Sebel and Citigate Hotel Albert Park

Hi everyone, I am on a work trip starting today and after a very long delay sitting on the tarmac due to the cockpit door not closing, I have finally arrived in the beautiful city of Melbourne.

Work have put me up in the Sebel Albert Park which so far, is quite nice. I'm in a Lake View King Room in the Sebel Tower, 7th floor and the rooms are well appointed. It's a 4.5 star hotel apparently but I feel that it would be better suited to a 4 star rating due to it's limited facilities, such as they don't offer turn down service and the bathrooms although very clean and have been slightly modernised, they still have a long way to go to be a 4.5 star hotel.

The view is breathtaking at night and day, the lovely Albert Park and Lake. The pool and gym areas are well equipped .

You are only a few shorts minutes walk from Cafe's etc on St. Kilda Road and  trams that venture straight into the city.

Vue de monde | French Restaurant Melbourne

 What bad can one say about Vue de Monde in Melbourne? Absolutely nothing... from the moment you walk in to the restaurant you feel like you are dining in style. The staff are incredibly attentive but not so much they make themselves comfortable and sit down at the table with you... What they do best is provide an experience of a backstreet Parisian restaurant with fine dining service and exquisite cuisine.

Best to book well ahead, months even as this little baby is very popular. Their signature dishes from the Gourmand Menu is divine.

The Menu options are varied from bistro style lunch fare to the ultimate dining experience at the Chefs table. We highly recommend this restaurant, you certainly will not be disappointed!

March 2010 Holiday in KL, Phuket and Krabi Thailand

 

Sawatdi Krap



 A spectacular view from our resort in Thailand, definately one of the most beautiful resorts i have ever stayed in, the Sheraton Krabi Resort is stylish, sophisticated, pristine and reasonabily priced. If you want luxury, fantastic service and complete tranquility, this is a holiday destination I would definately reccomend!

Clear blue infinity pools on a secluded beach, swim up bar and sun lounges a plenty, this is a great place to get away from the hussle and bussle of daily life.

 A daily boat trip into clear waters of Thailand is a fantastic day out, you can book tours or do what we did and book a private speedboat, this way you can come and go as you please and chose the Islands you wish to visit. We booked with the local people, just outsside of the resort gates, their names are Mr and Mrs Kee, they do a fantastic job, Mr Kee drove us into Phuket for a full day also in an air conditioned SUV, fantastic people at a fraction of the cost if you booked it through the hotel directly. Mrs Kee also washes and irons clothes for a very cheap price and does a fab job too!

 Rob checks ouChicken Island



This is the gang in a small bay on a secluded island that our driver took us to, all ours, just the 6 of us and the two drivers, great way to spend a day !



Hotel Lobby into Executive Lounge

Starwood Preferred Guest Wing - Ocean View Deluxe Room - beautiful and spacious, lovely cold air conditioning, exceptionally comfortable mattress, great room service and extremely cheap! A fantastic place to stay.

Rob having traditional Thai Massage just down the road from the Krabi Resort. Fantastic !

Cocktail Hour at the Executive Club Lounge... A MUST !

Me posing for a change

The Lads on a Local Took Took ! Cheap Lah!

Do i looked relaxed, This is not a usual look i have...I so want to go back here again soon ! sensational Hioliday with great friends.

Highly recomend this resort, the breakfast is fantastic, service is great and there are day trip to Ao Nang and Krabi towwnsite. Krabi townsite is pretty crap but worth a look so you can say you have been there. the resort is about 20 mins from the townsite.







Bell Family Holiday to Kuala Lumpur

A family holiday brought Robs family and the two of us together in Kuala Lumpur this past weekend. We stayed at The Westin Hotel in KL, a fabulous weekend break in the sunshine. Some of Trish's closest friends also joined us to celebrate her birthday. We dined at Madam Kwan's Restaurant in The Pavilion, great food and good service. You can find this restaurant on the GF Level of the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Bukit Bintang.


The Westin is modern contemporary with a dabbing of Asian sparkle here and there. We stayed on the executive floors with lounge benefits including all day soft drink included, daily breakfast and evening cocktails, beer and wine and canapes which are well worth it. A fantastic Breakfast is to be had at this hotel and when you book on the executive level you have the choice of dining in the Club Lounge or in the Living Room Restaurant. The service in this hotel is nothing short of excellent. It's personalised and you cannot fault it. Westin KL has a 24 hour gymnasium, lovely swimming pool with poolside bar and food service, Sauna in the change rooms and fresh crisp white towels and rain showers.

Master Suite Bedroom

I have included some photos of both the executive rooms and the Suite that rob and I had, Suite 3307... fantastic views from floor to ceiling glass windows, spacious living area and dining area, 1 bathroom with lge bath with panoramic views from shower and the tub,electronic blinds for privacy and a separate powder room with extra toilet, flat screen LCD TV's in bedroom and Lounge area and turn-down service. If you want something a little more luxurious, definitely recommend upgrading to the suite.  Of course you cannot forget the Westin Heavenly King Beds, best in the world !

 Putrajaya Kuala Lumpur 

Living Area in Suite

My gorgeous bear in Putrajaya

Dining Area, Westin Suite

Bathroom in Suite

Poolside @ Westin

 

Cruising the streets of KL in Air conditioned Taxi

Complimentary Fruit Platter

Rob trying to jump on the bed before I took photos for the blog...bad bear !

 

Powder Room

Me chillin @ the Westin Pool Bar - Splash !

The only thing I could say needs improving in this hotel it the curtains are supposed to be black out but the light does get through the edges and above the curtains. We have stayed here 3 times now and I will most definitely be going back !

13-18 October 2010