Closed since September 2022 for renovations, the reimagined Grand Hyatt Singapore is set to welcome guests from the first quarter of 2024 onwards, with the unveiling of the transformed 699-room property to be done progressively in phases. As part of its relaunch campaign, Grand Hyatt Singapore has launched “Moments of…
In July 2023, I checked into the Historic Twin Room at Ace Hotel Kyoto. Housed within a landmark 1926-built building in the heart of Kyoto, the 213-room hotel is conveniently connected to the Karasuma Oike subway station; just 10 minutes from Kyoto Station by taxi; around two hours from Kansai…
After an extensive six-month transformation (reportedly to the tune of US$100 million), the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Singapore reopened its doors on 8 September 2023, just in time for the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 Night Race. Here’s what to expect. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE The 510-key hotel’s extensive renovations were led…
In August 2023, I checked into the Premier Garden View Room at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. Located within the historic Higashiyama district in Kyoto beloved for its feudal-era architecture and tradition, the 123-room property is within walking distance from notable temples such as Sanjusangendo, Yogen-in, Kiyomizu-dera and Chion-in. It takes…
In June 2023, I checked into the Partial Ocean View Pool Villa at Rosewood Phuket. Tucked away within the secluded and picturesque Emerald Bay along Phuket’s southwestern coast, the 71-key beachfront property is a short drive away from the buzzy Patong nightlife and dining area – Phuket’s most famous attraction…
In July 2023, I checked into the Deluxe Suite at The RuMa Hotel and Residences, Kuala Lumpur. Tucked away along Jalan Kia Peng in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the 253-room hotel is steps away from key attractions such as Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala…
In June 2023, I checked into the Premium Club Lounge Access Ocean View Room at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Set along the pristine Kamala Beach on the west coast of Phuket and surrounded by lush forest hills, the 221-room property is half an hour from the buzzy Patong area – famed…
In June 2023, I checked into the River Tent at Capella Ubud. Nestled in the heart of the rainforest north of central Ubud in Bali, next to the rural artist village Keliki with its lush green rice paddies and proximity to the sacred Wos River, the luxury tented camp comprises…
In April 2023, I checked into the Grand Premier Room at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel. Located within the historic Place de la Concorde in Paris’ eighth arrondissement, the 124-room property is set within a 18th-century palace which once served as residence of the Duke de Crillon. The property…