Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Singapore
Oct 4, 2018, 9:21 pm
#46
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A belated and big thanks to everyone for the useful replies. We're leaning toward the JW Marriott because the larger lounge makes it sound like a nicer place to hang out if we can't get into a room early or to wander around nearby if we feel up to it in the morning. But any more advice is always appreciated. (Under the merger, as a Platinum I'd still have access to lounges in either hotel, right?)
My favorite in SIN is the Fairmont. Now why couldn't Marriott buy Fairmont, instead of Accor?
Oct 4, 2018, 9:25 pm
#47
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Oct 4, 2018, 9:57 pm
#48
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A belated and big thanks to everyone for the useful replies. We're leaning toward the JW Marriott because the larger lounge makes it sound like a nicer place to hang out if we can't get into a room early, plus the area around the JWM sounds better to wander around nearby if we feel up to it in the morning. But any more advice is always appreciated. (Under the merger, as a Platinum I'd still have access to lounges in either hotel, right?)
As a (pre-merge) Gold member,I arrived early and was pleasantly surprised the JWM FDA invited me to have breakfast at the lounge while waiting for my room.
Enjoy your trip!
Nov 10, 2018, 9:05 am
#49
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Singapore marriott hotels which one?
Need to book a marriott hotel at Singapore for a long weekend and for one reason or another narrowed my choices down to:
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
Nov 10, 2018, 9:16 am
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Need to book a marriott hotel at Singapore for a long weekend and for one reason or another narrowed my choices down to:
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
Nov 10, 2018, 10:06 am
#51
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Need to book a marriott hotel at Singapore for a long weekend and for one reason or another narrowed my choices down to:
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
1) Marriott tang plaza
2) JW marriott
3) Westin
We are looking for a hotel with nice pool area(not too shaded)modern and not too far away from the tourist attractions?
Any help appreciated
Nov 10, 2018, 10:12 am
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True, I could not decide how much weight to give that factor. I don't typically lounge at the pool, so I had a hard time guessing what poppyz would like in that regard. If sunny open-air pool experience is very important, perhaps Westin is better.
Nov 10, 2018, 10:52 am
#53
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For shopping, Marriott Tangs location is the best.
Right at Orchard road
But oldest hotel compare to the other two.
MRT wise, JW has more connections.
Circle (orange) line right at their doorstep.
A bit further Red and Green and even Blue line is available.
South beach complex itself have some trendy and upscale cafes and restaurant. CHIJMES is also very close (another upscale restaurants complex)
For shops (and less fancy meals) there are Raffles City sc, Suntec City sc and Millenia Walk
Westin ... I believe it was the newest of three but location is quite unfavourable.
Close to Lau Pa Sat festival market.
Asia Square itself are big office tower with large food court.
Nearest MRT : Downtown station of Downtown (blue) line
Right at Orchard road
But oldest hotel compare to the other two.
MRT wise, JW has more connections.
Circle (orange) line right at their doorstep.
A bit further Red and Green and even Blue line is available.
South beach complex itself have some trendy and upscale cafes and restaurant. CHIJMES is also very close (another upscale restaurants complex)
For shops (and less fancy meals) there are Raffles City sc, Suntec City sc and Millenia Walk
Westin ... I believe it was the newest of three but location is quite unfavourable.
Close to Lau Pa Sat festival market.
Asia Square itself are big office tower with large food court.
Nearest MRT : Downtown station of Downtown (blue) line
Nov 10, 2018, 11:34 am
#54
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If the JW had guaranteed sun at the pool I think we would choose this
although some people saying 6th floor pool has decent sunbathing access?
my other half would not forgive me if there was no sunbathing ,being from the UK it's a rare thing 😀
although some people saying 6th floor pool has decent sunbathing access?
my other half would not forgive me if there was no sunbathing ,being from the UK it's a rare thing 😀
Nov 10, 2018, 2:02 pm
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Nov 10, 2018, 3:58 pm
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The rooftop pool at the JW will not meet your sun requirement.
Nov 10, 2018, 6:50 pm
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(Frankly I can't imagine wishing to sunbathe in SG, but to each one's own!)
Nov 12, 2018, 3:13 am
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There was sun (scattered clouds) most of the day today. Thunderstorms started around 5:30 pm, blowing through pretty quickly.
I'm at Four Seasons on an FHR rate. This place simply blows away all the Marriott/SPG options. Two pools, both very nice.
I'm at Four Seasons on an FHR rate. This place simply blows away all the Marriott/SPG options. Two pools, both very nice.
Nov 12, 2018, 10:17 am
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For shopping, Marriott Tangs location is the best.
Right at Orchard road
But oldest hotel compare to the other two.
MRT wise, JW has more connections.
Circle (orange) line right at their doorstep.
A bit further Red and Green and even Blue line is available.
South beach complex itself have some trendy and upscale cafes and restaurant. CHIJMES is also very close (another upscale restaurants complex)
For shops (and less fancy meals) there are Raffles City sc, Suntec City sc and Millenia Walk
Westin ... I believe it was the newest of three but location is quite unfavourable.
Close to Lau Pa Sat festival market.
Asia Square itself are big office tower with large food court.
Nearest MRT : Downtown station of Downtown (blue) line
Right at Orchard road
But oldest hotel compare to the other two.
MRT wise, JW has more connections.
Circle (orange) line right at their doorstep.
A bit further Red and Green and even Blue line is available.
South beach complex itself have some trendy and upscale cafes and restaurant. CHIJMES is also very close (another upscale restaurants complex)
For shops (and less fancy meals) there are Raffles City sc, Suntec City sc and Millenia Walk
Westin ... I believe it was the newest of three but location is quite unfavourable.
Close to Lau Pa Sat festival market.
Asia Square itself are big office tower with large food court.
Nearest MRT : Downtown station of Downtown (blue) line
Based on a perusal of this thread and the recent comments, I'm considering the JW Marriott for its location to tourist attractions / MRT.
However, I noticed that there are other options requiring fewer points/night: The Vagabond Club, The Sheraton Towers (although it seems to get low ratings in reviews), and even The St. Regis appear to require fewer points vs. the JW Marriott.
Can you please comment on the location / convenience of these other Marriott/SPG options?
Ultimately, it may come down to which hotel we can book a room with two separate beds (we are just friends travelling together). Our interests will be in seeing the key sights, and importantly, trying out the various foods Singapore has to offer, including hawker stalls, etc. Thanks!