There have been quite a few exciting updates in the Singapore hospitality space over the past few weeks. Here’s a snapshot of recent notable luxury travel news about new hotel openings and rebrands in Singapore. REGENT SINGAPORE TO BECOME CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD IN JANUARY 2023 Existing IHG property Regent Singapore…
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 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 hotels and…
Tea Lounge, the colonial garden-styled space on the ground level of Regent Singapore, recently launched its English Garden afternoon tea experience. On weekdays, the three-tier afternoon tea selection comprises dainty sandwiches, Regent’s signature scones, pastries, salads and cheeses, paired with premium Gryphon tea blends such as Osmanthus Oolong and Lychee…
In February 2020, I checked into the Regent Club Executive Suite at Regent Singapore. Conveniently located in a quiet residential area at the fringe of Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous retail and entertainment strip, the 440-room hotel is forty minutes away from Changi Airport, fifteen minutes from the Central Business District…
Squid Ink Risotto with Cuttlefish and Green Pea Ragout with Shallot Sauce from Basilico. Essentially a decidedly Chinese-tinged and intriguingly tantalising pasta-muifan (烩饭, or “Asian risotto”) crossover project, with wisps of dried shrimp annotating the proceedings. 3.9/5 This was a hosted meal, courtesy of Basilico. Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2,…