nearby attractions include the…
In September 2019, I checked into the Signature Gold King Suite at Fairmont Singapore, situated within the civic district in downtown Singapore. One part of the Raffles City integrated development which also comprises Raffles City Shopping Centre and Swissotel The Stamford, the 778-room hotel is served by three MRT lines…
In March 2019, I checked into the Crest Suite at Swissotel the Stamford, one of the tallest hotels in Southeast Asia looming 73 storeys tall in the civic district in downtown Singapore. One part of the Raffles City integrated development which also comprises Raffles City Shopping Centre and Fairmont Singapore,…
In August 2019, I checked into the Palm Court Suite at Raffles Hotel Singapore, which was unveiled on 1 August 2019 after a multi-million-dollar makeover. The Grand Old Dame’s reopening has been one of the industry’s most anticipated, especially after its feature in the Hollywood smash hit Crazy Rich Asians and…
In May 2019, I checked into the Somerset Maugham Suite at Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh, a colonial era-style heritage property which is situated along a tree-lined boulevard in the heart of the Cambodian capital. The 175-room hotel is a short tuk-tuk ride away from local attractions such as…
In December 2018, on Christmas Eve, I checked into the So VIP Suite at SO Sofitel Singapore, a luxury boutique hotel housed in a neo-classical heritage building in the heart of the central business district. The hotel is located next to the iconic Lau Pa Sat food centre and is…
AccorHotels is launching an amazing 3-day exclusive Asia-Pacific sale for stays in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and India, offering 10% – 40% off room rates at all participating properties: 40% off stays in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia between 27 November 2018 – 30 April 2019; and 10% off stays in India between 22 November 2018…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Beautifully designed and uber-stylish hotel also possesses much substance. The must-dos (if any): Have breakfast at Red Oven, enjoy the Club Signature, soak in the bathtub with Ytsara amenities. Intro: In July 2018, I checked out the uber-stylish SO Sofitel Bangkok in Sathorn. Heavily incorporating…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Impressive five-star luxury hotel indulgence in the CBD. The must-dos (if any): Spend time at the Club Millesime, take a swim, soak in the bathtub with a glass of wine. Intro: I recently spent my birthday at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre, opting for a stay in…