Fairmont Singapore
Sep 30, 2007, 4:31 pm
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Fairmont Singapore
Raffles The Plaza will become The Fairmont Singapore soon.
Raffles The Plaza, Singapore, will become a Fairmont by year end. "For the longest time, the hotel never sat comfortably with the Raffles brand which is more into individual/residential sanctuaries.
"With Raffles The Plaza, at 760 rooms, it was difficult to provide that individualised level of residential service."
Raffles The Plaza, Singapore, will become a Fairmont by year end. "For the longest time, the hotel never sat comfortably with the Raffles brand which is more into individual/residential sanctuaries.
"With Raffles The Plaza, at 760 rooms, it was difficult to provide that individualised level of residential service."
Last edited by Cascadia; Oct 4, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Oct 1, 2007, 8:08 am
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Oct 1, 2007, 8:13 am
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It's a good move.
As long as they continue to keep their 4 brands seperate, they'll lose business through lack of loyalty rewards. I have Fairmont status, so would be unlikely to have stayed at the Raffles.
As long as they continue to keep their 4 brands seperate, they'll lose business through lack of loyalty rewards. I have Fairmont status, so would be unlikely to have stayed at the Raffles.
Oct 1, 2007, 1:53 pm
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Fairmont FPC members do recieve and earn credits now at Raffles.
Dec 11, 2007, 10:58 pm
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As mentioned here months ago, Raffles The Plaza is now the Fairmont Singapore. It's showing up on the Fairmont website, i.e. www.fairmont.com/singapore
Dec 19, 2007, 3:18 am
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I was staying at the Swissotel when Raffles the Plaza turned into the Fairmont. A couple of my colleagues were actually staying at the Raffles/Fairmont. The change happened literally over night. All the signage switched over, all the literature, and even the amenities in the bathroom were changed. I ran into a poor woman wandering outside asking people where the Raffles the Plaza was the morning of the change.
Jan 13, 2009, 6:17 am
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Fairmont Singapore
I've watched the rates at this hotel for a while. Finally booked at SG217/night non refundable rate. I used my 3rd Night Free Certificate and my Suite Upgrade Cert for my 4 night stay. After I booked, the Great Rates, Great Dates came out at SG169, but it was too late as my confirmed rate was non-refundable.
I was worried with some reservation issues leading up to my stay, but all was perfect and resolved by the time I arrived to the hotel for check-in. After booking, I was sent an email from the hotel asking to fax photocopies of my creditcard and an authorization form to process my credit card, but a phonecall to the hotel solved it. Note that details in my reservation, including the date requiring full payment to be made were changed after my booking was complete. I saved screen shots, but they weren't needed. The hotel staff was great, and check-in was correct and seamless.
A few problems with the internet, were sorted out quickly. So far, I am quite impressed with the hotel.
Rooms are great. The staff was wonderful upon check-in and through my stay. I took breakfast by the pool this morning. Breakfast and lounge access included with my suite, and of course internet and telephone calls are complimentary for all President's Club members.
Views are good. Location at Raffles City Mall is excellent. Singapore hotels are known for being fantastic, and this one manages to be as good or better than any other. Very happy, and off to a good start to my annual 'room nights' count.
I was worried with some reservation issues leading up to my stay, but all was perfect and resolved by the time I arrived to the hotel for check-in. After booking, I was sent an email from the hotel asking to fax photocopies of my creditcard and an authorization form to process my credit card, but a phonecall to the hotel solved it. Note that details in my reservation, including the date requiring full payment to be made were changed after my booking was complete. I saved screen shots, but they weren't needed. The hotel staff was great, and check-in was correct and seamless.
A few problems with the internet, were sorted out quickly. So far, I am quite impressed with the hotel.
Rooms are great. The staff was wonderful upon check-in and through my stay. I took breakfast by the pool this morning. Breakfast and lounge access included with my suite, and of course internet and telephone calls are complimentary for all President's Club members.
Views are good. Location at Raffles City Mall is excellent. Singapore hotels are known for being fantastic, and this one manages to be as good or better than any other. Very happy, and off to a good start to my annual 'room nights' count.
Last edited by seanthepilot; Jan 13, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Jan 13, 2009, 9:15 am
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Sean - I don't know how you feel about Amex, but the Amex Plat gives accelerated FPC Plat status for 5 _nights_ charged to the card. Plus, a lot of Fairmonts are included in their FHR program which gives free breakfast. You have to phone the FPC Plat desk to apply any certs after making an Amex reservation but otherwise it's easy to combine FPC certs with Amex benefits. I'm using my free night cert at the St. James in Barbados in a couple of weeks - US $942 ++ on the website right now.
