Originally Posted by SQ319 (Post 22634769)

Here's my thoughts....

- You won't like Peninsula Excelsior, because it's somewhat dated.
- You won't like the IC either because it is decorated in ethnic Peranakan style (not modern)
- Anything more modern and closer to City Hall after the Singapore River would be out of your budget.
- Anything in the Marina Bay area is out of your budget.
- AMOY is built in old shop houses, I don't think the rooms would be very big.

The Chinatown area would be your best bet, imo...

I think you still can consider HIX CQ. It's actually not a bad location and with the current opening specials, you might be able to snag a good rate. There's free breakfast too and while it's not a full spread, you do get a pretty decent selection.

Other hotels off the top of my head at that area - Park Regis, Park Hotel Clarke Quay (further from the MRT than HIX CQ), HIX CQ

Originally Posted by glennaa11 (Post 22716838)

Thanks for that. Some reviews of the HIX CQ that I have seen complained about long waits and big crowds in the lobby. I guess it is already popular with tour groups? Some one also complained about the distance to the subway but having walked all over that part of town when I was there I can't imagine it is that far of a walk.

I still haven't made a choice yet but your views may certainly help me to decide.