I was in SIN last weekend and stayed at the Grand Hyatt for 1 nite (corp rate of S$170) and the Four Seasons for 3 nites (my friend's corp rate of S$270).

GH's Grand Wing is undergoing renovation (scheduled to be completed, hopefully by Chinese New Year, next Feb/Mar?). The new Grand Club/Wing rooms will resemble GH HK's rooms (renovated 5-6 years ago?) and tons of other 'updated' blond wood minimalist look (which IMHO is already becoming dated and commonplace).

As a Diamond, I was updated to a spacious executive suite, much bigger than the jr suite I was in last Dec. Same country French decor. I was told that after we check out that same afternoon, the room will be taken out of inventory for the scheduled renovation.

The Grand Club lounge is closed. Diamond breakfasts and happy hour are served in the Scott's Lounge.

Four Seasons is a classier place, although no suite upgrade (my friend has no VIP status with them, and they don't have a formal loyalty program anyway), so the room is small compared to the GH suite. Overall decor is better than GH, but it's already dated. (No update or refurbishment since my last stay in '97.) Bathroom is nicer, with good quality L'Occitane toiletries. No free breakfasts or happy hour. Pool is small and surprisingly lacking in greenery. Health club is well-equipped. They have a laser disc (quite quaint!) library for free use, with limited and obviously out-dated movie selection. (GH HK has long upgraded to DVDs.) Service is, of course, more professional and attentive than the GH.

Location wise, both properties are about the same, as far as proximity to the Orchard Road shops.

My favorite hotel used to be the Westin Plaza (now Raffles Plaza) in Raffles City, for the location and excellent spa, and good value. But I haven't stayed there since they left the Starwood chain.