As my husband and I were having a short getaway in Batam with some of our friends, I did some research on the hotels there and came across this option. A few minutes ride away from the Harbour Bay ferry terminal, this hotel was reasonably priced and had an updated, modern look about it. Since … More Review: Four Points Hotel By Sheraton (Batam, Indonesia)
Horizon Fast Ferry is a ferry service operating between HarbourFront terminal in Singapore and Harbour Bay terminal in Batam. At the point of writing, this is the only ferry service that docks at Harbour Bay terminal while the others dock at Batam Centre terminal. Passengers can choose from economy, business and even VIP class options. … More Review: Horizon Fast Ferry, HarbourFront Centre (Singapore) & Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)
Perched atop a cliff overlooking the South China Sea and the beaches on Sentosa Island, this hotel has retained its colonial aesthetic since its establishment way back in 1930. The most recent and extensive refurbishment happened some time in 2015, so even though much of the landscapes were still pretty breathtaking, the hardware was certainly … More Review: Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa (Singapore)
Every time I visit Goodwood Park Hotel, the sumptuous buffet spread on display at L’Espresso is always such a tempter. This cafe is situated right next to the hotel lobby on level 1 and has an extensive afternoon tea menu that includes lots of hot items. Since my girlfriends and I tried out the afternoon … More Review: L’Espresso Cafe, Goodwood Park Hotel (Singapore)
The third activity we signed up for was the Heritage & Art Tour that takes place from 5pm to 6pm every day. We met Jaycelle again and together with Nuurul from the culturist team, they took us on a walking tour to learn about the history and design of the property. It was Jaycelle’s first … More Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 2
Tucked away on the island of Sentosa amidst lush greenery, this award-winning hotel actually stands on the grounds of conserved heritage buildings previously occupied by British officers back in the late 19th century. Today, these buildings have been beautifully restored and expanded to become the luxurious hotel with 112 well-appointed rooms, suites, villas and manors. … More Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 1
During an earlier visit to LifeSpa Prestige One, the outlet located in the Premier Wing of Carlton Hotel, I bought a trial facial that could be redeemed at the same outlet or LifeSpa Prestige Two in the Executive Wing. The latter option was closed during the pandemic but has since reopened its doors to the … More Review: LifeSpa Prestige Two, Carlton Hotel (Singapore)
Recently opened in 2022, this new Italian restaurant has taken over the space that used to be Ash & Elm restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel. They didn’t seem to have done anything to the layout since my last Ash & Elm visit except maybe add or change out some decor items here and there. I … More Review: LUCE By Davide Giacomelli Italian Restaurant, InterContinental Hotel (Singapore)
Sabio By The Sea is one of the many interesting eateries along the stretch of Quayside Isle, specializing in authentic Spanish sharing tapas and sangria. Since my husband and I were staying at W Hotel Sentosa Cove, we decided to venture out for dinner and this restaurant was well within walking distance. It caught our … More Review: Sabio By The Sea Tapas Bar & Grill, Quayside Isle (Singapore)
Located at the far end of the island of Sentosa, this hotel truly exudes vibes of an extravagant seaside resort getaway with its vast spaces and gorgeous sea views. Inherently iconic to the brand is its theme of eclectic and unabashed aesthetics (but this seems to have mellowed quite a bit after a recent refurbishment). … More Review: W Hotel Sentosa Cove (Singapore)
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