Originally Posted by
glennaa11
Thanks for the questions.
I think most important is location. Relatively close (within a few blocks) of MRT. I liked being able to walk from the Parkroyal to the river area and Marina Bay area.
I tend to like more modern design, so I prefer that to a more stuffy, colonial style.
I like having a bit of space but I will be solo so that's not a huge deal, as long as whatever space I do have is well-designed and thought out.
I don't use fitness centers and that sort of thing so those kinds of amenities are not important to me. I do like a breakfast though.
For the Parkroyal, I just didn't think it lived up to its aspirations. Service was haphazard. The room was nice and big. The club breakfast was good though. I was paying US$300+ per night which was too much for what it is.
Here's my thoughts....
- You won't like Peninsula Excelsior, because it's somewhat dated.
- You won't like the IC either because it is decorated in ethnic Peranakan style (not modern)
- Anything more modern and closer to City Hall after the Singapore River would be out of your budget.
- Anything in the Marina Bay area is out of your budget.
- AMOY is built in old shop houses, I don't think the rooms would be very big.
The Chinatown area would be your best bet, imo...
I think you still can consider HIX CQ. It's actually not a bad location and with the current opening specials, you might be able to snag a good rate. There's free breakfast too and while it's not a full spread, you do get a pretty decent selection.
Other hotels off the top of my head at that area - Park Regis, Park Hotel Clarke Quay (further from the MRT than HIX CQ), HIX CQ