“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…
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…
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…
Following Six Senses’s exit from Singapore, it has been announced that the two hotels formerly known as Six Senses Duxton and Six Senses Maxwell will reopen in 2021 under Marriott’s Autograph Collection and be renamed as The Duxton Reserve Hotel, Autograph Collection and The Maxwell Reserve Hotel, Autograph Collection respectively. The…