In January 2020, I checked into the Executive Room at Conrad Centennial Singapore. Conveniently situated close to the Marina Bay area, the 512-room property is part of the Millenia Singapore complex which also comprises The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and shopping mall Millenia Walk. The hotel is minutes away from Promenade…
Hilton Honors recently launched a global promotion “Points Unlimited” which awards members 2,000 bonus points for every stay from 6 January 2020 to 3 May 2020. In addition, with every 10 nights consumed during the above promotion period, members will earn an extra 10,000 bonus points on top of the 2,000…
In August 2019, I checked into the King Beach Villa with Pool and the King Grand Reef Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which opened its doors in July 2019 after much anticipation and fanfare. Spanning across three interconnected islands encircling a lagoon in the South Malé Atoll,…
In December 2018, I checked into the King Suite Bay Corner at Conrad Tokyo, which is located in the heart of the modern business district Shiodome. Overlooking the historic Hamarikyu Garden as well as soaring skyscrapers, the 290-room hotel is minutes away from both Shiodome Station – a stop on…
In late August 2018, I checked out the new Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, which has the notable distinction of being the first ever Waldorf Astoria property in Southeast Asia. Occupying the first sixteen floors as well as levels 55-57 of the dramatically magnolia-shaped Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard in the upscale Ratchaprasong area,…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Old-fashioned business hotel hospitality with a commendable Executive Lounge. The must-dos (if any): Cocktails and canapes at the Executive Lounge. Intro: In June 2018, in the midst of completing the Hilton Honors Diamond Status Match, I checked into the King Hilton Premium Room at Hilton…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Upscale luxury experience partly suffers due to service limitations. The must-dos (if any): Relax in the refurnished rooms, have cocktails and canapes at the 31F Executive Lounge. Intro: In July 2018, in the midst of completing the Hilton Honors Diamond Status Match, I checked into the…