“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...]
The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore – Luxury with a touch of Heritage
We all know that the Fullerton Hotel is a luxurious hotel but luxury can often be misconstrued to be stiff, detached and formal but not so at the Fullerton. What, then sets it apart? This Grand Dame has seen the evolution of Singapore, from a bustling port city to the modern metropolis. The Fullerton Hotel is a building which has stoically seen the transformation of Singapore. Built in 1928, it has been regally gracing the mouth of the Singapore River with her majestic facade. Modelled after … [Read more...]
There’s just something about Jen – Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Jen says 'Hello'. Nestled in the quiet part of Tanglin Road, close to the start of Singapore’s famed Orchard Road, is a rather unassuming hotel which has much to offer her guests. Formerly the 'Traders Hotel', it has taken on a entirely new identity in a major re-branding exercise last year and reinvigorated with a major overhaul to its image. The Club Lounge, 15 Suites and 550 Guest Rooms have all been newly refurbished and the last phase of refurbishment is expected to complete soon in … [Read more...]
The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore – A Celebration Among Friends
Singapore is not short of luxury hotels and we've been blessed to have stayed in a few but what makes a stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore truly one of the most memorable? In our home, I’m usually the 'crafty' one. No, I don’t do handicrafts but I do like to spring the occasional surprises for the wife and family. Recently, it seems that my wife and daughter have inherited my ‘craftiness’ – they planned and executed a surprise staycation for my birthday successfully. Both were … [Read more...]
The Pan Pacific Hotel – The luxury of space for a relaxing staycation
We all know that space is a premium in this tiny island of Singapore. That's why Singaporeans are one of the world's most well-travelled lot. We we go on holidays to look for places with space to breathe, unwind and be liberated from the daily cares that suffocate us. Be it beach hopping, shopping, reading a book, enjoying a walk or just lazing around in the hotel…Space is a luxury that we seek when on holiday. Actually, long before the term ‘staycation’ was coined, one of the … [Read more...]
The InterContinental Singapore – Capital ‘H’ for Hospitality
We had a foretaste of the level of hospitality we were going to have at this hotel months before we even stepped in. You see, we had initially booked for a V-day staycation but were forced to postpone the booking due to family bereavement. We wrote to the hotel. The very same day, the PR & Marketing Director herself wrote back, assuring us that we would be welcomed any time but not before penning a personal note to tell us that she share our loss as she too had also lost her … [Read more...]