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Discovering Katong: Staycation Review @ Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong

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Katong has come a long way from its early days when it was filled with coconut plantations. While these plantations have since become a story of the past, Katong has continued to thrive as a vibrant neighbourhood filled with the charm of Peranakan culture. Pre-war shophouses, colonial bungalows, hip cafes, many culinary choices and exciting hotel accommodations are what you can expect to experience in this tourist attraction.

We had our staycation at newly-opened Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong and here’s our review:

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong

Nestled in the heart of Katong and Joo Chiat district, this 451-room Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong is newly-opened! Built to cater to value-conscious travellers who want affordable accommodation, this hotel offers a perfect respite after a busy day of exploring city.

We arrived at the hotel lobby and were served by the friendly and hospitable staff.

Visitor Information booth.

Spacious indoor area for hotel guests to chill out.

More chill out spots at the outdoors too.

Hotel Rooms

There were 4 of us and our stay was made even more pleasant with the addition of connecting room.

While the rooms are relatively smaller, we were fine with it as each room was filled with the necessities to make our stay a pleasant one.

A great night’s sleep can’t be completed without a comfortable bed. We were pleased that Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong has catered to this need nicely. Our bed was comfortable and there were choices of soft and firm pillows.

Hey, a cute little corner at the side of the bed for you to chill out 🙂

Bathroom

The bathroom was certainly clean and well-maintained. Towels and soap were sufficiently supplied. Guessed our only gripe was that iron was not found in the room.

The shower gave good pressure as well.

A wind down spot – beverage making.

It was a lovely touch by the hotel to introduce Smart TV in the rooms. While the hotel may not have a swimming pool, we were well-entertained by their Smart TV and the attractions in the vicinity.

Amenities and Facilities

Hotel Inn Express Singapore Katong offers no-frills amenities and facilities for its hotel guests. They include a fitness centre, self-service business centre, a meeting room, a laundry room, free and fast Wi-Fi, Free Express Start Breakfast or a Grab & Go option.

Self Service Business Centre with iMac desktop stations for guests to use.

If you have little cravings, the hotel also offers Grab & Go option.

Free Breakfast

Good morning, let’s head to the Great Room for our free Express Start breakfast. The selection of breakfast includes carrot cake, baked beans, sausages, scrambled egg, pastries as such.

We were particularly fascinated by this beverage machine. Very cute!

Nearby Attractions

Nothing beats staying in a hotel that offers strategic convenience for everyone. Let’s take a look at what’s in store in this great location:

Take a dip in the waters and explore East Coast Park. You can read our blog on 10 kids friendly activities at Big Splash here.

Embark on an adventure in Marine Parade with heritage trail. Read our blog on exploring the Joo Chiat / Katong famous architectural attractions here.

In mood for shopping? Do you know there are no lack of shopping centres in Katong. Read our blog on 12 shopping centres that shape Katong here.

Parkway Parade Shopping Centre
I12 Shopping Centre. Located next to Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong.

Feeling hungry? Too many dining spots to recommend in Katong. Read our blog on a highly-recommended cafe by the name of Streets of London located at Katong Point which you might want to try out here.

Many Attractions, A Great Place to Stay

Styled with understated elegance, cosiness and affordability, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong is here to offer you a totally fulfilling experience.

If we enjoyed our stay here, so will you!

Congratulations to InterContinental Hotels Group on the opening of this 451-room Holiday Inn Express in Katong!

Address: 88 East Coast Road, Katong, Singapore 423371

To book Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong, click here.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Stay @ Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour

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Strategic location in the theme park zone is definitely among the factors to let down your hair and fully enjoy the atmosphere of luxury accommodation at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, an upscale hotel which lends a touch of modern, minimalist settings. This is the first time for us having a staycation in this elegant hotel. We truly enjoyed every single moment here and here are the 5 reasons why Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour should be your preferred choice of stay:

Reason 1: Contemporary & Refreshing

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour is formerly known as Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour.This re-branding is to cater to a new “Jeneration” of independently minded business and leisure travellers. We arrived at the hotel and went straight to check in. The process was seamless and hotel staff was all smiles and served us well. We received our room key but we wanted to explore the lobby first.

A nice touch by the hotel to offer complimentary fruit-infused waters. The kids were fascinated when colours and juices come together. They kept helping themselves to the complimentary juices.

The hotel understands the importance of staying connected. Hotel guests can expect to receive free WiFi everywhere and we are honest to say the signal is really strong! iMac desktop stations are placed at the lobby for guests to use.

