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- Entertainment : F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023
View the full Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 line-up here: https://singaporegp.sg/en/entertainment/2023-entertainment-line-up 12 July 2023, Singapore – Race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd has unveiled the complete entertainment programme set to pump up the electrifying atmosphere at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023. Joining the previously announced 88rising line-up, Post Malone, and Robbie Williams, this year’s full programme also features Kings of Leon, Culture Club, Groove Armada, Madness, as well as an exciting mix of local and international acts from all over the world. More artistes have also been added to the 88rising line-up. From 15 to 17 September, fans can look forward to over 80 hours of entertainment throughout the Circuit Park, including 139 artistes across 13 performance and DJ stages, as well as an array of activities to complement the race action. This year also features the most acts ever at the Zone 4 Padang Stage. 88rising’s previously announced acts Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian and Warren Hue will be boosted by the addition of four additional artistes, completing the Asian-American record label’s stellar line-up on Friday, 15 September at the Zone 4 Padang Stage. Based in South Korea, Japanese multilingual girl group XG first took TikTok by storm in 2022 with their incredible multilingual rap cypher, Galz Xypher. The septet has since become the first Japanese female group to earn a spot on the US Top 40 charts for their hit Shooting Star. Singer-songwriter and rapper BIBI has been featured in numerous collaborations since her official debut in 2019. Her first single with 88rising, The Weekend, reached #29 on US radio charts, becoming the best performing single by a Korean female artiste. Rapper-singer MILLI made waves in the Thai hip-hop scene with her debut single Phak Kon in 2020, amassing four million views on YouTube in just four days. In 2022, the 20-year-old was the first Thai solo artiste to perform at Coachella, setting sales of mango sticky rice skyrocketing when she performed a song named after the dessert. Known for their outlandish, progressive, and genre-blending sounds, Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! will impress fans with their eccentric self-choreographed gymnastic dance moves to their hit songs OTONABLUE, WOO! GO!, and NAINAINAI. Multi-platinum selling and three times GRAMMY award and BRIT award winning band Kings of Leon will perform their first ever Asian shows outside of Japan, as one of the headliners at the Zone 4 Padang Stage on Saturday, 16 September and the Zone 1 Wharf Stage on Sunday, 17 September. Recognised as one of the world's biggest alternative rock bands over the last 20 years, the band have headlined the world's biggest and most prestigious festivals and venues including Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza's in Berlin, Sao Paulo and Chicago. British pop phenomenon Culture Club is set to belt out fan-favourites like Do You Really Want to Hurt Me and Karma Chameleon at the Zone 1 Wharf Stage on Saturday, 16 September. The band’s globally iconic and flamboyant lead singer Boy George is also scheduled to perform an exclusive DJ set at hospitality facility Twenty3 on Sunday, 17 September. One of the biggest and most loved British bands, Madness will be uniting people for a right raucous live bash at the Zone 1 Wharf Stage on Sunday, 17 September. Known for their infectiously catchy songs, 15 of the pop giant’s hits have reached the UK top 10, including Our House, One Step Beyond, and House of Fun. Legendary British electronic music duo Groove Armada will be revving up the crowd at the Zone 4 Padang Stage before the Formula 1 race on Sunday, 17 September. One of the biggest crossover house music acts of the 1990s, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated DJs’ most popular hits include At the River, I See You Baby, and Superstylin’. Please refer to Annex A for the full entertainment line-up. More entertainment on track and off Adding to the fiesta in the Circuit Park are an exciting line-up of artistes from all over the world set to keep fans’ adrenaline pumping throughout the race weekend. The international acts include indie band The Kooks (UK), synth-pop duo JOAN (USA), indie pop band San Cisco (Australia), neo-soul musician Meg Mac (Australia), electronica pop band Safia (Australia), new Calypso musician Kalpee (Trinidad & Tobago), indie-pop band Sunwich (Indonesia), singer-songwriter Jinan Laetitia (Indonesia), hip-hop and R&B artiste Airliftz (Malaysia), as well as post-rock band aswekeepsearching (India). The local line-up features R&B and soul band Astronauts, pop singer-songwriter Matilde G, singer-songwriter Sam Dreebsby, dance troupe Royalusion and indie rock band Hijack Hayley. A host of roving acts will also keep fans entertained all over the Circuit Park. Petrolheads will also be in for a treat with F1 Drivers’ Meet & Greet Sessions held on 15 and 16 September at the Zone 1 Wharf Stage. Two support races will also be returning to the Marina Bay Street Circuit – the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and TSS The Super Series. For a better view of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Zones 1 and 2 ticketholders can look forward to complimentary rides on the Singapore Flyer over the race weekend this year. Additional tickets now available Tickets for the night race continue to be in demand, with only limited tickets remaining in selected categories. Limited tickets priced from S$888 are now available for two new grandstands – Bayfront (Turn 17) and Raffles (Turn 5). Singapore GP will continue to work together with stakeholders and the local authorities to identify new viewing sites to partly mitigate the overall reduction in capacity, due to the closure of the Bay Grandstand as part of the redevelopment of The Float at Marina Bay. All tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 provide access to the concerts at the Padang Stage in Zone 4. Patrons will need to ensure that they have a valid ticket on the relevant day of an act’s performance. Priced from S$108 for a single-day ticket and S$398 for a three-day pass, official tickets can be purchased from www.singaporegp.sg and via authorised ticketing partners. Fans are recommended to follow @F1nightrace on social media for the latest news on the Home of Formula 1 Night Racing. ANNEX A- FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2023 ARTISTE BIOS
