A Singapore suggestion
Nov 7, 2012, 6:18 am
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A Singapore suggestion
Hello everyone,
I ll be travelling to Singapore. Of course I am aware of all the big luxury players there. However, is there an "affordable" luxury option (max 200EUR/night,1PAX) in good location?
Thanks for all your opinions in advance.
I ll be travelling to Singapore. Of course I am aware of all the big luxury players there. However, is there an "affordable" luxury option (max 200EUR/night,1PAX) in good location?
Thanks for all your opinions in advance.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:21 pm
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New Majestic is a trendy small boutique hotel & another interesting one, also in the Chinatown area is The Scarlet Hotel . Haven't stayed at either as not particularly my ( preferred MO, FS or Aman ) style but others I know seem to like their ' character '.
Not sure what you mean by ' good ' location though ( Not walking distance to Orchard Road )
Hope this helps
Not sure what you mean by ' good ' location though ( Not walking distance to Orchard Road )
Hope this helps
Nov 7, 2012, 3:56 pm
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New Majestic is a trendy small boutique hotel & another interesting one, also in the Chinatown area is The Scarlet Hotel . Haven't stayed at either as not particularly my ( preferred MO, FS or Aman ) style but others I know seem to like their ' character '.
Not sure what you mean by ' good ' location though ( Not walking distance to Orchard Road )
Hope this helps
Not sure what you mean by ' good ' location though ( Not walking distance to Orchard Road )
Hope this helps
I am not a fan of the Scarlet - tiny, worn out rooms with rock hard beds and what sounds like a nightclub underneath. But good location though.
Last edited by ajca; Nov 7, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Nov 7, 2012, 4:39 pm
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Around the Marina Sands area, the Pan Pacific Singapore is close to your range. On Sentosa Island, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa might be an interesting choice.
Nov 7, 2012, 5:18 pm
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Near Conrad , another decent choice..
Amara Sanctuary has varied configurations & room types, recced a couple years back but eventually didn't stay. Some with lovely sea views .
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Nov 7, 2012, 6:34 pm
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After many big disappointments at the Raffles - the place with the most arrogant and unpleasant staff - I just booked at the Fort Cannings Hotel at about SGD 350. Looks like being quite historic with a big pool with the standard rooms to be avoided (bathroom near the window in full view).
Nov 7, 2012, 7:08 pm
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After many big disappointments at the Raffles - the place with the most arrogant and unpleasant staff - I just booked at the Fort Cannings Hotel at about SGD 350. Looks like being quite historic with a big pool with the standard rooms to be avoided (bathroom near the window in full view).
Nov 7, 2012, 7:19 pm
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Depending on the dates, I've seen the Fullerton Bay hotel (not the Fullerton) well within this price range for reserving a room well in advance. It's trendy, new, and pretty well located between the Marina Bay Sands and the Asian Civilizations museum.
Nov 8, 2012, 4:58 am
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It is a big waste as The Raffles could be among the loveliest historic destination hotels in the world. Looking for other historic places in Singapore I think The Fullerton is dull and Goodwood too funky.
Nov 8, 2012, 6:57 am
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I've only walked inside Raffles once. I was apparently well-dressed enough to get past the door wardens but it wasn't long before some random staffer was rude for no apparent reason. Haven't attempted to visit the place since then.
Nov 14, 2012, 5:36 pm
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My wife is Asian, and she reported no issues when she was walking on the property on her own. But they probably thought that she was a rich Japanese, and adjusted their racist and moral stereotypes appropriately.
Nov 15, 2012, 7:52 am
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Just back from a week at Marina Bay Sands. To get anywhere close to the target price would likely mean Tower 3 & no city view. Probably not worth it unless for a short stay, just to take in the sky park, which is mainly why I mention it.
Agree with earlier post that the Intercontinental is an option. The Shophouse rooms are really cool in my opinion.
I was last at Pan Pac last year just before the renovation. Have always liked the upper floor panorama view rooms at that property.
Agree with earlier post that the Intercontinental is an option. The Shophouse rooms are really cool in my opinion.
I was last at Pan Pac last year just before the renovation. Have always liked the upper floor panorama view rooms at that property.
Nov 16, 2012, 2:33 am
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Most decent 5 star hotels nowadays in Singapore, the going rate is about SGD400++ and that is already more than Euro200 unless there is an offer / special promo. Maybe you might have to do with the chains unless there is more flexibility in the budget.