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Hotel Review: Mondrian Singapore Duxton (Executive Room) - Great Location, Comfortable but Small Rooms
Hotels Mark Chua 8/23/26 Hotels Mark Chua 8/23/26

Hotel Review: Mondrian Singapore Duxton (Executive Room) - Great Location, Comfortable but Small Rooms

The Mondrian Singapore Duxton nails the location and the design, but the rooms are compact and the Executive Room premium is hard to justify. Here is why I would book the base room instead.

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Hotel Review: KLEO Seminyak (Terrace Deluxe Room)
Hotels Mark Chua 7/24/26 Hotels Mark Chua 7/24/26

Hotel Review: KLEO Seminyak (Terrace Deluxe Room)

Formerly Studios at Alila, now JdV by Hyatt. Is KLEO Seminyak worth booking over its pricier neighbour Alila Seminyak? A full Terrace Room review.

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Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo (Deluxe Room) - Marriott Bonvoy Points Well Spent
Hotels Mark Chua 7/17/26 Hotels Mark Chua 7/17/26

Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo (Deluxe Room) - Marriott Bonvoy Points Well Spent

Chasing oneworld Emerald took me to Sapporo instead of Fukuoka, and a Marriott Bonvoy points redemption at the Courtyard turned out to be one of the better decisions of the trip.

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Hotel Review: The Standard, Singapore (Standard King Pool View) - Cool Property, Not So Great Location
Hotels Mark Chua 7/11/26 Hotels Mark Chua 7/11/26

Hotel Review: The Standard, Singapore (Standard King Pool View) - Cool Property, Not So Great Location

My stay at The Standard, Singapore, now Category 4 in World of Hyatt. Cool design, great pool, reasonable Globalist perks, but location has trade-offs.

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Hotel Review: Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong (Premium Victoria Harbour View) - Beautiful Property in Convenient Location
Hotels Mark Chua 7/8/26 Hotels Mark Chua 7/8/26

Hotel Review: Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong (Premium Victoria Harbour View) - Beautiful Property in Convenient Location

Kimpton makes its Hong Kong debut in Tsim Sha Tsui. Here's an honest look at the harbour view room, bathtub, breakfast at Hillside and daily Social Hour.

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Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Park View Deluxe with Club Access)
Hotels Mark Chua 2/27/26 Hotels Mark Chua 2/27/26

Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Park View Deluxe with Club Access)

The Hyatt Regency Tokyo has finally emerged from its most extensive renovation in 45 years. With sleek modern rooms and a completely reimagined Regency Club, this Shinjuku stalwart is once again a top contender for Globalists.

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Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Jeju (Grand Suite) - Massive Rooms and Suite with Forgettable Grand Club Experience
Hotels Mark Chua 12/23/25 Hotels Mark Chua 12/23/25

Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Jeju (Grand Suite) - Massive Rooms and Suite with Forgettable Grand Club Experience

Standing tall in the heart of Jeju City, the Grand Hyatt Jeju impresses with its massive suites and stunning hardware. However, a stay here reveals a style over substance approach, with stingy elite recognition, and a forgettable club lounge experience.

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Hotel Review: Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel (Executive Deluxe Room)
Hotels Mark Chua 12/17/25 Hotels Mark Chua 12/17/25

Hotel Review: Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel (Executive Deluxe Room)

While the Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel impresses with its spacious rooms and modern hardware, the experience is let down by a clinical atmosphere and strict elite benefit policies.

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