Jul 8, 2009, 9:37 am
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I just posted this in the Suite thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/fairm...l#post12031772
Fairmont Singapore is awesome. The Plaza suites (2 balconies) are ones to ask nicely for and use an upgrade certificate for! The gym (24 hours) is huge and pool is nicely designed, staff are wonderful... Beats the Hyatt, Ritz, and St. Regis here IMHO.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/fairm...l#post12031772
Fairmont Singapore is awesome. The Plaza suites (2 balconies) are ones to ask nicely for and use an upgrade certificate for! The gym (24 hours) is huge and pool is nicely designed, staff are wonderful... Beats the Hyatt, Ritz, and St. Regis here IMHO.
Aug 3, 2009, 9:15 am
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Fairmont Singapore Is The Official Hotel To Host Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com...id=63755&nav=1
Fairmont Singapore, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ landmark property in Asia, has been appointed as the Official Hotel Partner for the much anticipated and historic first Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August 2010.
“The Fairmont Singapore is extremely proud of this opportunity to be a partner of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. As the brand’s pioneer property in Asia, the
Fairmont Singapore looks forward to showcasing the best of Singapore, welcoming our guests from all over the world with warm and genuine hospitality, and an experience that truly reflects the distinctive atmosphere of this dynamic country. Given our history of hosting large-scale events, we are committed to making this a memorable experience for those key audiences that will be brought together for the first-ever Youth Olympic Games,” commented Ian Wilson, General Manager, Fairmont Singapore and Regional Vice-President, Asia, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
“With more than a century of hospitality experience, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts looks forward to playing a key role in what promises to be a landmark event for both Singapore and the entire region. As we expand our foothold in Asia with the opening of new properties in Beijing, Kunshan and Shanghai in China, as well as the Philippines and India, we feel that it is fitting for us to unite in the excitement and spirit of the Youth Olympics and celebrate this new tradition,” added Thomas W. Storey, President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
“We will be welcoming overseas guests from the Olympic family, International Federations, commercial partners, government officials and representatives from the media during Singapore 2010. Visitors staying at the Fairmont Singapore will have ease of accessibility travelling to the competition venues in various parts of Singapore. I am excited to have a valuable partner such as the Fairmont on this journey with us,” said Goh Kee Nguan, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee.
Fairmont Singapore has been involved in hosting a stellar list of high profile and global scale sporting events including the 117th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in July 2005, a week-long event which saw over 6,500 officials, delegates, dignitaries and sports celebrities witness London win the bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Fairmont Singapore, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ landmark property in Asia, has been appointed as the Official Hotel Partner for the much anticipated and historic first Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August 2010.
“The Fairmont Singapore is extremely proud of this opportunity to be a partner of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. As the brand’s pioneer property in Asia, the
Fairmont Singapore looks forward to showcasing the best of Singapore, welcoming our guests from all over the world with warm and genuine hospitality, and an experience that truly reflects the distinctive atmosphere of this dynamic country. Given our history of hosting large-scale events, we are committed to making this a memorable experience for those key audiences that will be brought together for the first-ever Youth Olympic Games,” commented Ian Wilson, General Manager, Fairmont Singapore and Regional Vice-President, Asia, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
“With more than a century of hospitality experience, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts looks forward to playing a key role in what promises to be a landmark event for both Singapore and the entire region. As we expand our foothold in Asia with the opening of new properties in Beijing, Kunshan and Shanghai in China, as well as the Philippines and India, we feel that it is fitting for us to unite in the excitement and spirit of the Youth Olympics and celebrate this new tradition,” added Thomas W. Storey, President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
“We will be welcoming overseas guests from the Olympic family, International Federations, commercial partners, government officials and representatives from the media during Singapore 2010. Visitors staying at the Fairmont Singapore will have ease of accessibility travelling to the competition venues in various parts of Singapore. I am excited to have a valuable partner such as the Fairmont on this journey with us,” said Goh Kee Nguan, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee.
Fairmont Singapore has been involved in hosting a stellar list of high profile and global scale sporting events including the 117th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in July 2005, a week-long event which saw over 6,500 officials, delegates, dignitaries and sports celebrities witness London win the bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Mar 22, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Recent Experience?
I'm headed to Singapore for about 5 days in late June. The conference is at the Mandarin Marina but both the Fairmont Singapore and Raffles are just down the street. I am thinking I'd try this property and walk to the conference each day. Anyone have recent experience here? I've got a some room or suite upgrades to burn so also thinking of using it.
Let me know what you all think!
Let me know what you all think!
Mar 22, 2010, 9:35 pm
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I'm headed to Singapore for about 5 days in late June. The conference is at the Mandarin Marina but both the Fairmont Singapore and Raffles are just down the street. I am thinking I'd try this property and walk to the conference each day. Anyone have recent experience here? I've got a some room or suite upgrades to burn so also thinking of using it.
Let me know what you all think!
Let me know what you all think!
Mar 22, 2010, 9:36 pm
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I'm headed to Singapore for about 5 days in late June. The conference is at the Mandarin Marina but both the Fairmont Singapore and Raffles are just down the street. I am thinking I'd try this property and walk to the conference each day. Anyone have recent experience here? I've got a some room or suite upgrades to burn so also thinking of using it.
Let me know what you all think!
Let me know what you all think!