The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok provides good value with its third-night free offers, but the hard product falls short of expectations. While the service is generally excellent, there are better-located Marriott properties that offer more value for your money.

The prime location of the Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is a major highlight, offering easy access to three Tokyo Metro lines. While the hotel has a solid F&B experience, the high room rates make this an expensive choice on longer stays.

The Conrad Singapore Orchard reopened in late December 2023 after extensive renovations, offering modern amenities in its newly-renovated rooms and suites. Despite initial doubts, the property's updated facilities and convenient location near Orchard Road make it a preferred choice over Conrad Centennial Singapore for future stays.

The JW Marriott Auckland is still refurbishing its guest rooms and suites (with an expected completion date in November 2024). I stayed in a Deluxe Room (non-refurbished) and have found the experience to be lacking of a typical JW Marriott property.

The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel is located in Jung-gu in Seoul and it is within walking distance of popular attractions like Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, and the N Seoul Tower, offering good value to travellers looking for a luxury hotel that does not break the bank.

The Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is still my favourite hotel in Auckland with a dependable product at an affordable price.

The newly-opened Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall in Malaysia is a new property connected to Paradigm Mall. It is also close to Taman Sutera and Bukit Indah which are both home to great local restaurants and cafes.

The Andaz Seoul Gangnam is located in a well-heeled neighborhood within walking distance of Sinsa-dong and Garosu-gil Road where you will find the coolest cafes, restaurants, and fashion brands. The beautiful property features luxury rooms and suites that feel more residential than otherwise, but it also has a solid F&B offering that you should check-out when visiting Seoul.