- Bottega Di Carna - Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Urban Chic meets Fashion, Art, Community and Lifestyle Mondrian Singapore Duxton houses 302 guestrooms (inclusive of 5 shophouse suites), a cinematic rooftop pool and refined restaurants and aesthetic-pleasing bars. True to the Mondrian brand, the hotel showcased the rich heritage omnipresent in the Duxton area, and its new presence truly enlightens and augments the vibrancy of this historical precinct, filling up the intersectional cross-sectional area at Craig Road to the very tip for Duxton Hill, as a mighty welcome zone. The architect and designers (DP Architects and Studio Carter) were precise in drawing inspiration from the heritage conservation area’s traditional architecture and also juxtaposed modern yet immersive installations with a bevy of contemporary collection of local and international artwork, such as abstract British artist Ian Davenport and local experimental illustrator Andre Wee, all over the spaces within Mondrian. Thus, the Mondrian Singapore Duxton afforded guests with a unique and distinct feel and hotel experience in Singapore. “I want the Mondrian to be the beating heart of this extraordinary city, a catalyst to forge connections with like-minded people, innovators and the wild at heart,” said Robert C Hauck, the general manager of Mondrian Singapore Duxton, who delighted us with his amazing hospitality when we met him at the lobby. The hotel employs a Community Manager of-sorts, and the key role is to bridge the gap between the hotel’s cultural offerings, guests and the world outside the hotel, along with the Duxton and Chinatown community, so this inclusive social compact strategy is truly one of uniqueness for the Mondrian strategy and branding! Refined Dining comes alive at this latest modern Italian dining place by Dario Cecchini. We went to Bottega di Carna at this newly commissioned eloquent modern hotel right in the heart of Duxton, bringing excitement and life to this vicinity - the Mondrian Singapore Duxton - it is a vibrant modern Italian eatery, the brainchild of Dario Cecchini, who is also known as “The Greatest Butcher in The World.” The Italian butcher from Tuscany has appeared on shows such as Chef’s Table and the concept of Bottega Di Carna is based on a platform that serves the highest quality of crudos and charcuterie, handmade pasta, and wood fire steaks. An entire array of playful yet delightful gastronomic Italian classics were showcased upon us with elements of Dario’s rebellious spin in an awesome culinary format. Butcher Dario Cecchini commands presence over this beautiful flagship dining experience, Bottega di Carna, a truly modern and eclectic Italian eatery that exudes vibes and touches of Tuscany when we were dining in-place; we were met by Executive Chef Alastair Clayton who did wonders to the food we tasted along with Chef de Cuisine Kenny Huang and the combination of their culinary finesse along with their teams, including F&B Director, Justin, added service, finesse and style to the entire experience; prime cuts of the meats were clearly showcased and driven to immense perfection! Allegrini "stylo milo"! We sampled the SEABASS CRUDO consisting of grilled zucchini, lemon & marioram oil - so wonderful as I have not tasted anything like this before; the DARIO'S SIGNATURE STEAK TARTARE was amazing with a neat selection of smoked paprika, olive oil and lemon and the CARPACCIO DI CULO with seiso verde was just amazing! The lovely Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne was a trustworthy companion that brought out finesse when paired with this bevy of starters combination. For the main course, we chose the BRANZINO FILET comprising grilled artichoke & salsa verde, exquisitely done and also the STOCKYARD RIBEYE 280Gm .. Australian Black Angus.. immaculate! We were given a choice of special steak knives, superbly designed for the classique Bottega di Carna steak experience, and we knew it would exact our expectations! We couldn’t leave without dessert so we were given a taste of the VALRHONA CHOCOLATE FONDANT - a selezzione of cocoa nib tuile and homemade vanilla ice cream and also the TIRAMISU which is served at the table for two pax, love it! Mondrian is all-about the experience. It is an absolute must-see destination for locals, tourists and globe-trotters for its amazing design ideas and progressive management skills. It is an enclave of exciting home-based cultural scenes, innovation and creativity, and its array of lively framework allows one to enjoy the true culture and vibracy of the city. CONTACT MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON Address 16A Duxton Hill Singapore 089970 Phone 65 6019 8888 Email enquiry.sg@mondrianhotels.com
- Hotel De La Coupole - A Magical Experience
Sapa is magical through its interpretation of a cool hangout place; as a deliberate escapade for the folks in Hanoi, but more importantly as a venue with numerous ancient tribes, padiscapes, harvest, cool to cold temperate climate, forgotten customs, traditions and culture, marketplaces, waterfalls and treks, flora and fauna, and a top tourist destination culminating in all these natural and tribal attractions. Amongst all these hidden gemstones, is an attractive abode, a precision luxury hotel right in the heart of Sapa city, at the entrance steps to Fansipan, an amazing mountaintop with mystique and magical charm, it's called... Hotel De La Coupole Sapa With an air of prime distinction from the French Indochine era, Hotel de la Coupole invites guests to a bygone world, fusing high-fashion glamour and colorful hill tribe style in an immaculate world. Sa Pa’s first international five-star hotel, this architectural masterpiece provides 249 luxurious uniquely decorated rooms and suites, signature Chic restaurant, rooftop Absinthe bar, Cacao patisserie, serene wellness services, and banqueting venues for bespoke meetings & events, year-end parties and family gatherings. Sophisticated yet modern, Hotel de la Coupole is a destination for romantic breaks, special family vacations and exclusive events, all framed by the picturesque surroundings and authentic experiences of the majestic Northwest of Vietnam. Amid the enchantingly misty mountain range of Hoang Lien Son with 3,143m-high Fansipan peak, Sapa accentuates a mythical beauty with colorful ethnic culture and majestic natural landscapes. LOCATION 4-hour driving from Noi Bai Airport 5-hour driving from Hanoi by car 8 hours from Hanoi