[Travel] Come Experience 2 Nights Stay @ Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

It was time to bid farewell to Anantara Riverside Bangkok and hop on into the Grab to go downtown (which was about 45 minutes ride). It was time to convene with the rest of the troops; Hence, Tracy and Ivan.

Was welcomed at the car drop-off by hotel staff and he kindly helped with the luggage. Such a contrast as this service was missing at Anantara Riverside Bangkok. At the lobby, fiddled for abit to retrieve my passport. Totally understandable when the lady staff gave me a bit of an eye roll. She proceeded to check the booking and all of a sudden, I was invited to the Premier Lounge to complete the check-in. Okay, that's nice as I was then introduced to Janis.

Janis at Premier Lounge was lovely and the check-in was completed in a jiffy. She enquired if I had my luggage tag with me and as I had none, she helped to call the front-desk to arrange for luggage delivery to my room, even though I was going up to my room. Haha, thank you for the hospitality and for making me feel welcomed.

There was staff around the lift area, to help guests with the lift. Thank you to the hardworking and friendly staff there. Three lifts were operating although its speed was slightly slow. I was at Level 17 for the Executive Room, while Ivan who had the Suite was at Level 8. Tracy and Hence were closer to mine at Level 16. Great!

Executive Room

bathroom

shower

coffee machine, mini bar

welcome amenity - fruit platter

Thank you to the hotel for the fruits platter but what do I do with the guava? The butter knife won't be able to slice through it...

view from Level 17

one of my favourite coffee brand

Ok, no time to dawdle. The gang is waiting for the lobby. We went to check-out the Premier Lounge as they had purchased lounge access while mine came with the room. Nice.

Premier Lounge

feels like a meeting room

these are nice

sit by the window and watch the world goes by

let's have a drink

Evening Cocktails

Usually, we'd just drop by for half an hour to try a drink and some snacks before heading out for dinner.

wine selection

Tinto de Verano (sprite + red wine)

Mint was wonderful during the evening cocktails. First evening, she was intrigued by the coffee soda that Hence was having. She would come by and chat with us. Second evening, she made me a cocktail with fruit punch.

vodka + fruit punch

The snacks selection was limited, and usually one could find fried stuffs (I liked the prawn crackers), cheeses, fruits, a carb or two and some cakes.

Breakfast

While the rest would have their breakfast at The Square (Level 2), I had mine at the lounge. One could help themselves to the dishes available and also could place ala-carte orders for eggs, congee or noodles.

eggs, congee or noodles

big breakfast

omelette with everything

healthy bowl of cheese and salad

tasty tom yum sausage and fried eggplant tempura

I guess the juices were served in small glasses as it was very sweet. There was pineapple, orange and cranberry juice.

end with marble cake

love the top layer

While the hotel facilities felt a tad dated and some of the lifts do not have much fan power to ventilate the air, it was the staff that made the stay felt nice, especially Janis, Mint and Mam whom I met at the Premier Lounge. There were staff that we didn't get their names but they were also helpful and kind to guests. So thank you to the lovely staff at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square.

The hotel is next door to Siam Paragon, so that was also where we hung out for half a day. Plenty of massage places nearby and BTS is also 5 minutes walk away. Downstairs have small stalls if you need to buy any local tidbits/snacks. From the hotel, we made tryps to Banthat Thong, and Song Wat via Grab.

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

โรงแรมโนโวเทล กรุงเทพ สยามสแควร์

Address: 392, 44 Siam Square Soi 6, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/1031/index.en.shtml

[Staycation] Experiencing Beach Club Pool Access Loft @ Pan Pacific Orchard Singapore

Decided to stay at Pan Pacific Orchard at the very last minute, so made the bookings just hours prior. Last stay was in 2023. Arrived for check-in at 130pm and the room was ready. 

Thanks to GHA Discovery Titanium membership, received the double room upgrade. Was informed that the room is at Level 5 and right beside the pool. Makes sense as it is a room with direct pool access after all, keke.

