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…
In December 2023, I checked into the Harbour King Suite at Mondrian Hong Kong, which opened its doors that same month. Located along Hart Avenue in Kowloon, the 324-room hotel is just steps away from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station and K11 Art Mall, while the Avenue of Stars and…
The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes is an updated version of The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes, which was published along with the companion piece 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotels before the pandemic. In order to complete the latter article, I embarked on my…
In April 2023, I checked into the SO Studio at SO Sofitel Hua Hin. Located near Cha-am Beach some 20km north of Hua Hin, the 108-room resort is 40 minutes from the city’s central area where most of Hua Hin’s hotels, restaurants and malls are located as well as 3…
In March 2023, I checked into the Club Residence Room at Pullman Singapore Orchard. Formerly the Grand Park Orchard, the property underwent extensive renovations and reopened its doors as an Accor hotel in 2022. The 326-room hotel is situated along the famed Orchard Road shopping belt near major shopping malls such…
There have been quite a few exciting updates in the Singapore hospitality space over the past few weeks. Here’s a snapshot of recent notable luxury travel news about new hotel openings and rebrands in Singapore. REGENT SINGAPORE TO BECOME CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD IN JANUARY 2023 Existing IHG property Regent Singapore…
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy recently launched their “Go Local Staycation” package which comes with a set lunch for two at Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant. Situated 15 minutes from Changi Airport, the 576-room property is situated in the heart of Katong, the historical heritage area in eastern Singapore famed for its…
Accor ALL Asia has launched its 2020 Black Friday sale which happens 26 – 30 November 2020. Accor ALL members can enjoy 40% off room rates and 2x more Reward points earned for stays at participating hotels in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. Accor Plus members enjoy…
In March 2020, I checked into the Luxury Garden Room at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. Set within a 1930s colonial mansion on Sentosa Island atop a cliff above Tanjong Beach overlooking the South China Sea, the 215-room resort is steps away from the popular Tanjong Beach below and…