by train to Lao Cai 1 hour by shuttle bus from Lao Cai Right adjunction to Sun Plaza funicular station Opposite to Sapa Church 20 minutes by cable car to Fansipan 15-minute driving to tourist destinations Room Types All the various room types feature various standard colour redolent of the French Indochine era and dependent on the room type and style. Hotel de la Coupole has 6 different room types, ranging from Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite and Presidential Suite, and their standard in-room amenities feature the following:- Balcony Air conditioning IDD Phone Satellite TV Safety box Mini bar Coffee/tea machine Standing shower Bathrobes Slippers Hair dryer High-speed internet & Wi-Fi Complimentary water Face masks Hand sanitizer Bathroom amenities Extra bed available upon request & with surcharge The Deluxe King Room feature a jade green color inspired by the hills and valleys of Sapa Location on the 8th, 9th floor of the property, it comprise of an area expanse of 33 sqm, with the balcony overlooking either Sapa city or the misty magic of the surrounding mountains, equipped with a King Bed, the Bathrooms are extra special, with oversized free-standing tubs situated in open plan marble bathrooms and walk-in rainfall shower. The rooms are generously proportioned and sumptuously appointed with unique features and fine linens. Food and Beverage Facilities Located on the 10th floor, the Chic Restaurant is open daily from 6am – 10pm and serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Chic is a French Haute Brasserie with a luxury runway inspiration where customers can dine in a grand yet intimate setting. The French fare dedicatedly prepared with some local ingredients, and a carefully-curated wine list, comprising specially procured French labels I was blown away by the awesome and diverse breakfast ranging from International to Vietnamese and Sapa fare, with quality, authenticity and taste fulfiling my morning hunger.. I had the fortune to have lunch here previously and was amazed by the brilliant quality and taste - their chef and servers team is superb, impeccable with wonderful Accor-inspired service. Located on the 10th floor, the Absinthe Bar opens daily from 11am – 11pm; it is a rooftop bar and lounge featuring the finest combination of wine, cocktails, and tapas in a grand and glitzy yet subdued setting at the rooftop overlooking the Sapa valley. Absinthe has a lavish domed ceiling and takes inspiration from the glamour and sophistication from the heyday of Paris in 1920s – Les Annees Folles. With an external fireplace for guests to enjoy the night sky and mountain range, Absinthe is the place where effortless luxury and unspoiled natural surrounding meet to create a sense of place like no other. I taste a decent cocktail, a nice French wine and some awesome bar bites, that again is a testament to their brilliant F&B team, to come up with savvy names that match the luxe of the Bill Bensley property, along with a delightful french colonial period nomenclature. The "Chanel your Inner Coco" aptly describes the combination of Grey Goose l'Orange, Lillet Blanc Rose whilst being melangé with a mix of Sparking wine, red wine and Pearls, providing for a beverage finesse. Refreshing, bubbly with pearly drops fill the taste buds as we consume this tasty beverage. The "Katsu Sando", inspired by the Japanese-French painter and printmaker, Tsuguharu Foujita, traditionally features pork, but Absinthe realises this delightful fish using a composition of a lovely strip of Wagyu beef A5++ striploin, milk toast, katsu sauce and panko bread- the result is astounding and our media rating gives top marks for this brilliant innovation. The "Gambas Al Ajillo"- driven by the memory of Salvador Dali, uncovers a spread of prawns, paprika, white wine, butter and garlic - the outcome is marvelous, delivering an amazing tasty feel, with umami and sour blend, given the prawns an "oomph" taste - our media rating rates this 10/10 - kudos to the chef! Facilities Le Grand Bassin is a gorgeous indoor swimming pool and it is placed on the 7th floor, and it is open daily from 6am – 9pm. Le Grand Bassin features emerald green marble columns, bronze statues and pink chandeliers over the vast swimming pool and it provides the ultimate indulgent swimming experience in chilly Sapa during the winter month, such a nice warm dip. The luxury indoor pool is flanked on each side by floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views, and assumes a dominant feature within the hotel environs, one of our favourite Indoor Pools in Asia. The Athleticum is a fitness center, well equipped to match your fitness regime while away from home such as treadmills, exercise bike, dumbbells. Sited on the 7th floor of the hotel, it is open daily from 6am – 9pm, and assumes a striking deep blue décor and refined period features. The gym also has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the stunning natural scenery of Sapa, great when doing your workout. The Cacao Patisserie is situated on the lobby floor of the hotel and open to walk-in guests, Cacao brings the authentic tastes of a French patisserie to Sapa. Featuring a menu of master crafted Marou chocolates, afternoon tea, cakes and macarons alongside Cacao’s signature luxury hot chocolate, Cacao is the perfect place for a spot of indulgence. It is open daily from 7am – 7pm. The Bobbins children’s club is a fully-supervised creche for children. Located on the 10th floor, the club runs creative sessions for children to create their own tribal- inspired items, colouring books and stuffed animals. It is open daily from 9am – 6pm. Majestically settled in the Tonkinese Alps where the earth and the sky blend their beauty to create “Les Nuages”, Hotel de la Coupole boasts Haute Couture cares with traditional Red Dao wisdom to heal explorers and mesmerize the appetite for luxury à la française at the Nuages Spa, it opens daily from 9am - 9pm. Meeting Rooms - Hotel de la Coupole MGallery combines Sapa’s hill tribe inspired colours and French heritage into memorable meetings at the versatile Salon des Grands Couturiers Ballroom which is the crowning glory of the meetings and events space at Hotel de la Coupole. The 435 sqm art-deco style ballroom with a ceiling height of 8 meters can comfortably host up to 570 guests, and we have seen good year end parties with groups like local vietnamese banks, ushering the new year with year-end parties. Fansipan The Roof of Indochina - SAPA - Fansipan Fansipan (Vietnamese: Phan Xi Păng) is a mountain in Sapa, Vietnam with a height of 3,147.3 metres (10,326 ft). It is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula (comprising Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia), hence its nickname "the Roof of Indochina". It is located in the Lào Cai Province of the Northwest region of Vietnam, 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of Sa Pa in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range Media Rating : Highly Recommended! Contact Details Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery No. 1 Hoang Lien Street Sapa, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam Tel. +84 (0) 214 362 9999 hoteldelacoupole.com mgallery.com – accorhotels.com facebook.com/hoteldelacoupole
- Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery
Hotel Review Impeccable service, awesome international and local-vietnamese breakfast, guests from a diverse range of nationalities thus bestowing an international presence coupled with a well trained team of managers and hospitality staff, diverse and wide offering in the areas of accommodation, events, and F&B, as well as a great location, good amenities, nice toiletries, cool Social Bar and restaurant, couldn’t ask for more.. making it one of the best 5* premium hotels in Saigon, Vietnam; certainly one of our fave hotels now in HCM! Introduction Take a nostalgic journey to Saigon in the colonial age where the romance of French Indochina is elegantly married with luxe, finesse and a modern twist! Hôtel des Arts Saigon was initiated as a premium boutique hotel in 2015 to evoke a sense of time when a voyage to the Far East was indeed a luxurious privilege for the most sophisticated members of society. A stay at the Hotel allows Guests to re-live the glamorous romance and elegance of travel of a bygone era, while maintaining comforts and amenities that are exquisitely modern in all ways! Hôtel des Arts Saigon is a member of the MGallery Collection, where captivating stories are lived and shared, and each MGallery telling its own unique story inspired by the destination, facade and environment. With more than 100 boutique hotels around the world, MGallery is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 5000 hotels and residences across 110 countries. Rooms & Suites The hotel comprise of a total of 168 Rooms and Suites, out of which, 97 are Deluxe King & Twin rooms, 22 are Grand Deluxe Rooms, 23 are Sky Executive Deluxe King & Twin rooms, 10 Sky Executive Grand Deluxe rooms and also a total of 16 Executive Studio Suites. The Executive Studios stretch over 60 sqm and they showcase a chic and Indochina style with refined furnishing from prestigious artisans. These studio suites offers a king bed, sumptuous marble bathroom, views of the city from the bathtub, a separate dressing room and access to the Executive Sky Lounge on 22nd floor. We stayed in an Executive Studio Suite, and the experience was totally memorable and awesome, coupled with a suite of bespoke pillows, top room service, great housekeeping, lovely Appelles Apothecary & Lab toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) along with a luxe bathtub to soothe those aching muscles from the long flight from London. The view was impeccable and the service response on their concierge line was expeditious and responsive, even past the midnight hours, which is a testament to their impeccable service as mentioned earlier! Facilities & Services The hotel amenities consist of 2 Restaurants and 2 Bars, 24-hour In-room Dining Service, a Spa & Well-being Center, a rooftop pool which is the highest currently in Saigon with salted water, an awesome State-of-the-Art Fitness centre. They also provide Laundry & dry cleaning services, Transportation & Chauffeur Services, along with Tailor-made Tours and Excursions to destinations around and beyond Ho Chi Minh. Restaurants & Bar-Lounge Saigon Kitchen An All-Day dining restaurant venue that embraces an open kitchen concept to provide customers with the exquisite view of our star chefs in action. The authentic Indochina and European cuisines are represented not only through the extraordinary voyage of flavors, but also from the street food inspired design. The spread and diverse range of cuisine, style, taste were apparent throughout the morning breakfast, and we were accorded a series of hospitable service that resonated throughout the restaurant, a hint of the good training delivered by the training manager and purpose-driven operational finesse from both the F&B director and GM of the property. Opening Hours : Breakfast: 6:00 am - 10:00 am (Monday - Friday) 6:00 am - 10:30 am (Saturday & Sunday) Lunch: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Everyday) Dinner: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm (Friday - Saturday) Social Club Restaurant A place to see and to be seen, the Social Club restaurant located on 23rd Floor was conceived by the legendary design house Super Potato and inspired by the 19th century Europe. The unique Oakwood bar specially imported from London has been matched with the elegant interior which is designed to arouse a passionate sense of Europe in 1930s. Here, we sampled exquisite European cuisine made with the freshest seasonal ingredients and also sipped a couple of cooling cocktails overlooking the glittering city skyline. We sampled several key dishes that gave us a wonderful impression of the cuisine standard, along with top service from their captain, Clint Bui. First off was the Frog Legs, that was nicely prepared with garlic butter, laksa leaf tempura, garlic purée, asparagus risotto, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley purée. Then we tried the Bouillabaisse which was done to superb perfection in showcasing the flavour-terroirs of this amazing French delicacy, and reminds me of my time in Marseille. A combination of Hokkaido scallops, Tiger prawns, clams, garlic snails and squid was slowly cooked with fennel, rouille sauce and toasted bread. Incroyable! For the Main courses, we tried both the 400 DAYS GRAIN-FED F1 WAGYU STRIPLOIN MS6 (AUS) 250GR portion as well as the KAGOSHIMA WAGYU A5 OYSTER BLADE (JP) 200GR portion; both were superbly refined and grilled to perfection with the right touch in Medium format! It's an absolute delight to taste a superb steak Wagyu-driven in Saigon, Vietnam. For dessert, we had the Banoffee Tiramisu, which consisted of a combination of Coffee soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cheese, banana and coffee espuma in a biscotti, So Tasty! Opening hours: 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) Sunday Epic