Best Luxury Hotel in Singapore? (consolidated thread)
Mar 25, 2018, 6:11 pm
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Currently at Andaz. Not sure why there’s so much negativity around this hotel—I’m enjoying my stay here. The rooms are a good size (in a studio suite) and the staff are friendly and eager to please.
Apr 6, 2018, 12:22 am
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The new Six Senses Duxton is opening in about a week. A reason to perhaps be carefully optimistic?
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
Apr 6, 2018, 2:47 am
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The new Six Senses Duxton is opening in about a week. A reason to perhaps be carefully optimistic?
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
Apr 7, 2018, 6:25 am
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The new Six Senses Duxton is opening in about a week. A reason to perhaps be carefully optimistic?
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
Singapore Luxury Resort in Pacific Island - Six Senses Duxton
May 21, 2018, 8:57 am
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Fullerton Bay - fantastic. Now one of my favourite city/urban hotels. Didn't get to try much F&B unfortunately that would have been nice but everything else is spot on.
Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a bit of a disaster thusfar. To be fair, the staff have been absolutely excellent and the view is AMAZING. Everything is old and badly maintained. The rooms are big but poorly designed, and the furnishings are bulky, old and poorly maintained. The bath has a great view but again, old otherwise. Haven't yet had the chance to check out some of the hotel amenities, but some other things that have gone badly wrong:
Yes, it's an old hotel but even accounting for that all that...
I landed late the first evening and had IHG points to use up so stayed at the new Holiday Inn Express in Clarke Quay the first evening. I think that was preferable to this hotel (bar the tiny rooms there and of course the staff at Ritz being otherwise fantastic). Theres' also a new InterContinental across the street in Clarke Quay that looks nice (albeit it again, very tiny rooms).
Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a bit of a disaster thusfar. To be fair, the staff have been absolutely excellent and the view is AMAZING. Everything is old and badly maintained. The rooms are big but poorly designed, and the furnishings are bulky, old and poorly maintained. The bath has a great view but again, old otherwise. Haven't yet had the chance to check out some of the hotel amenities, but some other things that have gone badly wrong:
- Was in the room at around 3:45pm trying to have a nap. Loud music blaring. There was an event at 7:00pm so went out for for that, just got back at 10:00. It's now 11:00pm. Music is still blaring. Sounds like a club/party.
- The TV is at the side of the room, and can't be moved (for watching from the bed - you have to watch at an awkward angle). The TV keeps losing connection, as does the WiFi.
- The carpet is puke-inducing. Similar to Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong. There is also a very squeaky part on the floor.
Yes, it's an old hotel but even accounting for that all that...
I landed late the first evening and had IHG points to use up so stayed at the new Holiday Inn Express in Clarke Quay the first evening. I think that was preferable to this hotel (bar the tiny rooms there and of course the staff at Ritz being otherwise fantastic). Theres' also a new InterContinental across the street in Clarke Quay that looks nice (albeit it again, very tiny rooms).
May 25, 2018, 11:52 pm
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Fullerton Bay - fantastic. Now one of my favourite city/urban hotels. Didn't get to try much F&B unfortunately that would have been nice but everything else is spot on.
Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a bit of a disaster thusfar. To be fair, the staff have been absolutely excellent and the view is AMAZING. Everything is old and badly maintained. The rooms are big but poorly designed, and the furnishings are bulky, old and poorly maintained. The bath has a great view but again, old otherwise. Haven't yet had the chance to check out some of the hotel amenities, but some other things that have gone badly wrong:
Yes, it's an old hotel but even accounting for that all that...
I landed late the first evening and had IHG points to use up so stayed at the new Holiday Inn Express in Clarke Quay the first evening. I think that was preferable to this hotel (bar the tiny rooms there and of course the staff at Ritz being otherwise fantastic). Theres' also a new InterContinental across the street in Clarke Quay that looks nice (albeit it again, very tiny rooms).
Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a bit of a disaster thusfar. To be fair, the staff have been absolutely excellent and the view is AMAZING. Everything is old and badly maintained. The rooms are big but poorly designed, and the furnishings are bulky, old and poorly maintained. The bath has a great view but again, old otherwise. Haven't yet had the chance to check out some of the hotel amenities, but some other things that have gone badly wrong:
- Was in the room at around 3:45pm trying to have a nap. Loud music blaring. There was an event at 7:00pm so went out for for that, just got back at 10:00. It's now 11:00pm. Music is still blaring. Sounds like a club/party.
