In November 2023, I checked into the King Bed Harbour View Deluxe at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong. Set within the charming North Point district on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island with hole-in-the-wall restaurants and street markets, the 665-room pet-friendly hotel is connected to Harbour North shopping complex…
In November 2023, I checked into the Garden King at The Singapore EDITION. Accessible via Cuscaden Road just slightly off the west end of the Orchard Road shopping belt, the 204-room hotel is just steps away from Orchard MRT Station as well as shopping and dining destinations such as Forum…
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the…
The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes is an updated version of The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes, which was published along with the companion piece 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotels before the pandemic. In order to complete the latter article, I embarked on my…
In August 2023, I checked into the Deluxe Room at Conrad Osaka. The hotel is situated on the highest floors of the Festival West Tower skyscraper building in the urban island of Nakanoshima, with direct connection to Watanabebashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line (train) and Higobashi Station on the…
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…