Brunch: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Social Club Rooftop Bar Located on the 24th Floor, it’s a spectacular venue to indulge yourself with a variety of cocktail and drink and enjoying the sunset near the pool, where the trendy and chic populace of Saigon come to mingle, relax and chill. We sampled two lovely cocktails and were enthralled by the style and concoction, which brings testament to their cocktail-bar curation team. The La Nuit De L' Homme was delivered through the auspices using Jim Beam Bourbon, fresh lime, Vietnamese mango puree, pink & black pepper, ocean sea salt & star anise water, pineapple juice and Madagascar vanilla syrup. The L' Homme, a non-assuming showpiece comprised of Tanquery gin, lemon juice, basil & white pepper infused with Bianco Vermouth, fresh ginger mashed, top up tonic water and naturally Monkey 47 Opening hours: 3:00 pm – midnight (Monday, Thursday & Sunday) 3:00 pm – 1:00 am (Friday & Saturday) Strategic Location Ho Chi Minh is a dynamic city, powered with high octane and serving its nostalgic charm as a city of commerce, business, leisure, events and entertainment. Situated at a convenient location straddled between the prime districts of 1 and 3 in Saigon, Hotel Des Arts Saigon is emplaced in a strategic location, close to top tourist attractions around the city. Distance from Hotel Post Office - 3 minutes walking Notre - Dame Cathedral Basilica - 3 minutes walking Opera House - 7 minutes walking City Hall- 10 minutes walking Tan Son Nhat International Airport - 30 minutes only (by car) Ben Thanh Market and Nguyen Hue Pedestrian - 5 minutes (by car) National Vietnam Art Gallery - 5 minutes (by car) Contact & Reservation Details For Sales inquiries: h9231-sl@accor.com For Reservations & Direct bookings: h9231-re@accor.com For Marketing & PR inquiries: h9231-mk@accor.com HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON, MGALLERY COLLECTION 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 3, HCMC +84 28 3989 8888 | www.hoteldesartssaigon.com | h9231@accor.com
- Naman Retreat - Danang
Being • Consciousness • Bliss This Naman Concept is the ultimate unchanging reality that always exists within every being in the universe. Providing a favorable setting for spiritual liberation through sounds of nature, scents, exotic flavours, and healing touches, Naman Retreat is a tranquil haven where you can indulge the sweet intimacy with your loved one, heavenly spa treatments, and magnificent natural scenery which lead you to sublime happiness. An elegant sanctuary of peace and comfort, the rooms and villas are central to their guests’ journey towards bliss. Each room is designed to ensure total relaxation from their calming colors to the very best linens and bedding. Whether you seek adventure, experience, culture or history, the Namantastic team can guide you through a wide range of activities: Yoga, hiking, biking, or beach meditation. Awaken your consciousness and explore the traditional Vietnamese skills of fishing, cocktail class or basket boating. The moment you retreat into their free flowing, no wall sanctuary, you have entered a world of pure bliss. With 15 luxury treatment rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, yoga pavilion, Pure Spa envelops you in a healing and tranquil cocoon. Rooms & Villas There are 5 distinct room types and villas at Naman: Babylon Room Pool Villa Garden Pool Villa Beachfront Villa Sunlit Suite Babylon King Room We had the fortune of staying in a Babylon King room and enjoyed the spaciousness, the feel, the space, the modernity and minimalism of the room. Minimalistic, modern and sophisticated, Babylon rooms meet the most essential needs for a complete vacation for families or couples. Covered by the green color from the hanging tree garden to the clear water of the outdoor swimming pool, you will completely immerse yourself in a calm, peaceful space, leaving behind all the pressure from the daily life. Dining Options 5 unique food & beverage concepts await the visitor to Naman:- Hay Hay B Lounge Sitini bar Benaras Naman Coffee Club Hay Hay Restaurant With impressive traditional bamboo architecture and magnificent interiors inspired by the architecture of the typical ancient Vietnamese house, combined with authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Hay Hay Restaurant assures you a wonderful dining experience in an exquisite heritage ambience. They are proud of the culinary heritage of Vietnam, drawing inspiration from traditional influence of Hanoi, the kitchens of the Imperial Citadel in Hue, and contemporary tastes of Ho Chi Minh City all combined with the very best local produce. We were pretty impressed with the presentation, taste, structure of the Vietnamese and Western dishes presented in the set menu - it exudes quality, finesse, traditional hues, umami and colour. B Lounge Their ultra-contemporary ambient vibes heat up as the evening cools down. Guests can dance, sway, groove or just relax as our resident music-meister or live entertainment creates an energetic atmosphere that completes our sophisticated lounge experience. For the complete culinary experience, they organize theme nights including Seafood Barbeque Night and Lobster Night for the indulgence of their guests and visitors. Spa & Wellness • Inspired by nature • Emerging in the middle of Naman Retreat as a peaceful ‘oasis’ with a unique wallless architecture, Pure Spa is a tranquil 'sanctuary' to heal, to find the source of positive energy. Combining natural energy with state-of-the-art technologies such as OxyJet or colon detoxification, Pure Spa owns the most advanced equipment in the country and the region to ensure optimum results for your comprehensive health. In addition, Pure Spa is also equipped with 15 luxury spa rooms, Jacuzzi baths, sauna and steam baths, fitness rooms, yoga room. Step into the enchanting and unbound Pure Spa and you have entered a world of perfect bliss. Yoga & meditation class With multiple choices and unlimited participation in Naman Retreat’s daily Yoga and Meditation classes, you will learn how to awaken internal energy and use it to heal body, mind, and soul under the guidance of experienced experts. Detox program The Detox journey package stimulates the regeneration and removal of “”toxins”” in your body and mind. At the same time, you will be provided with healthy “”nutrition”” from whole foods as well as mental therapy throughout the program. Spa services Enjoy the variety of Pure Spa treatments, from traditional Naman massages to shiatsu-style (Japanese-style massage treatments), and