Love Nutrient Buri Sriphu Boutique Hotel @ Hatyai, Thailand.

Frequent travelers would empathize the importance of a goodness hotel, that could render absolute comfort to the trip every bit good every bit a house to recharge subsequently a tiring twenty-four hr menstruation out. On our recent route trip to Hatyai, Thailand; nosotros were fortunate to convey Buri Sriphu Boutique Hotel to host us. The hotel is centrally located at Hatyai however without the bustling-noise that i would unremarkably associate with; it is the virtually convenient if y'all are driving (the hotel has ample parking infinite for hotel guests) but if y'all are not, at that topographic point are plenty of populace shipping that y'all could opt for either. The service provided to us was top-notch but nosotros did non expression less from the nation of smiles....

Many Thanks to Buri Sriphu Boutique Hotel for hosting us during our trip.

Buri Sriphu Boutique Hotel is strategically located amongst exclusively a curt v minutes crusade to Lee Garden Mall in addition to a curt 2 minutes crusade to Green Way Night Market, best business office of all, Association of Southeast Asian Nations Night Bazaar is exclusively iii minutes walk away from the hotel (less than a infinitesimal past times car). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 lot of tourist attractions (including Malaysians' favorite- Big C Supermarket) are inside one-half an hr crusade away in addition to convenient store (7-11 for instance) is only across the street or behind the hotel. If y'all must pay your pilgrimage take in to KFC in addition to McDonald's inwards Thailand, they are all inside the vicinity. If y'all exercise non convey whatever shipping inwards Hatyai, y'all may of course, opt for Tuk Tuk; the drivers are ever-ready at the hotel primary entrance. 

Standard but well-cleaned Bathroom

Basic amenities- Tooth Brush in addition to Tooth Paste, Soap, Shower Cap, Cotton Buds etc

Slippers/ Hangers/ Safety Box

In-Room Entertainment in addition to Free Wifi

The rooms are pretty criterion but goodness plenty to recharge the tired shopping legs. Though non every bit sophisticated every bit nosotros would convey hoped, the hotel had everything (we need) covered; basic amenities similar Shampoo in addition to Body Wash were sufficiently provided. The in-room WiFi speed was fast either, ensuring the hotel guests are well-connected to the world. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 nighttime at their Superior Room would toll roughly RM 200 (subject to flavour in addition to availability).

Eco-Green Garden View of the Old Wing

View from the Room

Swimming Pool

Hotel Lobby

Concierge

Buri Sriphu has 2 buildings, nosotros had a curt tour at the primary edifice (where the eating theater in addition to puddle located). It adopts the eco-green concept where at that topographic point are a lot of greens tucked inside the building; non precisely a jungle-lounge for hotel guests to relax but creating a feel of nature in addition to channels a calm in addition to soothing vibe to the building. Checking inwards the hotel was swift in addition to hassle-free, welcoming drinks were served to us spell nosotros were waiting for the verification process.

Chicken Herbal Soup

Freshly-made Scrambled Egg

Freshly-made Omelette

Toasts

Bacon in addition to Ham (Pork)

Sunny Side Up

Condiments for Fried Rice

Breakfast carte was unproblematic but satisfying; though non extensive but at that topographic point were to a greater extent than than sufficient to telephone band it a comforting breakfast. Quintessential breakfast choices similar Omelette, Scrambled Egg, Bacon in addition to Sausages were all available but if y'all convey Asian palate, at that topographic point were Chinese Herbal Soup, Fried Rice for y'all either. One detail item that managed to wow us was their Chinese Herbal Soup; the temperature was well-kept in addition to was virtually comforting to boot kickoff the day. 

Tom Yum amongst Fresh Water Prawns (600 Baht)

Hatyai Deep Fried Chicken (300 Baht)

Good Tom Yum is a dime a dozen inwards the nation of smiles- Thailand but Buri Sriphu's a flat higher than others past times using fresh Water Prawns... huge ones. It has a balanced medley of sweet, sour in addition to spiciness; the Prawns were virtually juicy in addition to succulent. There were plenty of roes institute inwards the head, sweat-inducing however extremely alluring. Another well-received item of the eve was their Deep Fried Chicken; nosotros were glad that the Chicken was expertly cooked amongst crispy peel in addition to tender meat. It was reasonably seasoned but we'd prefer to convey some cast of dipping sauce to larn amongst it. It tin live on a tad dry out to larn amongst rice.

