New Top-tier Membership Level on IHG Rewards Club - Spire Elite

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I have gotten pretty decent benefits by being an IHG Platinum Member last year but I was not able to justify driving so many eligible room nights to the program (especially since I do not generally travel for business). While the Platinum Status was the highest membership tier you could achieve then, IHG has introduced a brand new Spire Elite tier (above Platinum) to reward its most loyal members. That being said, it is important to recognise that the IHG manages the IHG Rewards Club and Ambassador memberships separately. 

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Park Hotel Alexandra Opens in Singapore!

Park Hotel Alexandra
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The Park Hotel Group has been expanding within Singapore and the greater Asia-Pacific region. I checked out the Grand Park City Hall earlier this year and was impressed by the quality of Chinese food at Park Palace. The latest addition to the Park Hotel Group's portfolio in Singapore is the Park Hotel Alexandra. Standing 13-storeys tall and adorned with a glass facade, the Park Hotel Alexandra features 442 beautifully-appointed guest rooms and suites. 

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Hotel Review: Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne
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Located conveniently on Exhibition Street in the city, Rydges Melbourne is excellent if you wish to explore the beautiful Melbourne city. The property is just a short stroll away from Chinatown (and delicious Chinese food), the world-famous Bourke Street Mall as well as exclusive Collins Street boutiques.If you are looking for an affordable and accessible hotel to explore the Melbourne City for a couple of days, I would most definitely recommend this property.

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

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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! 

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Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Mandarin Oriental Singapore
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The Mandarin Oriental Singapore opened in 1987 with 527 rooms and suites. As one of the city's most luxurious hotels, the property features a breathtaking atrium lobby and is located along the beautiful Marina Bay in Singapore. It provides a great opportunity to getaway from the stressful city life without even leaving the country. Take advantage of the City Retreat weekend package at S$495++ which comes a night's accommodation in the Premier Ocean room and Champagne Brunch for two the following day

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Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (Pool Suite)

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
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I stayed in the crème de la crème of the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport during my latest visit in August - the Pool Suite with Club Access. King Suites are 72sqm in size and comes with a powder room for your guests, a living area which doubles as a meeting area, a bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe as well as an extremely luxurious bathroom (with two sinks nonetheless)! There are also two 37" Plasma TVs and ample working space for the business travellers on the road.

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Hotel Review: Wangz Hotel

WANGZ Hotel
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An intimate boutique hotel located along Tiong Bahru Road, the WANGZ Hotel is celebrating her fifth birthday at the end of the year. Housed in a unique barrel-shaped building, the hotel was previously known as the Tarng Chern Building and then the Hope Centre. Beyond the intriguing architecture lies an inviting and warm space that is further augmented by commodious room size and great service. I stayed in a Canopy Room that comes with a luxurious king-size bed featuring ultra-plush pillows and down feather duvet all piled atop a Sealy Posturepedic bed. 

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Hotel Review: Hotel Clover The Arts

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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.

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