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JAL Sakura Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND)

JAL Sakura Lounge at Haneda T3 — access rules for BA Gold cardholders, food, drink, and an honest verdict on the oneworld Emerald experience.

American Express Centurion Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND)

A full review of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda: access rules for UK Platinum cardholders, the Michelin chef-led food programme, showers, and an honest verdict.

BA Galleries Club Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5B

BA's quietest Heathrow Club Lounge, with exclusive Whispering Angel rosé, apron views and a 2023 refresh. A full redevelopment is due from 2026.

Bahia Principe Joins World of Hyatt

22 Bahia Principe resorts joined World of Hyatt on 24 March 2026. Free nights from 12,000 points — but package holiday bookings don't earn. Here's what UK travellers need to know.

Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow T2-3

The Hilton Garden Inn Terminals 2 & 3 is the only Heathrow hotel with a covered walkway into Terminal 2 — and a rooftop bar with runway views to match.

Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador

The only full-service Marriott in central Paris, steps from Galeries Lafayette and 20 minutes from Gare du Nord. Essential for Bonvoy Platinum members who can unlock the Executive Lounge.

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Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile

Paris's tallest hotel offers 995 rooms with panoramic city views, a 34th-floor skybar, and one of the most cost-effective World of Hyatt redemptions in the French capital.

InterContinental Paris Le Grand

Directly opposite the Palais Garnier, steps from the Opéra Metro. The Club Lounge and Café de la Paix make this the standout IHG property in Paris for Diamond members.

The Conrad Pune

India's top-ranked hotel on TripAdvisor. The Conrad Pune delivers seven restaurants, a temperature-controlled rooftop pool, and exceptional Hilton Honors value in Pune's Central Business District.

InterContinental Mumbai

The InterContinental Marine Drive Mumbai — 57 rooms on the Arabian Sea, the iconic Dome rooftop bar, and a South Mumbai location that puts the city's best within reach. The IHG flagship in Mumbai.

Hotel Leela, Mumbai

The Leela Mumbai — resort-style luxury on 11 acres of landscaped gardens, five minutes from the international terminal. Six restaurants including the celebrated Jamavar, strong GHA Discovery earning, and a stunning pool.

ITC Maratha Mumbai

ITC Maratha, a Luxury Collection Hotel — Mumbai's most acclaimed airport hotel. Eight award-winning restaurants, striking Maratha-dynasty architecture, and strong Marriott Bonvoy earning, minutes from the international terminal.

Hilton Mumbai Airport

The Hilton Mumbai International Airport is the city's only full Hilton-branded property — a compact, colonial-styled hotel just five minutes from the international terminal.

Hilton, Panama City

The Hilton Panama is a large, modern property on Balboa Avenue with spectacular Pacific views, four restaurants, and a rooftop pool. Here's an honest review for points travellers.

Waldorf Astoria, Panama City

The Waldorf Astoria Panama is a well-located property in Panama City's financial district with a strong pool area and good breakfast. Here's an honest review for points travellers.

Iberia Velázquez Lounge Madrid T4S Review

Our review of the Iberia Velázquez Premium Lounge at Madrid T4S — what BA Gold gets you and whether it's worth the detour.

Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana

Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana: 314 rooms in the AZCA financial district, Hilton Honors, rooftop pool, Escándalo dining. Points redemption guide for UK travellers.

The Plaza, NYC

ALL Accor at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. Fixed-value redemption. Amex MR not a transfer partner. Iconic landmark with Palm Court dining.

InterContinental New York Barclay

IHG One Rewards on East 48th Street. Club lounge by room category only — status does not grant access. Restored 1926 Midtown landmark.

W New York, Times Square

Marriott Bonvoy on 47th Street. No club lounge. Platinum+ breakfast applies. High-energy Times Square location with signature W brand design and rooftop bar.

New York Marriott Marquis

Marriott Bonvoy in the heart of Times Square. 1,966 rooms across 49 floors. No club lounge. Platinum breakfast available. Revolving rooftop restaurant and bar.

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Conrad New York Downtown

Hilton Honors all-suite property in Battery Park City. Diamond lounge access by status. Floor-to-ceiling Hudson River and city views near the 9/11 Memorial.

Waldorf Astoria New York

Hilton Honors on Park Avenue, reopened 2025 after $1bn restoration. 375 rooms. Pearl Club by room category. Art Deco landmark, Midtown East.

Andaz 5th Avenue, NY

World of Hyatt Category 7 opposite the NY Public Library, Midtown. No club lounge. Complimentary minibar and evening wine. Globalist breakfast by room service.

Park Hyatt, New York

World of Hyatt Category 8 on West 57th Street, steps from Central Park. No club lounge. Globalist breakfast in The Back Room at One57.

Raffles Singapore Review

All-suite, all-colonial, and one of Amex FHR's strongest Singapore cases — daily breakfast for two at a property where rack rates regularly exceed £500. The points angle explained.

Capella Singapore

Thirty acres of Sentosa rainforest, three pools, colonial bungalows, and the Trump-Kim summit venue. GHA Discovery and Amex FHR both apply — here's how to get maximum value.

The Singapore EDITION

Opened 2023 on Orchard Road, the first EDITION in Southeast Asia. Strong Marriott Bonvoy earning, dynamic pricing from 64,000 points, and a rooftop pool worth the rate.

W Singapore — Sentosa Cove

Fully revamped in late 2025, Condé Nast's number one Singapore hotel combines a 24-hour WET Deck, SKIRT restaurant, and strong Marriott Bonvoy elite recognition on Sentosa Island.

Andaz Singapore

Singapore's only standalone Hyatt redemption with a 26th-floor infinity pool, a rooftop bar, and a three-room breakfast that Globalists get free. Here's the full points picture.

InterContinental Robertson Quay

A boutique-scale InterContinental on the Singapore River with a Club lounge that genuinely delivers. Here's how to access it and whether it's worth the room premium.

Hilton Singapore Orchard

A 1,000-room flagship on Orchard Road with one of Singapore's largest Executive Lounges — and Diamond status opens it without a room upgrade. Here's what to expect.

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

Diamond lounge access without an executive room upgrade, Oscar's breakfast among the city's best, and Promenade MRT three minutes away — the strongest urban Hilton Honors redemption in Singapore.

Conrad Dubai

51 storeys in the financial district — Executive Lounge open to Diamond members by status, Turkish hammam, metro-connected. One of the strongest Hilton Honors urban redemptions in Dubai.

Jumeirah Al Naseem

Burj Al Arab views, five pools, Wild Wadi Waterpark access, and the full Madinat Jumeirah dining estate. The standout Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts property on Jumeirah Beach.

Park Hyatt Dubai

Moorish architecture on Dubai Creek — tranquil alternative to the Palm and Marina. Award-winning spa, adults-only lagoon beach, and one of the UAE's best World of Hyatt redemptions.