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…
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement with Frasers Hospitality to bring The Luxury Collection to Singapore’s city center, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to elevating luxury hospitality in one of Asia’s most dynamic gateway destinations. The property, currently operating as InterContinental Singapore, will undergo a conversion and…
Opening in September 2025, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, the largest in the Kimpton portfolio with 495 rooms, sets a new global milestone for the brand while offering travelers an elevated experience in the vibrant Tsim Sha Tsui district. True to the Kimpton brand ethos, the hotel is expected…
Six Senses Bangkok is set to launch as part of Hatai, a visionary mixed-use development on the site of the iconic Narai Hotel in the heart of Silom. After more than 50 years of operation, Narai Hotel had closed its doors since February 2022 to make way for this new…
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 Club Terrace Suite Panoramic Oceanview and Heavenly Penthouse at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. The luxury beach resort – comprising 189 rooms, suites, villas – is nestled deep in the heart of Son Tra Peninsula Nature Reserve, the only remaining coastal rain forest…
In March 2025, I checked into the King Premium River View at Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection. Launched in 2024, the 128-key property is set along the banks of the Hoai River and overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An’s ancient town. The hotel is less than an…
Access On foot 5 mins on foot from Thong Lor BTS Station By car From Suvarnabhumi Airport: 65 mins From Don Mueang International Airport: 85 mins Loyalty Programme IHG One Rewards Elite Status Platinum Elite (InterContinental Ambassador) Stay Period February 2025 Room category booked King Premium Lounge Access High Floor…
In March 2024, I checked into the Heritage Railcar 1-Bedroom Villa at InterContinental Khao Yai Resort. Set within the mountainous region of Khao Yai in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, the 64-key property spans 19 hectares of lush landscape, interspersed with lakes inhabited by an abundance of swans. Nearby attractions include…