A New Welcome Retreat in the Enclave of Orchard Road @ Vibe Hotel Orchard Road

The recently opened Vibe Hotel Orchard Road, located in the residential enclave of Orchard Road, within easy access to Singapore's busiest and longest shopping belt, is the perfect place of retreat in town, catered for travellers looking for a hotel with a character that provides a welcome retreat amidst contemporary design.

We checked into our room on the 10th floor. The Deluxe Room, fitted with a bathtub and dressed in tufted fabric and muted colours, invites travellers to kick back and relax in a thoughtfully designed room to soothe the senses. We love the comfortable king-sized bed, the huge 55-inch LED TV with cable channels, and the multiple universal outlets around the room for easy access. The open-concept wardrobe further adds to the expansiveness of the room's experience, combining functionality and style.

Work up a sweat anytime at their 24-hour gym with essential equipment ideal for your daily workout routine. In addition, the outdoor swimming pool is open from 6am to 10pm.

Exclusive access to Vibe Pantry for all-day refreshments is only available for their corporate members. However, we had the opportunity to check the pantry out, which has cupboards and countertops filled with cola and energy drinks, as well as packets of nuts, granola and chips snacks to munch on throughout the day.

Located in the lobby of Vibe Hotel, their all-day dining restaurant ROOS offers a laid-back dining experience away from the bustle of Orchard Road with a wide selection of menu offerings ranging from Aussie-inspired brekkie items, all-day grills, handmade pasta, and a selection of Asian food fare brimming with local favourites. The interior was gorgeous. There is ample natural light pouring through the tall floor-to-ceiling glass windows, with a cascading waterfall view, as well as intimate and cosy pod seatings.

During our stay, we enjoyed our dinner at ROOS. The lush cafe setting transforms into a watering hole at night. The island bar serves up an assortment of classic cocktails, craft beers and an impressive selection of curated wines from around the world available by the glass. We ordered the Crispy Honey Prawn Dumpling with mentaiko sauce, cream of wild mushroom, Kurobuta Pork Chop, Truffle Gnocchi, Kombu Butter Tagliatelle, and Singapore Laksa to share.

A complimentary breakfast at ROOS is also included for the next morning from 7am to 10.30am (last order 10am). It comes in a set of a choice of mains, with pastries, yoghurt and drink for each person. We opted for the Chef's Brekkie and the Chicken Congee set.

Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard
24 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228518
Tel: +65 67381188
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

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1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk down orchard Road to Lucky Plaza. At the end of Lucky Plaza, turn left into Mount Elizabeth Road. Continue walking down Mount Elizabeth Road. Walk to Destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Experience An Indulgent Getaway With Upsized Staycation Package @ Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has reopened for stays from 7 Sept 2022! If you're planning a quick getaway, it is the perfect time to pack your bags and enjoy a well-deserved staycation with your loved ones, as they have curated a special room package with irresistible inclusions. Over the weekends, we went for a staycation at Holiday Inn Atrium to indulge in their Upsized Vacation Singapore Hotel Promotion.

The special room package consists of the following:
• Breakfast for 2 adults
• Late check-out at 4pm
• Complimentary parking
• 50% off lunch & dinner buffet at Atrium Restaurant
• $88 F&B dining credit OR 30% off at Atrium Restaurant, Atrium Bar 317 and Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant. Offer applies for a la carte menu only.

We checked into our room on the 24th floor. The room is spacious, with plush comfortable beds, an armchair, a table and a tv.

The Upsized Vacation package also allows guests a late check-out at 4pm. It also gives us more to explore their facilities. Guests can enjoy access to the outdoor swimming pool and the fitness centre on level 6.

For the $88 worth of F&B credits received, guests can spend it at their 3 F&B outlets, namely the Atrium Restaurant, Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, and Atrium Bar 317. We utilized the $88.00 F&B credit at Atrium Restaurant for dinner during our stay. We ordered the Laksa, Steak, Mushroom Soup, and Satay.

A complimentary breakfast buffet at Atrium Restaurant is also included for the next morning from 6am to 10am. Without the pandemic restrictions, guests can now help themselves freely at each buffet station. The breakfast spread has quite a wide variety, with options such as waffles, pancakes, eggs in different styles, porridge, mee rebus, and black carrot cake.

Book and stay by 23 December 2022 to enjoy this UPSIZED offer! Book at https://singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/upsized-vacation
*Terms and Conditions apply.


Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
317 Outram Rd
Singapore 169075

Experience Exhilarating, Fun-filled Staycations @ Singapore Marriot Tang Plaza Hotel

Hotels are re-opening in phase 2, and if you're planning a quick getaway, it is the perfect time to pack your bags and enjoy a well-deserved staycation with your loved ones at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. It is among the list of approved and certified SG clean by the local authorities, so you can enjoy your holidays with a peace of mind!

Located strategically in the heart of Orchard Road and just at the doorsteps of Orchard MRT station, you can enjoy unrivalled accessibility as well as convenient access to a myriad of shopping malls just a stone's throw away from the hotel.

