Best Luxury Hotel in Singapore? (consolidated thread)
Aug 27, 2019, 11:17 am
#1021
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I don't think I'll ever see one in a lounge, but I have no issue with that as long as it fits. People are free to showcase their own sense of style of course.
Aug 27, 2019, 1:56 pm
#1022
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London, Paris
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I typically change out of my night clothes into sweats when I go down for breakfast. I also usually wear the hotel slippers. I don’t care.
I do breakfast at my hotel precisely for the privilege of rolling out of bed straight to breakfast.
I do breakfast at my hotel precisely for the privilege of rolling out of bed straight to breakfast.
Nov 4, 2019, 12:18 am
#1023
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
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Anyone have recommendations for a hotel to view New Years fireworks next year? Would prefer to keep it below $1500-2000 USD for the night. I've stayed at the JW, RC, Shangri-La, and the Conrad. Only the former two would really qualify and the RC has a lot of blocked views on the lower floors so I don't know how reliable they'd be. I'm also looking into Fullerton Bay and MBS even though MBS is a giant tourist trap as I'm interested in the views.
Nov 4, 2019, 5:34 am
#1024
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Anyone have recommendations for a hotel to view New Years fireworks next year? Would prefer to keep it below $1500-2000 USD for the night. I've stayed at the JW, RC, Shangri-La, and the Conrad. Only the former two would really qualify and the RC has a lot of blocked views on the lower floors so I don't know how reliable they'd be. I'm also looking into Fullerton Bay and MBS even though MBS is a giant tourist trap as I'm interested in the views.
Depending on the room you're after/availability (might be an issue at this point), upgrade at time of booking as well via Virtuoso Advisor.
Cheers!
Nov 4, 2019, 7:42 am
#1025
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
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I'd suggest Fullerton Bay Hotel. While the view is from below looking up vs. MBS looking down, it's still a great view and of course a much better hotel as well.
Depending on the room you're after/availability (might be an issue at this point), upgrade at time of booking as well via Virtuoso Advisor.
Cheers!
Depending on the room you're after/availability (might be an issue at this point), upgrade at time of booking as well via Virtuoso Advisor.
Cheers!
Nov 4, 2019, 7:57 am
#1026
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jakarta
Programs: Krisflyer PPS, SPG, Hyatt GoldPassport, Shangri-la Golden Circle, British Airways ExecClub
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Anyone have recommendations for a hotel to view New Years fireworks next year? Would prefer to keep it below $1500-2000 USD for the night. I've stayed at the JW, RC, Shangri-La, and the Conrad. Only the former two would really qualify and the RC has a lot of blocked views on the lower floors so I don't know how reliable they'd be. I'm also looking into Fullerton Bay and MBS even though MBS is a giant tourist trap as I'm interested in the views.
Nov 4, 2019, 10:27 am
#1027
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
Has anyone stayed at the newly refurbished Raffles? How would you compare it to other Luxury Options?
I am staying at Ritz for 8 nights with my wife and 2 kids and then want to switch to Raffles State Room Suite for 4 nights or Premiere Suite at JW Marriott...
I am a little concerned that suites at Raffles have no view/windows at all... won’t they feel stuffy and depressing? whereas the Suite at JW has lovely views and is very spacious.
On the other hand it seems F&B at Raffles would be much better than JW.
Can I go to Raffles for Breakfast even if I am not staying there?
I am staying at Ritz for 8 nights with my wife and 2 kids and then want to switch to Raffles State Room Suite for 4 nights or Premiere Suite at JW Marriott...
I am a little concerned that suites at Raffles have no view/windows at all... won’t they feel stuffy and depressing? whereas the Suite at JW has lovely views and is very spacious.
On the other hand it seems F&B at Raffles would be much better than JW.
Can I go to Raffles for Breakfast even if I am not staying there?
Nov 4, 2019, 10:32 am
#1028
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London, Paris
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I’ll be able to tell you next week, although members of my family stayed there said there was still construction and related disruption happening and to continue until beyond the new year. He said it did impact his stay but he’s honestly a bit fussy.
