Luxury Hotels in Singapore - worrying, worrying...
Feb 21, 2007, 8:30 am
#16
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Feb 21, 2007, 8:31 am
#17
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Been there at the end of December, one night, club room. Loved it. The room might be a little small, but very comfy bed, nice although small bathroom. Perfect service, including turndown. Club room includes late check-out, they say 6pm but they told me when I checked in that mine was 8pm. really appreciated as my flight was departing at midnight.
I was there a week over Christmas, and liked the place a lot. Club Floor is a must though as the hotel doesn't really, in my opinion, have anywhere downstairs peaceful to sit and relax. The Club lounge is good, if a little chaotic, and therefore, slow at breakfast time which is more to do with the lack of decent facilities for the chefs than the number of people.
Do a search in this forum for Singapore and you'll find plenty of further comment on The Oriental contained in threads.
Feb 21, 2007, 9:01 am
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Sorry I missed you both at the hotel and at the departure gate. We probably passed each other in the Club Lounge.
I was there a week over Christmas, and liked the place a lot. Club Floor is a must though as the hotel doesn't really, in my opinion, have anywhere downstairs peaceful to sit and relax. The Club lounge is good, if a little chaotic, and therefore, slow at breakfast time which is more to do with the lack of decent facilities for the chefs than the number of people.
Do a search in this forum for Singapore and you'll find plenty of further comment on The Oriental contained in threads.
I was there a week over Christmas, and liked the place a lot. Club Floor is a must though as the hotel doesn't really, in my opinion, have anywhere downstairs peaceful to sit and relax. The Club lounge is good, if a little chaotic, and therefore, slow at breakfast time which is more to do with the lack of decent facilities for the chefs than the number of people.
Do a search in this forum for Singapore and you'll find plenty of further comment on The Oriental contained in threads.
Feb 21, 2007, 10:02 am
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Now now, I know tipping is not customary in Asia. In Singapore, I have both tipped and not tipped. I find that tipping a little usually gets above and beyond service (at least at the MO and the RC). Of course I'm not encouraging others to do so as tipping is not required or expected.
Feb 21, 2007, 10:28 am
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Now now, I know tipping is not customary in Asia. In Singapore, I have both tipped and not tipped. I find that tipping a little usually gets above and beyond service (at least at the MO and the RC). Of course I'm not encouraging others to do so as tipping is not required or expected.
Feb 21, 2007, 1:10 pm
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I have stayed at them all and highly recomend The Valley Wing. The service might not be the FS but the rooms, decor and bathrooms are top notch. Included is an excellent breakfast and afternoon canapes that are enough for a dinner. The only real negative I have with the Shangri-La is their new main restaurant, The Line which gives me a headache.
Feb 22, 2007, 3:58 am
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There 3 nights earlier this month. Yes, what MACH81 said above. Also a nice cocktail hour in the Club with a different cuisine emphasized each night (Chinese, Japanese, French) our 3 nights. Also, while the gym is only OK, the pool is excellent; it officially closes at 9 but you can use it 24 hours in fact.
Feb 22, 2007, 7:59 am
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Feb 22, 2007, 8:32 am
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The Orchard area is definitely busier, lots shopping and good food. Everytime I go there, the malls and streets are packed with Singaporeans and tourists. That area is good if you like the constant hustle and bustle.
Feb 23, 2007, 4:14 am
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There 3 nights earlier this month. Yes, what MACH81 said above. Also a nice cocktail hour in the Club with a different cuisine emphasized each night (Chinese, Japanese, French) our 3 nights. Also, while the gym is only OK, the pool is excellent; it officially closes at 9 but you can use it 24 hours in fact.
It seems that I will be deciding between the Shangri-La Valley Wing and the Mandarin Oriental Club Level. Whichever it will be, I'm already looking forward to my first time in SIN.
Feb 23, 2007, 5:08 am
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Feb 23, 2007, 6:28 am
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Had a great stay at MO SIN club level last October. I loved it...oh boy, these cute dresses those club level ladies wear show so much leg that it looked pretty frivolous for SIN standards...ahem, it was quite a sight 
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