SingaporeDon

Only if it is a really good deal or you fancy eating out at the Newton Foodcourt regularly during your stay in Singapore

ezron

bump--what's the latest ?

lcpteck

Westin just opened in Nov 2013. Master Thread.

dcstudent

Wondering which hotel is best for a guy who's travelling alone and just wants to rest his head. Don't need an upgrade, just a clean room, literally will be in the hotel just for sleeping and probably breakfast. Close to transportation a must.

Best to stick with Starwood (in which case which one) or should I just priceline/hotwire a 4*?

Looking for late September/early October for 4-5 nights.

lcpteck

Well I guess it depends on your budget, cheapest SPG hotel in Singapore is the Sheraton, followed by the Westin/St. Regis/W Sentosa Cove

W would not be wise as it's on a remote part of Sentosa island with nothing nearby. You would have to take the resort shuttle or taxi to go anywhere.

Maybe you should look elsewhere or just use points or C&P if it's more worth it.

Here are the master threads:
Sheraton
Westin
St. Regis
W (Resort)

dcstudent

Thanks. I can afford any of the properties, but since I won't be using any of the facilities (on vacation and prefer to be out and about than in the hotel), I'm likely to only be in the hotel to sleep and, maybe, eat breakfast. The Sheraton has lots of detractors but it sounds clean and with my Plat the free internet is a plus. Really all I need is clean, wifi and close to transport.

Will be taking train in from Kuala Lumpur and flying back to states from SIN.

remymartin

The Sheraton is by far the cheapest property, but it isn't "cheap". It's quite close to the Newton hawker centre, which might be of interest.

If I were "slummin" it I would probably look at other properties as well to get an idea on how much extra those lifetime nights would cost you.

lcpteck

I agree, cheapest rate I've ever seen on SPG site for Sheraton is about USD$153.

Hotel 81 can be affordable as it's a no frills room only chain. Unfortunately it's used mostly as a love hotel.

Value Hotel
Fragrance Hotel

Check OTAs as well, lots of hotels everywhere in Singapore.

Or just do a 5 night award stay in Westin, Cat 5.

MSPeconomist

I'd vote for the Westin. It's nice and new with a new subway station (called Downtown???) very close. There are restaurants in the building and a little convenience and wine store just around the corner to the right of the hotel's main entrance that seems to have a nice variety of ready to eat food items. You're also within a block or so of Satay Street in the evening. [AFAIK the historic hawker center there is still closed for renovations.]

I've never stayed there, but there have been multiple reports of some Sheraton rooms smelling very musty; I know of people who have had to change rooms or even change hotels as a result.

bigjim

I agree with last poster. The hotel is killer and in a very convenient location if you're planning on using the Metro.

Also, interesting bit of trivia - Google Singapore is located in same complex as hotel.

MSPeconomist

Since the person asking will be on a business trip, I might add that my standard king room in the Westin was arranged with a nice big desk (with small L credenza) in a window alcove. There was also a distinct small sitting area so that the room seemed like a small junior suite oriented toward business travel. ADDED: However, there's a lot of variation in room shapes and layouts even within the same category. Categories are largely based on views, not systematic differences in physical room attributes other than location in the building. Similarly, club level rooms can be any room in the hotel where the occupants have lounge access.

The hotel clearly views itself as a business hotel despite the nice deck and infinity pool.

LuisHK

If the premium between Sheraton and Westin is not too high, I would recommend Westin as well. It's new and the beds are great.

In terms of location, it's lacking of immediate food options but if you know the direction you can find great food/booze within 10 minutes of walk.

I REALLY REALLY wouldn't want to recommend the likes of Hotel81 or Fragrance to a business-traveller!

lcpteck

Hehehe, I wouldn't too but dcstudent stated he's on vacation.

I can afford any of the properties, but since I won't be using any of the facilities (on vacation and prefer to be out and about than in the hotel), I'm likely to only be in the hotel to sleep and, maybe, eat breakfast.

LuisHK

hahaha!

Call me pampered but I won't even want to stay a night to sleep - don't want to be disturbed by next door... Be it lovers engaging in whatever they're doing or roudy tourists from ultra cheap tour groups...

dcstudent

Sounds like I'd have quite the story when I got home! Anywho, thanks all. For the moment I've made a 5 night redemption at the Westin and I'll watch agoda/wotif etc.... for deals at non-starwood hotels.

Thanks again!