Rossello321

Thanks all!

Isochronous

Have the rooms been renovated here yet?

Rasmus3s

Well the renovation is supposed to take place til January, but it would be great if they were done ahead of schedule.

Cynicor

I asked them about the gym and pool. Renos will definitely be going on past Jan, though the rooms might be done:

Thank you for your email. Kindly be informed that the swimming pool, gym and spa on level 4 are also planned for a complete overhaul including the creation of a new function room. However dates have yet to be confirmed and we will update in due course. It is unlikely to be happening on the first few months of year 2018.

Kindly be informed that we are currently in our third phase of guestroom rejuvenation started from 18 September to mid-November 2017. The fourth phase will be starting from mid-November to end-January 2018. While we take great effort in limiting the noise impact to our guests, we do anticipate audible work and we are trying our best to minimize disturbances.

wantan

have a 3 room booking to make, and was wondering as Diamond how the hotel will treat this ? Should I book 1 Executive room, and 2 standard rooms so all of us (4 pax) can access the lounge ?

Or will the Diamond benefit only be extended to 1 room, so may as well just book 3 standards ? Lounge isn't essential, so if 1 of us misses out, nobody else will go.

also any reviews on the temporary lounge ?

Cynicor

Parents checked out on sat. They spend a couple of weeks each year over multiple stays, 0 said about the lounge move.

Lctkw

I believe this property's rates are the same for single and double occupancy (and if not, can try to invoke the free second guest perk).

Why not book 2x 2pax standard + 1x 1pax standard (or simply 3x 2pax standard) to qualify for complimentary breakfast + lounge access? No loss to you if it doesn't work out.

(I've not tried booking more than one room before, so not entirely sure how flexible they are with breakfast/lounge access!)

Enskie

Any information about lounge access for golds? They have deluxe rooms, grand deluxe rooms and premier deluxe rooms. What category has to be booked to get lounge access here?

Will stay here in April 2018!

Cynicor

I don't think anyone knows for certain as those room types have only just appeared post renovations.

Duke787

Just had a 2 night stay here last week. Diamond booked into a Classic room, was upgraded to a renovated Deluxe room. Didn't spend much time in the hotel (on a business trip) but the location was nice, the room was very tasteful (though TV was at a bit of an odd angle and there was no true desk - just a small circle table so wouldn't be ideal if working in the room the whole day). Nice shower and separate bath tub. Was on floor 10 in a corner room (1026 I believe) and no issue with construction noise (but basically only at the hotel from 11pm - 9am and then again 1030pm - 430am so can't speak to during the day).

Breakfast was offered to me in the executive lounge, not sure if I could have gotten it in Oscar's but didn't ask and the offerings in the executive lounge were more than sufficient (omelet station that can make egg white omelets is more than enough to satisfy me).

Would definitely stay here again - I actually liked this location more Orchard Road which is where I stayed (at the GH) on my only other visit to Singapore.

gummibar

do u want me to book for u one room and I can check in for u so that the room can enjoy executive benefits too?

PayItForward

Ha ha. So helpful of you @gummibar
I would have offered my help too but that would have been called out by the FT marshals (violation of program rules).
Also, I have a relationship here with multiple stays and quite a number of staff knows me.
Most likely would not be able to fly under the radar.

OsakaWino

I don't get the sarcasm, so maybe I'm misunderstanding the question, but it seems to me that booking 1 Executive room and 2 standard rooms could receive lounge access for 4 persons (one Diamond member plus 3 others)

Book the Executive room for 2 persons: 2 guests receive lounge access.
Book one standard room for the Diamond member, noting that 2 persons will be staying under the 2nd guest stays free benefit: 2 guests receive lounge access
Book one standard room for one person.

Am I missing something?

wantan

thanks all for the offer, which would be no loss to me since I'm only able to get points for 2 rooms in any case

but since I'm traveling with others, I don't want to spend the rest of the trip explaining and the inevitable concern of digital key :P :P

That's the idea, BUT since all 3 rooms are being booked by me the question is if hotel will just upgrade the Exec Room and leave the 2 standards as booked.

gummibar

Actually you don’t have to worry about digital key as one can choose not to activate it.

If if you want lounge access for everyone then u need someone with diamond status to book for u, in addition to your booking. I’ve already reached 30 stays this year so I’m just offering to see whether u want me to help. Feel free to private message me if you want.