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By Mario Ng When it comes to hotel room service, we generally have a couple of things to look out for in determining if that particular hotel’s room service is worth it. First, we do expect the prices to be quite high, as with most five-star (or otherwise similarly-ranked) hotels. Correspondingly, in terms of taste, the food should be similar to what one can find in good restaurants in the country. Based on the above, we rate Sofitel Saigon Plaza’s room service! We attempted to order a set of dishes that we thought best represent a starter, main, and dessert. Hence, we ordered three local dishes that we thought would represent Vietnam well!  By Mario Ng  When we decided to head down to Dubai for a well-deserved vacation, we decided quickly that we should spend at least one night in a really posh hotel. Much has been said about Dubai and how luxurious the city can really be. Of course, we simply had to find out, by booking a night’s stay at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah’s Waldorf Astoria Suite with Sea View.
We know that most of us go to Siem Reap just to see the world-famous Angkor Wat. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, tourists from all over the world flock to Cambodia just to see this. This often results in tourists neglecting other parts of the city that are definitely worth visiting. Siem Reap, although a small sleepy town compared to its capital Phnom Penh, has some fascinating places that one must surely go. Check out our list of the top 5 things to do in Siem Reap! Besides visiting Angkor Wat of course. Click on each attraction to find a more detailed review!
 30% off hotel rates for Accor members; 40% off for Accor Plus members - Image from Accor Hotels As part of the Singapore Celebration Sale, Accor has launched a 30% off hotel rates promotion for Singapore hotels, for stays between 1 September 2019 and 30 April 2020 (both dates inclusive). This offer is valid for Accor members only. For Accor Plus members, the deal is even sweeter at an extra 10% off, making it a grand total of 40% off! You must book your stay by 23 August 2019 to enjoy the discount! This is a really good deal as it includes suites, and this is where the most value can be found! Although the 30% off promotion is valid for Accor members only, it is free to join so there is no reason why anyone cannot simply sign up and enjoy the promotion.
 This 38% off promotion is valid for 5 days only: Image from Pan Pacific Hotels Pan Pacific Hotels have launched a massive offer throughout its Asia Pacific properties, with a discount of up to 38% off. This is quite a great discount for people who are travelling soon, or if they are looking for a staycation some time soon. The offer is valid until 19 August 2019, for stays until 31 March 2020. Take note that the 38% off is meant for Discovery members, which is Pan Pacific's loyalty programme. The rest would have a 28% discount instead. Simply put, there is no reason why anyone should not be able to access the 38% promotion.
By Mario Ng  Réhahn's pictures greet you at Sofitel Saigon Plaza When we headed down to Ho Chi Minh City, we stayed at Sofitel Saigon Plaza for three nights. We previously stayed at Sofitel Sentosa Singapore & Spa and enjoyed our time there. We thought that Ho Chi Minh City’s version should provide us with a similar experience, if not better! Moreover, there is a club lounge available here, something Sofitel Sentosa Singapore & Spa does not have. This makes perfect sense for us to check this hotel out. We managed to secure three nights at the Prestige Suite, translating to 65 square metres of space!
By Mario Ng  View of the heated swimming pool at Pan Pacific Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore has been around for the longest time, but we have never stayed in this property before. I remember the days when I was a young boy, where my father would bring me to the hotel and take the elevator up to the 38th floor, just so we could take a look at the city views. This was of course the time before Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands came into existence. It was one of my earlier experiences with Pan Pacific Singapore, and one that I enjoyed. Thus, we decided to set the record straight, by booking a night’s stay at the Pacific Skyline Suite with Pan Pacific Singapore.
By Mario Ng When it comes to hotel room service, we generally have one simple guideline in determining if that particular hotel’s room service is worth it. We expect prices to be quite high, as with most hotels. Correspondingly, in terms of taste, the food should be similar to what one can find in good restaurants in that country. Based on this, we rate Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa’s room service!
Being in Singapore, we know we had to order some of Singapore’s signature dishes. Hence, the world-famous chicken rice and satays! By Mario Ng Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, has much to offer visitors. While some try to squeeze this city into two days, three days in the capital fit just fine for most without sacrificing important places of interests. Below lies our version of a 3-day itinerary of Phnom Penh, so you get to enjoy the city at a nice pace, without ever feeling too rushed or hectic. For sure, it suits families, couples, and solo travellers just fine! To find out more about each attraction, be sure to click on them to find out more within straitstravellers! Day 1: As most travellers generally feel a little jet-lagged on the first day, we like to travel the first day at a slower pace. The first day is also all about discovering the cultural aspects of Phnom Penh. First stop: The Royal Palace Possibly the grandest place in the city, the Royal Palace is where the King lived and continues to live, ever since it was built in the 1800s. A good time to visit is in the morning, before the weather gets too warm and humid, and also just before the tourist crowd comes in. Be in awe by the amazing structures, including the Throne Hall and Royal Pavilion, while stupas are a common sight. Look out for the statue of King Norodom riding a white horse, who was known for having a fond appreciation of the arts.  The Royal Palace
By Mario Ng  Entrance of Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa has always been one of our favourite hotels in Singapore, with its location providing a feeling of privacy and tranquillity. This was not our first stay here, which says something about this hotel. We managed to get a night’s stay at the Prestige Suite, which equates to 64sqm of luxury. Check out our review below!
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