Annalisa12

I'm looking at a Horizon Club Premier room at the Shangri La and I'm wondering if there is a dress code for the Horizon Club?

I've noticed at some executive clubs they say shorts for men are not allowed. We'll be on holidays and hubby will be wearing shorts for breakfast or during the day (smart knee length cotton or linen shorts, say Hugo Boss, no denim).

Also, this room is in the Tower Wing I believe. What's the best wing?

Thanks.

Annalisa12

Now I'm looking at Garden Wing One Bedroom suite as it has a balcony however the furniture and room look boring.

Which rooms have a balcony?

oldbourne

Having stayed in the Tower Wing and Valley Wing I would opt for the Valley Wing.

Larger room
Excellent breakfast
Great service

bebop bonnie

I agree....the Valley Wing was wonderful! Beautiful lobby bar for complimentary champagne, etc all day and a sensational breakfast in their dining room adjacent to the lobby. There is a dress code of sorts....they 'prefer' no shorts and tee shirts.

wripro

The Valley Wing is the only part of the Shangri LA worth staying in.

Annalisa12

Valley wing it is. Thanks for the info folks.

speedbird001

IMHO, the Valley Wing is the best "hotel" in Singapore.

Kettering Northants QC

I've stayed in all three wings over the years. I find the hotel reasonably casual and whilst I don't recall there being any dress restrictions I doubt you'd be too out of place in smart tailored shorts.

Valley wing definitely the best, but quite pricey. But difference between that and a Horizon Club room in main wing might not be that great, if so it's a no brainer! Private Breakfast room, top class rooms, butler service, all day drinks including Champagne etc. Still reasonably casual.

Garden Wing - quite like these - very tropical and quite spacious. Think they've introduced a club concept since I was last there, not sure.

Tower Wing - the main wing of the hotel and 5 star but not luxury. If I were to stop in this wing I wouldn't stay in anything smaller than the executive or premier rooms

Jasper2009

While I haven´t stayed at this property in particular, I´ve stayed at various hotels with a club lounge in Asia (Fairmont, Sofitel etc.)

While your husband may not be kicked out of the lounge with shorts and a t-shirt, based on the "average guest" I´d recommend long pants (e.g chinos) and a short-sleeved shirt as a minimum.

diningdecadence

found this odd in the description of the valley wing

Complimentary minibar, excluding alcoholic beverages and snacks

what else is in the minibar besides alcohol and snacks? a few soft drinks and some water?

LuxuryRogue

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There is an unwritten code of conduct at any real luxury hotel not to wear short pants in public areas. Out of respect to the other guests. It's like using deodorant or brushing teeth. It goes without saying.

Jasper2009

Presumably soft drinks, water and juices. I've seen similar policies at other hotels and such policies at many club lounges in NA.

gypsyjaney

There is nothing discourteous in wearing a pair of smart shorts in a public place in the daytime. As someone brought up in the tropics I can assure you that wearing long trousers during the daytime is the short route to a meltdown - long trousers were rarely seen before sundown - and believe me, I am talking about some years ago when standards were even more rigid. I suspect that it is only those from cooler climes who find shorts an odd look for daytime wear.

YuropFlyer

Problem is, it seems nowadays it's not enforced anymore.. yes, they do have the signs to wear long pants, closed shoes, etc., but it's just not enforced..

uggboy

Thanks for the update/info, it's good to know. ^