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Hotel Review: The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok (Royal Club King) – Good Service but Average F&B Experiences
The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok provides good value with its third-night free offers, but the hard product falls short of expectations. While the service is generally excellent, there are better-located Marriott properties that offer more value for your money.
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Get 500 United MileagePlus Miles Per Stay for Marriott Bonvoy Titanium and Ambassador Elite Members – 01 July to 30 August 2024
Register now to earn 500 United MileagePlus Miles, and 750 Marriott Bonvoy Points with each eligible flight and stay consumed between 01 July 2024 and 30 August 2024 - applicable to eligible members only.
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QT Singapore Now Accepting Room Reservations from 16 September 2024
Located along 35 Robinson Road, the new QT Singapore is now accepting reservations from 16 September 2024. This is QT Hotels & Resorts’ first property outside of Australia and New Zealand.
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Grand Hyatt Singapore to Reopen on 10 July 2024 – Terrace Wing will open alongside StraitsKitchen, 10 Scotts and BRIX
Grand Hyatt Singapore will reopen for stays and business on 10 July 2024. The Grand Wing is slated to reopen in early 2025 and the hotel will complete its transformation into a Grand Living Room and Wellness Haven with 699 guestrooms and suites.
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Double Elite Nights in Hilton Honors Program for Hilton for Business Owners and Employees: 01 July to 31 December 2024
From 01 July 2024 to 31 December 2024, earn double elite nights if you are re enrolled in the Hilton for Business program. Combine this with the current global promotion offering double points through September 2, 2024, to maximize your rewards. Achieve Hilton Honors Diamond status with just 30 nights...
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (King Suite) – Fantastic Location at a Premium
The prime location of the Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is a major highlight, offering easy access to three Tokyo Metro lines. While the hotel has a solid F&B experience, the high room rates make this an expensive choice on longer stays.
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New HSBC Live+ Card Offers 8% Cashback on Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment – until 31 December 2024
HSBC has just launched a brand new cashback credit card, the HSBC Live+ Card, offering up to 8% bonus cashback on all eligible dining, shopping, entertainment, and petrol spend each month. New to HSBC customers can receive S$300 eVouchers with S$500 spend.
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Lounge Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge – Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 1
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Incheon International Airport (ICN) is quite possibly the best Star Alliance lounge in Seoul - passengers with Star Alliance Gold status departing on an eligible flight may also enter the lounge to enjoy its superior F&B offerings.
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How and Why I Redeemed My Max Miles for World of Hyatt Points: A Slightly Troublesome Process
Max Miles is a great platform to earn extra World of Hyatt points from online transactions (including flight and hotel bookings) - especially for those in markets without a co-branded credit card!
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Get S$100 Bonus Cashback + Usual Cashback/Miles with DBS/POSB Mid-Year Campaign (12 June – 31 July 2024): Register Now!
Earn S$100 bonus cashback on top of your usual credit card miles when you charge eligible dining, shopping, and travel expenses to your DBS/POSB card(s). Promotion registration is required.
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First Look at the Newly-Renovated Rooms and Spaces of the Grand Hyatt Singapore – Reopening Soon?
Photos of the newly-renovated Grand Hyatt Singapore have surfaced online with information on available room and suite types in 2024. The Terrace Wing is slated to open later this year but the rooms and suites in the Grand Wing will not be ready until 2025.
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Get Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) with Annual Travel Insurance Superior Plan (APAC) + S$15 eCapitaVoucher for American Express Cardholders
From now through to 30 June 2024, purchase any single- and multi-trip travel insurance to receive attractive sign-up gifts which include an Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) and Samsonite luggage (worth S$570).
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Earn Up to 270,000 Bonus Miles via Kris+ with Your Wedding Banquet Deposit at Andaz Singapore – First Hotel to Offer This Opportunity
Earn 9 miles per dollar (capped at 270,000 miles) on your wedding deposit at Andaz Singapore when you pay using Kris+, and earn an additional 3 miles per dollar (with no cap) with the right credit card.
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Hotel Review: Conrad Singapore Orchard (Executive Room) – Beautifully Renovated Rooms with a Great Executive Lounge
The Conrad Singapore Orchard reopened in late December 2023 after extensive renovations, offering modern amenities in its newly-renovated rooms and suites. Despite initial doubts, the property's updated facilities and convenient location near Orchard Road make it a preferred choice over Conrad Centennial Singapore for future stays.
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Exclusive Accor Private Sale for Members: Save Up to 35% on Stays Across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific!
Enjoy 25% off stays of two nights or more at participating Accor hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific - Accor Plus members can access the sale now with an additional 10% savings (bringing the total discount to 35%) for participating properties in Asia and the Pacific.
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Earn Up to S$790 in Statement Credits on Hotel Spend with the New Go with Amex Campaign
The new Go with Amex campaign has arrived in Singapore, offering up to S$790 in statement credits for hotel spending.