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…
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel recently launched a S$380++ “Blissful Escapes” weekend stay package for two which will be available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from now until 30 June 2021. The package (valued from S$720++) comprises the following: A one-night stay in a Pool Terrace Room or Executive Suite from…
From April 2020 and over a period of four months, I stayed at both the One-Bedroom Executive Suite as well as the Two-Bedroom Executive Suite at Winsland Serviced Suites by Lanson Place Singapore, a serviced residence which offers both short and long-term accommodation. Part of a mixed development which also…
In accordance with previously speculated timelines, operations have now resumed for certain properties in Singapore which have been officially approved for reopening in Singapore. The following are notable hotels which are now open for staycations (last updated 4 October 2020): Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Amara Singapore Amoy Hotel Andaz Singapore…