Late Checkout Journal

May 10, 2026 · 1 min read

News: Mandarin Oriental Manila Scheduled to Come Back in 2026

Mandarin Oriental is scheduled to return to the heart of Makati, Manila in 2026, thanks to a collaboration between Ayala Land and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG). Located in the prestigious Ayala Triangle Gardens at the intersection of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue, the new hotel will feature 276 guest rooms, luxurious dining options, and a world-class spa. The original Mandarin Oriental was a cherished part of Makati’s skyline from 1976 until its closure in 2014. The new property a

May 10, 2026 · 2 min read

News: Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside in 2026

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC, Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, is strengthening its long-term partnership with Marriott International with an agreement to launch a new Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bangkok's heritage riverside district. The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside will be spread across three locations between the two banks of the Chao Phraya River, transforming the area into a world-class sanctuary and wellness destination under the River Journey c

February 3, 2026 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Shanghai Jianyeli Capella Hotel

November 30, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon

November 21, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Patina Osaka

October 31, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Dubai EDITION

October 28, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

October 21, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Gleneagles Hotel

October 18, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Rusacks St Andrews

October 17, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: W Edinburgh

October 5, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire

September 20, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire

July 21, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

July 18, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao

July 14, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Macao

July 12, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Zhuhai

July 10, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Shenzhen Bao'an

July 8, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen

July 2, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

June 22, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

June 5, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Hong Kong

June 1, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

May 29, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

May 9, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

May 8, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Hotel Nara

May 7, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

April 28, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

March 30, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

March 26, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Hotel Muscat

March 20, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Spending 5 nights at JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

February 15, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: University Arms Hotel, Autograph Collection

January 10, 2025 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

January 1, 2025 · 1 min read

News: Ritz-Carlton Suzhou Expected To Open in December 2024

Marriott International has signed an agreement to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand to Suzhou, with the highly anticipated Ritz-Carlton Suzhou set to to open in December, 2024. This luxurious property will reportedly feature 190 guest rooms and suites, all designed by Remedios Studios. Guests will be treated to an array of dining options, including a specialty restaurant with an open kitchen, a Chinese restaurant, a bar, and a lobby lounge. Leisure offerings will include an indoor swimming pool,

December 29, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing

December 23, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Beijing

December 17, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

December 14, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman

December 11, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: W Dubai - The Palm

December 9, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

December 8, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

October 25, 2024 · 2 min read

News: Shanghai Welcomes the Second The St. Regis Property on the Bund

The 192-key hotel is the St. Regis’s second opening in the city, and it combines the brand’s New York glamour with touches that honour Shanghai’s history.

October 8, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Makati Shangri-La

October 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Hotel Review: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

3 days at one of the most luxury hotel in Hanoi where the US-DPRK Hanoi Summit was held.

September 30, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

Check out the JW Marriott where the US president Donald Trump stayed for the US-DPRK Hanoi Summit.

September 25, 2024 · 1 min read

News: Macao Welcomes Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel in 2025

Marriott International has just officially announced an agreement with Sands China Ltd. to bring The Luxury Collection brand to Macao. Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao

September 20, 2024 · 3 min read

News: Vietnam is Receiving More Marriott Properties in Coming Years

Marriott International has three more projects set to enhance Vietnam's luxury hospitality landscape even further.

September 17, 2024 · 4 min read

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Hotels & Suites Saigon

2 weeks in JW Marriott Hotels & Suites Saigon as a Marriott titanium elite.

September 5, 2024 · 1 min read

News: Ho Chi Minh City Welcomes New JW Marriott Hotels & Suite

On the 10th of September, 2024, InterContinental Saigon will officially reflag as JW Marriott Hotels & Suites Saigon.

August 25, 2024 · 5 min read

Hotel Review: La Résidence Phou Vao, A Belmond Hotel, Luang Prabang

1 night at La Résidence Phou Vao, A Belmond Hotel, Luang Prabang with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

August 12, 2024 · 4 min read

Hotel Review: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

3 nights at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

July 26, 2024 · 3 min read

Hotel Review: The St. Regis Bangkok

5 nights at The St. Regis Bangkok as a Marriott titanium elite member.

June 24, 2024 · 2 min read

Hotel Review: The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart

5 nights at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart as a Marriott titanium elite member.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

2 nights at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

June 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Hotel Review: Shangri-La Sydney

1 night at Shangri-La Sydney with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

February 20, 2024 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai

1 month at Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai as a fan of MO.

February 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Hotel Review: Pan Pacific Suzhou

1 night at Pan Pacific Suzhou as a GHA titanium member.

February 1, 2024 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At West Lake

1 night at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At West Lake with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

December 26, 2023 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo

1 night at The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo on a Christmas day as a titanium elite member.

September 1, 2023 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

1 week at Mandarin Oriental Jakarta with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts.

August 23, 2023 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: Conrad Centennial Singapore

4 nights at Conrad Centennial Singapore with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

July 25, 2023 · 0 min read

Hotel Review: Pan Pacific Hanoi

2 nights at Pan Pacific Hanoi with Amex Hotel Collection program.

June 28, 2023 · 1 min read

Hotel Review: InterContinental Kaohsiung

4 nights at InterContinental Kaohsiung with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program.

March 24, 2023 · 5 min read

Credit Card Review: American Express Marriott Bonvoy Premium Card (Japan)

Discover the best travel credit card issued in Japan and how you should have one if you are based in Japan.

August 11, 2022 · 5 min read

Credit Card Review: American Express Gold Card (UK)

Discover the best travel credit card issued in UK and how you can leverage its foreign transaction fees.