Originally Posted by
Kacee
The StR Orchard Road location is considerably less interesting. Though there are several large malls and the Botanical Gardens very close by.
StR gets rightly criticized for arrogant attitude, but JW is not super elite friendly, either. It seems the Westin gets the best marks overall of the Marriotts (though I haven't stayed there).
I have stayed at the Westin and can recommend it. It is more business-traveler focused than leisure-traveler. I stayed during the early days of post-covid reopening and the lounge was not open yet, but they gave a very generous F&B daily credit in lieu of that. The room was excellent with a great view of the harbor. Location is not as ideal as the JW, not great for local shopping/dining without riding the MRT. But with the opening of MRT Thomson line right at the front door, and a short walk to Downtown line, it is well connected to the rest of the island.