Category: Hilton Honors

[Hotel Review] Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

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Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

This was my choice for my whirlwind 2nights in Abu Dhabi due to 1) lingering regrets over not making it here in its Jumeriah past life from my COVID-cancelled trip 2) Hilton resort credits I had to spend for Q2 2025 which I pre-booked.

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[Trip Planning] Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

On By Satu KosongIn Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Airlines, Airport Lounges, Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Conrad, Courtyard, Etihad, First, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Leave a comment
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This trip was planned 7 months ago due to my lingering regrets over my stillborn Etihad Apartments trip which was supposed to happen in 2020 until COVID killed it (I never got over it!). Then came along my re-planned Auckland trip which was also cancelled last year – I was redeeming my SQ Advantage ticket and randomly picked Bangkok as an additional trip since it cost the same amount of miles anyway.

I was scheduled to arrive in Abu Dhabi on 27 Feb 2026, spend 2 days in the city, then depart on 02 March 2026 early morning flight. And I guess we all know how the trip turned out.

I am super thankful to Etihad for putting me on a repatriation flight after an extra 2 nights during these crazy times and felt like I needed to document my experience, even the ones I managed to experience as a contrast to how fast things spiralled into madness.

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[Hotel Review] Conrad Singapore Orchard

On By Satu KosongIn Conrad, Hilton Honors, Singapore, Staycations2 Comments

Is it risky to stay 4 days after a property’s opening AND on one of the “peakest” day of the year? Yes. Also probably not the smartest move. But hey, new hotel fetish remember? Newly renovated / transformed ones also count!

I last experienced this property as its former life, Regent Singapore, back in 2022 and was excited to see its transformation and especially if its into a Conrad.

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[Hotel Review] Starlux-ury: Hilton Taipei Sinban

On By Satu KosongIn Executive Club Lounge, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Holiday, Indonesia, Jakarta, Taipei, Taiwan2 Comments

With the inaugural flight out of the way, it was time to make my way to my home for the next 3 days! This stay ended up with more hiccups than I anticipated though but I survived.

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[Hotel Review] SUITE DREAMS – Conrad New York Downtown

On By Satu KosongIn Conrad, Hilton Honors, Holiday, Marriott Marquis, New York, United States (USA)2 Comments
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My last night in NYC was supposed to be spent in TWA as I thought it would be quite a cool experience but then I saw a pretty decent deal on Hotelux which included a USD100 hotel credit, double points, free breakfast, plus possible late check out due to my Diamond status. I was going to have to pay about the same at TWA as the property required cash top up for a late check out which I needed, so I figured why not stay here and earn some points while at it.

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[Trip Report] Suite Dreams

On By Satu KosongIn Airlines, Airport Lounges, Executive Club Lounge, Frankfurt, Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Holiday, John F. Kennedy (JFK), Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Marquis, New York, Ritz Carlton, Sheraton, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Changi Airport, United States (USA)Leave a comment

After my completely devastating forced cancellation of my Etihad Apartment due to COVID (thankssss again), I had shelved any thoughts of flying First (on any airlines) as the roller coaster of disappointment was not something I want to go through again. Yeesh.

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[Hotel Review] Hilton Singapore Orchard

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The opening of this property in April 2022 was much awaited because the Hilton properties in Singapore very much needed a new hotel to inject some excitement about their brand. As expected, prices for this property soared to pre-covid times especially after Singapore announced the rather blanket re-opening of borders so I am super glad I booked this almost 8 months ahead!

Time to experience the largest Hilton in APAC.

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[Hotel Review] Conrad Centennial Singapore – Centennial King Suite

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My last experience here was during my Hilton Honors mattress run, pre-covid. How times have changed, including prices! With low-ish prices, I figured its time to experience a full stay while I still have Diamond status. After suffering from multiple postponements, its finally time to be here and experience how things have changed in the post-COVID era!

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[Hotel Review] Hilton Singapore – King Hilton Executive

On By Satu KosongIn Executive Club Lounge, Hilton, Mattress Run, Singapore, Staycations1 Comment
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I last tried this property as a day stay during my mattress run back in 2019, pre-COVID. Its reputation has since tumbled in COVID times: huge crowds and slow service during high occupancy times, plus cost-cutting measures especially for its what-use-to-be not bad Executive Lounge cocktail hours. Despite all these, I made a booking anyways just to check it off as part of my staycay craze.  

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