pampering with a holistic approach to body, healing therapies, or designing your itinerary. Wellness & destress journey Awaken senses through our unique healing spa treatments, this program allows you to shake off all stress to unwind your body and mind, returning you the positive energy to welcome a "new you" with pure happiness. Our professionals Giri - Yoga Master With the certificates of Refresh Yoga Teacher in Nepal, Yoga Training in India, Meditation, Ayurvedic, Nutrition and 16 years of experience entirely in training Yoga especially in Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Yoga Master Giri can teach different types of yoga and meditation according to your needs. Here, we capture a nice portrait with Giri and Vy, the Spa Manager of Naman Retreat! Retreat Environment - Environs and Beach We had a good relaxing time to walk around the retreat, to appreciate the lush greenery and vegetation, painstakingly manicured by the housekeeping and maintenance team, along with the lovely swimming pool and beach frontage of Naman Retreat; truly an awe-inspiring resort, where your senses come alive, refreshed and well rejuvenated! Location Situated on the picturesque white sands beach midway between the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town and Danang, Naman Retreat is the Central Coast’s pinnacle of architecture and luxury. Contact Details Naman Retreat Truong Sa Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City (+84) 236 3959 888 info@namanretreat.com https://www.namanretreat.com/en Contact for sale support reservations@namanretreat.com (+84) 918966274 Pure Spa pure.spa@namanretreat.com
- InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
WHERE ISLAND LUXURY MEETS HEARTFELT CHARM Offering luxe, finesse and poise in Phu Quoc is the gorgeous InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort; a wonderful hospitality property that is surrounded by verdant jungle matted hills and landscaped gardens whilst overlooking the azure ocean. InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is located on the southern and secluded stretch of Long Beach – enjoying unrivalled privacy on the island’s most popular beach. Located just 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport and 20 minutes from the largest town on the island, Duong Dong, the resort offers convenient access to all of the area’s major tourist attractions, which is a springboard like the Starfish beach on the northern stretch of the island. The Media team had an opportunity to partake of this lovely resort in the Ocean View King Deluxe Room at the gorgeous #intercontinentalphuquoc @intercontinentalphuquoc The resort features a series of private low rise and Sky Tower accommodation, a series of landscaped gardens and patios and provides direct access to the white sandy beach and magical daily sunsets that is inherent on the magical island of Phu Quoc. A range of accommodation options, are available, including resort classic rooms, sky tower residences, resort suites, villas and the Royal Collection. Each of their rooms, residences, suites and villas take their inspiration from the local environment, while retaining all the modern comforts that the InterContinental traveller expects. Custom made linens, accented with sublime Vietnamese silk accessories ensures the epitome of comfort, luxurious bathrooms complete with exquisite bathroom amenities promise the height of pampering, and inspired in-room amenities promise a truly memorable stay. InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort has six innovative restaurants and bars that offer an eclectic array of gastronomic delights. One can enjoy exquisite seafood under the stars at LAVA restaurant, listen to the waves lap the shore with barbecued delights at Sea Shack, sample Japanese and locally inspired delicacies at Sora & Umi, and enjoy poolside Italian cuisine at Ombra One can also enjoy breathtaking sunset ocean views with an expertly made cocktail in hand at the iconic INK 360, the highest sky bar on the island, which gives an amazing view and sunset backdrop. A must-visit! Aside from this, the in-room dining service was superb, along with the daily impeccable turn-down service and welcome gifts, fruit basket and chocolate for IHG members! DISCOVER THE ORIENTAL SECRETS OF WELLNESS & BALANCE Hidden away in a secluded corner of the resort, the HARNN Heritage Spa ensconces guests in a serene haven of compete relaxation and rejuvenation. Its secluded bamboo buildings hover over the tranquil water, leaving room for an entire ecosystem of flora and fauna, while the treatment suites themselves feature open-air spaces separated by glass panels shielded with bamboo louvres, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. Embracing the Eastern wisdom passed down from generation to generation perfected over thousands of years, HARNN Heritage Spa focuses on restoring the natural balance of body and mind. Inspired by the practice of traditional Asian medicine and naturopathy, each HARNN treatment is thoughtfully designed to enrich a relaxing experience. We love the tranquil Lotus Lagoon that provides the perfect backdrop for post-treatment relaxation on the terrace overlooking the calm water, perfectly reflecting the renewed peace and spirituality of the soul. With beautifully appointed treatment suites that appear to ‘float’ on this lush Lotus Lagoon, HARNN Heritage Spa is truly a place of natural serenity offering all guests a unique and luxurious wellness experience inspired through the long tradition of healing Asian therapies. The Harnn Spa experience is highly-recommended! the bodywork and technique is unique which you can only find in Harnn-branded spas around the world, and now you can partake of this experience, at this lovely hotel. IHG Club The Club Intercontinental facility was amazing with a curated selection of premium breakfast, teatime snacks and yummy delights with evening cocktails on a daily routine but with embedded menus that change daily! Simply brilliant, the IHG Club experience was installed together with benefits like private check in, late check out, club specials and takeaway souvenirs along with exemplary hospitality service provisioned and accorded by the wonderful Club concierge team of Van, Vy and Vien! We call it the 3Vs! Awesome and definitely A must return-to-stay! #TravelVietnam#vietnam@rosettemedia#rosettemedia #love #instagood #fashion #beautiful #happy #art #photography #style #travel #life #cute #hiso #luxury #lifestyle #VNLifestyle #like4like #photooftheday #picoftheday #instamood Address: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort Bai Truong, Duong To, Phu Quoc Kien Giang, Vietnam Phone Number: +84 297 397 8888 Reservations Email: Reservations.ICPQ@ihg.com