Guests can also look forward to their attractive perks such as a 24-hour stay with check-in and check-out flexibility, F&B credit, complimentary breakfast, free parking, English High Tea with Champagne, and more.

Book a luxurious stay with one of their specially-curated Staycation packages such as the Iconic City Staycation from S$258++ per room, per night (which was valued at $570++). The package is inclusive of:

• One-night stay in the contemporary Deluxe Room
• Complimentary breakfast for up to two persons
• $25 F&B credit per night, per person
• Complimentary late check-out at 3pm
• One complimentary parking during your stay

We checked in to the contemporary Deluxe Room on the 18th floor. The room is spacious, complete with plush comfortable beds, sofa, dining area, tv and even an additional dressing counter in the bathroom.

The Iconic City Staycation allows guests to enjoy a late check-out of 3pm as well. This also gives us more to explore the many facilities. Guests can enjoy access to the outdoor swimming pool located on level 5, as well as the fitness centre located on level 4. However, advanced booking has to be made before gaining access to these facilities.

For the $50 worth of F&B credits received, guests can spend it at their 4 F&B outlets or In-room dining. We chose from their extensive in-room dining menu and ordered their Marriott Beef Burger ($30), and Tiramisu ($16) from the dessert selection.

A Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at Marriot Cafe is also included for the next morning from 6am to 11am. With the safety precautions in place, guests can only order ala-carte dishes on their rise & shine breakfast menu selection instead of queueing along buffet lines. Breakfast items prepared a la minute and served to your table upon order. Service is quick and efficient, so you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy a slow morning with a delicious breakfast spread.

Besides the Iconic City Staycation, other packages available include the Ultimate Family Getaway with 24-Hour Stay with Flexible Check-in/ Check-out (from S$300++ per room, per night), as well as the Blissful Escapes (from S$380++ per room, per night, Fridays to Sundays) to upgrade your staycation experience.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Tang Plaza
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)
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Hotel Soloha @ Keong Saik Road - New Charming Boutique Hotel Nestled In The Culture Rich Keong Saik Neighbourhood

Treat yourself to an adventurous weekend escapade at Hotel Soloha - a new 45-room boutique hotel nestled within Chinatown's heritage and cultural epicentre, Keong Saik Road. It is the perfect place to experience Singapore's unique culture, and its strategic location is home to a good number of bars, restaurants, and eateries as well.

Designed by interior design firm Avalon Collective and architect Asolidplan, step through the wooden panel doors into a whimsical space decked in elements of urban jungle chic and tropical modernism, with local artists adding their own inimitable touch to the space.

Situated just right next to the technicolour bar reception counter, attention may be particularly drawn to its 3m wide pop-art mural by local artist, Ethrisha Liaw. The mural, along with her artwork in the guest rooms, revolves around the central theme of ‘play’, exploring tropical sensuality through the use of pop gradients and uncanny visual textures to create a sense of dynamic movement.

Marvel at the 13-metre high painted art piece by local artist Danielle Tay installed in the lift shaft, which further emphasised the forest theme of the hotel. The artwork, aptly named ‘Spirit of the Forest’, seeks to take guests on a journey of curiosity and adventure in a mystical forest as they ride the elevator.

The Hotel offers five types of rooms – the standard, superior, deluxe, loft and suite – with deluxe rooms starting from $250++ per night. We checked into the Loft room with a comfortable double bed on the mezzanine floor. Upon entering the room, guests are immediately greeted by its warm and inviting elements such as the veneer wood panels or grey-cosy wallpaper, a classic rattan chair, and bright pops of colour added by the bright orange headboard and experimental collages by local print designer, Ethrisha Liaw, beautifying its walls.

To wash away the grime of the day's adventures, guests may be pampered in the bathroom with its patented Hansgrohe Raindance shower, figured glass panels, a magnifying vanity mirror, and the hotel’s in-house toiletries, including lemongrass shampoo and lavender body wash.

Climb up the ladder steps to recline on the plush 30cm-thick mattress which allows for restful sleep for both light and heavy sleepers. The hotel also offers a Smart Cable TV armed with cable and paid channels, and access to YouTube, Netflix and Spotify - perfect for a long night’s binge on one’s favourite television series. The Smart Room Control Unit in every room allows guests to manage lighting and air-conditioning with the press of a button. A variety of preset light settings from ‘party’ to ‘romantic’ give guests the luxury to create the ambience they desire.

Other facilities at Hotel Soloha includes the Games/Meeting Room on the first floor. It is equipped with its very own table tennis table, and doubles as a meeting room.

Or step out into the lush alfresco area at the Courtyard on the second floor for a relaxing afternoon.

As night falls, have dinner at the newly-opened fusion ramen establishment Takeshi Noodle Bar, located right within Hotel Soloha. It offers a curated selection of ramen such as the Sliced Wagyu Beef with Truffle Iberico Tonkotsu, Honey Roasted Iberico Pork with Burnt Miso Iberico Tonkotsu, Seafood Szechuan Mala Iberico Tonkotsu, and Truffle Mentaiko Linguini with Aburi Salmon & Ikura. To complete the indulgent meal, go for their delectable sides such as the mentaiko oysters, char siew and grilled sirloin beef strips.

