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Jul 17, 2003 | 10:35 pm
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singapore
looking for a 4-5 star hotel. preferably around orchard. what are the best deals you all have gotten or have heard? i know great deals are abound via priceline and due to this post SARS madness.. any tips on hitting up SIA hostesses?? 
Jul 17, 2003 | 11:21 pm
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I just stayed at the Hilton for US$90 a night, which is ok. The Regent is aboout $120 or so.
The Summit chain hotel just off Orchard is quite nice and is just under $100.
The Le Meridian was about $80, but it is too far down Orchard for me.
You can probably do better on Priceline, but it will be the luck of the draw.
As to the later issue, I usually start with, "Hi!"
The Summit chain hotel just off Orchard is quite nice and is just under $100.
The Le Meridian was about $80, but it is too far down Orchard for me.
You can probably do better on Priceline, but it will be the luck of the draw.
As to the later issue, I usually start with, "Hi!"
Jul 18, 2003 | 12:15 am
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You need to visit www.BiddingForTravel.com started up by none other than a flyertalker. Pre-SARS, we got Marriott for about $55/night. It was just fine.
Jul 18, 2003 | 12:44 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Jamoldo:
any tips on hitting up SIA hostesses??</font>
any tips on hitting up SIA hostesses??
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however , try your luck at "bar none" in the basement of the marriott , scotts road .
i does not belong to the hotel , so the entrance is outside.
Jul 18, 2003 | 5:13 am
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Since this isn't about miles and points, I'm going to move the post to TravelBuzz. Please follow it there.
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Thanks,
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Jul 18, 2003 | 10:03 am
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Asiatravel.com have some good deals if you can book in advance.
http://www.asiatravel.com/singapore.html
http://www.asiatravel.com/singapore.html
Jul 18, 2003 | 12:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sunseeker:
try your luck at "bar none" in the basement of the marriott , scotts road</font>
try your luck at "bar none" in the basement of the marriott , scotts road</font>
Jul 19, 2003 | 2:21 pm
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I will find out for myself in another month if they are regular patrons or "professionals". I am actually staying there at the Marriott, hoping to get an upgrade room with my Platinum status. However, it is a bit pricey right now at around $130 a night I think.
Jul 19, 2003 | 8:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pdhenry:
The guy I was there with insists that the women patrons were all "professionals." I thought they were just regular gals out for a night. Decide for yourself.
Originally posted by sunseeker:
try your luck at "bar none" in the basement of the marriott , scotts road</font>
try your luck at "bar none" in the basement of the marriott , scotts road</font>
Things might have changed drastically in the last two years
YMMV
Jul 21, 2003 | 4:29 am
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Try Reliance Travel in Singapore
http://www.reliance.com.sg
And click on S'pore hotels there...
Some good quality hotels there for around S$100. The Hilton on Orchard Road goes for S$185/night. I would use BiddingForTravel.com though and bid through Priceline (sometimes the regional pricelines may be better - ie priceline.com.sg or priceline.com.hk)
Marriott is definitely worth getting if u can get it through priceline, excellent location cnr scotts and orchard and next to the orchard MRT.
enjoy SIN!
http://www.reliance.com.sg
And click on S'pore hotels there...
Some good quality hotels there for around S$100. The Hilton on Orchard Road goes for S$185/night. I would use BiddingForTravel.com though and bid through Priceline (sometimes the regional pricelines may be better - ie priceline.com.sg or priceline.com.hk)
Marriott is definitely worth getting if u can get it through priceline, excellent location cnr scotts and orchard and next to the orchard MRT.
enjoy SIN!
Jul 23, 2003 | 11:29 am
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I always pick up a room at the hotel desj at changi - which is where excess inventory is sold by hotels. Often the best deals around and often with extras such as free dry cleaining - late check-out, etc. You can call the hotel desk and ask them for some pricing info (phone no. on changi web site) to get a feel for what is available - though you can only book on arrival. I doubt prices would be lower than the priceline offer at marriott mentioned above - but you'd have a large choice of hotels and price ranges.