Hotel Review: The Vagabond Club, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Singapore (Art Executive Club Suite)

September 28, 2017 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Vagabond Club is Singapore's very first and only Tribute Portfolio hotel. Previously known as Hotel Vagabond, The Vagabond Club has only recently gone through a name change to reflect a more intimate and consistent setting. Tribute Portfolio properties (which fall under the greater umbrella of Starwood Hotels & Resorts) are essentially independent hotels with an inspired style. Having stayed in a number of Starwood Hotels & Resorts properties in Singapore and around the world, I was excited to check out my very first Tribute Portfolio property, The Vagabond Club.

3 Boutique Hotels to check-in (and check out) in Singapore!

September 25, 2014 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Boutique hotels differ from their larger chain hotel counterparts through many features. Usually, the most apparent one is size. Boutique hotels are comparatively smaller and usually have less than 100 rooms. Due to its smaller size, there are more opportunities for service staff to truly know their guests on a more personal level which provides a chance to make their stay more remarkable. Check out these three boutique hotels for your next staycation escape in Singapore!

Hotel Review: Naumi Hotel

Naumi Hotels

August 30, 2014 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Naumi Hotel has recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Featuring 73 rooms, event spaces and a gym, the boutique hotel is now dressed to impress. Just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Raffles Hotel, Naumi Hotel sits on a quiet stretch of road where one can enjoy a temporary disconnect from the world without sacrificing on the luxurious aspects of rejuvenation.

Hotel Review: Hotel Clover The Arts

August 15, 2014 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Hotel Clover The Arts, the latest addition to the Hotel Clover brand, is a small boutique property that has only 44 rooms. Opened on 2 April 2014, the new property features individually-themed rooms to feature a unique arts experience. To promote and encourage Singapore's brand of creativity, Hotel Clover The Arts invited students from different arts and design schools in Singapore to participate in a mural competition for 19 rooms.