- The TV is at the side of the room, and can't be moved (for watching from the bed - you have to watch at an awkward angle). The TV keeps losing connection, as does the WiFi.
- The carpet is puke-inducing. Similar to Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong. There is also a very squeaky part on the floor.
Yes, it's an old hotel but even accounting for that all that...
I landed late the first evening and had IHG points to use up so stayed at the new Holiday Inn Express in Clarke Quay the first evening. I think that was preferable to this hotel (bar the tiny rooms there and of course the staff at Ritz being otherwise fantastic). Theres' also a new InterContinental across the street in Clarke Quay that looks nice (albeit it again, very tiny rooms).
May 26, 2018, 12:27 am
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Years ago I stayed in the valley wing at the Shangri-la which was nice in those days. I haven't stayed in years as the location not as convenient for my purposes. I'll be back at the Ritz again in the fall unless I find a better option! I guess I'm lucky I haven't had the noise at the Ritz!
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May 26, 2018, 1:36 am
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I have had a different experience. As a long time and frequent Ritz guest in Singapore ( albeit mostly for business), I tried the Fullerton Bay about 18 months ago. I loved the room and thought the service pretty good, but as I had a room on the bay I heard loud music ricocheting across the water til the wee hours of the night. Not great when you have to work the next day! So I liked the hotel but would not return due to the noise problem. Maybe I'm lucky but I never experienced that at the Ritz in multiple stays. But then I always am on a very high floor corner room, but also facing the bay! I really do wish there were some better options in Singapore. Years ago I stayed in the valley wing at the Shangri-la which was nice in those days. I haven't stayed in years as the location not as convenient for my purposes. I'll be back at the Ritz again in the fall unless I find a better option! I guess I'm lucky I haven't had the noise at the Ritz!
To be fair, the noise at the Ritz was only the first night (and didn't hear any noise at Fullerton Bay).
Jun 4, 2018, 7:00 am
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As per my personal opinion Hotel G Singapore is a good hotel in Singapore to stay. I have been visiting this hotel with my family last year. The place was beautiful and the staff was really nice and helpful. Our room was also equipped with all the amenities we would need. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Jun 6, 2018, 8:13 pm
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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore, SG 248646
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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Just spent 16 nights in a Boulevard room. Overall, after the renovation, this is clearly one of the best choices in Singapore. With the spectacular service, it is clearly superior to the Ritz Carlton / JW Marriott / Tang Plaza / Hilton / Fairmont / Sofitel / Marina Bay Sands (all of which I have stayed at).
Only complaint: they promised a room upgrade based upon availability. Upon check-in, no room upgrade offered (even after asking), even though the web site showed availability.
Room
The renovated rooms are very nice indeed. Very airy; nice furniture; all the outlets you could need; great TV. One downside: limited closet space, so I had to leave a few items in my suitcase.
Service
Absolutely spectacular. They immediately learnt my preferences, and after that anticipated all my needs (e.g., immediately bring cappuccino at breakfast, or peach tea & fruit by the pool).
And they were very fast, e.g., I would leave shoes outside your room, and even without calling them, I would receive them freshly shined within an hour.
The complimentary exercise clothing & running shoes really help reduce the amount of packing required for a long trip.
Dining
Great breakfast: Western, Indian, and local buffet, with some Japanese dishes.
Can't speak to dinner--mostly ate outside.
Location
Two blocks to the shops & metro. But it feels much more peaceful than, say, the Tang Plaza. And it's a quick jog to the Botanic Gardens.
You will have to allow 20 minutes for the taxi ride to the downtown core. Then again, I would not want to stay in the core--gets really boring after the business day is over.
Jun 6, 2018, 8:44 pm
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So which hotel on Sentosa will host the USA/North Korea summit?
Jun 7, 2018, 2:44 am
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seperately for Four Seasons, are all rooms renovated or just a subset?
Jun 8, 2018, 7:26 am
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Marina Bay Sands is really a amazing hotel to stay in Singapore. I visited in this hotel last year with my family and i'm so impressed with the architectural design of this hotel. The rooms, the decor, the pool on the rooftop is amazing. I had the best experience ever, I had good experience of many luxury hotels, but this is above all as it has everything inside it.