It is a plus to find convenient mobile charging stations at various points such as the the lobby, harbour cafe, gym and the Sky Bar for guests to charge their mobiles.

Reason 2: Rooms Are Spacious and New

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour has 283 guestrooms with a choice of eight room types ranging from a 33sqm Deluxe Room to the 96sqm Speciality Suite. We stayed in the 33 sqm Deluxe Room and were contented that it was spacious and everything looked new.

We were surprised that the hotel did not place any tissue box in the room for guests to use.

Nothing thrills the kids more than having a TV and indulged in Disney channel.

We were upgraded to a Deluxe room with harbour view and we loved it!

We received a pleasant surprised from the hotel.

The kids are very fond of bath tubs and they were disappointed not to find one in our room.

Reason 3: Infinity Pool & Sky Bar

One of the higlights of our stay is the infinity pool. The kids had heard about it and can’t wait to take the plunge into the pool.

Swimming pool will certainly strike a chord with hotel guests. What’s more when there is an infinity pool? We spent a whole 2 hours soaking in the waters.

Feeling hungry after swimming? Take a little bite with orders from the Sky Bar.

Reason 4: Sumptuous Breakfast

We had breakfast buffet spread at the Harbour Cafe.

The buffet spread was sumptuous. Our appetite was huge but too bad, we could only eat that much as we were really full by then.

Our favourite egg station.

Muffins, waffles, pancakes, breads, donuts and various types of pastries spread to choose from.

Nasi Lemak but no chicken wings.

Curry laksa.

Reason 5: Nearby Entertainment

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour provides free shuttle service to and fro for hotel guests to Legoland Malaysia. You can read our previous blogs on Legoland Malaysia Water Park here and Theme Park here.

Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is just 1 min walk from Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour.

Restaurants around the vicinity.

If you are feeling adventurous, try exploring nearby Gelang Patah, well-known for its nice local food.

Read our blog on Star Chef Seafood Restaurant here.

And our blog on Chua Kee Seafood Gelang Patah Johor 蔡記海鲜 here.

Thinking of a hotel to stay? Come to Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour!

Phone: +60 7 560 8888

Email: hjph@hoteljen.com

Address: Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79000 Nusajaya, Johor Darul Takzim, 79000, Malaysia

 

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Shake, Drink, Chew with Refreshing Fruit Juices @ Mogu Mogu {Giveaway for 10 with 2 Cartons Each!}

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What happens when a drink that comes in many fruit flavours, nice looking bottles and catchy name come together? Everyone will love it to bits!

Mogu Mogu Fruit Juice

We are overwhelmed with the entries, thank you all who had participated in this MoguMogu giveaway! Congratulations to our 10 winners on winning 48 bottles of Mogu Mogu each!      *Please pm us your name, contact number and delivery address by 9 June, Thursday, 2359pm.

  1. Eugenia Sin
  2. Peipei Jarred Jacob
  3. Judy Seah
  4. SuLin Chuah
  5. Siti Aishah Yeo
  6. Jamie Chan
  7. Sandra Wee
  8. Wong Pui Leng
  9. Munich Lim
  10. Melissa Yeo

If you are not a lover for carbonated beverages, I’m very sure your taste buds will be satisfied when you taste Mogu Mogu fruit juices. It is a healthy alternative to the former and hey, Mogu Mogu 320ml drink also comes with Nata De Coco that gives you a real sensation of fruit juice with a smooth blending of Nata De Coco.

First produced in 2003, Mogu Mogu juices has warmed the hearts of people in many parts of the world, notably Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Japan, Middle East, Europe and United States. All thanks to Meng Chong foodstuffs Pte Ltd, Mogu Mogu’s Flavoured drink is available over here in Singapore!

Do you know the word Mogu Mogu is a Japanese term, meaning “to chew”? Huh, no wonder the drink is fully packed with nata de coco bits. Every cube of Nata De Coco is produced by the fermentation of pure coconut water, giving it a distinctive taste and chewy texture. We were a tad overwhelmed when we crossed path with Mogu Mogu, thinking which flavour to try first!

Many Flavours, One Great Taste

Mogu Mogu fruit juices come in many fruity flavours. Whether you are a fan of grape, peach, coconut, mango, lychee, apple, yogurt or even the new pink guava, there will be a taste that appeals to you.

Photo Credit: Mogu Mogu Singapore |New Pink Guava flavour. You gotta try it!

We thought Mogu Mogu fruit juices would make a perfect choice for special occasions. When you are organizing play dates for kids, birthday parties or celebrations, Mogu Mogu can fit nicely as the preferred choice of beverage 🙂

A big shout-out to owners of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and such, stock up your supplies of Mogu Mogu fruit juices and see your customers coming back for more!

