Stay Away For Now: Conrad Singapore Orchard Review

Update: Since this review, I’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Conrad Singapore Orchard on several occasions. It’s now my favourite Hilton property in Singapore. Please read this post for my updated impressions of the Conrad Singapore Orchard: How the Conrad Singapore Orchard Became a Favourite. When Hilton announced they were planning to open…

A mixed bag: Review of the Conrad Osaka

During my Japan Sakura trip in March, I stayed at the Conrad Osaka. It was a hotel I was looking forward to trying, having been lured in by the promise of stunning city views and large, modern rooms. While I had been pleasantly satisfied by the Hilton Osaka on my first trip to a reopened…

5 Reasons the Conrad Tokyo is one of my Favourite Hotels

There’s some hotels that are instantly attractive, usually because of stunning design, great views amazing looking amenities. Then there’s hotels that win you over with superb accommodations and service. For me, the Conrad Tokyo falls into the latter category. Having stayed there 4 times since Japan reopened for individual tourism in October last year, the…

Review: Hilton Singapore Orchard (King Corner Suite)

Introduction I first stayed at the then recently-opened Hilton Singapore Orchard in April 2022. A reflag of the Mandarin Orchard, the the Hilton Singapore Orchard opened in late February 2022 after an extensive renovation. This property is the largest Hilton hotel in Asia with 1,080 rooms, and replaced the dump that was the original Hilton…