Review: Diora Luxe Sukhumvit Spa, Suk Chai Alley (Bangkok, Thailand)

Diora Spa has a number of outlets in the Central Bangkok area, all of which are pretty accessible via MRT or BTS. The one that my husband and I visited was located at Sukhumvit, with the nearest stations being Asoke BTS and Sukhumvit MRT. Their spa menu consists mostly of massages and scrubs, with a … More Review: Diora Luxe Sukhumvit Spa, Suk Chai Alley (Bangkok, Thailand)

Review: Pathumwan Princess Hotel (Bangkok, Thailand)

Conveniently located in the central Bangkok district, this hotel is directly connected to MBK Center shopping mall and within walking distance to Siam Paragon, Siam Square and the National Stadium BTS station. Having heard decent reviews of this hotel, and alongside reasonable prices on Trip.com, my husband and I decided to give it a shot. … More Review: Pathumwan Princess Hotel (Bangkok, Thailand)

Review: Portman’s Bar – Go Lokal Afternoon Tea, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Hotel (Singapore)

In keeping with the garden-in-a-hotel concept, Portman’s Bar is a nature-inspired watering hole nestled in the sun-drenched atrium on level 4 of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel. My friends and I came to spend the afternoon and try out their Go Lokal afternoon tea menu. The place had a lovely ambience, with clusters of greenery … More Review: Portman’s Bar – Go Lokal Afternoon Tea, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Pan Pacific Hotel – Executive Marina Bay (Singapore)

The Pan Pacific hotel underwent a pretty extensive transformation in mid-2023, where new F&B spaces were added and certain room categories (Deluxe, Premier and Executive Marina Bay, Premier and Skyline Suite) were refreshed. Since I had a complimentary stay with club lounge access courtesy of being a Prestige member of Pan Pacific Privileges, the hotel’s … More Review: Pan Pacific Hotel – Executive Marina Bay (Singapore)

Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 2

The next morning, we had the option of having our breakfast, which was served between 6.30am and 10.30am, at Karang (AYANA Segara), Padi (AYANA Resort) or To’Ge (Rimba). Since Karang was just downstairs, that made the most sense, plus the interior looked comparatively more modern. There was a substantial variety of items in the buffet … More Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 2

Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 1

A one-night stay in Bali over the weekend would typically be an unfathomable itinerary for my husband and I, but the phrase “never say never” comes to mind in this particular instance. As he really wanted to catch the finals of an e-sports competition, we pulled together to somehow make this trip happen 😀 Thanks … More Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 1

Review: Peony Jade Chinese Restaurant – The Weekend Omakase Handcrafted Dim Sum Escapade, Amara Hotel (Singapore)

After seeing an Instagram reel about this unique dim sum omakase concept at Peony Jade Chinese Restaurant, I was incredibly keen to check it out for myself! “Omakase” is typically associated more with Japanese cuisine so I was curious to find out what this Chinese version was about. At a very decent price of $68++ … More Review: Peony Jade Chinese Restaurant – The Weekend Omakase Handcrafted Dim Sum Escapade, Amara Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Joya Onsen Cafe, Upper Jurong Road (Singapore)

Nestled in the Jurong district, Joya Onsen Cafe is an onsen complex that sets out to bring a little piece of Japan’s onsen culture to Singapore. It was an interesting proposition when I first heard about it but plans to visit sat on the back burner for quite a while as I couldn’t justify paying … More Review: Joya Onsen Cafe, Upper Jurong Road (Singapore)

Review: Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba Hotel (Osaka, Japan)

Ever since I saw the launch of this relatively new hotel on Accor, I had my eye on trying it out at some point! A collaboration between Accor’s midscale Mercure brand and Japanese long-stay brand Tokyu Stay, this pioneering dual-branded hotel opened for business in December 2022. It is situated in a really convenient spot, … More Review: Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba Hotel (Osaka, Japan)

Review: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)

Completing our theme park stint at Disneysea and Disneyland in Tokyo, my husband and I then made our way to Kyoto for a change of scenery. When researching for hotels, this one in particular piqued my interest because of its contemporary aesthetic and a certain character it had about its spaces. Opening its doors in … More Review: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)