beachfan

Is the Andaz Suite King a true suite with a door to the bedroom?

I don’t see studio suites listed.

Doppy

Yes

McChicken

The Andaz Suite King is the Studio Suite (they renamed the room categories awhile back).

Upgrades to these are indeed rare (about 15% in my experience).

As a local, I usually just check for suite availability on the app on the same day, and if the suite is available, I head to the hotel and make the booking then and there. They’ve been more than willing to upgrade me if/when it is available in the app.

But just to share, if you really do need/want a suite, they’re also happy to sell a discounted upgrade to the Residence or even the Large suites if you ask.

Otherwise, I usually recommend asking for a corner room (xx30 stack) as these usually have the most space/nicest layout imho.

To add to the discussion on the ridiculous room rates, if the room rate is above 400 SGD, I’d probably just use points.

beachfan

I'm using points and a TSU, and if it has a bedroom, door, I'm happy.

askyamaz

At all the other hotels in the world, the cash out standard policy is an official thing at Hyatt and non-Hyatts, like they have a line item and physical form, does not count towards spend. Yes it is a small bit more work but convenient for the guests at a FIVE STAR HOTEL. Instead they direct guests to exchange USD CASH for their 3rd party conversion machine in the lobby that charges 20%, VERY CONVENIENT INDEED but for who??

Additionally some hotels charge 5% to offset any fees associated with CC.

There is zero problem but laziness.

Pickles

I'm sure it happens, but I've never seen it advertised or mentioned as a service of the hotel. Is such a thing available anywhere else in hotels in Singapore? Changing money in Singapore (when you already have the physical currency) is extremely easy, tons of exchange places at competitive rates. For all I know, trying to do what you're saying should be "easy" requires a banking license in Singapore.

Kacee

I would certainly not have any expectation that a property would ever do that - in Singapore or anywhere else.

Doppy

I got denied at the St Regis Chengdu when I was having trouble with my ATM card and had zero access to cash. This was pre-Uber/DiDi and I barely made it back to the airport with just enough to pay cab fare.

chachi22

Looking at a stay here for 2 adults 2 children. Can I book a king room for 2 on points (no points options for occupancy of 4), then apply the SUA and have the suite sleep 4? where is the 2nd bed in the suite? a pull out queen sofa sleeper?

projectmaximus

If a standard suite is bookable for 4 then you should have no problem. If it's not then you'll have to ask the hotel for its policy/permission. Sometimes they say it's ok based on the ages of the kids.

Either way I would contact the hotel directly, but in the first scenario I'd be more informing the hotel rather than asking permission.

jch636

On the bedding question, I'm pretty sure there is no sofa bed in the standard suite (Andaz Suite King), so my guess is that you will get rollaway beds. The hotel website lists a max capacity of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (below the age of 12)

chachi22

Thanks! How strict are the rules for children under the age of 12? Will they take our word for it or will they be checking passports?

lsquare

Sounds like you got something to hide.

chachi22

Just a 13 year old. Anyone have a helpful comment? ty

EuropeanPete

Depends if you want an awkward conversation about you being a liar and cheat in front of your family, I guess. A reminder that this is Singapore, land of the law-abiding.