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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

[Staycation] One Night @ Pan Pacific Singapore

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The last stay was at in 2024 and it was time for a revisit. The staff looked super busy and all three check-in counters at the lobby seemed to be engaged. I had forgotten that they have a separate one for GHA Discovery members. Haha. Took about 10 minutes before the staff was available to process for the next guest. Got upgraded to the Executive Marina Bay room at level 20.


Executive Marina Bay Room


Guests staying at the Executive Marina Bay room have access to Studio26, a self-serve place for non-alcoholic refreshments. But since it was located at Level 26, I didn't use this. Was happy with the mini-bar in the room.

Executive Marina Bay room (46sqm)


view from small balcony

coffee, tea

Intenso was my fav

drop it in

cups, glasses


mini bar


Mini bar was well stocked with drinks. Had accidentally kept the 'Do not disturb' sign on and that prevented housekeeping from coming into the room to restock the mini bar at about 340pm. Didn't see the note that they slipped in either till the next morning. Oops!

bath things

rainshower, handheld and fixed


bathroom

This room doesn't have a bathtub and the bathroom was rather smallish in comparison with the rest of the space.

narrow compartment for bathrobes

open space for hanging clothes

lovely SG60 box

macarons~

I enjoyed that box of macarons, thanks to Pan Pacific and GHA Discovery. But I think there was supposed to be a note from Discovery. Hmm.

day time, cloudy view


night view

day time, good weather view


Breakfast at The Edge


Breakfast on a weekend was a hectic affair. Went down for breakfast at about 830am and noticed that the place gets super busy at about 9 to 930am. 

I loved to have eggs in the morning, so made my way to the scrambled/omelette station. 


cooking up the omelette


The omelette was ready in less than 5 minutes. Went on to add some sausages, baked baby potato, blanched spinach and even a kaya toast, to complete the meal. This plate has everything from proteins, carbs, and vegetables.

balanced breakfast plate


 

Coffee machine was just right in-front of my table, so it was convenient to get one on my own. 

Since there wasn't any signage on the table that one could indicate if the guest was still occupying the table or had just roamed off to the buffet counters to get more food, I was curious. Like how would the staff know and don't accidentally reassign the table out to someone else while the guest was away at the food counters... Hmm...

The experience at the noodles station was... interesting. Chef was making my bowl when another guest came by and asked for two bowls of fishballs, without noodles. She gave him 4 fishballs while mine had only one... hmmm, was it because I had noodles and hence, only gets 1 fishball? No idea... didn't ask.

But this kway teow soup was good! Fishball or no fishball, the entire bowl was yummy. I added condiments like the spring onions, shallots, garlic oil and some chili padi. Best pairing of flavours.

fishball kway teow soup

And then, it was time for desserts.

waffles, pancake, bread butter pudding with vanilla sauce

The bread and butter pudding was good! Normally I wouldn't take it as it would be too filling, but decided to try some and it was good! Fluffier than I thought and all round, good flavours with the vanilla sauce. Not too sweet.

The waffles was well cooked with crisp outer. Had mine with salted butter and jams. Loved the  blueberry and strawberry jams!

Was intrigued by the masala teapot at the Indian food counter, and stood there for like 30 seconds. Chef saw me and asked if I would like a masala thosai that she just took off from the grill. Ok, how can I reject the offer...

masala thosai with chutney, and masala tea

The masala tea was unsweetened, and I only took abit out of curiosity. Never tried before and I think I had reconfirmed that spices in tea is well, not my cup of tea...

closer view

The thosai was good. Cute even. But I was so full after that. 

Went off to get my last cup of fruit juice and came back to my table already being 'reset' for the next guest. Hahaa, well, that was kind of expected, I guess? Hmm...


Pan Pacific Singapore 

Address: 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595

Websitehttps://www.panpacific.com/en/



Saturday, April 5, 2025

[Staycation] Momentus Hotel Alexandra @ Alexandra Rd

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Second time at this hotel, the first being in Nov 2024 and this time round in Mar 2025. Here's my experience. 

Last year, was upgraded to Club Room and this visit, was upgraded to Queen Premier room, thanks to GHA Discovery. 

Check-in at hotel lobby may take slightly longer, especially if you're redeeming Discovery dollars. Was attended by Gino (2024) and Miko (2025). Both are friendly and efficient.

For check-out, you can opt to do that at Level 19 if you have access to Momentus Club Lounge.


hotel lobby

room at Level 18


bathroom amenities in 2024


Complimentary mini-bar for Club Room.

mini bar - soft drinks and beer

instant coffee and tea


room at Level 13

filtered water for drinking

bathroom Level 13

bathroom amenities in 2025


The room size and arrangement/layout at Level 18 and Level 13 that I stayed at, were the same. Bed and pillows were comfy. Shower strength was good and strong. Hot water came on quite fast. 

