Whenever I exit the train station in Bandung, the first sight I would see would be that of Hilton Bandung, for the hotel is practically adjacent to the train station. I had always been curious about it because admittedly, I was surprised that the global hotel chain set up shop outside Jakarta and Bali. Well, Read More
Stay: Asia
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20: New Hotel in a Great Location
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 is the most recent addition to the Accorhotels portfolio in Bangkok. Prior to its opening last year, there had been seven other Novotel properties in the same city, including one in Suvarnabhumi Airport. I recently stayed at the said hotel to check out how it measures up against other Novotel properties Read More
Hop Inn Ermita Manila: A Great New Value Hotel
Having stayed at and featured the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, and Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok, I know that the Erawan Group is a name to be reckoned with in the hospitality industry of Thailand, so I was pleasantly surprised when I read news that they were entering the Philippine Read More
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa: Incredibly Modern Beach Escape
Since it was heavily raining in the south of Thailand to the point of flooding, I canceled my trip to Koh Samui. I sought alternatives and decided to head to Hua Hin instead because I hadn’t been there. Besides, I really wanted to try the new Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa after seeing the Read More
Disney Explorers Lodge at Hong Kong Disneyland: A First Look
For years, guests of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort have enjoyed its two iconic hotels, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel. This year, however, the resort, catering to a growing demand, is adding a new hotel to the fray—the Disney Explorers Lodge, which set to open on April 30, 2017. We were recently sent Read More