Picking a hotel
Apr 16, 2014 | 7:38 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Here, There & Everywhere
Programs: SQ PPS, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, OZ Diamond
Posts: 660
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
- 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
I usually stay at the Holiday Inn Orchard - but this will be my new go to hotel in Singapore. Excellent value stay.
Apr 16, 2014 | 8:18 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: most of them
Posts: 3,284
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.
I still haven't made a choice yet but your views may certainly help me to decide.
Apr 27, 2014 | 10:05 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SIN and wandering.
Posts: 1,549
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.
I still haven't made a choice yet but your views may certainly help me to decide.
Jul 1, 2014 | 7:06 am
#19
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: Globalist, Titanium, *G, OWE
Posts: 321
I recently stayed at the Carlton City Hotel and it was amazing! Great views from the room and an overall good experience.
Check out my full review here: http://www.theshutterwhale.com/blog/...otel-singapore
Check out my full review here: http://www.theshutterwhale.com/blog/...otel-singapore