My concierge’s other clients gave very good feedback, on the other hand. So much so that when I got wind of it we switched from the Four Seasons.
We will see if I made the right choice.
My concierge’s other clients gave very good feedback, on the other hand. So much so that when I got wind of it we switched from the Four Seasons.
We will see if I made the right choice.
Nov 4, 2019, 11:03 am
#1029
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Saurabh Batra Had clients recently complete 10 nights of return stay at Fullerton Bay Hotel and went by Raffles for drinks/tour and said it was stunning. Said they will prefer to try Raffles next stay vs. FBH. So that only speaks to the hard product, but based on their feedback and few other TA peers' reviews, it seems to worth trying, assuming construction issues can be mitigated for your dates, of course.
As for views, I still prefer FBH the most.
As for views, I still prefer FBH the most.
Nov 4, 2019, 2:07 pm
#1030
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I'd suggest Fullerton Bay Hotel. While the view is from below looking up vs. MBS looking down, it's still a great view and of course a much better hotel as well.
Depending on the room you're after/availability (might be an issue at this point), upgrade at time of booking as well via Virtuoso Advisor.
Cheers!
Depending on the room you're after/availability (might be an issue at this point), upgrade at time of booking as well via Virtuoso Advisor.
Cheers!
Nov 4, 2019, 3:03 pm
#1031
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I didn't look, just speaking from experience...but if not, should open up in a month.
Nov 4, 2019, 3:43 pm
#1032
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Most stuff isn't loaded yet but I had to fight to get the harbour suite at RC HK for this Dec 31 when the booking window opened so I'm getting ready ahead of time.
Nov 5, 2019, 3:48 pm
#1033
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I’ll be able to tell you next week, although members of my family stayed there said there was still construction and related disruption happening and to continue until beyond the new year. He said it did impact his stay but he’s honestly a bit fussy.
My concierge’s other clients gave very good feedback, on the other hand. So much so that when I got wind of it we switched from the Four Seasons.
We will see if I made the right choice.
My concierge’s other clients gave very good feedback, on the other hand. So much so that when I got wind of it we switched from the Four Seasons.
We will see if I made the right choice.
. Perhaps will see you .Jet lagging , as usual ..
Nov 5, 2019, 9:46 pm
#1034
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
@sophialite Great. Will look forward to your first hand experience...
I am sure the Hotel common areas look great but I am most concerned about Suites still being dark and dingy as the layout does not allow suites to have windows...
@Saurabh Batra Had clients recently complete 10 nights of return stay at Fullerton Bay Hotel and went by Raffles for drinks/tour and said it was stunning. Said they will prefer to try Raffles next stay vs. FBH. So that only speaks to the hard product, but based on their feedback and few other TA peers' reviews, it seems to worth trying, assuming construction issues can be mitigated for your dates, of course.
As for views, I still prefer FBH the most.
As for views, I still prefer FBH the most.
I am sure the Hotel common areas look great but I am most concerned about Suites still being dark and dingy as the layout does not allow suites to have windows...
Last edited by RichardInSF; Nov 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm Reason: Consecutive posts by same member.
Nov 6, 2019, 6:08 am
#1035
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jakarta
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Not sure why anyone will like or recommend the Raffles. I asked my travel agent to arrange a tour of the hotel recently and it's literally like a furnace. Other than the main lobby and restaurants, and the rooms of course, everywhere else within the hotel is open space without air conditioning, and it's hot, hot, hot, especially under the scorching, unforgiving afternoon sun in Singapore's hot humid weather where temperature can reach 37 DegC. One must really enjoy the sun or sweating to stay in this hotel.
The rooms while nicely appointed, are nothing special. There is no view at all. The renovation has introduced a strange mix of colonial style decor with modern contemporary eateries. Overall, I left unimpressed and will definitely give this place a miss.
The rooms while nicely appointed, are nothing special. There is no view at all. The renovation has introduced a strange mix of colonial style decor with modern contemporary eateries. Overall, I left unimpressed and will definitely give this place a miss.
Last edited by BENLEE; Nov 6, 2019 at 6:15 am