Best Luxury Hotel in Singapore? (consolidated thread)
May 25, 2016, 9:45 am
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Taxis are absolutely not plentiful during peak periods which includes anytime it rains. And it rains a fair amount in Singapore. And a taxi on a Friday afternoon in the rain is simply impossible. That's why I said I only stay at the MO/RC when I don't plan on leaving the hotel. You are kind of stranded there. At least during peak periods.
May 25, 2016, 11:41 pm
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Taxis are absolutely not plentiful during peak periods which includes anytime it rains. And it rains a fair amount in Singapore. And a taxi on a Friday afternoon in the rain is simply impossible. That's why I said I only stay at the MO/RC when I don't plan on leaving the hotel. You are kind of stranded there. At least during peak periods.
May 25, 2016, 11:57 pm
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IIRC there had been a separate (and much shorter) line for these at the airport. I think it's still a metered fare rather than a limo-style flat rate. IIRC there are signs about the system in the baggage claim area.
Don't forget about all of the post-midnight taxi surcharges.
May 26, 2016, 7:31 am
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May 26, 2016, 7:33 am
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Do you mean a limo or one of the larger luxury taxis?
IIRC there had been a separate (and much shorter) line for these at the airport. I think it's still a metered fare rather than a limo-style flat rate. IIRC there are signs about the system in the baggage claim area.
Don't forget about all of the post-midnight taxi surcharges.
IIRC there had been a separate (and much shorter) line for these at the airport. I think it's still a metered fare rather than a limo-style flat rate. IIRC there are signs about the system in the baggage claim area.
Don't forget about all of the post-midnight taxi surcharges.
May 26, 2016, 11:18 am
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I recently spent a week at the RC and never had a problem getting a taxi. And taxis are incredibly cheap.
May 26, 2016, 5:11 pm
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May 27, 2016, 3:57 pm
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How's the Uber service?
May 27, 2016, 7:47 pm
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There's a thread in the Singapore forum where Singapore residents can probably give better feedback. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/singa...singapore.html
May 28, 2016, 8:54 am
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Taxis are absolutely not plentiful during peak periods which includes anytime it rains. And it rains a fair amount in Singapore. And a taxi on a Friday afternoon in the rain is simply impossible. That's why I said I only stay at the MO/RC when I don't plan on leaving the hotel. You are kind of stranded there. At least during peak periods.
Will be trying out MO Singapore club next week.
May 30, 2016, 10:19 pm
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There are a number of pros and cons for each property. Have you looked on a map to see which location you prefer? There's lots of things within walking distance of Raffles, but not the RC. The Raffles is more of a Disney'fied experience and not as upscale as the RC.
It's funny that my two preferred hotels are the IC and MO. The IC is near Raffles and the MO is next to the RC. I prefer to be at the IC as it is right in the middle of the action. But if I want to relax for a few days and not even leave the hotel I prefer the MO.
It's funny that my two preferred hotels are the IC and MO. The IC is near Raffles and the MO is next to the RC. I prefer to be at the IC as it is right in the middle of the action. But if I want to relax for a few days and not even leave the hotel I prefer the MO.
May 31, 2016, 12:53 am
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May 31, 2016, 5:29 am
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May 31, 2016, 6:25 am
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What area is Raffles in? Is it more in the "thick of things" as far as walking around right out the hotel doors?
May 31, 2016, 9:20 am
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If you plug these hotels into Google maps you can see all this laid out well.