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 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…
In May 2022, I checked into the Riverfront Premier room at Capella Bangkok. Situated within the high-end mixed development Chao Phraya Estate along Bangkok’s landmark Chao Phraya River, the 101-key ultra-luxury urban resort is a 10-minute walk from Bangkok’s Rattanakosin Old Town district, with the Grand Palace, National Museum and…
In August 2021, I checked into the Capella Suite at Capella Singapore, one of Singapore’s most luxurious addresses. Occupying 30 acres of knolls overlooking the South China Sea on Sentosa Island, the 112-room property is 30 minutes away from Changi Airport Singapore, a free shuttle bus away from VivoCity shopping…
Located in a tranquil neighbourhood in Hanoi’s prestigious Hoàn Kiếm quarter and just steps away from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, the 47-room boutique hotel Capella Hanoi is poised to open its doors in December 2020. Designed by Bill Bensley, who also designed sister property Capella Ubud, InterContinental Danang Sun…
In June 2019, I checked into the One Bedroom Garden Villa at Capella Singapore, one of Singapore’s most luxurious addresses. Occupying 30 acres of knolls overlooking the South China Sea on Sentosa Island, the 112-room property is 30 minutes away from Changi Airport Singapore, a free shuttle bus away from…