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The Puli Hotel is one of the latest to open in Shanghai (December 2009), and has been the talk of the town since. It is easy to see why – the interior is simply stunning. Designed by renowned Indonesian Interior Designer Jaya Ibrahim, the Puli is o (read full article)
If you have the money, JIA Shanghai is the IT place to stay in Shanghai. Located on Nanjing West Road – the luxury shopping street in Shanghai – JIA Shanghai opened its doors in 2007. It is developed by Singaporean hotelier Yenn Wong who is only (read full article)
The Venetian Macau is design to shock and awe anyone who visits. The sheer scale of it is unbelievable, and the amount of money that must have been thrown into the project is astounding. The main entrance building is designed like the Doge Palace, an (read full article)
MGM Macau is another Las Vegas import that is located along Dr. Sun Yat Sen Avenue, the Main street on Macau Peninsula. The shape of the hotel tower is quite unique – kind of like a 3-tiered wedding cake. Each “layer” is clad in different colo (read full article)
The first International hotel in Kuching was the Holiday Inn. It occupied a building which was purpose-built for it next to the riverbank. Being the first International standard hotel in town, many Kuchingites have fond memories of the establishment, (read full article)
I've been on the road for the past few weeks. Just got back from Hong Kong and Macau, then off to Shenzhen and Dongguan for about a week. Look out for my posts on these fascinating cities. but first, back to hometown Kuching. It's been a while. Kuch (read full article)
If you are heading to Chiang Mai, don't miss a visit to Veranda - The High Resort. It is the latest luxury resort in Chiang Mai, and also the most breath-taking. Veranda is located on a valley slope in Hang Dong, about 30 min drive from the old town. (read full article)
The Chedi is another one of Chiang Mai's iconic luxury resorts. Designed by Kerry Hill of Aman fame, it has become an architectural destination for design aficionados. The resort is located along the Mai Ping River, not far from the old town centre.T (read full article)
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chaing Mai is one of those "Destination Resorts" that will blow you away when you arrive. The design is opulence taken to the extreme, and no square inch has been left untouched in order to create a total fantasy (read full article)
I only have a few more posts on Chiang Mai to go on, and as usual I have saved the best for last. The next few posts are going to be about the best and most interesting resorts in Chiang Mai, and The Four Seasons is undoubtedly one of the best. Locat (read full article)
U Chiang Mai Resort is another unexpected discovery on this trip. It is located right along Ratchadamnoen Road in the town centre. The entrance is very understated - just a break in the wall along the street. Once you pass through this opening you ar (read full article)
Before I arrive at any destination I usually make a list of all the places to visit, but I'm always happy to deviate from the plan and stumble upon unexpected discoveries. On this trip, I have bumped into quite a few very nice resorts, and Tamarind V (read full article)
At the other end of the spectrum is The Small Hotel - also located on Tha Phae Road, opposite Mo Rooms Hotel. The Small Hotel is an affordable boutique hotel in a 5-storey building. The design of the hotel is simple but stylish, brightened up with ne (read full article)
If Le Corbusier (renown French Modernist architect) were to design a boutique hotel, it would probably look like this. Mo Rooms is one of the most unusual boutique hotels I have come across. Uncompromising in its design vision, the hotel is finished (read full article)
Chiang Mai has an amazing range of hotels and resorts, from the most affordable to the most high-end - you name it and they've got it. As its my usual habit to visit the hotels and resorts in the places I travel, I visited quite a few in Chiang Mai. (read full article)
Tune Hotel is a good example of a budget hotel done right. It is no-frills but not cheap and sleazy. The locations are usually impeccable, and you get from the front desk to your room in a few minutes. I've stayed at the Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur (a (read full article)
Kuching Hilton was the first 5 star International hotel in Kuching, and to date it remains the standard by which others are measured. The rooms facing the Sarawak River also have the best views in Kuching, and it is great waking up to see the idyllic (read full article)
Besides The Pullman, the other international hotel to open in Kuching recently is Sheraton Four Points. Actually Four Points was opened about 5 months earlier then Pullman, even though it had started construction much later. Granted, it is not as tal (read full article)
It has taken a long time, but Kuching is finally coming up to speed on developing interesting alternatives to standard hotel accommodation. You've seen Basaga Residences in my previous post, now I am introducing another nicely done boutique hotel whi (read full article)
Hotels in Kuching have always been a bit bland. We had the Holiday Inn - which now has been re-branded Grand Magherita by the owner; Hilton Hotel - quite standard until its recent makeover; Merdeka Plaza, etc. Lucky for locals and visitors, there hav (read full article)
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