By Contributor - April 16, 2021
The minimalist riverside retreat offers a more relaxed approach when it comes to seeing two day-trip destinations from the Thai capital.
The terrace of a River View Pool villa at Sala Bang Pa-in. (All photos: Sala Hospitality Group)
If you’re planning to balance a city break in Bangkok with some downtime in the fertile hinterlands north of town, Sala Bang Pa-in may be just the ticket. Perched at the tip of an island in the Chao Phraya River not far from Bang Pa-in Palace, a onetime summer retreat for the Thai royal family, the hotel is also an ideal base for exploring the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ayutthaya’s old city, just 20 kilometers upstream.
A trio of heritage properties in Singapore marks the arrival of a new brand from the leading hospitality brand and pioneer of serviced apartments, Oakwood.
The facade of Ann Siang House, slated to open this May. (All photos courtesy of Oakwood)
Singapore-based staycationers seeking out boutique lodgings with personality should look to The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood, a newly launched hospitality brand that celebrates individualism with a zest for life. Its intimate hideaways are the perfect choice for independent travelers in search of unforgettable experiences while getting to know a new place (or reacquainting themselves with a familiar one) through immersive stays that tap into the spirit of the destination.
By Contributor - March 16, 2021
The W brandâs latest Asian outpost occupies a jet-black high-rise in the heart of Japanâs second city.
Lounge seating at Living Room, W Osakaâs third-floor lobby. (All photos courtesy of W Osaka)
Fans of Marriott Internationalâs cheeky W Hotels planning a future trip to Japan now have even more reason to visit Osaka. Rising 27 stories above the gingko treeâlined Midosuji Boulevard, W Osaka opened its doors today as the luxury brandâs first-ever outpost in the country. The monolithic black facade by celebrated Osaka-born architect Tadao Ando presents a minimalist veneer that conceals flamboyant interiors by Amsterdam-based design studio Concrete, which was previously behind W London and W Verbier.