Conrad Singapore
Hilton at Englisher Gardens Munich
Hilton Dusseldorf

I had two absolutely top-notch award stays at the Conrad Singapore in 2001 (post 9/11) and 2002. Both times as a Gold I was upgraded to the Executive Floor, had full run of the lounge for breakfast (w/extensive Asian and western offerings -- hello, sushi for breakfast!), afternoon tea and made-to-order scones, and evening cocktails. Room amenities included up to five pieces of clothing pressed for free per day, shoe shining, personalized stationary, in-room fax, fresh fruit and nice chocolates replenished daily, bottles of water on the nightstand, a rubber duckie and mini Conrad teddy bear.

I'm not a shopaholic, so the location, in Suntec City, was perfect for me. It was a 10 minute walk to Rafffles were my compaion and I would while away the afternoon having lunch at the Longbar Steakhouse before unwinding with a fine Habano outside the famed Long Bar. (Still haven't tried a Singapore Sling.) Cabs are a cinch to catch and I don't think we ever spent more than $5 SD to get anywhere we wanted to go (except for Changi).

Apparently there's been some erosion of amenities after my stay two years ago. But I would still stay there in a heartbeat, as well at the Munich and Dusseldorf properties. Again, since I have no obsession with being in the middle of things, I perfer the Englisher Garden property to the one in central Munich that's right on the S-bahn. I actually prefer the 10 minute tram ride to the other property, which has very spacious rooms, lovely lobby lounge, and excellent HHonors lounge. The service was A1 all the way.