I’ve had great experiences at the InterContinental Manila, so I was pretty upset when it closed its doors to give way for new developments by its landowners. Since then, I had been yearning for a stay in an InterContinental hotel. The chance arose fortunately—I slept a couple of nights at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake on Read More
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Pullman Miri Waterfront: New Stylish Hotel with Gorgeous Views
Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia, being an oil and gas town, doesn’t offer a wide selection of reputable hotels. Luckily though, Pullman Miri Waterfront—which majestically towers by the Miri River—opened its doors a year ago, so on my last trip across Borneo, I made sure that I stay there and check it out myself. Pullman Miri Read More
YOTELAIR London Heathrow: Economical Option for Layovers
I flew into London-Gatwick from Belfast one night, and my consequent flight from London-Heathrow to Doha wasn’t leaving until the next morning. I was flying standby on the London-Heathrow to Doha leg, so I needed an early start to queue for a flight. Given this, instead of staying in the city, I found it more Read More
Renaissance Johor Bahru: The City’s Finest Hotel
Although Johor Bahru is vastly being developed as a family holiday destination, reputable hotels are still few and far between. Hence, on my last trip, I was thrilled to be staying at the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, one of the few internationally-branded properties and the only five-star property in the area. And the Renaissance experience, Read More
Novotel Danang Premier Han River: Strategically-Located Hotel
After Lang Co and Hoi An, I had one night to spend in Da Nang. Reading guidebooks, I figured there wasn’t much to do in the said city, so I opted for more upscale accommodation to spend much of my time in. Among the options, Novotel Danang Premier Han River appealed to me most because Read More