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Carlton Hotel Singapore Review

On my recent visit to Singapore, I managed to try Carlton Hotel Singapore located at the heart of the city. This is my second time to stay at the Carlton property. Previously I stayed at their other property which is Carlton City Hotel in Tanjong Pagar Area.

Hotel Overview

Carlton is a modern 5 star hotel located at Bras Basah area. There are five dining choices in the premises namely the famous Wah Lok serving chinese cusine, Shinji by Kanesaka  a 1 starred Michelin which serves Japanese delicacies, the Tuxedo Cafe and Patisserie, Cafe Mosaic, and Joji Bar. The facilities available in the hotel includes swimming pool, fitness centre, and spa (LifesSpa prestige) They also have a Club lounge for those staying in Premier Club Room, located at the 19th floor for those who prefer to unwind after a long day.

You can check out the Carlton Hotel Room Deals here.

Carlton Hotel Singapore Room 

In Conclusion

If you are looking for a five star hotel in city area that is great for both holiday and work, Carlton is a good choice. It has both bus stop and MRT access enabling you to visit different parts of the city easily.


Rating:
Cleanliness: 4/5 (clean room and bath room, clean bath, no dust in the wardrobe, all good for me)
Amenities: 3.5/5 ( basic amenities inside the room)
Sleep quality: 4/5
Hotel area: 5/5 (very strategic, easy bus / MRT access)
Service: 4/5 (no fuss check in / check out)
Value: 4/5

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Visiting Jewel Changi Airport

How to Get To Jewel Changi Airport

Jewel is conveniently located just beside the Changi Airport Terminal 1 Arrival Hall. You can visit it by taking MRT to Changi Airport (alight near the Terminal 2 then cross over via link bridge at the Departure Hall level 2) You can also take a bus no 24,27,34,36,53,110,858 and alight at the Basement 1 of Jewel. Jewel is open 24 hours with most shops open from 10am to 10pm.

Things to see and do

Shiseido Forest Valley and Rain Vortex
The Shiseido Forest Valley, a five-storey garden, will house one of the largest indoor collections of plants in Singapore. Jewel will also feature a 40m-high Rain Vortex, that is expected to be the world's tallest indoor waterfall and it will transform into a light and sound show with special lighting effects at night.






Canopy maze

Play hide and seek in Singapore's largest hedge maze. The ticket to this maze is S$12 (includes Discovery slides, Foggy bowls. Petal garden, Topiary walk). Another highlight is the first mirror maze designed for an outdoor park environment. The mirrors will create illusions to challenge and confuse visitors. Both mazes cover an area of over 500 sq m and there will be a lookout tower for visitors to have a bird's eye view

Jewel Changi Shopping

Jewel Changi Airport Food Guide

Japan Way 360 Cafe serves various range of food and dessert. It is also attached to their retail stores where you can get Japanese souvenirs, confectionery, and sake for you or your loved ones.

Stay at Yotel Air for a quick overnight stay

If you are catching another flight next morning, it is best to stay at the airport hotel, Yotel Air. The new hotel features 130 cabins ranging from Premium Queen Cabins, ideal for two people,
to larger Family Cabins sleeping four, ideal for friends or families. The hotel also features fully
Accessible Cabins, catering to the needs of all travellers. Yotel Air cabins are affordable,
comfortable, and smartly designed with adaptable spaces, providing all the amenities for
guests to arrive at their next destination in top form. Catering to the needs of the modern traveller,
the hotel can be booked for a minimum of four hours (Starting from $100) , with a flexible check-in / check-out options around the clock, offering a flexible travel experience to the busy traveller on the go.






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Siam Square is known as one of the famous Bangkok Shopping places. Siam itself comprises of both old and new, modern and rather conventional shops all at once. Siam Square is the open air shopping complex located near the Siam BTS station. In essence, it is the hub of all things cool an individual expression point where styles are shaped and surface. Siam Square is a go to hangout place for youngsters and adult alike. Expect to find affordable clothing, make up haul, electronics, and trendy cafes in this area.

