singapore staycation

Hotel Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza (Pool Terrace Room)

August 16, 2020 by Bino Leave a Comment

It probably comes as a surprise to most that one can actually soak in the tropical resort vibe at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza. It also feels slightly ironic that it does so despite sitting at the crossroads of what is probably the country’s busiest intersection – Orchard and Scotts.

Some of those who have stayed at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza – especially those who have confined themselves to the usual rooms probably won’t immediately agree to that resort-style proposition but those in the know have been booking out the property’s popular Pool Terrace rooms for years. The Pool Terrace Room is the property’s answer to resort-style living. As there are only 9 of such rooms in the hotel, this room category is able to command a premium and is also always booked out well in advance, especially for weekend stays. During a recent weekend, I was able to check out the Pool Terrace Room at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza thanks to the invitation of the kind team.

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Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Singapore – Relax and Ride Staycation

April 11, 2020 by Bino 1 Comment

Mandarin Oriental Singapore has launched a new staycation package that’s sure to bring a new twist to what it means to be “a tourist in your own city.” Coupled with the hotel’s renowned hospitality and level of luxury, the Relax and Ride staycation package comes with a few fun inclusions that appeal to a wide demographic – whether it be families, couples or friends enjoying a weekend getaway.

I was recently invited for a staycation at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore in order to experience this package and I have to say this property continues to surprise me with its innovative offers. There are only so many ways one can do a package out of a hotel staycation but Mandarin Oriental Singapore seems to nail it every time. I still remember the movie moments staycation I had at the property a few years back. That was also rather memorable.

Guests only need to book the entry-level Deluxe Room (from S$328) in order to enjoy the package inclusions. These are:

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Hotel Review: Regent Singapore (One Bedroom Suite)

February 2, 2020 by Bino Leave a Comment

The Regent Singapore in Cuscaden Road traces its roots back in the early 1980s when it first opened as the Pavilion InterContinental Hotel. It then became the Regent Singapore in the late 1980s and even though this name has remained since then, it has changed hands from being under the Four Seasons Group to becoming part of IHG more recently. This latest development in a way takes the property back to its roots when it was an InterContinental hotel.

lobby of regent singapore

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

December 15, 2019 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 stay 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: InterContinental Singapore (Junior Suite)

August 29, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since my last stay in InterContinental Singapore. The property located in Bugis Junction has always been one of my favorite hotels in Singapore. For a relatively modest price point where luxury hotels are concerned, the InterContinental Singapore seamlessly melds its own unique Peranakan interpretation into its upscale hotel proposition. Since my last hotel stay experience there, I also found that the property made some adjustments with the room types as well as introduced tweaks into the club lounge experience.

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Easy Guide to Park Rewards – Loyalty Programme of Park Hotel Group

August 20, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Park Hotel Group, the chain behind the Park and Grand Park hotel brands, has launched a new rewards programme for guests. Membership is totally free – anyone can join with immediate benefits even to base-level members.

I got to to see first-hand how this relatively new loyalty programme works via a recent stay at Park Hotel Clarke Quay. The property invited me for a stay but I extended my nights there on my own accord and used my membership in the process.

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Hotel Review: Sofitel Singapore City Centre – Simply Magnifique!

July 28, 2019 by Bino 1 Comment

Sofitel Singapore City Centre is the newest jewel in Accor Hotels’ crown in Singapore – being its 13th hotel in the Lion City and the 800th Accor hotel in Asia Pacific. Looming over the historic shophouses of Tanjong Pagar, the property marks the further southern development of Singapore’s CBD. Tanjong Pagar has always been known as a commercial area but in recent years, high rises (including Singapore’s tallest), luxury hotels and some Grade A offices have been thrown into the mix.

I was fortunate to be invited for a staycation at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre two days before the hotel officially opened. An experiential media preview that includes a stay is practically unheard of in the hospitality industry as any new property is bound to have teething problems at the beginning. The fact that a preview was organized was a sign of the intense preparation the staff must have been through as well as the management’s confidence in both the hard and soft product – a conviction that turned out to be spot on.

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Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore Is Challenging the Convention of Serviced Apartments

July 22, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Oakwood OUE Premier Singapore has been making great strides in redefining the limits of serviced accommodations. Recently, it launched the “Oops, I’ve Ginned!” staycation package which continues to blur the lines between apartment living and luxury hotel amenities. Aside from a room stay, the package includes an elaborate DIY cocktail kit and even a short excursion to Brass Lion Distillery. I very well remember my first “serviced residence” experience. Having just moved to Singapore more than a decade ago for work, I was put into this nice apartment just by the Singapore River. My unit was way larger than a typical hotel room but for most services, I had to DIY. Things have changed dramatically since then.

The inspiration for the staycation package was World Gin Day which was celebrated on the 8th of June 2019. For the case of the “Oops, I’ve Ginned!” staycation package however, it is valid every weekend until 1st December except for the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix.

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