The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet, available from 7am to 10am, with breakfast classics such as the scrambled eggs, sausages, hash browns and cereals, to go with your coffee, tea or juice.

‘Soloha' combines 'so', an expressive portmanteau that emphasises the idea of 'to such a great extent' and 'aloha', the catchy Hawaiian greeting that is about living life. Hence, to be Soloha essentially means living an expressive, #yolo life filled with superlatives. Hotel Soloha aims to create a destination hotel that not only fits into Keong Saik’s charming self but is also a modern interpretation of a Singapore that is bold, stylish and cultured. For the dreamers and adventure seekers-alike, it is the perfect place to go on an adventurous journey or a weekend getaway, with free reign given to unfettered imagination, creativity and infinite possibilities.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Hotel Soloha
12 Teck Lim Road
Singapore 088387
Tel: +65 62228881
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Nearest MRT: Outram Park (EW Line, NE Line)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Outram Park MRT station. Take Exit 4. Walk straight down New Bridge Road. Turn right onto Kreta Ayer Road. Turn right again onto Keong Saik Road. Walk down Keong Saik Road. Turn left onto Jiak Chuan Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Crowne Plaza @ Changi Airport - Treat Yourself To An Unforgettable Escapade And Discover Jewel Changi Airport's Newest Attractions With The Stay, Shop, Play! Room Package

Whether you're a local or a traveller in Singapore, seeking for a short getaway while discovering Jewel Changi Airport and its new Canopy Park attractions, rest assured you’ll be guaranteed a fantastic holiday experience with Crowne Plaza Changi Airport's brand new Stay, Shop, Play! Room Package.

Relax and revitalise in a sanctuary of calm and modern comfort perfectly encapsulated by the spacious, well-appointed rooms of Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. Eliciting a cosy and contemporary feel with warm hues, delightful touches, and smart technology, expect superior lumber with their luxurious bedding, and bathroom designed to pamper. The bathroom has a separate soaking tub and a tropical rain shower to envelop you in a cocoon of rejuvenation.

For the Runway View rooms, you'd be greeted with impressive views of the airport's runaways through the large glass panels as planes touch down and soar off to the blue skies. The Deluxe rooms, on the other hand, offer a stunning view of the iconic Jewel Changi Airport.

Take a dip in the pool, relax by the resort-style pool or unwind at the Essence Vale Spa for a mind-numbingly relaxing massage, or take your time to hit up the bar bites and drinks available all day at the Club Lounge.

And if you feel like sweating it out, hit up their newly refurbished and extended Fitness Centre, which is accessible 24/7, allowing you to get the workout you need. Fitness equipment includes treadmills, rowing machine, elliptical machine, exercise bike, free weights, kettlebells, punch bag and Yoga mats.

The Stay, Shop, Play! Room Package includes complimentary access for 2 adults and 1 child to the Canopy Park, a recreational wonderland located at the topmost level (L5) of Jewel. The canopy park welcomes the young and young at heart with an array of exciting play attractions. Explore the newly opened attractions - Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden and Topiary Walk nestled among the lush foliage with the complimentary Canopy Park tickets.

Expect plenty of fun at the Discovery Slides, a giant 4-in-1 sculptural playscape. Climb up to the top of the viewing deck at the edge of the play structure for a bird’s eye view of the Forest Valley and Rain Vortex.

The little ones can play hide-and-seek at the Foggy Bowls, where they can bask in the pools of mist and experience playing in the clouds.

Be charmed by the creative displays of seasonal flowers from around the world at the Petal Garden and take a selfie with the photo-friendly animal topiaries - orangutans, elephant, peacock, chameleon and crocodile at the Topiary Walk.

When night falls, relax at one of the many vantage points surrounding the Rain Vortex and enjoy the spectacular light and sound show, running from 8.30pm to 12.30am daily at hourly intervals.

Choose from plenty of dining options over at Jewel Changi Aiport for dinner, before heading back to your abode in a delicious, sleepy daze after a day of fun. Continue to feast to your content at the complimentary buffet breakfast spread for 2 adults at Azur, available from 6am to 10am.

The Stay, Shop, Play! Room package includes:
• Daily buffet breakfast at Azur for 2 adults and 1 child below 6 years old. (Breakfast charge for child between 7 - 12 years is S$10++)
• Canopy Park tickets for 2 adults and 1 child* (per room per stay), including access to Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden and Topiary Walk
• Complimentary 24-hour parking at Changi Airport Terminal 3B Car Park (single entry parking per stay)
• Late check-out till 4pm (subject to availability)
• Complimentary WIFI

For reservations or enquiries, contact Crowne Plaza Changi Aiport at +65-6823-5388 or email: reservations.cpca@ihg.com. Or book online.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Crown Plaza Changi Airport
Changi Airport
75 Airport Boulevard
#01-01
Singapore 819664
Tel: +65 6823 5300 / 1800 787 1221
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)