Suite Spots: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Island Shangri-La and more

Island Shangri-La has curated a design-led Family Floor that will keep your little ones entertained while on vacation. The hotel’s 45th-floor lift lobby has been transformed into a Hong Kong train station. Here, find 21 luxurious themed rooms and suites from timber treehouses to magical carriages. Within the lavish rooms, you’ll also find child-friendly furnishings, toddler-safe beds, extra luggage space and more. Larger interconnected suites are available too, allowing big families to stay together. Your stay is also complemented by exclusive family services, including a lively communal hub with stunning views of The Peak, and a communal space complete with a washing machine, microwave, tumble dryer and more.

If you’re looking to take a short getaway across the causeway, consider visiting Melaka, a charming Unesco World Heritage city known for its unique history and culture. While here, stay at the Parkroyal A’Famosa Melaka Resort, a new resort that pays tribute to the city’s rich heritage. Its spacious rooms and suites are adorned with calming accents, Peranakan tiles and the use of timber. Its floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light while overlooking stunning views of tropical gardens and a golf course. The resort is also conveniently located within a short drive to A’Famosa Waterworld, Freeport A’Famosa Outlet and Flowers Garden in Ayer Keroh.

Curio Collection by Hilton’s first Melbourne property, this hotel is conveniently set amongst the city’s high fashion and hospitality hotspot, 80 Collins. Within the hotel, you’ll find 255 stylish rooms and suites complete with comfortable linen bedding, Melbourne-based-Hunter Lab care products, local artisan snacks and more. During your stay, check out its other facilities too, including The Club, an exclusive guest-only lounge that features a lavish space to work. When it comes to food, drop by La Madonna Restaurant & Bar to find Italian-Asian-inspired dishes by renowned Melbourne chef Paul Turner.

Thai award-winning wellness retreat Rakxa Integrative Wellness has launched the Rakxa Wellness Spa at Castelfalfi. The Thai-inspired spa integrates the wellness retreat’s wisdom and innovative techniques of complementing therapies to elevate the spa experience. Available from March 23, guests can find three relaxing treatments that draw on therapeutic spa techniques and holistic therapies. For example, for those who have trouble sleeping, the Rakxa Good Night Sleep prepares your body and mind for a restful night through a full body massage, singing bowl therapy and Rakxa Deep Sleep essential oil. The latest wellness experience is also complete with a brand-new hydrotherapy suite which features a cold plunge and a vitality pool for guests to wind down in after a day of exploring.

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