We almost booked somewhere else from the former reviews about room size, location, etc. HOWEVER we just enjoyed five nights at Vagabond and worthy of a five star review.
Pros
- Outstanding staff (Chef Dayel, bartender Skip, and all the rest...terrific people and enhanced the stay tremendously. They went out of their way to make it comfortable for us, and believe this is an important touch, unless you just want to be a room number at some big hotel chain.
- Well appointed hotel with many art pieces to keep you busy, including the video in the lift. Owners are world traveled and love art.
- Comfortable bed, Nespresso machine and teas, Etro bathroom goodies
- F&B, delicious breakfast! and evening nibbles with open bar for those who have access
- Great restaurants in the area (not overpriced and touristy at all) Check out Da Jie Famous Wanton, Cicheti for wood oven pizza, Atlas for afternoon cocktail...
Cons
- It may be a slightly remote for some who want the downtown, busy Orchard Rd vibe (we enjoyed being a bit off the beaten path to get away from noise and it allowed us to experience neighborhoods we might not have otherwise. Hotel about 15-20 min walk from downtown area and totally safe
Thank you, Vagabond and Garcha Crew for an outstanding stay...we made our flight too!