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Hotel Staycation Review: W Singapore Sentosa Cove – Feeling Cool in this Enclave for the Rich & Famous

December 8, 2020 by Bino 3 Comments

W Singapore – Sentosa Cove stands as a true getaway from the hustle and bustle of Singapore, with a location that is relatively intimate, relaxing and far from the maddening crowd. This is considering that the resort island where it is situated is more known for lively attractions such as Universal Studios and Adventure Cove Waterpark. With a setting right at the playground of the rich and famous, this W property’s Sentosa Cove location not only creates an atmosphere perfect for a hideaway but also one that is thankfully not touristy.

Part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, this property is a Category 6 for SPG members, effectively tying it with St. Regis Singapore and Westin Singapore. While the W’s sister hotels in the country are all city hotels, getting here’s an easy cab ride from Vivocity which took less than ten minutes for me. Shuttle buses also run from here to the hotel every hour or two. You can check out the shuttle bus schedule here.

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Hotel Review: W Taipei – Unbeatable Views of Taipei 101

February 11, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

There are hotels that are cool without even trying really hard and W Taipei in the city’s Xinyi District is a fine example. Even as Taipei is experiencing a boom in hotel construction in recent years, this property dating from 2011 is still as iconic as ever with the inhouse WooBar still considered today as one of the city’s top nightlife hotspots. I have personally stayed in a number of W properties around the region including the W Bangkok as well as the W Singapore Sentosa Cove so I was curious to see why this particular W property is frequently singled out for awards where Taipei’s best hotels are concerned.

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Route 88 Set Menu at SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

August 22, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove has launched a new Route 88 menu incorporating some of the most popular dishes of the restaurant at a more reasonable price ($88++ for three courses, available Monday to Thursday). The steakhouse serves some pretty mean steaks and I still have fond memories from my previous time there earlier this year (check out my previous review of SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove). We all know that a good steak in Singapore easily costs north of $80++ so this set meal actually offers some good value for those wishing to indulge in some good meat without having to break the bank.

The set menu allows diners to choose a starter, a main and a dessert. If you can’t decide what to order in SKIRT’s ala carte menu, Route 88 helps to narrow down your choices.

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SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove: Steaks and Seafood

March 19, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is a restaurant that can’t be found in other W properties. With a concept that is tied to the life cycle of a cow (it is a grill after all), SKIRT serves up prime cuts of steak and seafood that come from sustainable sources.

The first thing I noticed when I entered the grill were the cozy ambience and excellent décor, with overhead accents to create a dreamy effect especially in the evenings. The restaurant’s centerpiece is the parilla grill which they use to cook their steaks. They are one of the few steakhouses with this type of machine in Singapore. The aging cabinet filled with different types of meat is also hard to miss as diners make their way to their tables.

I started the meal with a refreshing serving of Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche ($23++). While fish is usually used for this Peruvian dish, I found scallops to be a superior choice for this tangy interpretation. Instead of being garnished with lots of onions and vinegar, the ceviche at SKIRT was fruity, with citrus sauce and topped with chunks of oranges. This created a sweet-sour taste to the ceviche which enhanced the sweetness of the succulent scallops. Don’t judge me but I liked the sauce so much that I was still having a go at it even after gulping down the scallops.

Next came the Confit Duck Leg ($23++) which in contrast, was more earthy compared to the traditional confit. Topped with a slow-cooked egg and vegetables, this dish had a very homey feel to it, like comfort food. That being said, it was excellent with the duck being tender without being mushy.

A meal at SKIRT would perhaps not be complete without having a go at their steaks. For those who are particular with their steaks, SKIRT offers a myriad of cuts, with beef hailing from various parts of the world. I had the F1 Grain-Fed Wagyu ($118++) which hailed from Victoria, Australia and had a marbling score of 6 – 7. I chose to have my steak done medium rare, which is just about the right amount of done-ness for such a good piece of meat. The 250gram rib eye looked quite large upon serving but my ravenous self had no problems in devouring the juicy steak which was succulent at every bite.

Alongside the steak, I had Sauteed Broccolini with Sakura Ebi ($15++) and Truffle Mash ($15++) as my sides. What is a good steak after all without some mashed potatoes to go along with it? The broccolini was an interesting side, with the ebi giving it a bit of a more local hae bee feel.

We ended the meal with Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate – a name which could only pass in a W property. In retrospect, it was an apt name as the dish consisted of exactly three types of chocolate – fudge, ice cream and bar. There was a fourth type also if you consider the sprinkling of chocolate powder.

Overall, I enjoyed every dish I had for dinner which doesn’t happen very often. This was compounded by the good service from the staff who displayed impressive product knowledge, as was the case during my staycation at W Singapore the week prior.

SKIRT
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
21 Ocean Way Sentosa
Singapore 098374

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W Bangkok – An Extraordinarily Hip Hotel in the Thai Capital

November 16, 2014 by Bino 3 Comments

Stepping into the lobby of W Bangkok in Sathorn after an evening flight from Thailand’s rural heartland, the contrast between countryside charm and youthful decadence could not have been any more apparent. Still decked in rugged shorts and sandals, I entered via the hotel’s automatic sliding doors that revealed lounge chairs, a DJ booth and purple lighting. With a large W greeting me as I entered, I knew I was in for a unique experience.

lobby of W Bangkok

W Bangkok has the distinction of being well-situated for both business and pleasure. Visitors are often spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding where to stay in Bangkok but the location of this hotel is hard to beat. The gleaming office towers of Sathorn Road is just a short walk away and so is the infamous night market and nightlife district of Silom. For folks who come to Bangkok for shopping, the trendy and upscale malls of Siam are just a short ride away from Chong Nonsi BTS station.

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