One of the newest additions to the bustling Bugis District is Mercure Singapore Bugis. The heritage-inspired hotel opened its doors just last May 2016, and as of this writing, it’s already fully operational. On my last trip to the Lion City, I stayed in the hotel’s Executive Loft, which surprisingly exceeded my expectations. LOCATION Nestled Read More
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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
ibis Styles Singapore On Macpherson: A New Affordable Hotel
I’m often asked by relatives, friends, and readers on affordable accommodation recommendations in Singapore. But to be honest, when they do, I am stumped because the hotels I usually review range from midscale to luxury—and being Singapore, those come quite at a steep price, at least by Filipino standards. Luckily, I was invited to try Read More
Novotel Manila Araneta Center: Even Better After a Year
Recently, I was invited for a media experience to celebrate first anniversary of Novotel Manila Araneta Center, and I was surprised it had been a year already. I wasn’t able to help but feel a little nostalgic, reminiscing the days when it just opened with only some of their facilities opened and some of their Read More
Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit: A Landmark Hotel in Asoke
With its iconic sail-shape architecture, Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit is a captivating landmark that nobody can miss in the Asoke area. Until recently, I had always been curious about the hotel—yet by stroke of luck, I had the chance to stay there, and it was one of my most memorable stays in Bangkok. Located along one of Read More