Far East Hospitality has announced the launch of Oasia Resort Sentosa in the second quarter of 2021. Formerly the Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa up until 31 October 2020 and before that the Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, the resort will be the fourth property on Sentosa island managed by Far East…
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the launch of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park in 2023, which will mark the debut of the Hotel Indigo brand in Malaysia. The 180-room hotel will be located at the base of the picturesque Bukit Nanas, close to KL Tower and KL…
Secret Life of Fatbacks’ monthly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements in the Asia-Pacific. Continuously updated as developments are announced throughout November 2020. THE TOKYO EDITION Centrally located near the metro stations of Kamiyacho, Roppongi-Itchome and Toranomon, The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon is housed within the upper levels of Tokyo…
In conjunction with the recently-announced quarantine-free air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong, Hyatt hotels in both cities are now offering special promotional rates. HONG KONG All travellers in Hong Kong who book their stays directly through Hyatt channels with offer code “TVLB” at time of booking will enjoy…
In October 2020, I checked into the Vagabond Club Suite at The Vagabond Club Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Set along Syed Alwi Road within rows of vintage shophouses next to the Rochor River, the 41-room boutique hotel is located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Heritage District within walking…
“Do you know of any cheap and good staycation options?” This has been one of the most frequent questions posed to hotel and travel writers during the past few months. Everybody wants to know which hotels they should book: single men, dating couples, married couples with children, guys who want…
Hilton Singapore recently launched three different Foodie Staycation stay packages for stays to be completed by 31 January 2021. The three Foodie Staycation packages – the Opus Steak-cation (from S$265++), the il Cielo Gourmet Staycation (from S$345++) and the Treasures of the Sea High Tea Staycation (from S$245++) – are…
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has just announced a loyalty partnership with travel club and boutique hotel specialists Mr & Mrs Smith which effectively doubles the number of luxury and lifestyle hotels which IHG Rewards Club members can indulge in while they earn and redeem points. As of today, 400 Mr…
Those who follow me on Instagram (@larvitar) may know that I have quite the fascination with the mysterious, the strange and the macabre. In this special and very uncharacteristic feature just for Halloween, I would like to share stories of 9 gruesome deaths which took place in Singapore hotels. Have…