Beach Club Pool Access Loft Room

bed

ta-dah~

similar concept with the balcony room with the air-conditioning

sheltered area

view from the pool lounge

The pool water was slightly warm from the weather. Guests who had completed their swim would walk past the room on their way out of the pool area. So, for the dad with his daughter in his arm whom we made eye contact, glad you had a good swim. Keke.

Let's go check out the loft area.

let's go upstairs

The steps on the loft stairs is slightly smaller than my foot and there is only a couch up there. No TV, no table.

couch on the loft

think downstairs is where I'll spend more time at

ironing board, clothes hangar and place to store luggage

bedroom slippers in here

Bacha coffee

regular coffee

coffee capsules

The coffee capsules were nice and I loved the decaf option. The minibar was well stocked with still water, coconut water and soda.

minibar

bathroom

shower

Bath amenities from Jo Loves

oh, there's a plant in there

The bathroom has a sliding door which only closes halfway so, just so you know.

GHA Discovery Welcome Amenity and Pan Pacific Orchard Birthday Delight

Found the chocolates in the room at the small side table next to the bed after returning from outside.

surprise~

so pretty

praline

think this one had mint inside

spot the difference

birthday chocolate mousse cake

Thanks to Pan Pacific Orchard and GHA Discovery for the chocolates. Definitely added to the happiness during this birthday staycation!

saving some for later

Pacific Club Lounge

Afternoon Tea

Pacific Club Lounge

plenty of sweets

afternoon tea drinks menu

indoor seats

outdoor seats

The afternoon tea food selection seemed to be salads, cheeses, fruits, breads, sandwiches, scones (with whipped cream and jams), cakes and the savoury dish was fried fish fingers.

smoked salmon sandwich, blueberry scone and salted caramel tart

blueberry scone 

mocha

fried fish fingers with mayo and chili sauce

The first piece of the fish fingers was good as it was still hot but the next pieces were lukewarm.

Evening Cocktails

evening cocktail drinks menu

Mimosa, fried rice, takoyaki and chicken siew mai

Best dish during the evening cocktail, was the takoyaki. Not much choice for the canapes.

Breakfast

breakfast table

ala-carte choice

jams selection on table

Thank goodness for the ala-carte option for breakfast at the lounge as I had been disappointed with the evening cocktails food options.

Was mildly surprise by the plain looking eggs benedict. Taste-wise, the sourness was barely detectable which is good and the muffin has some crispy edges so that was nice.

Signature Eggs Benedict

runny yolk mandatory shot

Also ordered the prawns wanton noodles soup which suits the weather. It had begun to rain heavily.

prawns wanton noodles with char siew

al-dente egg noodles

prawns wanton

The soup was good and hot, but the prawns wanton tasted like those ready-to-eat type, with slight doughy wrapper skin. The pickled green chilies were good.

pickled green chilies

Thank you Pushpa whom always greeted the guests with a smile at the Club Lounge.

In-Room Dining

Check-out was extended to 1pm, and I was looking to find a way to finish the dining credit. Was supposed to use some for dinner at Mosella but had skipped dinner. So, decided to place order for in-room dining. It's lunch menu items only started appearing at 11am. The invoice stated that food would be ready within 40 mins.

The doorbell rang at 1145am and the food was delivered, complete with a table! Thank you to staff who brought the table along, complete with table cloth and small flower decoration. Fine dining in the room. So cool.

in-room dining

The laksa broth was in the flask to maintain its temperature. 

Singapore Heritage Laksa @$28++

Plenty of sambal provided to add extra umami and kick to the lovely laksa broth. Plenty of bean sprouts, tau pok (beancurd puffs), fish cake slices and quail eggs in the bowl. Was happy with the good sized prawns which wasn't overcooked and with its middle part thoughtfully peeled for easier eating.

Taittinger Brut Reserve @$28++

A glass of Taittinger to accompany the food for that touch of luxury.

Charred Temptation Lamb Chop @$22++

well grilled lamp chop

I see cheesecake, I ordered. Cheesecake was dense! Meal complete.

Milo Dinosaur Cheesecake @$16++

Pan Pacific Orchard

Address: 10 Claymore Rd, Singapore 229540

Website: https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-orchard-sg/