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Singapore Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Old Jul 31, 2013, 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by keirnna
Where is the best place to book a room at here? They're not on AMEX FHR, their availability through hotels.com is awful, etc. Is direct my only option?
When I stayed, I found the best rates for my room and booked directly through the MBS website, but I have friends who found *somewhat* good availability booking through travelocity and agoda (also useful for using a portal to get additional points).
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Old Jul 31, 2013, 2:08 am
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Originally Posted by ComplexAnalysis
When I stayed, I found the best rates for my room and booked directly through the MBS website, but I have friends who found *somewhat* good availability booking through travelocity and agoda (also useful for using a portal to get additional points).
We got a BRG at the hotel matching to Agoda.
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Old Aug 3, 2013, 2:20 pm
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Originally Posted by keirnna
Where is the best place to book a room at here? They're not on AMEX FHR, their availability through hotels.com is awful, etc. Is direct my only option?
When are you planning on going? There's not much availability at all in August, especially if you want club access.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 6:17 pm
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is there any trick to get a cheaper price than on the hotel website (379SGD/night+tax) for late January?

I checked booking sites, hotwire, agoda, etc. but no luck
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Old Jan 6, 2014, 9:37 pm
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Originally Posted by ben63
is there any trick to get a cheaper price than on the hotel website (379SGD/night+tax) for late January?

I checked booking sites, hotwire, agoda, etc. but no luck
Spend a lot of money in the casino...

Seriously though, late January is v close to Chinese New Year... there might be a lot of leisure guests looking for a staycation or from neighbouring countries who wants to get away from CNY...

Also it is also quite common among the Chinese to gamble during CNY period, as new year brings fresh new luck.., MBS may have allocated more comp rooms for such guests, and less for revenue guests...
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Old Jan 13, 2014, 1:12 am
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Once you've stayed at this hotel once (so you can place a little "tick" on the list of places to see and things to do in Singapore) there really isn't much reason to stay there again.

The pool is nice, the rooms are spacious, but the location isn't as good as some of the other hotels, and the casino is dull and uneventful.
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Old Jan 27, 2014, 1:46 pm
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Does anyone know how access to the pool works if you're staying only for one night? Do you only have access between Check In (3pm) and Check Out (11am)? Or can you hang out in the pool after you've checked out as well?
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Old Jan 27, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by laurenceYYZ
Does anyone know how access to the pool works if you're staying only for one night? Do you only have access between Check In (3pm) and Check Out (11am)? Or can you hang out in the pool after you've checked out as well?
you have to pay extra half day to use the pool after noon. The room key is checked by machine when you enter the pool area
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Old Jan 27, 2014, 7:22 pm
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Originally Posted by ben63
you have to pay extra half day to use the pool after noon. The room key is checked by machine when you enter the pool area
Anything stopping one from arriving before noon and staying after?
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Old Jan 28, 2014, 5:36 pm
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Originally Posted by ben63
you have to pay extra half day to use the pool after noon. The room key is checked by machine when you enter the pool area
Sorry, this is incorrect. It may have been like that when MBS first opened, but now they allow you to use the pool as soon as you check in, regardless if you have been given your room or not. You get given temporary keycards, and are offered a communal room in which to rest or get changed into swim wear if necessary (but you are warned that other people are in the room doing the same thing ).
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Old Jan 28, 2014, 6:44 pm
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Originally Posted by A380 Flyer
Sorry, this is incorrect. It may have been like that when MBS first opened, but now they allow you to use the pool as soon as you check in, regardless if you have been given your room or not. You get given temporary keycards, and are offered a communal room in which to rest or get changed into swim wear if necessary (but you are warned that other people are in the room doing the same thing ).
I wrote about the process after check out. I am in the hotel right now, and asked it again: after check OUT the guests can't enter the pool area 189SGD+tax was charged for the extension to 6pm for the basic room.
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Old Feb 8, 2014, 2:48 am
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Anyone get comped here. My palazzo host says no comps no discounts. Im platinum with Gratzie
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Old Feb 8, 2014, 3:53 am
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Originally Posted by aster
Once you've stayed at this hotel once (so you can place a little "tick" on the list of places to see and things to do in Singapore) there really isn't much reason to stay there again...
That is exactly our conclusion as well. Not worth the money.
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Old May 3, 2014, 1:21 pm
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I have a conference at this place in two weeks. Not sure I want to stay again. Recommendations for a place nearby that isn't brutal to walk to in the SIN weather? I'm thinking the new Westin might be good to check out as I need stays to keep up SPG Gold. Hyatt too far. Then there are the Asian chains I know nothing about. If they're nice and closer or even just have a decent bar I'd forego the rewards for a better experience. Suggestions to venture further or should I suck it up at MBS again?
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Old May 3, 2014, 5:28 pm
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Originally Posted by leland
I have a conference at this place in two weeks. Not sure I want to stay again. Recommendations for a place nearby that isn't brutal to walk to in the SIN weather? I'm thinking the new Westin might be good to check out as I need stays to keep up SPG Gold. Hyatt too far. Then there are the Asian chains I know nothing about. If they're nice and closer or even just have a decent bar I'd forego the rewards for a better experience. Suggestions to venture further or should I suck it up at MBS again?
Fullerton Bay Hotel is a good option - nice rooftop bar, great views. Via the underpass you can walk to MBS
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