- Hotel de la Coupole - M Gallery : Sapa
Each boutique hotel in the MGallery collection tells a unique story, inviting guests to emplace themselves in a journey of adventure, romance, history, culture, nature and more towards the culmination of a memorable stay. Hotel de la Coupole is one of such dominant hotels in the MGallery collection and plays on the thematic infusion on “more is more” with homage paid to the icons that traditional Indochine clothing left on Parisian haute couture at its early beginnings. - A Gorgeous Luxe Hotel, designed by Bill Bensley - immensely opulent with bite-sized French couture that is juxtaposted with Vietnamese Tribal Texture and a past-era inspiration - The Hotel occupies a strategic spot to enjoy the stunning misty views of Sapa town and the beautiful surrounding mountains from the rooms' and suite’s spacious balconies. The moment one enters the environs of the hotel lobby, one will feel transported to the land of the ancients, in Parisien chic and Indochina-mix, where a feeling of nostalgia, glamour and magical mystique (similar to the mysterious fog that shrouds at different times of the year) begins as one unravels the various dimensions that this sophisticated Hotel calls home in Sapa. We recommend the Deluxe Suites where the spaciousness of each suite is blended with an Oriental orange colour in tribute to Sapa influences and is combined with lavish ruby red upholstery, classic art-deco touches (this is so comfy) and playful design features inspired by Sapa’s hill tribes. In homage to the hotel’s French haute-couture heritage, all suites are named after a special type of fabric used by France’s vintage fashion houses. The Suites have bathrooms that are well designed and spectacular, featuring oversized free-standing tubs, separate rainfall shower, high-end amenities and they also feature a luxurious king-sized bed, a separate sitting room with direct access to the balcony. To ensure maximum privacy and comfort, these soundproofed rooms feature in-room mini bars, complimentary fresh fruit, mineral water and tea and coffee making facilities, a 43″ LCD TV and free high-speed internet. At Chic, the modern dining restaurant, they serve a gastronomic menu of classic French dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients. Chic is funky cool, expressive with bold colours yet intimate and heralds the the perfect ambience for a date, business, group or family dinner. The Normandy escargots were so delicious along with the fresh spring rolls (certainly, the BEST I have eaten in my many years in Vietnam) along with the local delicacy of "Pho Bac Ha" which is the Sapa versioned-Pho with fresh rice noodle, Muong Khuong chilli sauce and Vietnamese beef. For dinner alfresco, Chic has a large outdoor balcony with majestic views over the mountains and valleys of Sapa. There are regular live cooking stations by the hotel’s talented team of chefs, offering guests a real sense of theatre, and a Bánh chưng class was organized to showcase this traditional dish in anticipation for Tet, with the newly-enrolled students (read: guests), enjoying the intricacies of this dish preparation. The resident Nuages Spa is located on the 7th floor and offers guests a range of deluxe treatments and spa services that blend the finest products and techniques with Traditional Red Dao wisdom and a specialized foot-bath ritual. The spa is decorated in creams and black annexe designs coupled with the refined glamour of 1920s French haute couture to create a peaceful and tranquil environment. Guests can choose from a selection of personalised massages, body scrubs, body wraps and facial treatments, all of which soothe and restore both body and soul. The Nuages Spa personalised massage was especially notable, and comprised of excellent bodywork, after a tiring day trekking the many trails, villages and waterfalls in the vast expanse of the Sapa and Lao Cai region. Sapa consists of many lovely tourist gems and attractions, including the Sapa Stone Church, the local Sapa Market where one can witness the local tribal wares, textiles and weaving arts, mountain treks and visits to the Flower Hmong and Tay tribes (amongst the many tribes living here in different mountains, valleys and villages), at their Ta Van and Lao Chai villages respectively, sitting in the Muong Hoa Valley with the surrounding Hoang Lien Son and Ham Rong mountain ranges, Cat-Cat Village, majestic Silver and Love Waterfalls and intimate cosy mountain-side cafes. One of the most comfortable luxe deco-art modern neo-classical hotels and definitely the best one in #Sapa - a superb guest experience taken to greater heights by Joseph and his hospitality team at @hoteldelacoupole#hoteldelacoupole and hosted for @rosettemedia#rosettemedia by @accor - Highly Recommended! #love#instagood#fashion#beautiful#happy#art#photography#style#travel#life#cute#hiso#luxury#lifestyle#VNLifestyle#like4like#photooftheday#picoftheday#instamood Address: Hotel de la Coupole 1, Hoang Lien Street Sapa District Lao Cai Province 33000 SAPA Tel: (+84)2143629999 Fax: (+84)2143709999 E-mail: ha5v2-re@accor.com
- Sunway Hotel Big Box Johor Bahru
The 284 room Sunway Hotel Big Box, which first opened its doors in October 2021, is located in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, a fully integrated township just 30 minutes away from Senai International Airport and 15 minutes from the border checkpoint. Among the many nearby attractions, the Legoland Theme Park is just 10 minutes away. It is adjacent to the Sunway Big Box Retail Park, an integrated open air mall which offers numerous retail, F&B and entertainment outlets, including 13 large warehouse style concept stores. Guests can unwind in style at the outdoor infinity pool, children's pool and 24 hour fitness centre, dine at Pendas cafe or chill out at the pool bar. To celebrate the restart of quarantine-free travel to Malaysia, Sunway Hotel Big Box is inviting customers to “Book Direct & Save”! All reservations made directly with the hotel will be rewarded with five benefits: exclusive rates, a dedicated check-in lane, early check-in, late check-out (subject to availability), and 10% dining discounts at the hotel. Guests will also be treated to a special gift if they stay during their birthday month! Please visit www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-bigbox to make a direct reservation.
