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Hotel Review: W Osaka (Marvelous Suite) - Located on Famous Luxury Shopping Street, Midosuki Boulevard near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori

October 04, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Used one of my Nightly Upgrade Awards (NUAs) at the W Osaka to secure a beautiful Marvelous Suite. The hotel is located on Midosuki Boulevard and within walking distance to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

Earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points per Stay (Min. Two Nights) + 2,000 Points at MGM Collection Properties (10 September - 26 November)

August 27, 2024 by Mark Chua in Deals

Register now to earn 2,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on all eligible stays (of minimum two nights) consumed between 10 September 2024 and 26 November 2024.

Hotel Review: Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong (Deluxe Club Room) - Decent Marriott Property with Arguably the Best Location in Seoul

August 18, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong has probably the best location in Seoul with a decent Club Lounge experience for elite members.

Hotel Review: The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok (Royal Club King) - Good Service but Average F&B Experiences

July 04, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok provides good value with its third-night free offers, but the hard product falls short of expectations. While the service is generally excellent, there are better-located Marriott properties that offer more value for your money.

Get 500 United MileagePlus Miles Per Stay for Marriott Bonvoy Titanium and Ambassador Elite Members - 01 July to 30 August 2024

July 03, 2024 by Mark Chua in Deals

Register now to earn 500 United MileagePlus Miles, and 750 Marriott Bonvoy Points with each eligible flight and stay consumed between 01 July 2024 and 30 August 2024 - applicable to eligible members only.

Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (Suite) - Affordable and Centrally-located Hotel on Upper Queen Street

February 23, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is still my favourite hotel in Auckland with a dependable product at an affordable price.

Marriott Bonvoy Brings Back Popular Global Promotion with Double Night Credit and 1,000 Bonus Points Per Night - 13 February to 29 April 2024

January 30, 2024 by Mark Chua in Deals

Register now for Marriott Bonvoy's first global promotion of 2024 to earn double elite night credit and 1,000 bonus points per eligible night for nights consumed between 13 February 2024 and 29 April 2024.

Hotel Review: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park (King Room with M Club Lounge Access) - Large Hotel with Great M Club Near Phrom Phong BTS Station

January 12, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Located in Phrom Phong near the newly-opened EmSphere, the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park offers a fantastic experience for Marriott Bonvoy elite members with a solid M Club experience and a great location to enjoy shopping and food.