Capri by Fraser, Singapore
This young hotel was only officially launched in January this year. Colourful, bright and energetic, this 4-star hotel ostensibly targets the e-generation. Instead of the traditional concierge, it has an e-concierge—3 large touch-screens which guests use to find out what…
Delite, Capri by Fraser, Singapore
Delite is the lobby café/ deli of Capri by Fraser, Singapore hotel. Located in Changi Business Park, the hotel is connected to Changi City Point, a new outlet-centric mall. The ambience is suitably comfortable and quality. Come lunch time, you…
Capri-licious, Capri by Fraser, Singapore
Capri-licious is the only restaurant on Capri by Fraser, Singapore hotel (excluding Delite, Singapore which is more of a deli/ café). As such, Capri-licious has to be many things—it is the default breakfast place that every hotel has; by lunch…
Fu Lu Zu, Sofitel, Phnom Penh
Sofitel, Phnom Penh
Sofitel Phnom Penh claims to be a 5-star hotel, but in reality, it is more like a 4-star hotel. I stayed in a junior suite for 2 days. The shape of the room is a little odd—it is like a…
Morton’s, Singapore
The Singapore steak house scene has seen in recent years the arrival of new entrants. Some are good; some are ludicrous — witness the laughable coming and going of Brawn. It arrived with a gaudy PR blitzkrieg and left in…
Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta
“Solid, reliable brand” I have always been fond of the Shangri-la group. I remember when I was a little boy, my parents took me to Shangri-la Singapore for dinner. They had the most beautiful tea cup I have seen –…
Shang Palace, Shangri-la, Jakarta
Shang Palace is the Chinese restaurant of the Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta. Though traditional in appearance, its approach or “software” is decidedly more modern and fusion. Chilled fresh tiger prawns with homemade orange sauce Refreshing. Would have been more satisfying if…
Hotel Nine, Phnom Penh
Brutally frank: Though a sister establishment to Monument Hotel, Phnom Penh, it had none of the latter’s friendliness. The staff has a sneering superciliousness. When I called the reception at night, no one bothered to pick up. The hotel looks…
Monument Hotel, Phnom Penh
This little gem of a hotel is located right in the middle of Phnom Penh city. It is 5 mins on foot away from Independence Monument and it’s along the same street as the Pricewaterhouse Cooper Phnom Penh office. Because…