Air-conditioning controlled via a control pad, seemed to take a while to adjust to the desired temperature. There was one time I was awakened as the temperature became too warm as the air-condition seemed to have stopped during the night. 

Housekeeping staff was nice and they'll greet the guest if we happen to pass by, vice-versa as well.


Momentus Club Lounge (Level 19)


Non-alcoholic refreshments are coffee, tea, soft drink and bottled juices (apple, orange, cranberry). 


select your pod



Evening Cocktail


During evening cocktail, there's light canapes, cheese and very small selection of dessert are available and alcoholic drinks include liquor like tequila, rum, campari, whisky, wine (white, red, prosecco) and beer.

alcohol selection

chilled wine and beers


Self-serve at the lounge and if one need any assistance, there was at least one staff available to assist. 

Tried the Momentus Lager this time round, and I liked it! Brewed for Momentus by 1925 Brewing Co. Sweeter than lychee lager and similarly refreshing. Yums.

Momentus Lager



chicken yakitori, sausage, pita bread with hummus, mala chicken with jelly fish, olive with ham, prawn pizza with a glass of Prosecco

watermelon, honey dew, cheeses (cheddar and brie) with dried fruit

chendol pudding


I remembered being disappointed with the food selection at the lounge in 2024. Though the selection remained small in 2025, I was happy with the taste this time round. The chicken yakitori was pretty good. The mala chicken with jelly fish was mild but interesting. Pizza was a tad burnt, but that was my fault as I took the too-charred piece.

Enjoyed more of the fresh watermelon with the cheeses this time round. The pudding with local flavour was lovely too.

evening view at the lounge

Day 2 evening cocktail selection


The next day evening cocktail had char siew, otah toast, boiled pork belly, vietnamese wrap (lettuce, vermicelli and prawn), and mini shephard pie. The wrap was nice with the sweet chili dip though some was just vege and vermicelli. I was informed that the mini shephard pie is a popular item. I agree that warm potatoes with meat sauce, was hearty and goes well with the alcohol. 

Cabernet Sauvignon

stronger flavours with the red wine

Happy to see De Bortoli wine here. Had visited De Bortoli Wines in Yarra Valley last year but I think I didn't try Cabernet Sauvignon then. Liked the taste of red berries, smooth with balanced tannins. Easy to drink. 

Day 2 dessert - mini mango cake and pandan chiffon


Breakfast

terrace roof

Breakfast was at the Momentus Club but I ventured to its next door, I think it was called Terrace Roof (or something similar?) to have a look. The place is an open air area (non-air conditioned) and felt nice to sit there to enjoy a bit of the morning sun.


enjoy morning view

Okay, back to the lounge for breakfast.

The self-serve selection was smallish but adequate. There's a bread corner with some pastries, normally there's carbs such as potatoes, or rice, or porridge. Meat such as sausages or rendang. Boiled eggs are readily available. At the other end of the room, there's usually fruits, salads, and cheese and sometimes cake. But there's definitely fruits and cheese.


bread, pastries, mini-pie, bacon, boiled eggs. carb


One could also inform the staff for other eggs selection if one does not fancy the hard boiled eggs.

made upon order


lounge, daytime view

orange juice, chicken porridge, pastries, bacon, sausage (pork and chicken) and coffee

I was up early on a Saturday morning for breakfast, and Queenie was nice to help make a cup of coffee. Didn't eat much as I have a lunch appointment at 12pm that day.

Was happy to see chicken porridge and the usual condiments like salted egg, pickled vegetable, spring onion, and sesame oil. The porridge was tasty on its own and the embellishments added more oomph to this comforting bowl.

yummy porridge


Croissant was nice with salted butter and jam. 

western styled breakfast - baked potato, chicken sausage and croissant (with butter and jam) were the star


let me enjoy the mini tiramisu squares



Day 2 Breakfast


omelette

all in

I think it was a 2-eggs omelette and usually with all things (capsicum, mushroom, cheese, tomatoes, ham) included.

Day 2 breakfast had some new items. First time seeing putu mayam served for breakfast in a hotel.

There was beef rendang that tasted as good as it looked. Pretty delicious. Ivan was on duty that day and he was helpful and attentive to guests. 

Day 2 breakfast - putu mayam, beef rendang, croissant, sausages, sauteed mushrooms, watermelon slices

tuna tataki with lettuce

mini pain au chocolat and croissant


Interestingly, the croissant was not served for their daily lunch semi buffet at Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie but the rustic cranberry bread was available for both.

childhood snack

with coffee


Look what I found when I returned to my room on Day 2 evening. Hahaha, a swan towel awaits!

sweet surprise from housekeeping team, thank you~



Momentus Hotel Alexandra

Address: Alexandra Central, 323 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159972

Websitehttps://www.momentushotels.com/hotel-alexandra-singapore


 
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