IC Singapore Master Thread [merged] - after Jan 01, 2010
May 19, 2020, 4:18 am
#1066
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,368
Yikes! Thats over USD110 before any ++ additions, on top of the room rate. You'd have to neck an unwise number of Singapore Slings in the cocktail hour to make that work in terms of value.
OK, while the food offer may be not what it was, it's still good: and the ambiance has a stylish veneer - the downside is that it can get so rammed I've had to park myself and my beer at a computer desk.
I reckon Singapore is one of the places you want to get out of the hotel in the evening, if you can. And even in an expensive city, SGD160 will give a boost to your excursion. So by all means try it out, but it might be a mistake to up the entire stay to include the club lounge
If you want to experience a classy, well-run, reasonably priced lounge in the region, try IC Kuala Lumpur. the new(ish) Intercontinental in Jakarta, or even the IC Hanoi (the West Lake one). Then compare and contrast with somewhere like the IC Austin, Texas
OK, while the food offer may be not what it was, it's still good: and the ambiance has a stylish veneer - the downside is that it can get so rammed I've had to park myself and my beer at a computer desk.
I reckon Singapore is one of the places you want to get out of the hotel in the evening, if you can. And even in an expensive city, SGD160 will give a boost to your excursion. So by all means try it out, but it might be a mistake to up the entire stay to include the club lounge
If you want to experience a classy, well-run, reasonably priced lounge in the region, try IC Kuala Lumpur. the new(ish) Intercontinental in Jakarta, or even the IC Hanoi (the West Lake one). Then compare and contrast with somewhere like the IC Austin, Texas
100% agree your suggestions on KL, Hanoi and indeed the new Jakarta lounge ... all excellent. The IC Jakarta lounge even made us some rice and warmed a take out beef Rendang we bought out! Breakfast at Jakarta downstairs is amazing, really amazing ... best had at any IC in many months.
Jun 15, 2020, 7:58 pm
#1067
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,710
Good day.
I am booking an award stay and have the option of either Deluxe Room or Heritage Room. From the last few pages it seems unanimous that Deluxe is preferred, as Heritage is located near the noisy ground level. Just want to make sure I have it right? Interestingly, Heritage is priced higher on my dates.
I am booking an award stay and have the option of either Deluxe Room or Heritage Room. From the last few pages it seems unanimous that Deluxe is preferred, as Heritage is located near the noisy ground level. Just want to make sure I have it right? Interestingly, Heritage is priced higher on my dates.
Jun 15, 2020, 10:16 pm
#1068
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Heritage rooms are definitely noisier. Also according to the "upgrade policy" a Deluxe room ranks one level above a Heritage room so I would go for that. If you book Heritage and IC SIN (Middle Road / Bugis one) decide to upgrade your room it would be to a Deluxe most likely.
Jun 16, 2020, 2:48 am
#1069
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Brisbane
Programs: QF gold, HH Diamond, VA plat, Aegean Gold
Posts: 683
Heritage rooms are definitely noisier. Also according to the "upgrade policy" a Deluxe room ranks one level above a Heritage room so I would go for that. If you book Heritage and IC SIN (Middle Road / Bugis one) decide to upgrade your room it would be to a Deluxe most likely.
Jun 16, 2020, 6:55 am
#1070
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
It'll die down at night time, but also start again in the morning. Really depends how sensitive to noise you are and which room you get assigned.
Jun 26, 2020, 9:59 am
#1072
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SQ Gold, KQ Platinum, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,348
Yikes! Thats over USD110 before any ++ additions, on top of the room rate. You'd have to neck an unwise number of Singapore Slings in the cocktail hour to make that work in terms of value.
If you want to experience a classy, well-run, reasonably priced lounge in the region, try IC Kuala Lumpur. the new(ish) Intercontinental in Jakarta, or even the IC Hanoi (the West Lake one). Then compare and contrast with somewhere like the IC Austin, Texas
If you want to experience a classy, well-run, reasonably priced lounge in the region, try IC Kuala Lumpur. the new(ish) Intercontinental in Jakarta, or even the IC Hanoi (the West Lake one). Then compare and contrast with somewhere like the IC Austin, Texas
I've done the Club lounge at the IC Hanoi Westlake, and very nice it is too. I reviewed it here: Hanoi and Hong Kong via QR and KA J featuring a Presidential Suite and CX F lounges
Mar 9, 2022, 12:53 am
#1074
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: new york, ny
Posts: 1,373
Mar 17, 2022, 1:54 pm
#1075
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
I now booked 2 stays 2 + 2 days to use that weekend cert. I recall as an Ambassador you get the 1 person rate, has that changed, we are 2. I did not specify that we are 2 in the room. I booked King Bed Junior Suite Lounge Access, just curious what the upgrade will be. I was at this property before 2013.
Last edited by djjaguar64; Mar 17, 2022 at 6:32 pm
Mar 17, 2022, 3:03 pm
#1076
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
I now booked 2 stays 2 + 2 days to use that weekend cert. I recall as an Ambassador you get the 1 person rate, has that changed, we are 2. I did not specify that we are 2 in the room. I booked King Bed Junior Suite Lounge Access, just curious what the upgrade will be. I was at this property before 2013.
Mar 17, 2022, 6:07 pm
#1077
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
Mar 17, 2022, 6:12 pm
#1078
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
That's what they told me in writing. Spire, not Ambassador. In fact, they were so stingy, I booked elsewhere. Seeing a lot of ICs recently stick to the "one category upgrade only" line.
Mar 17, 2022, 6:25 pm
#1079
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
The suite we got had a separate living room with a huge dining table and was facing that new Library. It was quite a few years ago and I cannot remember. Anyway I am not going to write ahead to the hotel as I usually have done in the past. Will see what surprise we get. I am also starting my vlog(i know, I know) I am a little behind of all these years of travel. Will post it on youtube.
Mar 18, 2022, 12:20 am
#1080
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 163
Does the IC do anything notable for people traveling during their birthday? I have nine nights booked using 253k points but also have a booking at the HIX Clark Quay for nine nights using 122k points. I know the brands here are worlds apart, but i'm drawn to the location of the IC (Bugis/ease of public transport)/outside food options) and on the other hand drawn to the stellar pool/room views and self-serve laundry at the HIX. Yes, I enjoy doing my own laundry while traveling (call me weird whatever). Traveling solo so the small rooms at the HIX aren't an issue.