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Hotel Staycation Review: Shangri-la Hotel Singapore Valley Wing – Most Luxurious Staycation in Singapore

December 13, 2020 by Bino Leave a Comment

The Shangri-la Hotel Singapore can be thought of as the ultimate hotel because of its staggering 792 rooms and 3 varying propositions, from the business-friendly Tower Wing to the resort-like Garden Wing and the exclusive Valley Wing. I have stayed at the Shangri-la Hotel Singapore a couple of times and tend to think of the property as akin to a small community with its myriad of dining options as well as perpetually busy lobby.

Some weeks back, I had the opportunity to have a staycation at the hotel again, this time at the more opulent Valley Wing. Featuring a separate entrance and high-ceiling lobby which is iconic of Shangri-la hotels the world over, Shangri-la Hotel Singapore’s Valley Wing is carefully tucked behind the main portion of the hotel.

the separate lobby of the valley wing in shangri-la hotel singapore

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Hotel Review: Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Tainan – Shuttle Bus to Tourist Attractions & Night Markets

January 7, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Tainan is just one of a handful of luxury hotels in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan. Located just steps away from the city’s main railway station and 5 to 10 minutes drive from the tourist attractions of the city center, the 333-room hotel serves as an excellent gateway for those on a short jaunt to the buzzing city. The hotel is also just next door to the Far Eastern Plaza department store which has a couple of restaurants in their basement.

lobby at shangri-la’s far eastern plaza hotel, tainan

On a tour around Taiwan, I spent two nights in Tainan and chose the Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Tainan due to the reliable Shangri-la brand and wonderful location. The hotel was converted from an office building in 2007 which explains the interesting atrium found in the upper floors. There aren’t many properties in Taiwan that are built in this way. This particular Shangri-la differs from most of the chain’s other city hotels in a number of ways. Firstly, there is a slightly higher inclination towards leisure travel, as evidenced by free regular shuttle buses to city attractions and night markets. Also, this is one of the few Shangri-la non-resort properties I know that offers family rooms.

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Nami – Review of New Japanese Restaurant in Shangri-la Singapore (With Menu)

June 24, 2017 by Bino Leave a Comment

It had been a while since I last made a visit to Shangri-la Singapore. In a span of a few months, the hotel revamped their Tower Wing, refreshed the lobby and is in the midst of launching a few new food concepts. One of them is Nami, the fine dining Japanese restaurant which opened only on the 31st May 2017.

During my latest visit to the luxury hotel, I went to try the delights of Nami. It has received quite a few great reviews since it opened and I was not disappointed when I went to try it out for myself. The food, put simply, was a pleasure from start to finish.

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Shangri-la Singapore Tower Wing to Reopen On 16th May 2017

April 6, 2017 by Bino Leave a Comment

After undergoing refurbishment for approximately 6 months, the flagship Tower Wing of the Shangri-la Singapore will reopen to guests on the 16th of May 2017 with a new look. The renovated Tower Wing will feature not only new rooms but also a couple of new food and beverage concepts, a new Horizon Club Lounge and areas catering to families.

I dropped by Shangri-la Singapore last November just when the Tower Wing closed down for renovation. I had a look at the room mock-ups. The new rooms will feature a similar look. Some pictures below:

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Hotel Review: China World Summit Wing – Beijing’s Tallest Hotel

March 22, 2017 by Bino Leave a Comment

The China World Summit Wing rises way above any other Beijing hotel, starting at the 64th floor where the reception is located. My first encounter with the hotel was perhaps unlike any other I’ve had before. Upon alighting from the cab, the greeter by the door immediately asked me, “Are you Mr. Chua?” to my pleasant surprise and immediately whisked me up to my 65th floor abode where my entire check-in process was done inside my room.

ground floor lobby of china world summit wing beijing

The property was built a couple of years back and is just one of the Shangri-la properties lining the China World Trade Centre area which also houses a China World Hotel, Kerry Hotel, Traders Hotel and (soon) a Hotel Jen. Indeed, this part of Beijing is dominated by Shangri-la hotels.

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Hotel Review: Shangri-la Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia’s First International Luxury Hotel

March 21, 2017 by Bino 1 Comment

When the Shangri-la Ulaanbaatar opened its doors in 2015, it was the first of its kind in Mongolia. It not only marked the very first international luxury hotel in the country but it was also the first integrated community concept with offices, a shopping mall and condominium units right by the hotel’s doorstep.

lobby lounge of shangri-la ulaanbaatar

The 290-room luxury hotel is today a symbol of Mongolia’s growing affluence, brought about by the mining boom and the steady trickling in of foreign tourists. Finally, visitors can indulge themselves amidst well-appointed surroundings in Ulaanbaatar after roughing it for a few days in a ger in the Mongolian wilderness.

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Hotel Review: Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei – Excellent Horizon Club Lounge With Amazing Taipei 101 Views

March 17, 2017 by Bino 2 Comments

There is perhaps no other hotel in Taipei that has a better view than Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei. At 43 storeys tall, the property stands at southern section of the main drag of the CBD, Tun Hwa South Road and is adjacent to the Far Eastern Plaza Mall. The property has been around for more than 20 years but is still known as the tallest hotel in the city. Having completed a massive renovation in 2015, the property is now equpped with some of the state-of-the-art amenities of newer Shangri-la hotels. I stayed at the Shangri-la’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel during a recent visit to Taipei to check out the refurbished rooms.

hotel lobby

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Hotel Review: Shangri-La at the Fort Manila

January 7, 2017 by Bino 1 Comment

Manila has seen a spur of luxury hotel openings as of late and while many of the newer properties are housed in casinos, the Shangri-La at the Fort Manila has quickly become a popular venue not just for hotel stays but also for weddings, banquets and dinners at one of its many food outlets. Opened in March 2016, the property offers a good peek of the brand’s current interpretation of luxury. Many of the chain’s properties in the region – which are easily identified through their grand lobbies – have been around for decades and it’s been a while since a new Shangri-la property opened in Southeast Asia.

Shangri-La the Fort Manila is located at an exciting area of Taguig, one of the component cities of Metropolitan Manila. The hotel is just within walking distance from the pedestrian-friendly High Street in Bonifacio Global City. The building where the Shangri-La at the Fort Manila is located is a mixed-use development consisting of a hotel, serviced apartments, condominium units, a massive sports center and a shopping mall. Little wonder then that the hotel is very popular for staycations despite being one of the priciest hotels in Manila.

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