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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY)

Right before this trip while I was still in the planning stages of our itinerary, I suddenly realized how much little nugget has grown over the past six months. As most European hotels only offer a queen bed or two single beds (unless they have family rooms), it became apparent that this would be an issue. Not to mention our incredible appetite for space and more space.

One solution was to shift our attention toward aparthotels as much as possible. It’s become my strategy going forward.

Our first aparthotel of the trip was in Kempten.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof is about an hour’s drive from the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle. 

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

Set on the historic grounds of a former tavern dating back to 1472, Boutique-hotel Bayerischer Hof is now a stylish boutique hotel with 50 modernly designed rooms, a fitness room, a recreation room, a small wellness spa, and on-site parking. Apart from the amenities, what I loved most is the convenient location — it sits directly along the Iller River, just a short walk from Kempten’s historic old town. Everything is easy to reach on foot.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!
Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

While the location, chic design, and facilities caught my attention right away, it was their apartment suite that truly sealed the deal. Upon arrival at the hotel entrance, little nugget and I were already itching to see our room.

Check-in was in the main building. At first, we didn’t realize there was a separate annex building until after getting our room keys, our friendly hotel staff led us to the annex next door.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

Our final challenge was getting our heavy luggage to the front door of our apartment suite without an elevator. Thankfully, it was only on the first floor.


The suite was everything I hoped for and more. Once we passed through the entrance area...


... there was a beautifully decorated living room. 

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

The living room led directly to the first bedroom, which was spacious, warm, and inviting. 

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

On the other side of the living room, we found the second bedroom, featuring a similar décor but without a separating door. Behind those curtains was a nice view of a busy road leading into the old town. 

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

The bathroom and toilet, which have a narrower layout, sit slightly away from the main living area.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

I loved the modern chic design of our apartment. I only wish we could have stayed here a few more nights.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Perfect stay!

Breakfast was served every morning starting at 6:00 am, and we decided to check it out before heading to Ulm.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Outstanding breakfast buffet

The breakfast hall wasn’t as big as those in a five-star hotel, but it definitely checked all the boxes. There were eggs cooked in different ways, bacon, ham, pancakes, smoked salmon, and a variety of drinks, including juices and milk. It was a lovely way to end our stay here before hitting the road again — for just €8.5. 

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Outstanding breakfast buffet

Talk about value for money.

Boutique-Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Kempten, GERMANY) - Gorgeous family suite/two-bedroom apartment just steps from Kempten's Old Town. Outstanding breakfast buffet

Boutique-hotel Bayerischer Hof was a great find for a one-night stay in a lesser-known Bavarian town. Its cozy, homey atmosphere made all of us feel right at home. In fact, none of us wanted to leave the place for dinner after we checked in. That’s how impressive the feeling was.






Rating: ❤❤❤❤
Price: €€€
Address: Füssener Straße 96, 87437 Kempten (Allgäu), Germany
Tel: +49 831 57180



Saturday, August 15, 2026

Stay Kooook Munich City (Munich, GERMANY)

I had a hard time trying to figure out where to stay in Munich. We needed a place close to München Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) to pick up our rental car in a couple of days, and at the same time, its ideal location should be within walking distance to the Old Town. And oh yes, we needed more than two single beds as little nugget has grown a little more than we expected. Not easy.

Stay Kooook Munich City came onto my radar thanks to its convenient location between the Main Station and Karlsplatz. Walking to either station takes no more than three minutes. The best of all, it’s an apartment-style hotel so for some of the more premier rooms, we get three beds for maximum comfort.


As we have drawn it out, we arrived at the front of the hotel at 10am after taking the train from the airport. As expected, our room wasn’t ready yet (check-in time is 3pm) so we dropped off our luggage at the 1/F public area (there’s a room for storage of luggage) and off we go to explore Munich’s Old Town.


We didn’t get to check out the public area personally, but judging from my first glance, it features a kitchen area and lounge for guests to chill out.


One thing worth noting is that, like many hotels in Munich, Stay Kooook Munich City uses an app or website for guests to control the access to both the front door and the room door. When our room is ready, there’s an alert notifying us that we could come back to complete our check-in. That was pretty efficient.

Our room was a family suite and one of the biggest suites of its kind in the hotel. 


It features a queen bed with two bunker beds on the side, easily accommodating up to four guests.


There’s a small kitchen area with a stove, sink and cabinet full of cutlery, pots and more. Also available was a washing machine for guests staying a bit longer.


The bathroom was a decent size. 


Toilet 


All in all, we really loved the bright and sleek interior. It feels comfortable and surprisingly homey.

Our room was directly facing the pedestrian street so there’s no noise throughout the night.


The real question is, would I stay here again if I ever decide to visit Munich in the future? Let me sleep on this one a little… 




Rating: ❤❤❤❤
Price: €€€
Address: Schützenstr 9, 80335 Munich, Germany
Closest Metro Station: Karlsplatz / Hauptbahnhof
Tel: +49 89 5419-0310



Sunday, July 19, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Fukura (Minamiawaji, JAPAN)

After making multiple stops across the island of Shikoku, everyone was just happy to be finally checking into our hotel for the night. While the previous hotel accommodations didn't exactly draw rave reviews from the team, tonight’s place should give us a real sense of hope — mostly because it’s a Marriott establishment.


While we were unloading our luggage from the car, we kept looking left and right for bell service, but they were nowhere to be found.


Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Fukura is a 4-story hotel on the southern side of Awaji Island. Even with a pretty spacious ground-floor lobby and rest area, the hotel doesn’t have any in-house restaurant. That’s definitely a drawback especially since dining options were far and few between nearby.


