(Update as of 1 July 2020: It has been announced by the owners, The Garcha Group, that the former Six Senses Singapore properties will reopen in 2021 under Marriott’s Autograph Collection and be renamed as The Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection, and The Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection.) Bad news for both…
In March 2020, I checked into the Quayside Corner Suite at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. Situated within the scenic, greenery-filled Robertson Quay expat neighbourhood along the winding Singapore River with its strong vibrant dining and nightlife scene, the 225-room residential-inspired waterfront property is part of the mixed-use development The Quayside…
In October 2019, I checked into the Heritage Suite at InterContinental Singapore. Situated in the heart of the bustling Bugis historic precinct, the 403-room hotel is conveniently connected to adjoining shopping mall Bugis Junction with its variety of shopping and retail options and steps away from Bugis MRT Station, popular…
Tea Lounge, the colonial garden-styled space on the ground level of Regent Singapore, recently launched its English Garden afternoon tea experience. On weekdays, the three-tier afternoon tea selection comprises dainty sandwiches, Regent’s signature scones, pastries, salads and cheeses, paired with premium Gryphon tea blends such as Osmanthus Oolong and Lychee…
In February 2020, I checked into the Regent Club Executive Suite at Regent Singapore. Conveniently located in a quiet residential area at the fringe of Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous retail and entertainment strip, the 440-room hotel is forty minutes away from Changi Airport, fifteen minutes from the Central Business District…
IHG Rewards Club has launched its first 2020 sale for stays in Japan and French Polynesia. IHG Rewards Club members get to enjoy up to 35% off stays at participating IHG hotels and resorts through 30 June 2020 (as long as each stay is at least two nights) if they book…
*Editor’s note: As of 31 May 2020, Six Senses Duxton and Six Senses Maxwell (collectively known as Six Senses Singapore) have ceased to be managed by Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, and will reopen in 2021 under Marriott’s Autograph Collection and be renamed as The Duxton Reserve Hotel, Autograph…
In July 2019, I checked into the Da An Suite at Kimpton Da An Hotel, situated in Taipei’s buzzy Da An district known for its lanes and alleyways of shopping and dining experiences. The first Kimpton hotel launched in Asia, the 129-room property is three minutes away from Zhongxiao Fuxing…
IHG Rewards Club has launched a sale for Club InterContinental room reservations at participating InterContinental hotels in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australasia and Africa. For stays through 31 December 2019, IHG Rewards Club members who make reservations for rooms with club access (basically club rooms, suites and villas) at these…