We have stayed in many city hotels during our travels, be it in New York, Japan, Bangkok or Taiwan. Those that offer conveniences of accessibility in the city often have rooms that are smaller, with limited or no views. Here are some surprises, from a hotel right in the heart of our very own Orchard road - Hotel Jen Orchardgateway - that will take your breath away! 1) Customer Centricity The check-in process was unhurried, welcoming and informal. Within the lobby area one can … [Read more...]
Orchard Rendezvous Hotel – A Review
“Daddy, do you need a clue?” my daughter egged me to answer her riddle. Sensing my hesitation, she turned her attention to her Mom and asked the same riddle. “Look a shoe! Look a present!” the younger one quipped excitedly as we drove down Orchard road after dinner. He had spotted the outlines of these Christmas light decor along Orchard Road. Such are the little moments at a short family staycation we enjoyed at the start of the year end school holidays. Away from the … [Read more...]
Heritage Trail – Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa
A ‘Staycation’ with a Difference: Singapore is a world-class travel hub that is not short of good hotels. However to stay in a good hotel that not only offers that much needed escape but also makes your stay all that bit more memorable and meaningful, is rare. Enter Amara Sanctuary Resort. From 8th September 2018, guests and members of the public can step into part of Singapore’s rich heritage and historical past right at the compound of the hotel which was the former site for colonial … [Read more...]
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore – Themed Family Suite Review
“ A family staycay at Shangri-La?” I asked my wife in disbelief. “ Yes, THE Shangri-La, you know, the one at Orange Grove Road. They have recently launched themed family suites! WAll Postse can choose to stay in a castle room, a tree-top room, a spaceship room, an underwater room or a safari themed room...” My scepticism that this iconic world-class hotel (which is more well-known for hosting foreign dignitaries) would offer themed family rooms (to cater to kids and families) was … [Read more...]
BUDS by Shangri-La, Singapore
Another Hotel ‘Kids’ Club’? No. Far from it. Buds by Shangri-La Hotel Singapore sets the benchmark. We are no strangers to hotels with Kids Club facilities. Although we love travelling with our kids, like many parents, there are moments we crave for some private time or just 1 quiet meal together. This is why hotels with Kids’ Club appeal to us. For many hotels though, the idea of a Kids Club is confining kids to a room filled with lego bricks, board games, a video console, a … [Read more...]
Novotel on Stevens: An Oasis in the City
“This is Singapore?” Looking around me as I swam to the edge of the infinity pool, one could easily mistake this city hotel as one found in one of our regional countries. Tucked among the lush greenery at the edge of Bukit Timah and in the Orange Grove precinct is one of Singapore’s newest hotel that is, well, so near yet so nicely far. To mark its official opening, we were invited to a short 1-night stay at the Novotel Singapore on Stevens after work on the last Friday of the year. And … [Read more...]
The Ritz-Carlton Millennia, Singapore – Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures
I don’t usually start my hotel reviews with a picture of a fever cooling pad but for this review, I will. We checked into the hotel a tad late as Buddy was running a fever. We apologized to the staff and told her the reason. A few minutes after we had settled in our room, there was a knock on the door. The same staff who received us at the lobby earlier had arranged for this box of fever patch to be sent up along with a packet of organic probiotic snacks for … [Read more...]
The Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore – An Art-inspired Couple Getaway!
First off, I must say, of all the hotels we’ve stayed, this is the first one that that actually bundled free movie tickets with the room! With that, the Rendezvous Hotel sets the tone for their couple getaway unapologetic-ally! And we love it! Here’s our staycation experience. The ‘Gateway’ Whenever we drive down Bras Basah – one of Singapore’s prominent downtown roads, the hotel’s grand colonial façade would beckon as a gateway of sorts into Singapore’s downtown art precinct and that would … [Read more...]
Luxury Singapore Hotels for Family Staycations
Believe or not, it’s already July and what was once a brand new year has now passed its mid-way mark! If you’re like us – working parents with young kids, you would know why the year has zipped by at lightning speed! If you’re like us, you would probably crave for a staycation, just a change of environment, away from the usual humdrum of home and endless chores. Perhaps like us, you're yearning for a stay in a nice hotel to recharge, rejuvenate and revive yourselves for the 2nd half of the … [Read more...]
The Fullerton Bay Hotel – Extraordinary Connections in an Extraordinary Place
As busy parents to 2 young kids, juggling work commitments and family demands give us very little (sometimes zero) time to ourselves. We are not complaining but when we do have special occasions to commemorate, we want to ensure that with whatever little time we have, we get the most memorable experience as a family. Last month, for Angie’s birthday which falls on Mothers' Day, I was exactly looking for that – to pamper my wife who often holds the fort at home, with a luxurious hotel … [Read more...]