As soon as we opened the door into our room, we could immediately sense the comfort and warmth of a cozy, well-designed space.


The interior design was simple yet very user-driven.


Normally, I’m not a fan of having the basin outside the bathroom, but the sliding door positioned behind it completely erased my negative thoughts.


In fact, I found it surprisingly convenient and accessible especially given the small space we had to work with here.


For a room with such a compact floor area, it was genuinely impressive to have a proper shower room, complete with a rainforest shower.


The toilet was located right next to the shower room, keeping everything practical and efficient.


And the best part? These rooms are guaranteed to be quiet. There’s literally nothing nearby, so there’s no noise for disturbance.

For supplies like milk, water, and fruit, there are a couple of family-run market places within walking distance making this hotel a viable option for short stays on the island.




Rating: ❤❤❤❤
Price: ¥¥
Address: 154 Fukurako, Ko-512 Fukura, Minamiawaji, Hyogo, 656-0501, Japan
Tel: +81 (0)799-38-6625



Friday, April 3, 2026

WenPu Hotel 常州文璞酒店 (Changzhou, CHINA)

WenPu Hotel (文璞酒店) is a luxury landmark in the heart of Changzhou's Culture Plaza (文化廣場), known for its striking “arch bridge” theme. Opened in 2020, the hotel blends modern design with traditional Jiangnan bridge culture featuring a unique cantilevered structure that serves as a dramatic visual centerpiece in the city’s new cultural and commercial district.


Its location is ideal for exploring the city as it's right besides the Changzhou Library and Art Museum, and only a short walk from Citizens’ Square Metro Station (市民廣場站).


With less than 24 hours in town, choosing WenPu Hotel was an easy decision for us since we wanted to experience Changzhou’s heritage and energy as effortless as possible. That’s why I made this booking the first one for our Jiangnan trip.



When we arrived in Changzhou, it was already around 10pm. Not surprisingly, the lobby wasn’t busy. 


Our room looked almost exactly like the photos online — very spacious, with two comfortable double beds. 


The décor mainly in beige and light wood tones, created a calm and warm atmosphere.


The bathroom was also impressively spacious. Unlike some of the modern designs we’ve seen lately, both the shower area and the toilet are within the main bathroom space.


Shower room


Toilet


This guy didn’t care that it was nearly midnight. He wanted more game time and he wanted it now.


We woke up early the next morning to explore the area around the hotel. Besides the library and museum, Wonder World (藝象天地) — a shopping, dining, and entertainment hub sits directly underneath the hotel. There’s also plenty of open space for kids to run around, making it a great spot to spend a relaxed afternoon.


With Citizens’ Square Metro Station directly connected to Wonder World, we decided to grab lunch there instead to avoid the crowds. More on that later.




Rating: ❤❤❤❤
Price: ¥¥
Address: Building 5, 2 Jinxiu Road, Changzhou Cultural Plaza, Tianning District, Changzhou, China
常州市天宁区锦绣路2号常州文化广场5号楼
Closest Metro Station: Citizens' Square (市民广场)
Tel: +86 (0519) 8567-8888



Sunday, March 29, 2026

Lacuna 空栖 Spa AVIC City 中航城店 (Shenzhen, CHINA) ❤❤❤❤

After getting all hung up about our first pickleball experience in Shenzhen for some time, we finally nailed it down this weekend. The court turned out to be pretty nice, and the best part is that it’s in the heart of Shenzhen just a very short walk from the subway station. Needless to say, we were already looking into our next game there.

I’ve already lined up an oil spa treatment after the game for all parties concerned. For convenience's sake, the spa was arranged close to our pickleball court to keep travel time to a minimum.


Situated at AVIC City Junshang Shopping Centre (中航城君尚購物中心), Lacuna (空棲) Spa offers spa treatments at reasonable prices. They have several locations across Shenzhen, most of them inside commercial buildings. This branch stood out for its convenient location inside a large shopping mall, which made it much easier to plan for dining and shopping after the treatment.


The spa was pretty small, with fewer than 10 private rooms. We checked in at reception first, and it didn’t take long before we found a package we liked.


The one I chose was a 50-minute oil massage priced at ¥209. After getting changed in my room, I lay down on the bed and waited for my therapist to arrive. Next came a five-minute sound-healing session, where I heard the therapist striking some kind of metal bowl. The resonant sound filled the room and came through to my ears. There was also a faint scent of flowers gently wafting onto my face to complement the sound.


At that point, I was so relaxed I was ready to fall asleep. 😴😴 Then the oil treatment began, with my therapist starting the countdown on the timer.


That was the last thing I remembered before I regained consciousness. ☺️☺️ It was a highly relaxing experience for both my body and mind. As my memory started coming back, I got my kid to pick up from school — thousands of miles away in Hong Kong.

Some snacks and a dessert soup before we settled our bills.


I’ve had a number of massage experiences in Shenzhen, and while this one wasn’t the most prestigious, it definitely represented the best value for money. Full marks to my therapist for applying just the right amount of pressure to my aching body — fatigue from the exercise. The technique, strength, and pressure points were all perfect. Happy times.





Rating: ❤❤❤❤
Price: ¥¥
Address: Shop L105, Level 1 AVIC City Junshang Shopping Centre, Futian district, Guangzhou, China
深圳市福田区华强北街道华富路1018号中航城君尚购物中心1层1号L105
Closest Metro Station: Huaquiangbei (华强北)
Tel: +86 15302794272
Opening Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm daily