During my last weeks in Shanghai, I made a valiant effort to cross things off my unrealistically long wish list. Even after two years in the city, there were still an abundance of experiences yet to be had. One such experience was enjoying afternoon tea at the luxurious PuLi Hotel and Spa, located in the […]
Hotels I Love
A Multicultural Lunch at the Langham Xintiandi
I was recently invited to lunch at the Langham Xintiandi Shanghai, and since I’ve so enjoyed eating my way around the city – and was quite taken with the afternoon tea service at the Langham Hong Kong – was only too happy to oblige. The hotel, just opened in 2010, boasts a fashion-forward facade which […]
Afternoon Tea at the JW Marriott, Shanghai
On a recent blue-sky day, I headed to the JW Marriott Hotel at Tomorrow Square to partake of afternoon tea in the 38th floor lobby. I was rewarded with glorious views of Shanghai stretching from People’s Square all the way to Pudong. The hotel’s lobby is arranged a bit like a glamorous celebrity’s living room, […]
Hotel Madera Hong Kong: Boutique Bliss with Stunning City Views
Having spent most of my previous visit to Hong Kong exploring the more-frequented Central business district, this time I opted to stay at the Hotel Madera in colorful Kowloon to experience literally a different side of the city. The Madera is conveniently situated one short block from the Jordan MRT station and mere meters from […]
Once Upon a Tea at the Langham, Hong Kong
One of my guilty pleasures is taking high tea in a luxury hotel. There’s something about getting dressed up and heading out to enjoy oneself midday like a fin de siècle lady of leisure. The tradition of afternoon tea began in 1865 at the Langham in London and continues to this day. While I have yet to […]