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…
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has been fairly active in presenting different themed staycation packages this year, having launched a Vintage Vespa-themed package earlier this year as well as their recent Italian Summer staycation package. In October 2020, the property will be presenting time-limited “Epicurean Escapade” vouchers on The Mandarin Oriental Shop…
World of Hyatt has launched their latest “Bonus Journeys” promotion for members who stay at Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide as well as participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World hotels, M life Rewards destinations and Lindblad Expeditions between 1 October 2020 and 4 January 2021. All World of Hyatt…
A few days ago, I checked into a local hotel in Singapore for a staycation as well as to clock a night’s stay which would go towards maintaining my loyalty membership status. At about 3pm, I arrived at my staycation hotel. After doing the necessary SafeEntry check-in on my mobile…
Andaz Singapore and Grand Hyatt Singapore are jointly launching the first-ever Hyatt Singapore flash sale which will run between 8 – 22 September 2020. The flash sale coincides with Andaz Singapore’s reopening on 9 September 2020. The flash sale will cover the sale of vouchers for both room reservations (including…