On the flight I booked to Sri Lanka this spring, the layover happened to be in Hong Kong. Although I had already visited Hong Kong a few years ago, I thought why not stretch the stop a little longer for a full eat-and-shop session. So we ended up staying two days and enjoyed the stay […]
Read more "Quick layover in Hong Kong: Eat, eat, eat and shop!"M-stay has a good location in Seogwipo, at the southern part of the island. The hotel is simple and its rooms are basic. Our standard room was clean, although felt a little outdated. The washroom had no bathtub, but does have a separate shower with good water pressure. There is a restaurant and a 7-Eleven […]
Read more "[Review] M-Stay hotel: to sleep and munch in Jeju"SLH stands for Small Luxury Hotels and groups over 500 small establishments that specialize in upscale accommodations. They are not part of a chain or banner, but are rather independently managed and have each their own character. That is what intrigued me most about them so I gave it a try. Hotel28 Myeongdong fits well […]
Read more "[Review] Hotel28 Myeongdong: Filming set of a Korean drama"I love travelling and one of the reasons why is I adore trying out new hotels. Of course, we’ve experienced a few that we loved and which have never disappointed, so why take the risk and go somewhere else one might ask? (And so I ask myself sometimes when we get a really bad one…) […]
Read more "[Review] The FX hotel: Hipster or splashy?"First things first: if planning a stay in Taipei right before the Christmas holidays, book in advance! The choices of accommodation were quite limited for our stay in mid-December 2015, thus we were very happy to have found a reasonably-priced (100CAD/night), well-reviewed and adequately located room in the city. The pictures online are rather fool-proofed: […]
Read more "[Review] Citysuites Taipei Nandong: Basics with no door"A great hotel in the heart of Barcelona, Granados 83 did surprise us as a very nice four-star hotel for the price we paid. It is a bit on the small side, with 77 rooms only, a cozy check-in section and sit-in area in the lobby. The design features are refreshing, with a little bit […]
Read more "[Review] Hotel Granados 83, Barcelona"Oasia is a new addition to the Far East hotel group. Barely two years-old when we visited, the entire place radiated cleanliness and modern luxury. To add warmth to the modern minimalist decor, the lobby has been decorated with raw wood furniture. The reception was friendly and efficient. I had mentioned during my booking that […]
Read more "[Review] Oasia hotel Singapore: modern luxury"