SIN Do's in Feb and Mar
Feb 19, 2003 | 5:07 am
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UPDATE
I am not doing KUL after all, so I will be in SIN March 9-12, then it's off to BKK until the 15th.
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I am not doing KUL after all, so I will be in SIN March 9-12, then it's off to BKK until the 15th.
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Feb 19, 2003 | 9:37 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by seanthepilot:
I arrive March 5th... Leave again on the 6th.</font>
I arrive March 5th... Leave again on the 6th.</font>
And what's with your updated handle "YYJ, Canada. But on vacation in Asia" ? I thought you wre on a semi-retirement in Asia!?!
See you soon...
Cheers. Dogstar.
Feb 20, 2003 | 5:38 pm
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Convenient in terms of what?
I've always found this to be a most absurd argument.
Lissen folks, why not stay at a hotel with top-of-the-line amenities and exceptional service over a propertry with okay rooms close to, uh, "good" shopping?
Cabs are CHEAP in SIN -- like SD$4-8 to go from the CBD to Orchard Road (which I think is overrated as a shopping mecca).
Unless walking is a huge issue, I say stay at the property that gives you the most service-bang for the buck. So what if you can't stagger to the nearest air-conditioned mall on Orchard Rd.?
I've always found this to be a most absurd argument.
Lissen folks, why not stay at a hotel with top-of-the-line amenities and exceptional service over a propertry with okay rooms close to, uh, "good" shopping?
Cabs are CHEAP in SIN -- like SD$4-8 to go from the CBD to Orchard Road (which I think is overrated as a shopping mecca).
Unless walking is a huge issue, I say stay at the property that gives you the most service-bang for the buck. So what if you can't stagger to the nearest air-conditioned mall on Orchard Rd.?
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Plato90s:
\m still debating between the Hilton and the Conrad. Conrad is nicer as a hotel, but the Hilton is much more convenient.
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\m still debating between the Hilton and the Conrad. Conrad is nicer as a hotel, but the Hilton is much more convenient.
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Feb 20, 2003 | 9:19 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by essxjay:
Convenient in terms of what?
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Convenient in terms of what?
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The attraction of the Conrad is diminished significantly by the fact that they no longer offer Executive Lounge access for HHonor Gold's. No such report from the Hilton.
In addition, the rate I got for the Hilton is ~20 SGD less per night than the Conrad.
All things factored in, I'd be fine at the Hilton, but I'll be happy to meet up at the Conrad for a drink with you and/or kokonutz. In fact, I'm coming in the same night [3/21] on JAL.
Feb 20, 2003 | 10:05 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by unagi1:
Hmmm...the climate conditions in SIN are a bit different above ground than LHR...3-4 MRT stations walk in SIN wouldnt be for me, I'd be looking for that A/C Comfort Cab.</font>
Hmmm...the climate conditions in SIN are a bit different above ground than LHR...3-4 MRT stations walk in SIN wouldnt be for me, I'd be looking for that A/C Comfort Cab.</font>
Feb 20, 2003 | 11:32 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Plato90s:
[BThe attraction of the Conrad is diminished significantly by the fact that they no longer offer Executive Lounge access for HHonor Gold's.[B]</font>
[BThe attraction of the Conrad is diminished significantly by the fact that they no longer offer Executive Lounge access for HHonor Gold's.[B]</font>
When did this happen?
Feb 20, 2003 | 11:56 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dogstar:
I say "pardon"?!? When did this happen?
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I say "pardon"?!?
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posted 01-22-2003 06:44 PM by estnet
"New policy - gold upgrade now only ONE class eg to new "business" level which includes free breakfast and SG$10 laundry credit but NO EXECUTIVE LOUNGE access
Had a few discussions with staff while I was there and this is a major problem for me - but what is worse I was told to book "business" then I would be upgraded to exec - but there is no such listing on their website (at least for the next few months). While they certainly can charge "what the market will bear" it would have been nice to have notification (although a ONE time exception was made because I have stayed many times and did not know this or would have booked elsewhere)."
. I'll be glad to bring you to the Lounge as my guest
Feb 23, 2003 | 6:13 pm
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Better than hassle the Conrad (where we stayed Nov 2001 with lounge access), get Marriott on Orchard for $56 on Priceline. We were just there and it is quite a nice hotel. Easy walking to all sorts of restaurants, etc. If you don't get lounge, McDonald's is almost next door as well as across the street! Though the lounge was really nice - we peeked! Elegant hors d'oeuvres, both hot and cold, and lovely little desserts.