Any thoughts of a post Do location?

We absolutely must have a toast or even a time of remembrance for those that will no longer be with us for SIN do. Michael, Pat and Mort (Spaceman)

Haven't booked anything but now watching with some interest.
No more Emirates flights between Brisbane and Singapore so will need to see what options there are.

Happy to join the SIN DO again

Missed it a lot.
When I saw this thread, I was tempted to book straight away a flight (on QR) and a hotel (the Conrad so far, but that might change).

Looking forward seeing familiar FTer again and meet new ones

Any updates? Need to plan my schedule accordingly as I am a Senior now.....

The usual organizers haven't chimed in, and no guarantee they ever will. But enough people have already booked, so I think it is safe to say there will be a DO of some sort on MLK weekend (Jan 13-16)

Potential first time attendee at this DO and also first time visitor to SIN period. Looking for advice on where to stay. I see a lot of people here at the Conrad. Conrad rates look pretty high. I think I've narrowed down my choices to:

• JW Marriott on points at redemption value of about .87 cents
• St. Regis paying cash (much lower rate than the Conrad)
• Shangri-La paying cash (no loyalty program)

The JW is really close to the Conrad. Do most of the official or unofficial DO events usually take place in that area? The other two properties are not close but wouldn't mind staying in a different part of town if it's relatively easy to get around.

Any other properties I should consider? Even independent ones that offer luxury at a good value?

You could go to the Raffles across from the JW Marriott, but good value is subjective.

The JW Marriott is a great property. I don't know your status with Marriott, but the breakfast buffet is single-handedly the top 5 hotel breakfasts I've seen. If you have Suite Night Awards, the property is usually good about honoring those. Between the Conrad and the JW Marriott, I'd give the nod to the JW Marriott easily.

If you're looking at something a bit more economical, the Sheraton is perfectly serviceable but a bit dated.

January?

I am the forgetful optimist, booking flights months ago when I found award space on Japan Air using Alaska miles. Will most likely staying at the Conrad.

Four Seasons isn't bad and usually not that expensive (for a FS property). I don't like the Conrad area as much so I'd avoid staying there. Royal Plaza on Scotts is well located and I always find it a real good deal for the area. When I Bonvoy in Singapore I prefer the Sheraton to any other of the places. It's convenient, 500 meter walk to a good hawker center, close to the subway and if you can get a bungalow/cabana room back by the pool or a poolside room I can't think of a better place to stay.

Singapore doesn't have really great luxury hotels like Bangkok so IMHO I don't think it's worth it to splurge to stay at one of the name brand "luxury" hotels. It's also super easy to get around via subway or grab so anywhere near the center will put you within close proximity of the Conrad.

SIN DO ‘ 23
13 - 15 January

Waiting for you know who to chime in !

There is nothing special about the area around the Conrad. There is a nice mall across the street and a subway stop nearby, but the DO events are rarely in that area. I think it is mostly just the Hilton people who stay there, because it is the best Hilton in SIN.

A lot of people usually stay on Orchard road, at or near the Grand Hyatt. Orchard road is a good choice if you are interested in high-end shopping and nightlife. That is the area I would recommend for a first-timer. But Singapore has great public transportation, and taxi prices are reasonable (and unlike most of SE Asia, the taxis are honest), so any hotel should be fine.

Yeah January. I corrected the post.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

Posting the official thread this week! As per above, there has been discussions about a few embargoed events.

Please continue discussion in the following thread.
SIN DO 2023: 13 - 15 January 2023: USA Martin Luther King Jr Day Weekend


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