View from Harbour View Room Kowloon Shangri–La, Hong Kong A stay at Kowloon Shangri-La is dazzling from arrival to departure. Shimmering lobby chandeliers light up the entrance. Glittery Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline scenes jewel the evenings. Gleam…
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Nearing a quarter of a century in Hong Kong, the Grand Hyatt has proven its value in being a long-term brand that can be relied upon for excellent service, convenient facilities and top-notch food and beverage options. Lobby Location Conn…
Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2013, Staycations
A staycation is the perfection solution when you have limited time to get away. If you’re just needing to relax, why waste time and money on traveling when you can find some very attractive experiences right here in the city itself? The ringgit and minutes yo…
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
Traders Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar
Shwe Dagon Pagoda at Sunset Traders Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar In the newly developing commercial capital of Myanmar, Yangon, there are limited hotels from which to choose. A couple of restored colonial buildings made into high-end accommodation will leave yo…
Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia
Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel is a magnificent option for a staycation. The time and money you save by not traveling out of the city can be used within the excellent facilities of the hotel itself. From delicious dining to nighttime entertainment, gorgeous …
Eastern and Oriental Hotel, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Poolside Victoria Annexe Romanticized thoughts of the colonial era and its perceived grace and charm embody every experience at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. One of the longest standing luxury properties on the island once known as The Pearl of the Orient, …
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL Staycation
“A vision of W Hotels” Fun, funky and frivolous, the atmosphere at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is certainly more of a diversion than seriousness. It is however ideally located and fitted for business, so those contemporaries, whose chosen stress relief might …
Tiger Rock, Pangkor Island, Malaysia
Pool at Tiger Rock Tiger Rock Island and Jungle Living. An Artist’s Retreat Tiger Rock offers a chic rustic retreat with the touch of an artist, the thoughtful care of a family and, the conveniences of modern life. This is jungle-island living at its best and, it’s o…
Spices @ Lumut Lane, Georgetown, Penang
Homey Hospitality with Boutique Hotel Design With UNESCO World Heritage status awarded to downtown Penang a few years back, many exciting developments have since cropped up on the island. Already a thriving destination for food, a relatively rec…
Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Jimbaran Bay Jamahal Private Resort and Spa Jamahal Private Resort and Spa “A hideaway in privacy, find yourself at Jamahal” Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Jamahal is a play on the Indonesian word, “jam” meaning hour and the Sanskrit word, “maha…
Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia
Lone Pine Hotel Casuarina Trees on the Beach Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Ferringhi, Penang The first hint that we’d like our stay at Lone Pine Hotel was the parking. Exposed orange brick, neatly lined up vine strings and shady trees marked each car space. If attention to d…