Which hotel for 2 nights?
Jan 15, 2014, 2:38 am
#1
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Which hotel for 2 nights?
2 nights in April. I'm a Royal Ambassador with ICH and Diamond with Hyatt...would you recommend the Grand Hyatt or Intercontinental?
Jan 15, 2014, 3:45 pm
#2
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For me, location-wise, IC is better.
Around the bugis area, there are plenty of coffeeshops, hawker centers which give a more local feel, if that is what u want.
GH is right in the orchard road shopping area.
Just modern shopping malls.
Never stayed in both since im local.
Around the bugis area, there are plenty of coffeeshops, hawker centers which give a more local feel, if that is what u want.
GH is right in the orchard road shopping area.
Just modern shopping malls.
Never stayed in both since im local.
Jan 15, 2014, 9:21 pm
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If shopping is going to feature greatly in your 2 nights, then I would recommend Grand Hyatt as it is right smack on the shopping belt.
InterContinental is unique because the hotel is designed/decorated based on a Peranakan theme and the Club Lounge and shophouse rooms are very nicely renovated to reflect this.
Jan 16, 2014, 4:40 pm
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I'de say IC, as I personally favor the bugis area and marina bay more than Orchard Road, since I don't need to shop till I drop. In terms of access to public transport to see some city highlights both locations are equal, you can easily hop on an MRT at both places.
And like SQ319 already states, what do you intend to do, since that might even mean you can stay better at a different hotel than the ones mentioned by OP.
And like SQ319 already states, what do you intend to do, since that might even mean you can stay better at a different hotel than the ones mentioned by OP.
Jan 18, 2014, 3:10 pm
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GH is a much nicer property with better rooms and a club that is far superior to the one at the IC. The GH is often more than double the cost of the IC so you might want to account for that, but that aside for me it would be a no brainer!
Jan 18, 2014, 3:13 pm
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In Singapore, I've given up on the "big chains".. way more expensive than the smaller, better located hotels. If you're on for some party, I would recommend the Park Regis (great 4*+ hotel at 4*- prices, especially at the weekend) - but generally, I would always try to compare ALL hotels, not just those chains you've mind mind.. hotel prices in Singapore do vary a lot..
Jan 18, 2014, 7:34 pm
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In Singapore, I've given up on the "big chains".. way more expensive than the smaller, better located hotels. If you're on for some party, I would recommend the Park Regis (great 4*+ hotel at 4*- prices, especially at the weekend) - but generally, I would always try to compare ALL hotels, not just those chains you've mind mind.. hotel prices in Singapore do vary a lot..