In May 2022, I checked into the Riverfront Premier room at Capella Bangkok. Situated within the high-end mixed development Chao Phraya Estate along Bangkok’s landmark Chao Phraya River, the 101-key ultra-luxury urban resort is a 10-minute walk from Bangkok’s Rattanakosin Old Town district, with the Grand Palace, National Museum and…
In May 2022, I checked into the St. Regis Suite at The St. Regis Bangkok. Located along Rajadamri Road next to the Royal Bangkok Sports Club and conveniently offering direct access to the Ratchadamri BTS Skytrain station via its second level, the 228-room luxury property is a short walk away…
Regent Singapore recently relaunched its popular Regent Foodie Staycation package. Applicable across all room categories, the package includes a S$200 dining credit for redemption at any of the hotel-managed dining concepts during your stay: The acclaimed Manhattan Bar, recently ranked 9th on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list; The Michelin-starred…
In April 2022, IHG Hotels & Resorts launches its revamped global loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards, which will replace its existing loyalty programme, IHG Rewards Club. The reimagined program connects IHG One Rewards members to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing portfolio of 17 brands (from InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Kimpton…
In March 2022, I checked into the Family Suite at voco Orchard Singapore. The rebranding of the iconic Orchard Road property – formerly the Hilton Singapore – marks the introduction of IHG’s playful lifestyle brand, voco, in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous retail and…
In February 2022, I checked into Hilton Singapore Orchard, set above Mandarin Gallery along the iconic Orchard Road shopping stretch. Formerly the Mandarin Orchard Singapore, the 1,080-room hotel relaunched as a Hilton hotel on 24 February 2022 as part of its first phase of opening after an extensive S$150 million…
In January 2022, I checked into the River View Suite at The Warehouse Hotel Singapore, a boutique hotel situated along the banks of the Singapore River near the vibrant Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay districts full of dining and nightlife options. The 37-room riverside property is a 15-minute walk from both…
Way back in 2018, I set out on an epic mission to stay at and write about every notable luxury hotel and resort in Singapore. Having had little experience with luxury hotels and hotel loyalty programmes, I was keen to understand the hospitality industry better, find out what sets different…
The Scarlet Singapore recently launched a new staycation package, “Scarlet Seduction”. While the package is available for both room and suite bookings, the benefits for a room booking only include breakfast for two, complimentary minibar and one bottle of wine, while the inclusions for suite bookings are decidedly more extensive…