In October 2025, I checked into the King Premier Room River View at Waldorf Astoria Osaka. Opened in April 2025, the 252-room property is set within floors 28-38 of the new Grand Green Osaka mixed development in the Umekita district. The hotel offers easy access to a variety of shopping…
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…
In August 2025, I checked into the Grand Suite King at Grand Hyatt Singapore. Located slightly off the main Orchard Road shopping belt, the 699-room hotel is located a short walk from Orchard MRT Station as well as shopping and dining destinations such as ION Orchard, Shaw Centre, Tang Plaza…
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…
In July 2025, I checked into the Stamford Suite at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Situated in the heart of Singapore’s downtown civic and cultural district, the 155-room property is part of the multi-use lifestyle integrated development Capitol Singapore which also comprises a high-end residential apartment, shopping mall and theatre.…
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…
Las Vegas Sands marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday evening with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore, expanding its regional footprint and strengthening its commitment to the Republic’s future. Robert Goldstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands, said: “With…
Frasers Hospitality today announced the return of its global travel campaign “More to Explore, More to Save”, designed to inspire travellers to take time to connect with loved ones and uncover the world’s hidden gems. Open for bookings from 16 July to 30 September 2025 for stays between 1 August and 31 October…
Hyatt recently announced plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This strategic growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside significant new entries…