Conrad - when in the area

Review: Conrad London St. James (2024)

2024-06-302025-04-05

I was planning to take an overnight trip somewhere in the UK in June, but I ended up not being able to go as I was too busy. However, I had an American Express offer expiring at the end of the month that I did not want to miss out on, so I decided to quickly have a staycation instead. Just as I did in 2021, I chose to stay at the Conrad London St. James. Contents LocationCheck-in and Cocktail TimeRoomBreakfastExecutive LoungeUseful Information Location As the name of the hotel suggests, it is located very close to St. James’s Park. The Mall, where the carriage procession to welcome the Emperor…

Review: Conrad Hong Kong

2024-02-262025-11-17

At the end of February, even though the cherry blossoms had begun to bloom early in London, there were still days when I couldn’t do without my coat. In Hong Kong, the azaleas were already in full bloom. Chinese New Year celebrations were a few weeks ago, and the city was still decked out in New Year’s decorations. Contents AccessCheck-in and Cocktail TimeBreakfastExecutive LoungeUseful Information Access I was unable to come to Hong Kong due to the pandemic, so my last stay was 5 years ago at the Conrad Hong Kong. I was very happy to be able to book a stay there this time too. To reach the hotel…

Review: Conrad Tokyo (2023)

2023-11-262025-04-02

Towards the end of our trip, we moved from Yokohama to Tokyo and came to Conrad Tokyo to spend our last few days there. We boarded the Tokaido Line at Yokohama Station and arrived at Shinbashi Station in no time. Since I stayed there last year (2022), I was looking forward to staying there again this year. As a Diamond member, I was able to enter the lounge for the first time. It was around noon, and I hadn’t checked in yet, but I was able to see a clear view of Tokyo Bay from my seaside seat. During cocktail hour, this view becomes a beautiful night scene that spreads…

Review: Conrad Algarve (South Portugal)

2023-05-062025-04-01

Coming from England, Portugal in May is really pleasant and cheerful and the moment I got off the plane I felt like my body had become lighter. After 30 minutes by taxi from Faro airport, I arrived at the Conrad Algarve. The hotel has an impressive approach along a front driveway and gardens lined with gleaming white buildings, leading to the central lobby which was filled with natural light coming in brilliantly from the upper floors. The check-in procedure was done while seated with drinks, immediately beginning what was to be a relaxing stay. After introducing nearby attractions, the front desk clerk also explained the benefits for Diamond members. In…

Review: Conrad Tokyo (2022)

2022-11-182025-04-02

Many of Tokyo’s famous hotels are adjacent to Japanese gardens. Prince Hotel and New Otani are famous places for those in the know. The Hamarikyu Gardens is in front of the Conrad Tokyo, where I finally had the opportunity to stay. I have visited the garden several times before, but this was the first time I saw the garden from the hotel. Our guest room was stylish and sophisticated, and although the room was on a high floor, the atmosphere was surprisingly quiet and calm. When you go to the pool at the spa after the sun goes down, the skyscrapers of Shiodome can be seen shining in the darkness,…

Review: Conrad London St. James (2021)

2021-05-302025-04-05

From 17/05/2021, accommodations were finally able to reopen in the UK. Book a stay at Conrad London St. James to relax your body and mind in heart of Britain’s bustling capital city! Please also read the latest version, the 2024 review. Contents Check-in and PicnicExecutive LoungeRoom and Dinner in a PubBreakfastUseful Information Check-in and picnic After checking-in in the afternoon, we headed to St. James’s Park, just a stone’s throw from the hotel. After enjoying a picnic with lots of people by the pond on a sunny day, we returned to the hotel in time for the evening cocktail time. At this time of year, evenings are still bright until…