Best Luxury Hotel in Singapore? (consolidated thread)
Jun 8, 2018, 3:58 pm
#886
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How does the Andaz compare to the RC? Kind of hesitant to book the RC since my status won't count.
Jun 9, 2018, 5:41 am
#887
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views aren’t as great at andaz (marginal though) and you won’t get smothered with service but that’s all made up for with a far superior and newer hard product at the Andaz. Andaz has a great rooftop bar as well
Jun 9, 2018, 5:54 am
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USA TV (I didn't notice whether it was CNN or one of the networks that had a picture of the Fullerton building, but it was indeed the Fullerton and not Fullerton Bay or some other hotel) is reporting that Kim wanted to stay in the top suite at the Fullerton. It's not clear where he actually will stay for the summit.
Jun 9, 2018, 5:58 am
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USA TV (I didn't notice whether it was CNN or one of the networks that had a picture of the Fullerton building, but it was indeed the Fullerton and not Fullerton Bay or some other hotel) is reporting that Kim wanted to stay in the top suite at the Fullerton. It's not clear where he actually will stay for the summit.
Jun 9, 2018, 6:12 am
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Well, Queen Elizabeth II picked Raffles.
Jun 9, 2018, 6:43 am
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Shangri La Valley wing used to be the preferred choice of many VIPs due to it being a completely separate building - own driveway, entrance, and even within that wing a separate discrete private lobby lift that can be immediately accessed from the entrance . IIRC just to the left of the main Valley Wing lobby entrance is a separate door that takes you to a separate guest elevator.
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Jun 9, 2018, 10:24 pm
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seeking opinions of best pool for a baby/infant.
went to shangri-la at Easter with the little guy and thought that was pretty good - busy, but big enough to walk him around without being splashed.
went to shangri-la at Easter with the little guy and thought that was pretty good - busy, but big enough to walk him around without being splashed.
Jun 9, 2018, 11:54 pm
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Jun 11, 2018, 4:52 pm
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interesting seems singapore hotels mostly not blocked (in online reservations) at the moment, capella blocked through fri night, and valley wing blocked through wed night
many reports here of staying at shangri la, even valley wing, during major asian summits
capella also has villas, could ask re child proofing private pools
interesting with kids >
shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/rooms-suites/suites/tower-wing/themed-family-suite
rwsentosa.com/en/hotels/ocean-suite/overview
many reports here of staying at shangri la, even valley wing, during major asian summits
capella also has villas, could ask re child proofing private pools
interesting with kids >
shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/rooms-suites/suites/tower-wing/themed-family-suite
rwsentosa.com/en/hotels/ocean-suite/overview
Jun 11, 2018, 11:32 pm
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Singapore hotels can do background checks on guests.
Jul 8, 2018, 1:06 pm
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I'm also spending a couple of nights at the Conrad but have never stayed there either. Is it is a decent choice at all? (I mostly wanted the view but previously found the MO disappointing for the rate).
Of all the hotels people discuss negatively in recent posts, I think that my biggest disappointment was the Shangri La Valley Wing. I can see how it can be attractive for people who want to spend their entire day drinking "free" Champagne and getting stuffed but I must say that in terms of rooms and even service it was one of my biggest disappointments anywhere. Admittedly, I'm also not that keen on the Orchard St area anyway.
Jul 12, 2018, 1:08 am
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patina will be single owner within 5 months (then can finally open)
straitstimes.com/singapore/deadlock-broken-on-capitol-singapore-project
straitstimes.com/singapore/iconic-capitol-singapore-sees-light-at-end-of-tunnel-after-feuding-shareholders-settle
raffles website says H2 reopening, perhaps likely towards end of year
straitstimes.com/singapore/deadlock-broken-on-capitol-singapore-project
straitstimes.com/singapore/iconic-capitol-singapore-sees-light-at-end-of-tunnel-after-feuding-shareholders-settle
raffles website says H2 reopening, perhaps likely towards end of year
Reservations are open.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:52 am
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Jul 12, 2018, 11:31 pm
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ETA: just tried to book a room for next year (1Q) but there is no availability on any dates I tried.
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