Bangkok’s hotel scene is as dynamic and multifaceted as the city itself. It is a city where the luxury segment’s most prestigious brands have presence (think Aman, Rosewood, Four Seasons, Capella, Mandarin Oriental) and where heritage icons stand proudly alongside buzzy ultra-luxury properties and bold, design-led newcomers. I have been…
In October 2025, I checked into the Deluxe Room King (Osaka Castle View) at Patina Osaka. Launched in April 2025, the 221-room hotel is set between the historic Osaka Castle and Naniwanomiya Park, with many parts of the hotel offering frontal, uninterrupted views of the landmark castle. You can reach…
In July 2025, I checked into the Stamford Suite at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Situated in the heart of Singapore’s downtown civic and cultural district, the 155-room property is part of the multi-use lifestyle integrated development Capitol Singapore which also comprises a high-end residential apartment, shopping mall and theatre.…
The 2025 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. (Editor’s note: The 2025 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotels is in…
In March 2025, I checked into the Pacific Club Balcony King at Pan Pacific Orchard. Located slightly off the main Orchard Road shopping belt, the 347-room hotel is located a short walk from Orchard MRT Station as well as shopping and dining destinations such as ION Orchard, Shaw Centre and…
In March 2025, I checked into the Executive Marina Bay Room at Pan Pacific Singapore. Conveniently situated close to the Marina Bay area, the 790-room hotel offers easy access to Promenade and Esplanade MRT station as well as nearby shopping malls such as Marina Square, Millenia Walk and the sprawling…
Access by car 50 minutes from Suvarnnabhumi International Airport 40 minutes from Don Mueang International Airport 7 minutes from Charoennakorn BTS Station (ICONSIAM) Loyalty Programme GHA Discovery (Global Hotel Alliance) Elite Status Titanium Stay Period August 2024 Room category booked Junior River View Suite (46sqm) Room category stayed Anantara Riverfront…
In April 2024, I checked into the Deluxe Suite at Capella Hanoi. Located within the heart of Hanoi’s commercial and business district, the 47-room property is steps away from attractions such as the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake as well as the iconic Opera House in the city’s French Quarter. Noi…
In June 2023, I checked into the River Tent at Capella Ubud. Nestled in the heart of the rainforest north of central Ubud in Bali, next to the rural artist village Keliki with its lush green rice paddies and proximity to the sacred Wos River, the luxury tented camp comprises…