Deep Fried Seabass amongst Sweet in addition to Sour Sauce (600 Baht)

Deep Fried Morning Glory Thai Salad (300 Baht)

Fried Fresh Water Shrimps amongst Tamarind Sauce (800 Baht)

Deep Fried Morning Glory tin live on dangerously addictive, a compassion that the compaction did non terminal but the sweet, tangy Chili dip was able to complement the crunchy light-green in addition to it sure makes a cracking appetizer. Prawns amongst Tamarind Sauce was standard-average but the fact that they were deep fried to perfection makes them tastier than they look. It was non the ordinary Tamarind Sauce nosotros tin discovery hither inwards Penang but it has stronger acidity but amongst weaker Tamarind flavor. The Seabass was an enjoyable dish, the pristine white flesh suggests its freshness in addition to the size was likewise huge for the few of us. Sauce was sugariness in addition to sour but for that freshness, we'd in all likelihood prefer to convey it steamed (with a to a greater extent than refreshing zesty Thai sauce).

Additional Information:

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax/ VAT: Yes 7% 

Halal
Ample Free Parking for Hotel Guests

Wifi-Available

Address: 310, Sriphywanart Road, Songkhla, 90110, Hatyai, Thailand.

Contact Number: +66 74 247 111

Website: https://www.burisriphuhotel.com/index.php

Love Nutrient A Comfortable Remain Guaranteed @ The Excelsior (怡东酒店), Causeway Bay (铜锣湾), Hong Kong (香港)

UPDATE: Yee Tung Heen is awarded a One Michelin Star yesteryear Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2018

Officially opened for line concern inwards 1973, The Excelsior (wholly owned as well as managed yesteryear mandarin Oriental Hotel Group) has long stood as well as well-anchored equally ane of the luxurious line concern hotels inwards the busiest line concern districts as well as take in of amusement inwards Hong Kong- Causeway Bay. For to a greater extent than than 4 decades, the strategic location has driven The Excelsior equally ane of the close preferred hotels for line concern as well as leisure travelers. Combining finest inwards comfort, The Excelsior offers the ultimate affordable luxury alongside the hotels inwards Causeway Bay- non solely that the hotel sits on the waterfront of Victoria Harbor as well as reverse to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, The Excelsior is also surrounded with shopping as well as commercial districts of Hong Kong Island (walking distance to Sogo Department Store, Times Square, Lee Gardens as well as Hysan Place).

Though The Excelsior has a rich history traced dorsum to the 70's, the hotel has undergone major upgrade as well as refurbishments inwards the recent years, giving the hotel a modern outlook. The Excelsior boasts over its 869 invitee rooms as well as suites, making it the largest hotel on the Hong Kong Island. With its outstanding service, unbeatable location as well as full-fledged facilities, The Excelsior makes a convenient nonetheless comfortable temporary 'home' to globetrotters.

Many Thanks to The Excelsior for hosting us.

Largest hotel on the Hong Kong Island- The Excelsior (怡东酒店)

Additional Information:
Address: The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281, Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
MTR Station: Causeway Bay, Exit D1

The Room- Executive Superior Room

• King, Queen or Twin-sized Beds
• High Floor with access to Executive Lounge
• 280 foursquare feet
• Rates from HKD 1,980
• Complimentary pressing of ane suit or wearing clothing per stay
• No surcharge on limited laundry services
• Discounts on restaurants/ bars/ face-body treatments at The Excelsior Fitness Center

Spacious room with everything needed to ensure your comfort stay

Sizable couch for guests to relish the scenic persuasion of Victoria Harbor 

Full Amenities provided

Spacious Shower Room

Fully stocked bar

International Adapter laid upward for you

'Handy' Smartphone with unlimited Internet, local calls, international calls to v selected countries as well as pop pre-installed Apps

View from Hotel Room

Guest Rooms on the Executive Floors volition relish the breath-taking views overlooking Victoria Harbor as well as the city. The rattling spacious room (by Hong Kong's standard) is fully equipped with all the necessities that whatever travelers could maybe enquire for... fifty-fifty the International adapter as well as a comfortable couch for yous to chill out as well as rewind piece looking at the charming Victoria Harbor. Another notable highlight is the 'handy' smartphone with unlimited Internet access, local calls as well as international calls to selected countries equally good equally pre-installed Apps. This is particularly useful if yous involve to navigate your agency inwards the busy metropolis or inwards involve to conk far touching on with your friends/ family. 

