Originally Posted by
Seikkyou
I'm currently looking at The Fullerton Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton. The Fullerton Hotel would be around 2/3 of the price of The Ritz, since the Virtuoso rate at The Fullerton offers Straits Club access without booking a Club room.
Can anyone speak to which they preferred? I definitely am leaning towards the Ritz. I value views and the soft product above everything else. I've been to Singapore numerous times and most recently stayed at the FS for a week in June. I've also stayed at the MO, Kempinski, and MBS and was really impressed by the Kempinski but underwhelmed by the other two.
Thanks!
If it's a choice between those two, go with Ritz Carlton. Arguably the best views in the city, always enjoyed the service there - and it's not like the hard product at Fullerton (unless you mean Fullerton Bay?) is significantly better anyway.
Got back from a Singapore and Langkawi trip a few weeks back.I'll do a full follow up with photos/videos, yadda yadda, but, very briefly to start with:
Capella Singapore (stayed): Beautiful property. Just need to be wary of the timings with regards to going in/out of town due to its location. Thought the food was a bit mixed, but that might also be because I somehow ate at the same restaurant about 6 times in 2 days. Apart from some minor housekeeping stuff, though the service on the whole was seriously good, very Aman-like. Rooms are beautiful and big, if a bit dated/slightly worn in places (or maybe that's the style? It was hard to tell at times - not even sure 'worn' is the right word...it's not wear and tear as such, they just look old in a strange sort of way - but it's not even the design...hard to explain. Maybe once I get the photos/videos up it's a bit more clear). The balcony is massively underutilised which is strange.
Ritz-Carlton (stayed): Always seriously impressed by the service here considering the timing I'm usually there (event/exhibition, they're close to full occupancy etc). Views are incredible, as always. The lobby area's been done up - now for the rest of it...rooms in particular are in desperate need of a revamp, really feeling it at times.
Raffles (visited): Wow. The revamp was much needed and it's come back as something incredible. Yes, it's a Raffles so until they realise you're a guest/there for a reason, they can be a bit stand-offish with regards to approaching you for help which is always amusingly strange. Food was excellent though.
Four Seasons (visited): The newly refurbed rooms are quite nice, more in line with what you expect of more modern Four Seasons (same as how HK has refurbed). Some areas still to be done so can look a bit odd at times with the new/old thing going on. The old tennis court is gone, there's a new Nobu, fitness facilities etc. It was a very brief visit except for a long dinner at Nobu so didn't get to spend too much time, will return next time.