In September 2024, I checked into the Heritage Balcony Suite at 21 Carpenter, Singapore (a Member of Design Hotels). Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District at the intersection between the Chinatown ethnic enclave and the vibrant waterfront Clarke Quay area, the 48-room boutique property is conveniently located steps away…
The Standard has announced that The Standard, Singapore will open its doors on 28 November 2024. The property follows on the heels of the brand’s successful openings in Thailand, The Standard, Hua Hin and The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon. I had covered the launch of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon back in…
More than five years after its closure in 2019, the legendary Dusit Thani Bangkok reopened its doors on 27 September 2024. The hotel is part of the upcoming Dusit Central Park, a USD$1.37 billion mixed-use development located opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of the Thai capital. Here’s what to expect.…
Access 4 minutes on foot from BTS Thong Lor Station 40 minutes from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Loyalty Programme Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Silver Stay Period August 2024 Room category booked Sapphire Premium King Room category stayed Sapphire Premium King Dining concepts EKKALUCK (Thai International) Vitamin Dee pool (poolside bar) Why…
Access by car 50 minutes from Suvarnnabhumi International Airport 40 minutes from Don Mueang International Airport 7 minutes from Charoennakorn BTS Station (ICONSIAM) Loyalty Programme GHA Discovery (Global Hotel Alliance) Elite Status Titanium Stay Period August 2024 Room category booked Junior River View Suite (46sqm) Room category stayed Anantara Riverfront…
Nearest major train station 10 minutes by car to Roma Termini Station (Rome, Italy) Loyalty Programme Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Silver Stay Period July 2024 Room category booked Premiere (31sqm) Room category stayed EDITION Signature Suite (52sqm) Dining concepts Anima (Italian-Mediterranean cuisine) Punch Room (cocktail bar) Jade Bar (cocktail bar)…
Nearest major train station 15 minutes by private water taxi to Venezia Santa Lucia (Venice, Italy) Loyalty Programme Hilton Honors Elite Status Diamond Stay Period July 2024 Room category booked King Molino Superior Room (25sqm) Room category stayed King Executive Suite with View of Venice (50sqm) Dining concepts Bacaromi (Venetian…
Nearest major train station 20+ minutes by car to Roma Termini Station (Rome, Italy) Loyalty Programme Hilton Honors Elite Status Diamond Stay Period July 2024 Room category booked King Imperial Room Room category stayed King Imperial Room with Rome View Dining concepts La Pergola (Michelin-starred Italian restaurant) Tiepolo Bar (lounge…
Nearest train station 10 minutes’ walk to Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station (Florence, Italy) Loyalty Programme Accor (ALL – Accor Live Limitless) Elite Status Gold Stay Period July 2024 Room category booked Gigantic Room (54sqm) Casetta del Giardino (400sqm private apartment) Room category stayed Gigantic Room (54sqm) Casetta del…