Guide to Siam Square

Clothes Shopping Guide

Style Nanda
Style Nanda is a Korea-based fashion brand company founded in 2004. You can  find the hip Korean clothing pieces as seen on Korean magazines
Location: Siam Square Soi 5

The Editor's Market
Originated from Singapore, The Editor's Market has been one of the local and tourist favourites since I was in college, and now they have expanded to Bangkok. The Editor's Market is known to its fast and wide range of trendy women's clothing. The unique thing about this store is that you will get more discount the more pieces you buy.
Location: Siam Square Soi 11


Daddy and the Muscle Academy
This deliberately cluttered space packs in more of the cute clothes and accessories from instant famous local brand J.C.Co's and Fung Fring Girl's. You can also discover branded vintage pieces in Daddy and the Muscle Academy, like a Ralph Lauren shirt or Marc Jacobs skirt. Have I mentioned that they also filled with fancy stickers, stamp, and notebooks?
Location: Siam Square Soi 2

Carnival
Sneakershead rejoice! You can find the latest hypebeast item in one of the most well known Bangkok streetwear store. Find hype items like Adidas Yeezy, Nike Airmax, Pleasures x Bob Dylan, and so on at Carnival Bangkok.
Location: Siam Square Soi 7

Thea by Thara
Dreamy and fancy, Thea by Thara is the go to ready to wear for your occasions, events, or even if you just feel to look a little bit over the top. Packed with sequins, embroidery, and ruffles, there's nothing fancier than donning one of the pieces to your next dinner.
Location: Siam Square One Mall

Make Up Shopping Guide

Eve and Boy Underground
Eve and Boy is like a Sephora in the US but given a local flavour. There are rows and rows of beauty products and tools from the most famous to cult favourite. You can also find some Korean brands like A'pieu and obviously Thai beauty brands like Srichand powder and Misline.
Location: Siam Square One Mall




3CE Make Up Store
A complement to Style Nanda store is their 3CE Make up which often being published in Korean magazines. With similar interior and girly layout, you can find the latest Korean beauty trend or if you just want to try a product to jump into the bandwagon.
Location: Siam Square Soi 5

Instagramable Place in Siam Square

Style Nanda Pink Pool Cafe
Super cute and adorable, the Style Nanda Pink Pool Cafe is located at the top of the Style Nanda Store. Bringing the outdoor swimming pool and summer vibe, the cafe becomes one of the most instagrammable cafes in Bangkok. They serve drinks ranging from coffee to juices in matching pink packaging.
Location: Siam Square Soi 5


Mango Tango
Famous for its dessert, mango sticky rice or khao niao ma muang as the local called it. Mango Tango serves this traditional cuisine in a more modern way.
Location: Siam Square Soi 3


Line Store Bangkok
The Line Store in Bangkok surely can be seen from afar as you can find huge icon in front of it. Find merchandises from your favourite character or get some souvenirs from your friend back home.
Location: Siam Square One Mall

Also Read: The Ultimate Bangkok Travel Guide

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Wat Arun is one of the most famous landmarks in Bangkok. I decided to visit it recently during my solo travel and my fourth times in Thailand. In this blog post, learn about the Wat Arun entrance fee, how to go, and also the things to note before visiting it. This pretty architecture is located by the bank of Chao Phraya River and during dawn the sunset will reflect beautifully on the white ceramic tiles. If you want to see other Bangkok landmarks don't forget to read the Ultimate Bangkok Travel Tips.




Wat Arun is a buddhist temple which has been around since the kingdom of Ayuthaya (6156). It is revamped during the reign of king Rama V (1868-1910) to restore its structure and patterns. The word Arun itself comes from the Hindu God Aruna.

Wat Arun travel tips

1. How to go to Wat Arun

Unlike popular writing that it can only be reached by the boat, Wat Arun can actually be accessed through land by driving a car or taking a grab bike. You can take the Arun Amarin road to reach the Wat. If you want to take another route, you can take a boat that stops at Sappan Taksin Ferry pier that will take you across Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun is open from 8.30 am to 17.30 pm daily

2. Wat Arun entrance Fee

Wat Arun entrance fee for tourist is 50 baht. If you enter one of the temples around it, you can also make a small donation inside. Visit the temples for a quiet time to pray or meditate.

3. Wat Arun travel tips

Like other temples, clothing guideline applies in Wat Arun as well. Don't forget to wear something relax with sleeves and skirt below the knee for women.

The Wat Arun architecture

The main feature of Wat Arun is the Central Prang (Khmer Style tower) which is encrusted with colourful porcelain. It has three symbolic levels - Base that means Traiphum which indicates all levels of existence. Second level is symbolised by the Tavatimsa where are desires are gratified. The top denoting Devaphum which indicates six heavens within seven realms of happiness. The corners are surrounded by smaller four satellites Prang. Over at the second terrace there are four statues of the God Indra riding on Erawan.

Also read: Ultimate Bangkok Travel Guide.

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