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W Singapore - Sentosa Cove [Master Thread]
Dec 16, 2016, 6:24 am
#181
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,531
Hi there, planning a trip to Singapore soon, and wondering whether anyone have any advice regarding the W Singapore. I'm mostly concerned about the transportation issue, as it seems that although there is a shuttle bus, it runs quite infrequently, and one would require a taxi otherwise. Expense aside, having to wait for one every time you wanted to get off the island would be quite annoying, would it not? And also, has anyone tried requesting an Uber? Any luck with drivers responding?
Secondly, there are very few posts on the Le Meridien - anyone able to do a comparison?
Thanks!
Secondly, there are very few posts on the Le Meridien - anyone able to do a comparison?
Thanks!
BTW - no harm in asking about Uber. But I usually check the location. It's 8:30p in SIN, I just checked from New York and I see several Ubers around the W.
Sep 17, 2017, 8:35 am
#182
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ KF Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 300
Any suggestions on getting into a fantastic suite as Plat? If I book a marvelous suite, is there still a possibility for a 1 cat suite upgrade? Would appreciate the private plunge pool. If chances aren't good I'll probably just get an away room.
Sep 24, 2017, 10:01 am
#183
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
In my case, my Ambassador status definitely seems to have played a very positive role in such circumstances. Sometimes I ask my Ambassador to reach out on my behalf, but sometimes I find it useful to initiate the contact and discussion on my own. I think many managers appreciate that, too.
Good luck! I totally understand about wanting that private plunge pool!
Sep 25, 2017, 7:57 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ KF Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 300
I often find it useful to contact the property Director of Rooms and ask what upgrade fee might be negotiated to get the upgrade I might want. It doesn't always work out, but quite often it does. Even if you don't get or want to pay for the upgrade, the hotel is made more aware of your preference and status. In a few cases, they've upgraded me to the category I desired without my needing to pay a thing. (Just don't assume or expect that!)
In my case, my Ambassador status definitely seems to have played a very positive role in such circumstances. Sometimes I ask my Ambassador to reach out on my behalf, but sometimes I find it useful to initiate the contact and discussion on my own. I think many managers appreciate that, too.
Good luck! I totally understand about wanting that private plunge pool!
In my case, my Ambassador status definitely seems to have played a very positive role in such circumstances. Sometimes I ask my Ambassador to reach out on my behalf, but sometimes I find it useful to initiate the contact and discussion on my own. I think many managers appreciate that, too.
Good luck! I totally understand about wanting that private plunge pool!
W Sentosa Singapore plat. recognition?
So should I risk it, not to book a suite and hope for upgrade?
Jul 25, 2018, 8:33 am
#189
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: AY Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 224
Need a double room but finding it strange that the double room option for the same room category cost like 15% to 20% more than the king. Room description and size is exactly the same. Is this allowed by the program?
Would being a platinum help? Weekend rates are already pretty high and I can’t justify paying more just for a different bed setup...
Would being a platinum help? Weekend rates are already pretty high and I can’t justify paying more just for a different bed setup...
Jul 25, 2018, 11:50 am
#190
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,714
This the case not only in Singapore... In many countries hotesl charge more for a double room than a king/queen. Most times the room with 2 beds are a bit bigger...
Jul 26, 2018, 11:33 am
#191
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: UA GS, BA Gold, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Gold, National Exec Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,419
I'd reach out to the hotel and tell them you'd prefer a double room instead of a king room. The W Singapore has great service and has always been very accomodating to me.
Sep 26, 2018, 10:05 pm
#192
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Hi all,
This is Cat 6 hotel (50,000) but based on the new rates it should 40k off peak and 60k for peak.
How do i found out when the hotel's "off peak period" so that i can use my Free Night Award which is good for stays up to 40k pts?
This is Cat 6 hotel (50,000) but based on the new rates it should 40k off peak and 60k for peak.
How do i found out when the hotel's "off peak period" so that i can use my Free Night Award which is good for stays up to 40k pts?
Oct 13, 2018, 1:14 pm
#193
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BRU-ZRH
Programs: LX HON, BA Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 764
Looking to stay a week in Singapore with wife, kid and bring mom along. Hence planning to book connecting rooms, one king and 1 double.
Wonder what the best strategy is as Plat100 or whatever it is called these days.
1. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the ambassador to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
2. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the hotel directly to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
3. Ask the ambassador to propose a deal?
4. Ask the hotel to propose a deal?
Wonder what the best strategy is as Plat100 or whatever it is called these days.
1. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the ambassador to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
2. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the hotel directly to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
3. Ask the ambassador to propose a deal?
4. Ask the hotel to propose a deal?
Oct 14, 2018, 8:57 am
#195
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,017
Looking to stay a week in Singapore with wife, kid and bring mom along. Hence planning to book connecting rooms, one king and 1 double.
Wonder what the best strategy is as Plat100 or whatever it is called these days.
1. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the ambassador to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
2. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the hotel directly to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
3. Ask the ambassador to propose a deal?
4. Ask the hotel to propose a deal?
Wonder what the best strategy is as Plat100 or whatever it is called these days.
1. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the ambassador to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
2. Book 2 rooms on marriott.com and then contact the hotel directly to arrange connecting rooms and ask for upgrade possibilities?
3. Ask the ambassador to propose a deal?
4. Ask the hotel to propose a deal?
