Travel and Dining Alerts: October 2020

South East Asia Dream Away

Hilton has launched its ‘South East Asia Dream Away’ offer to reward Hilton Honors members. From now till 31 October, members can get up to 30% off stays and F&B at participating hotels – 43 hotels in nine countries across six brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Double Tree by Hilton. Hilton Honors members will also earn double points for all stays through to 31 December. Bookings are valid from now till 30 June 2021 and non-members are also entitled to up to 25% off best available rates.

An Elegant Affair at Hilton KL

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From now till 31 October, indulge in afternoon tea at The Lounge with a delicious selection of dishes created by Executive Pastry Chef Akram. The menu showcases a variety of savoury and sweet treats including chocolate hazelnut eclairs, deconstructed red velvet cake, raspberry mascarpone tart, classic scones, truffle egg with charcoal bread and spinach and cheese quiche. Available daily (2.30-5.30pm on weekdays and 12.30-5.30pm on weekends) and priced at RM236nett for two diners.

For further enquiries or reservations, please call +603 2264 2264 or visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com.

Mandarin Oriental staycation packages

Photo: Mandarin Oriental KL

The Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is offering three packages for local residents valid till 29 December. Book a stay at one of the city’s most iconic hotels with views of the city and facilities for tennis, fitness, an infinity pool and a top spa. The Weekend Staycation by M.O is priced from RM415 onwards with 20% off best available rates and 20% savings on F&B and spa treatments. The Urban Resort Staycation is priced from RM618 and comes with a complimentary Club room upgrade, breakfast / weekday deli lunch, afternoon tea and evenings cocktails, and 20% savings on spa treatments. The Suite Treat starts at RM1,600 per night and includes a complimentary connecting deluxe room, early check-in and extended check-out.

One&Only Desaru Coast

Photo: One&Only Desaru Coast​

The opening of One&Only’s first resort in Asia at Desaru Coast may have come at a challenging time for the tourism industry, but it has lived up to the hype. Backed by lush rainforest and facing the South China Sea, this is the ultimate in tropical getaway vibes. The all-suites resort comprises 42 Junior Suites, two two-bedroom Grand Suites and the four-bedroom Villa One. From now till 19 December, residents of Malaysia can book a Resident Stay Package with rates from RM2,100 per suite. This includes breakfast for two and 15% savings on spa treatments and dining at the resort’s bars and restaurants.

Shangri-La in Penang

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If you’re in Penang or planning to head there, the Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is offering Malaysian residents an offer of RM100 resort credit daily, breakfast for two adults and two children below six, early check-in / late check-out and a 15% discount on a la carte treatments at the famed Chi Spa. The same deal applies to the neighbouring Golden Sands Resort; and there is also a local resident deal at the Hotel Jen in the heart of George Town. For more information and to make reservations, head to https://www.shangri-la.com/.