Spread the goodness and joy of Mogu Mogu fruit juice with your loved ones and of cos, happy shaking and chewing!

To read about Mogu Mogu fruit juice, click here.

To enquire Mogu Mogu fruit juice from Meng Chong Pte Ltd, click here.

Meng Chong Foodstuffs Pte Ltd
No. 19 Tuas View Square Singapore 637564
T: +65 6755 2222
F: +65 6754 5659
mcfoods@mengchong.com.sg

GIVEAWAY!

Special thanks to Meng Chong Foodstuff Pte Ltd, they are giving 10 winners, each with 48 bottles (24 bottles/carton) of Mogu Mogu fruit juices including free delivery:

All you need to do is:

  1. Like Mogu Mogu Singapore Facebook Fan Page
  2. Like Katong Kids Inc‘s Facebook Fan Page
  3. Like Katong Kids Inc’s Instagram @ katongkidsinc
  4. Share this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook to as many friends!
  5. We will be strict and disqualify ALL fake social media accounts (eg. Facebook accounts set up purely to take part in contests with no or very few real friends).

Terms & Conditions:
1. The giveaway is a free delivery of 48 bottles (24 bottles/carton) of Mogu Mogu fruit juice (choice of flavour to be decided by Mogu Mogu).
2. The winner must be agreeable for his/her contact details to be provided to Katong Kids Inc & Mogu Mogu Singapore.
3. Judges’ decision is final. Closing date: 9 June 2016.

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Itinerary Compilation: Taiwan Travelogue in a Nutshell

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We were asked about our Taiwan itinerary by many parents. Well, school holidays are coming and there’s nothing better than for the whole family to explore the best of Taiwan. This is a compilation of our Taiwan travelogue in a glance. All you need to do is to click onto the individual blog title and it will direct you to the blog post. Happy sharing and reading 🙂 Continue reading “Itinerary Compilation: Taiwan Travelogue in a Nutshell” →

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The Land We Called Home – A Heritage Trail of Marine Parade cum Follow that Rainbow (Remembering LKY)

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We have been awaiting for an opportunity to blog more about Katong, Joo Chiat and Marine Parade to our readers. Afterall, our blog was named as Katong Kids Inc because we felt a close affinity to Katong district. The charm of this place, coupled with the historic values of Peranakan are something that all of us should know. Continue reading “The Land We Called Home – A Heritage Trail of Marine Parade cum Follow that Rainbow (Remembering LKY)” →

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Your Kids Will Love these Latest Family Activities in Sentosa {Check it Out!}

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If you think you’re done with March, you could well be wrong. Sentosa – The State of Fun has continued to line up endless activities for your kids to enjoy. In conjunction with the March School holidays and long Easter weekend, a variety of edu-tainment fun and delightful egg-themed activities await around the sunny island for visitors of all ages! Continue reading “Your Kids Will Love these Latest Family Activities in Sentosa {Check it Out!}” →

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LEGOLAND Malaysia (Part 2): Theme Park Review

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If you had read our previous post, you could clearly see how much we enjoyed ourselves at LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park. Our day didn’t just end there. We hopped onto the Theme Park right after that and we were clearly in for a treat.

Continue reading “LEGOLAND Malaysia (Part 2): Theme Park Review” →

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Don’t Miss These Fun-Filled Family Activities at Sentosa this Christmas!

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Get ready for a bright Christmas at Sentosa this December holiday! The State of Fun is hosting a huge variety of activities throughout the festive period. Activities to keep not just the kids, but the whole family, entertained. Continue reading “Don’t Miss These Fun-Filled Family Activities at Sentosa this Christmas!” →

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Gold Coast | Brisbane Journal – Part 1

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This is the day we have been waiting for! In a blink of an eye, we are “scooting” off to Gold Coast and Brisbane. We fell in love with Scoot Airlines and have been travelling with it for past few trips. Remember to like and check out any special Scoot’s deals. You will be surprised how much you can save. For this trip, we booked early and a great deal.

Check out OnlinesBooking.com website here.

Similar to Trivago but with MORE selections, OnlinesBooking.com allow you to search, filter and compare Flights, Hotels (from all platforms), Car Rental, Shopping of Travel Stuff, Special Travel Deals and blog posts!

A Short Introduction of Gold Coast:
The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast, famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to the Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild theme parks. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.

Continue reading “Gold Coast | Brisbane Journal – Part 1” →