Originally Posted by Pausanias

GetSetJetSet - For country collectors, Brunei Darussalam is an absolute must. I think the hotel of choice is The Empire, a mega-resort to rival the equivalent in Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace. I didn't stay at The Empire but I toured the place - it's made of gold and marble, like Nero's palace. I think Brunei is still a dry country, hence the paucity of tourists. There are definitely things to see - take a boat trip around the stilted community Kampong Ayer, there is an incredible mosque, a nature reserve with wonderful birdlife and proboscis monkeys, and ogle the Sultan's palace which I thought resembled an airport terminal building. Don't forget to clock up Kalimantan when you are on the island of Borneo.

Originally Posted by BENLEE

In defense of the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore, a hotel that I go back often to stay, I don't think the property is "very very old and aging badly". Yes, the hotel's age is old as per their name, they opened in 2000, but they have gone thru several cycles of renovation and the rooms looks freshly contemporary. Their bathrooms esp in premier suite are still the best in the business. St Regis tried few times but always service issue. Their "Butler Service" is downright annoying because everything has to go thru the butler and they are often not available when call upon. Andaz strictly speaking not exactly luxury, more like just a fun hotel to stay esp for young people. Four Seasons have renovated their rooms recently but I have not checked them out yet, but pics are already on the website. Should be worth a try.

No idea about KL or Brunei as I don't visit these cities.

Originally Posted by GetSetJetSet

I saw that property, reasonably priced but it seemed to be a bit out of the center and I'd like to be able to get around on foot, so I went with the Radisson. Still debating on KL and Singapore.