Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Are the pathways to the rooms covered? Can people avoid the rain easily? And does water pool in the passageways when Singapore gets severe showers?
Also, how large is the hotel? For starters, I'm thinking that this place could be too big to be true luxury.
Yes, the pathways are covered, as is the driveway/entrance. I thankfully missed any downpours, but I think there is sufficient coverage to stay dry and prevent water pooling. Some rooms open up directly to the outdoor walkway, and some have an internal hallway. I liked the very short walk outside to the elevator.
It is a big hotel, but so are many luxury properties in Singapore. It never felt crowded to me, and, for example, waits for the elevator were always reasonable. It's definitely not a boutique property, but the feels may be different with Orchid Club access which I did not have.