August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Asiana Airlines First Class Lounge, Seoul ICN

It was nice to see a more lively airport terminal than the one I had seen in the evening. There is a really good energy at ICN. The terminal is spotlessly clean, with lots of open space, good lighting and a myriad of interesting features. I particularly like the little […]
August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Asiana Airlines : First Class – Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita (B747)

As soon as I entered the plane I knew this was going to me awesome. An FA immediately took my jacket and carry on and placed them in the cupboard for me. "Mr Marcos, can I get you a drink before we depart"? "Yes please, I'd love a glass of champagne. Which champagne are you serving today"? "Pol Roger" (eyes and smile immediately lighting up)"Winston Churchill?"
August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Hilton Shinjuku (Tokyo)

The Conrad was fully booked for the second night in Tokyo, my final night of the trip. So, I stayed in the Hilton Shinjuku instead. This property is much more of a 'normal' hotel. The lobby is constantly thrumming with people. Tour buses and airport buses are perpetually filing through the driveway but in a way you feel more like you are in the heart of Tokyo. The Conrad is a wonderful sanctuary, away from it all. The Hilton Shinjuku is almost the exact opposite.
August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Asiana Airlines First Class Lounge, Seoul ICN

It was nice to see a more lively airport terminal than the one I had seen in the evening. There is a really good energy at ICN. The terminal is spotlessly clean, with lots of open space, good lighting and a myriad of interesting features. I particularly like the little […]
August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Asiana Airlines : First Class – Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita (B747)

As soon as I entered the plane I knew this was going to me awesome. An FA immediately took my jacket and carry on and placed them in the cupboard for me. "Mr Marcos, can I get you a drink before we depart"? "Yes please, I'd love a glass of champagne. Which champagne are you serving today"? "Pol Roger" (eyes and smile immediately lighting up)"Winston Churchill?"
August 19, 2016

REVIEW – Hilton Shinjuku (Tokyo)

The Conrad was fully booked for the second night in Tokyo, my final night of the trip. So, I stayed in the Hilton Shinjuku instead. This property is much more of a 'normal' hotel. The lobby is constantly thrumming with people. Tour buses and airport buses are perpetually filing through the driveway but in a way you feel more like you are in the heart of Tokyo. The Conrad is a wonderful sanctuary, away from it all. The Hilton Shinjuku is almost the exact opposite.