Singapore Hotel Tips by rhaps0dies

If you can afford it, I would highly recommend this hotel. This is one of my favourite hotels - My hubby and I held our wedding dinner at their ballroom and the Grand Duplex Suite was thrown in as part of the package. Needless to say, since they're 5 star, the Grand Hyatt Singapore is up there with your Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton in every way. Everything about this hotel is modern and chic. With great service, excellent food and rooms fit for the fashionistas, this is the perfect hotel. I was 'blown away' when I stayed here (then again, you must know that I spent heaps, and of course expected what I paid for). It's located right in the heart of Orchard Road, where all the shopping and buzz is.

Note: As with most cities, you'll probably never go wrong with the 5 star hotels. But other than the Grand Hyatt, which I absolutely adore, the rest of the hotels I plan to recommend are the hip and more affordable ones.

Unique Qualities: The hotel was renovated beginning of 2005, to update all its amenities and it was given a swanky new outlook. Everything themed to black and glass and revolves around a modern chic look. And yet, the pool is amazing - tucked amidst a gorgeous landscape. If you sit by the pool, you won't believe you're in the heart of the city. The gym, also called Club Oasis has an extensive range of fitness equipment every modern gym should offer. The Mezza9 - an upmarket classy - restaurant offers one of the city's best (Not cheap though). My favourite's the Mezza9 Bar - my recommendation: try the Chocolate Bunny (a heavenly concoction of Bailey, Kailua, Creme de Cocoa & milk). The other popular eating haunt at the Grand Hyatt - among locals who don't mind paying - is the Straits Kitchen, offering up the best of Singapore cuisine (buffet) at a very reasonable price in the perfect modern chic setting (SIN$38).

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Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: +65 6738 1234
Address: 10 Scotts Road Singapore 228211
Directions: Right in the heart of Orchard Road, the Grand Hyatt is located next to the Marriot House and is a 10 mins' walk from the Orchard MRT (subway) Station.
Website: http://singapore.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/

The Sentosa Resort And Spa is a premier hotel tucked away on Sentosa and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After a day of sightseeing and shopping, this is the place you'll want to be. It's considered a 5-star resort, so do expect the standard 5-star rates. Nevertheless if you don't mind spending the dough on your accommodation, this hotel is well worth the holiday investment. You'll be surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful view of the ocean - Not many hotels offer that in Singapore. And as its name goes, it also offers a world-class spa - Spa Botanica. Imagine being pampered, with a massage and soaking in their float pools. You can op for their various packages, including the ones for golfing (at the Sentosa Golf and Country Club) and spa.

I'll highly recommend this place for the discerning tourists who's willing to spend on accommodation. Personally, my take is (if you can) try this hotel for 2 nights - it feels like you're in Bali and not in Singapore city - and then another 2 nights in a city hotel. You'll feel like you're in a totally different place. Plus, other travelling essentials on transportation and food are relatively cheap/affordable in Singapore, so it might just work out for you.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: +65 62750331
Address: 2 Bukit Manis Road, SENTOSA ISLAND, Singapore 0998
Directions: The Sentosa Resort and Spa is located on Sentosa Island and it would be more convenient to take a taxi. From the airport, it's about SIN$15 and from the city, SIN$10.
Website: http://www.beaufort.com.sg

Located amidst the high rise office buildings in the Central Business District (what Singaporeans call the CBD area), The Scarlet Singapore is a relatively new boutique hotel that's recieved nods of approval from most guests. I haven't stayed here personally but this hotel's a stone's throw away from where I work and I've always thought it was a pretty hotel. Heard from friends that despite the rooms being smaller than normal (refering to your 5 star hotels), it's unique renaissance look was a big draw - strong colors like reds and black and unique chic wallpaper and upholstery. Very lux. It's also voted by Conde Nast Traveller UK as The World's Best New Hotels Worldwide in 2005. And yet... its prices are not the kind you would expect to pay. Sin$175 up.

Unique Qualities: Something unique about this hotel is that it's part of Singapore's conservation shophouses. No pool sadly, since it sits on a site that in great demand (very little space) and being an existing building from the colonial (war) days, this building's restricted to three storeys. But there's SODA, a jacuzzi pool of sorts which goes down well with guest who still want to laze around to soak up in the Singapore sun. By the way, did I forget to mention that some of the most hip parties are held at The Scarlett?

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: +65 6511 3333
Address: 33 Erskine Road Singapore 069333
Directions: Located in the CBD (Central Business District area), it's about 15 mins walk from the Raffles Place MRT (subway) station.
Website: http://www.thescarlethotel.com

This is a hip and rather new no frills hostel. In many other countries, this would even pass off as a hotel of sorts. If you're on a shoestring budget and just seek to have a clean and comfortable place to sleep, this is a place I would recommend. I've been there, into one of the rooms even as a friend of mine put up at this hostel when it first opened and I must say, for its price, I was impressed. It has your basic amenities - i.e. brightly coloured rooms, a cafe/restaurant, a bar and a common room with a TV and boardgames. And it's located just a 15 mins' walk away from Orchard Road. They offer rooms with toilets and male and female dorms. Rates go as low as USD18. Extremely cheap in my opinion as it's in town.


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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: +65 64385588
Address: 10A Upper Wilkie Road Singapore 228119
Directions: It's a 10 mins walk both from Little India MRT (subway) station and Somerset MRT (subway station).
Website: www.hangout-hotels.com

If you're looking for a good deal for a hotel that you've already decided on, this is a website I would recommend. I've booked rooms from this site before and the good part is that they have specials all the time, for various hotels on their list. And their list is rather extensive, which is great.

Log on to:

http://www.asiarooms.com/singapore/singapore.html

For an extensive list of hostels, log on to:

http://www.hostels.com/en/sn.html


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