Cynicor

JW has the best location for most first time tourists, whether you prefer to taxi or take public transport.
More nearby destinations that are walkable, more hawkers and food halls with local food nearby.

ElevatorEnthusiast

Please, please, please don't stay at the Singapore STR as your first STR...

LovetoTravel83

Stayed there a couple of months ago and all was good.

Upgraded to a suite using SNA for 11 nights (points stay as well).

Breakfast was good. Butler service was good (packing/unpacking/pressing).

Drinks at the bar for an hour I believe at 6 pm.

ElevatorEnthusiast

I liked the property, as well, but it isn't the one to try if you're looking for a consistently good example of "STR service" in my opinion.

kaizen7

I believe some of the STR Singapore team did try their best to make customers happy.
But unfortunately I have the impression that the management and the rest of the team feels that guests especially elites are nuisance.

dkerr

I would go for the JW. The location is better for getting around the island with MRT Circle line, East-West line and North-South line all close by. Raffles City, Suntec, Marina Square and Chijmes are close by for a huge selection of shopping and eating. It is a modern hotel and has an excellent lounge if you have access to it.

Kacee

The StR Orchard Road location is considerably less interesting. Though there are several large malls and the Botanical Gardens very close by.

StR gets rightly criticized for arrogant attitude, but JW is not super elite friendly, either. It seems the Westin gets the best marks overall of the Marriotts (though I haven't stayed there).

kaizen7

Shopping mall wise, Marriott Tang Plaza will be nearest hotel for those malls.

JW did have nice area.

And for elite expectation, don't expect anything in Singapore and you will not be disappointed

dkerr

I have stayed at the Westin and can recommend it. It is more business-traveler focused than leisure-traveler. I stayed during the early days of post-covid reopening and the lounge was not open yet, but they gave a very generous F&B daily credit in lieu of that. The room was excellent with a great view of the harbor. Location is not as ideal as the JW, not great for local shopping/dining without riding the MRT. But with the opening of MRT Thomson line right at the front door, and a short walk to Downtown line, it is well connected to the rest of the island.

rucksack

JW is definitely the way to go from a location standpoint for first-time Singapore tourists, IMO. But I much prefer the vibe of the StR's location, specifically being near the Botanic Gardens and Nassim Road.

eponymous_coward

Is it worth 17k points on a 3 day stay to go from the Warehouse Hotel to the Westin? (If it's easier to estimate value, imagine I said "$120 USD or $40 a night").

I will be Titanium during the stay and while free breakfasts, upgrades and executive lounges are nice I think it's a bit of a fail to limit yourself to food from your hotel in Singapore, and I am fine with a base room in nicely appionted boutique hotel.

mynameisdmoon

Nice to have this ranking list from you for my trip to Singapore next year. Here's hoping Westin points pricing falls back within 50k, or else looks like I'm going to the Sheraton!

kaizen7

Warehouse Hotel is a Design Hotel Property so elite benefit there was quite limited.
(no 4pm check out guarantee and no free breakfast as welcome amenity I believe)
They are small hotel so I wouldn't be surprised if they can't upgrade you.
If you dont mind walking alot under Singapore sun then I would suggest Warehouse hotel.

Location wise, Westin is a bit better. Plenty of food options nearby and you can walk easily (a bit hot though) to Tanjong Pagar area for more food!

littlevoices

Looking at the cheaper end of the market, any views would be welcome... I have a two night business trip, first night arriving at nearly midnight, likely a few business meetings (maybe a late checkout helpful). Price range is limited due to the increase in pricing and a tight hotel cap. As such, need to just choose what is best. Ultimately it will be a bed for a night (no time for lounge, I guess breakfast won't be included for free), ideally I can get to Esplanade / City Hall easily, but that can be via taxi or MRT.

Options and prices, excluding tax that are within that tight cap:

• The Serangoon House, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel -200SGD
• Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview - 220SGD
• The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel - 276SGD
• Courtyard Singapore Novena - 280SGD

Currently thinking the Novena has an MRT, and the 4P Riverview with a taxi are the best choices. Would probably take the riverview, for the view and being close to the Quays at this point, but surprised that its so much cheaper?

dkerr

I think you summed it up well yourself. Those would be my choices. Personally I would go for the Courtyard because I value easy access to a MRT station, but can understand selecting the 4P if you want to walk out to the quays for evening dinner/drinks.