Author Archives: Rosemary Xu

17 nights at Orchard Grand Court. Did I like it? Maybe. Click the video to watch the room tour.

Is Marina Bay Sands Hotel the ultimate place to stay when visiting Singapore? I guess not. My experience at MBS was not quite satisfying from the start. The whole check-in process took an hour as there were hundreds of guests waiting in line. Does this remind anyone of check-in lines at hotels in Vegas? YouContinue reading “Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore”

My two nights at Grand Hyatt were interrupted by a monsoon. Upon checking in, the receptionist handed me a letter informing me about a monsoon coming for the next couple of days. All outdoor facilities would be closed and the reopening would be on further notice…Wow, I picked the best time to experience a hotel…room.Continue reading “Grand Hyatt Haitang Bay, Sanya”

Hot tub and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, plus a bowl of lobster bisque feels like an ideal way to end my single night stay in Hong Kong. Both the wine and bisque are free thanks to Amex’s fine hotel collection program; I got $100 food and beverage credit to use during my quick 24Continue reading “Island Shangeri-la Hong Kong”

Here is a video room tour of the Langham Hefei https://weibo.com/1791292807/I4CZ45R1b