Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, is also ironically the most neglected. Some don't choose to eat the right thing in the morning and others simply skip breakfast, often citing lack of time as the reason. Aware that guests need the right fuel to kick start their activities, hotels have come up with various grab-and-go concepts. So, here are six quick stops you may consider making before bolting out the door for the day's appointments.
Host Desk and Éclair at Andaz Shanghai
Andaz Shanghai has not one, but two places where you can go to snatch your first bite. The Host Desk is an area at the lobby where drinks and light snacks are provided to in-house guests all day. Coffee (espresso, cappucino or latte), fruit juices and a small selection of bread are available in the morning.
For a wider choice, Eclair café provides throughout the day pastry items such as croissants, muffins, fruit pies, quiches, baguettes, grain bread and rye bread. Peruse through a coffee menu consisting of Americano, espresso, iced coffee, cappuccino, latte and decaf coffee.
Breakfast hours: Host Desk - 6:30am – 10:30am; Éclair – From 7am
Price: Host Desk – Complimentary for in-house guests;
Éclair - RMB12 (US$1.90) per pastry item. Coffee prices start from RMB35 (US$5.50).
Java + at Marriott Hong Kong SkyCity
Its "Breakfast To Go" menu features five items, including bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese or baked croissant with smoked turkey breast, fresh tomatoes and green salad leaves. All come with a choice of freshly brewed coffee or tea and a bottle of orange or watermelon juice. Guests should place orders the night before and indicate the preferred time of pick-up (from 7am to 11am) at Java +. Payment will be charged directly to their room bill.
Breakfast hours: 7am – 10am
Price: HK$68- HK$98 (US$8.80 – US$12.60)
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The Line at Shangri-La Singapore
The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant offers a dedicated “express” line for guests who wish to take away croissants, pastry, fresh fruit and coffee or tea. Those who simply have no time to even drop by the outlet, a paper bag with the goodies can delivered to their room.
Breakfast hours: 6am – 10:30am (until 11am for weekends)
Price: Inclusive in room rate with breakfast. If your room rate does not include breakfast, the breakfast to go will cost S$12 (US$9.30).
Re:fuel at Aloft Abu Dhabi
Breakfast items include hot breakfast sandwich, breakfast pastry (sweet and savoury), croissant, bagels, yoghurt and cereals. One can also choose a breakfast package, which comes with a sandwich, juice or water, and yoghurt or a whole fruit.
Breakfast hours: 6am – 10am.
Price: AED6 (US$1.60) – AED35 (US$9.50)
The Food Store at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
This deli-cum-bakery serves daily local breakfast specials, breakfast bread, quiches, pies, salad, pastries, as well as classic and gourmet sandwiches. For drinks, coffee, tea, or smoothies are available.
Breakfast hours: Operations start from 7am
Price: RM9 – RM20 (US$2.90 – US$6.40)
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Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Strictly an in-room service, the hotel offers guests a "breakfast box on the go". This power breakfast comes with Bircher muesli, yoghurt, three pieces of pastry (croissants or danishes), choice of a sandwich (ham & cheese, salmon, club sandwich, cheese and butter etc.), assorted fresh fruits coffee and fruit juice. Guests are advised to call room service the night before to place their order.
Breakfast hours: 5:30am - 10:30am
Price: Inclusive in room rate with breakfast. If your room rate does not include breakfast, the breakfast box costs THB580 (US$18).
www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com
Tiffany Sandrasageran