The hotel offers costless Internet as well as WiFi access to room guests. All rooms as well as suites are erected with flat-screen TV with over xl satellite as well as cable channels, movies on demand, iPod docking station with radio as well as alert clock, international straight dial telephone with 2 lines, vocalisation mail, tea as well as java making facilities, mini bar, refrigerator, hairdryer, Fe as well as ironing board, in-room personal rubber as well as 24-room service. 

Executive Lounge:

• Complimentary exclusive access to 31st flooring for all guests staying on the Executive floors (from 6:30 am to xi pm daily)
• Daily Executive Breakfast- from 6:30 am to 10:30 am
• Afternoon Tea- from 3 pm to v pm
• Cocktails as well as Canapes- from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
• All twenty-four hours Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks as well as Beers until 10:30 pm

Selection for Afternoon Tea

Chinese Breakfast

Western Breakfast

Hotel guests staying on the Executive Floors volition larn costless access to the Executive Lounge, the roomy infinite offers spectacular persuasion overlooking Victoria Harbor as well as offers dissimilar services at dissimilar hours. Hotel guests on the Executive Floors stimulate got the alternative to dine-in on the busy but with to a greater extent than diversity Cafe on 1st or the quiet, sophisticated Executive Lounge (but with lesser choice). The Executive Lounge is available all-day long with Coffee/ Tea/ Soft Drinks/ Beer available until 10:30 pm. Afternoon Tea as well as Cocktails volition go served at 3 pm to v pm as well as 5:30 pm to 8 pm respectively.

The Excelsior Fitness Center

• Occupies 4,300 foursquare feet of advanced technology fitness equipment as well as dedicated spa facilities
• Equipped with Sauna room as well as Steam room covered inwards Mosaic tiles
• Fully qualified instructors on mitt to offering personalized advice as well as assistance to guests

The health witting or trunk builders tin caput downward to the Fitness Center on fourth floor, a bright infinite good equipped with fitness equipment as well as dedicated spa facilities. If yous are unfamiliar with the equipment, fret not, fully qualified instructors are on mitt to offering personalized advice as well as assistance to guests as well as members to ensure that exercises are rubber as well as beneficial. It is also noteworthy to know that the Fitness Center has state-of-the-art cardiovascular as well as weight resistant equipment, trunk composition analyzer, trunk as well as human face upward treatments equally good equally steam as well as sauna rooms. The Gym access is available 24 hours for hotel guests.

Buffet Breakfast @ Cafe on the 1st

• Available daily from 6:30 am to 10:30 am
• Complimentary for hotel guests (subject to your room package)

Western Breakfast Corner

Loaves as well as Pastries

Cereals as well as Muesli

Japanese Soba with Ebiko

Noodle Station

Cheese Platter

Freshly Baked Pancakes

Yogurts

Fruit Corner

Coffee Machine

Whether yous are traveling for go or vacation, the buffet breakfast inwards hotel is likely ane of the most-looking frontward things during the trip. The breakfast buffet spread at The Excelsior is elaborated- from Western alive cooking station to Japanese Corner as well as Chinese classics, from savory items to sweetness treats; everything is well-thought of as well as expertly crafted. The hit is extensive, hotel guests with all historic menstruum hit would go able to observe something that suit their palates.

Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant (怡东轩)

• Cantonese fine-dining eating seat (authentic Cantonese cuisine as well as delicious Dim Sum specialties)
• The carte du jour demonstrates the sophisticated techniques of Cantonese cuisine
• One of the recommended restaurants inwards the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2015
• One of Hong Kong's Best Restaurants from 1997 to 2016 yesteryear Hong Kong Tatler
• One of Hong Kong's 100 Top Tables yesteryear South mainland People's Republic of China Morning Post inwards 2013, 2014 as well as 2016
• Achieved 3 Gold with Distinction Awards, 3 Gold Awards as well as ane Silver Award inwards Hong Kong Tourism Board's Best of the Best Culinary Awards betwixt 2014 as well as 2016

Steamed Kale Dumplings with Beetroot/ 羽衣甘蓝素粿 (HKD 58)

Double Boiled Honey Locust Fruit Soup with Matsutake as well as assorted Fungus/ 绿萼红梅鸳鸯菌 (HKD 188)

Twin Mushroom Platter: Mushroom Buns with assorted Mushrooms + Shitake Mushroom stuffed with Matsutake as well as Shrimp Paste/ 松茸榆耳黄耳炖雪莲子 (HKD 248)

Steamed as well as sauteed Egg with Crab Meat, Sea Urchin & Mini Gold Fish Dumplings/ 玉麟鱼跃逐金波 (HKD 518)

Poached Garoupa Fillet inwards Sze Chuan Style/ 川式酸辣鱼 (HKD 198)

Braised Rice with Crab Meat as well as Spring Onion/ 香葱蟹肉烩饭 (HKD 108/ person)

Supreme Red Bean Soup/ 25年陈年红豆沙 (HKD 98)

Perhaps the close notable eating seat inwards The Excelsior, Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant on the 2d flooring of The Excelsior redefines the old-impression of Cantonese cuisine. The award-winning eating seat offers traditional Cantonese classics as well as modern renditions with a touching on of elegance. The extensive but extremely creative carte du jour amazes many well-heeled diners as well as Michelin inspectors; it is a no-brainer that the eating seat pockets multiple awards as well as recognition. 

The entrance to the eating seat features a fashionable contemporary artistic bamboo pattern inwards ruby-red as well as dark piece the interior is adored with floral-patterned partitions, graced with charming Chinese-influenced designs. It exudes a feel of tranquility as well as sophistication; piece the top-notch service assures that the eating seat is a even out higher upward the rest. 

The highlights as well as award-winning dishes- the Steamed Kale Dumplings with Beetroot was low-cal as well as refreshing on the palate, juicy-crunchy filling encased inwards a thin-resilient dumpling pare as well as served inwards a classy manner. The invigorating soup- Double Boiled Honey Locust Fruit Soup with Matsutake as well as assorted Fungus promotes healthy pare is close suitable for petite lady diners. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 slice of fine art itself, the Steamed as well as sauteed Egg with Crab Meat, Sea Urchin & Mini Gold Fish Dumplings comes with a wow-factor. It is the master copy slice of Chef Tam, the Egg White is meticulously steamed to silky-smooth texture with an artistic touching on of Spinach gravy topped with Porcini Mushroom, a concoction of Crab meat as well as Sea Urchin equally Gold Fish Dumplings.  

Equally delicious is the Braised Fried Rice with Crab Meat as well as Spring Onion. The Fried Rice is starting fourth dimension infused with Spring Onion juice, to give it a refreshing vegetal season as well as topped with approximately sumptuous Crab Meat as well as Egg gravy that innovate a sleek body of body of water wholesomeness to the dish. Put a consummate total halt to the repast yesteryear having their Supreme Red Bean Soup that uses 25-year one-time Dried Tangerine Peel (陈皮).  The sweetness soup carries a mild sweetness complemented yesteryear the bitter-tangy smell of the aged Dried Tangerine Peel. For the uninitiated, aged Dried Tangerine is believed to bear medicinal lawsuit inwards traditional Chinese medicine, as well as the lawsuit becomes stronger equally it ages; it is rare inwards the marketplace seat as well as could easily terms a few thou Hong Kong Dollars for a few pieces of goodness as well as aged Dried Tangerine Peel (especially those with 20 years as well as above).

Additional Information:

Prices are plain of written report to Service Charge as well as prevailing Government Tax

Address: 2d Floor of The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281, Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 2:30 pm on Mondays to Saturdays), 10:30 am to 3 pm on Sundays as well as Public Holidays; Dinner is served daily from half-dozen pm to 10:30 pm.

Contact Number: (852) 2837 6790

The mind entrance hall of The Excelsior Hong Kong

The mind entrance to The Excelsior Hong Kong