Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)
PACKAGES
As well as treating yourself to a weekend break to see more of the city you’re visiting or live in, another reason for a weekend staycation in a city hotel is the opportunity to hunt down some incredible deals as the hotels try to fill rooms left vacant by their usual Monday to Friday guests. Following are a selection of packages worth investigating:
ANANTARA SIAM BANGKOK HOTEL
Package: Morning Wellness at Anantara Siam (ongoing) Highlight: 45-minute Light Energy Session – Chinese Qi Gong, meditation, yoga or Pranayama
Price: From THB8,500 (US$254) anantara.com
ANDAZ SINGAPORE
Package: Staycation
Highlight: Complimentary minibar (replenished daily), all-day refreshments at Sunroom and Andaz Lounge Hour (5-7pm) with complimentary wine and beer Price: From S$243 (US$178) andaz.hyatt.com
FAIRMONT JAKARTA
Package: A Luxurious Flycation
Highlight: 15-minute flight-seeing tour over Jakarta’s landmarks with two glasses of champagne upon arrival Price: From Rp12 million (US$824) fairmont.com
FOUR SEASONS HONG KONG
Package: Fashion Moment Holiday (until Nov 30, 2018) Highlight: Consultation with styling concierge at Salvatore Ferragamo, 20-minute brow designer service, flash makeup service and exclusive gift with purchase at Dior Beauty Price: From HK$4,600 (US$586) fourseasons.com
GRAND HYATT MACAU
Package: Summer Getaway Family Package (until Sep 30, 2018) Highlight: Two-hour Kids’ City admission for two adults and two children Price: HK$1,699 (US$210) macau.grand.hyatt.com
KOWLOON SHANGRI-LA, HONG KONG
Package: Cultural Heritage Package (until Dec 30, 2018) Highlight: Three- to four-hour guided walking tour to uncover Tsim Sha Tsui’s cultural heritage Price: HK$3,800 (US$488) shangri-la.com
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR
Package: Tennis For Life (until Sep 30, 2018) Highlight: Two 60-minute private tennis sessions Price: From RM1,578 (US$388) mandarinoriental.com
NUO HOTEL BEIJING
Package: NUO Staycation (until Dec 31, 2018)
Highlight: Pay extra RMB1 to choose either upgrade to NUO Studio, RMB450 dining credit or a 45-minute massage Price: RMB1,300 (US$191) nuohotel.com
OAKWOOD STUDIOS SINGAPORE Package: Stay 6 Pay 3 Staycation
Highlight: BBQ party basket worth S$200 (US$146) Price: From S$888 (US$649) oakwoodasia.com SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, JAKARTA
Package: Exclusive Staycation with BMW (until Sep 30, 2018) Highlight: One-way ride driving experience with best-in-class premium sedan BMW 5 and BMW 7 series Price: US$290 shangri-la.com
SHANGRI-LA AT THE FORT, MANILA Package: Stay and Play
Highlight: All-day access to Adventure Zone for up to two children; all-day access to Kerry Sports Manila
Price: From Php15,000 (US$280) shangri-la.com THE REVERIE SAIGON
Package: Cruising Saigon
Highlight: Private two-hour sunset cruise by Les Rives, Reverie butler with picnic basket and champagne in tow, four-hour “Saigon After Dark” tour by Vespa Adventures
Price: US$1,152 thereveriesaigon.com