- Grand Mercure Hanoi
Grand Mercure Hanoi offers a wondrous 5-star experience and immerses you in an authentic Vietnamese culture with a cool sense of contemporary chic. From business to leisure, with family, friends or colleagues, guests are able to experience and participate in their first-class services and well-design facilities. The story of Hanoi will be discovered through their exquisite dining experiences, rooftop sky bar and stunning glass-walled rooftop swimming pool amongst many amenities. Rooms & Suites At Grand Mercure Hanoi, guests are able to perceive the value of Vietnamese culture, through its distinctive charm, sincerity and dexterity of this lovely hotel. Using an array of Intelligent Motion Sensor Systems in all rooms, the hotel ensures an environment-friendly experience for all guests staying at the hotel, which feature an artful interior design across its 181 appointed premium rooms; its inventory comprise 97 Deluxe Rooms (27 – 32 sqm) 35 Grand Deluxe Rooms (27 – 32 sqm) 38 Executive Rooms (27-32 sqm) 10 Deluxe Suites (75 sqm) 1 Presidential Suite (116 sqm) Their Executive King Room, with complimentary access to Executive Lounge, provides a lovely respite, when we had the opportunity to check-in, one afternoon, and it features either a King size bed or Twin beds, in an artful interior design and premium bathroom amenities, along with the following configurations: 27m² - 32m² room size Satellite TV Bose Bluetooth Speaker Complimentary WIFI Compliment Vietnamese coffee and tea set Coffee machine Minibar Executive Lounge access with personalised service Premium bathroom amenities Shower bathroom or separate bathtub Japanese washlet Latest technology’s touch MICE Facilities The hotel is capable of accommodating all your MICE needs, and our visit coincided with a bank partner organising their year-end party at their venue. Located in the heart of Hanoi, Grand Mercure Hanoi recreates a culture where sharing ideas comes naturally and new lesson imparts. Accommodating up to 300 people, their grand ballroom offers 324 square metres of sophisticated, soundproofed space and natural lights absorbing. Food & Beverage In the area that soul food sublimates, showcasing subtle local flavours, Hanoi is rich in culinary tradition. Grand Mercure Hanoi blends this with a strong culture of innovation. Their iconic restaurants and bars combine authentic flavours with exclusive experiences, while their service offers true Hanoian politeness – personalised and attentive to details. Outlets: LỘC-Ally All-day Dining Restaurant – 2nd Floor Signature Restaurant – 15th Floor VIVU Rooftop Sky Bar – Rooftop Floor Văn’s Lounge – 1st Floor Cigar VIP Room – Rooftop Floor SONG spa SỐNG spa offers natural products from Vietnam soil with spa treatments designed by the Vietnamese therapists. At SỐNG, we know that Life is a journey of Relax, Refresh and Recharge when the urban living pulsed in tempo with the sound, the smell and the touch. At SỐNG, you are welcomed by the Prelude, a ritual performed well by Music Mood Menu to choose from, in-designed Shower Experience, Vietnamese Wooden bathtub experience and Seasonal Herbal Steam Experience. Rooftop Swimming Pool The unique glass-sided pool is attached to the bar and it can definitely help you to cool down the heat of the summer while having a lovely cocktail and enjoy the spectacular view of the city where you can immerse yourself in relaxed elegance. Fitness Centre Located on the Rooftop floor, our Fitness Centre offers high-end equipment in a spacious area with natural lights to get your body moving and your mind relaxing, relieve all the stress after a long day. Location The hotel is located strategically close to scenic attractions to the heart of Hanoi Attractions: 0.2 km to the Temple of Literature 1 km to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 3.5 km to HoanKiem lake and the vibrant Old Quarter Address and Reservation contact Grand Mercure Hanoi 9 Cat Linh, Quoc Tu Giam Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi T. +84 24 3211 5757 – E. h6936@accor.com grandmercurehanoi.com | all.accor.com
- Crazy Rich Thai Cafe
The latest Thai-inspired gourmet outlet that boasts a wild and daring menu is none other than Crazy Rich Thai, where traditional Western flavours and Thai flavours are superbly juxtaposed with refinement tailored in a spoon of unexpected ingredients and menu-play culinary twists.. right in the heart of Orchard Road, at Paragon. Positioned as the next preferred trendy hangout café in Singapore, to see and to be seen, the crazy names that come out of the menu is a true testament to how serious they take fun and position at the next level, with the right concoction and display it with a twist with wonderful creative colors but yet retaining the originality of using well-chosen Thai and Asian ingredients, but what truly stands out is their ability to bring out good taste, structure and balance, to the consumer. Taking on a creative and fun approach, which is as awesome an ambience as the restaurant design and theme, the chefs have designed a menu comprising of bizarre names like Crazy Rich Phad Thai, Gold Digger Banana Pudding, Tycoon’s Fish Burger and Wealthy Weeping Tiger Beef Salad, as melodious as it sounds which are synonymous with the main overall branding of Crazy Rich Thai, thus evoking a sense of adventure, amusement and fun... We tried the THE-MILLIONAIRE Chatter Platter for our first course, which consisted of Thai chicken satay, spring rolls, fish cake, thai crispy duck rice cracker and chicken wings; simply yummy. The Mussel Corn Fritter was unique with the deep fried sweet corn in umamu mussel and that resonated well with our taste buds, with a good crunch! The Green Chicken Curry Prata was special for me, given that it's the first time that I see fluffy roti prata served with Thai chicken green curry; just immaculate! Next, we had the brilliant Crispy Guchal Chive Cake which has its origins from the pan fried chinese chives rice cake combined with sweet soy sauce; yet another twist from the menu planners. We had a super big and tasty squid that came with Thai bbq dressing, and well grilled! super love it! The Filthy-Rich Lobster Linguine, filled with Linguine pasta and a whole lobster tail in rich creamy lobster sauce, was just amazing! One of the most awesome dishes is the BLUE-BLOOD Seafood Stew - we knew we had to order it the moment we saw it and it never disappointed ; filled to the brim with seafood bisque styled stew with entire whole lobster tail, tiger prawns, squid, clams, mussels and seared scallops, it truly delivered, our fave dish at this restaurant! However, the signature dish at Crazy Rich Thai is actually the Signature Beef Kway Teow Soup - a well cooked broth-like complexion that includes a traditional Thai-styled beef kway teow soup with fresh beef slices, beef balls, kang kong and sprouts; just classique! For desserts which is the perfect indulgence especially in Thai-inspired cuisine, we went for the Big Apple Crumble Crepe which simply oozed with a series of crepes dipped with apple crumble and vanilla sauce; just succulent! We also tried the Jackfruit Khao Niao which is basically fresh jackfruit stuffed with sweet thai glutinous rice, truly delicious! For drinks and beverages, we tapped on our senses, to choose what makes sense, given the huge menu offering on the list, and tried the Pandan Milk Tea, Summer Lime with Passion Soda and Boba, Doctor's Irish Coffee and the Dirty Matcha, such uncanny nomenclature, but we simply adored it! Crazy Rich Thai opens daily from 9am – 10pm Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #01-25/25A Paragon, Singapore 238859 FOR RESERVATIONS pls contact : +65 6235 4078









