Singapore Hotels

[OzzieSuds]

So can anyone recommend a short stay hotel near Orchard Towers? Any hotel names or hotel chains I should look for? I understand that most hotels in Singapore are girl-friendly; still, would like to know what the short-stay options are.

Thanks,
WJ

WJ - I think the nearest would be Hotel 81 at Belcoonen or Chinatown. But these fill up with regular guests pretty quick as well.

Beyond that there is Geylang but the cops have been roaming there recently or the ones on Joo Chiat.

[Warmjan]

So can anyone recommend a short stay hotel near Orchard Towers? Any hotel names or hotel chains I should look for? I understand that most hotels in Singapore are girl-friendly; still, would like to know what the short-stay options are.

Thanks,
WJ

[BikeRider]

I saw a number of good reports concerning Royal Plaza before my last trip, and I decided to give it a go. I made my reservation on their web based system and took a Deluxe king with breakfast and open mini bar.

I arrived mid-afternoon from HKG, and went to check-in. They assigned me my room, and I went upstairs. Unfortunately, the room assigned was a double bed room. I promptly took the lift back down and the problem was fixed straight away.

The king room was spacious and clean. The view was of the parking garage next door. The mini-bar had a diet and regular coke, two tiger beers, a bottle of water, and a bottle of orange juice- about what I expected with a free mini-bar option. I knew it wasn't going to be a loaded mini-bar similar to the Hyatt or Marriott across the street. The bathroom was small with a single tub/shower combination, a small sink area, and of course a cammode.

The breakfast was good. I think they charge around S$30 for it which is over priced. Getting it as part of the room is a bargain. They offered the usual fruits and cereals as well as cooked eggs, breads and jams. The breakfast must be compliant with Islamic law as there were a number of Muslims dinning there.

For the price and star rating, I was expecting a bit more. I would rate it as 3 stars not 4, and I think the Hyatt and Marriott offer significantly more for a tad higher price.

[BionicMan]

Stayed in Hilton Singapore, and no problem bringing a girl back to the room.

even bringing 2 girls back there..no problem, lol!

[Smma0717]

Stayed in Hilton Singapore, and no problem bringing a girl back to the room.

I bring girls back to Hyatt, no problem either.

[Warmjan]

Yes, I realize I probably could do it, still, if anyone can recommend a short-stay place near Orchard Towers, would appreciate it.

Thanks,
WJ

Stayed in Hilton Singapore, and no problem bringing a girl back to the room.

[Nabim]

Hi, I'm staying in the business district and don't fancy bringing a girl back to my hotel, for a number of reasons. Wondering if anyone can recommend a short-stay place near Orchard Towers if I pick someone up there, and how much it's likely to cost.

Thanks.

Stayed in Hilton Singapore, and no problem bringing a girl back to the room.

[Warmjan]

Hi, I'm staying in the business district and don't fancy bringing a girl back to my hotel, for a number of reasons. Wondering if anyone can recommend a short-stay place near Orchard Towers if I pick someone up there, and how much it's likely to cost.

Thanks.

[Traveler1234]

So nobody knows if it is g/f?

Asked and answered before -- 99.99% of Singapore hotels are friendly.
If you stay in a 5 star and your GF is dressed properly, there is no walk of shame....no one cares.

FWIW, there's this place call Brix adjacent to the Grand Hyatt....maybe you've heard of it?

And if you're in the club floors, the elevators are adjacent to the lobby; if you're in the other tower wing, it's a long walk to the elevators in the rear of the hotel. But again, nobody, including security will bother you.

[Pita123]

Refer to my post #143 - just below.

Thanks for the pointer. I guess my real question is do the Hyatt and Sheraton have long and busy 'walks of fame' or is it a quick walk from the taxi to the elevator?

[Apac Man]

It looks like next week's trip to Singapore will involve an additional quick jaunt to Shanghai at the tail end (just wish I'd be in Shanghai long enough to get some local tail! ).

But the flight back leaves me with stopover in Singapore on Friday night (getting in around 8pm) before I can catch my connecting flight home (departing SIN around 10am Saturday). Well, I'm sure I can find _something_ to do in Singapore on a Friday night.!

I'm sussing out some hotels on wotif.com, their prices are around S$200 for CBD and Orchard. But I know from experience that sometimes one can score even better deals by directly contacting the hotel.

Can anyone who's recently visiting Singapore advise on this, especially with recommendations for excellent rates they've scored directly from the hotel?

I'm not after some five-star palace but would like a good four star if possible. Good room and bed, aircon that works, and decent location.

If you are brave enough, you can wait till you get to Singapore and then go to "Hotel Reservations Desk" right at the airport. They can give you the cheapest rate on any hotel if that hotel has room available, all the way from SG$45 per night in Geylang to 5 star hotels. I always use them when I am transiting like you. However, there will be some obvious issues with doing it like that; one you may not get the hotel you want, and another, it might be the right price, but far from action.

Be Safe,

APAC Man

[Flyboy 2000]

It looks like next week's trip to Singapore will involve an additional quick jaunt to Shanghai at the tail end (just wish I'd be in Shanghai long enough to get some local tail! ).

But the flight back leaves me with stopover in Singapore on Friday night (getting in around 8pm) before I can catch my connecting flight home (departing SIN around 10am Saturday). Well, I'm sure I can find _something_ to do in Singapore on a Friday night.!

I'm sussing out some hotels on wotif.com, their prices are around S$200 for CBD and Orchard. But I know from experience that sometimes one can score even better deals by directly contacting the hotel.

Can anyone who's recently visiting Singapore advise on this, especially with recommendations for excellent rates they've scored directly from the hotel?

I'm not after some five-star palace but would like a good four star if possible. Good room and bed, aircon that works, and decent location.

[Mac75]

I understand most hotels are GF but just thought I'd ask if the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge on Fort Canning Road (near to Orchard Road) is GF. Will be staying there this Wed to Sun and would like to pick up girl from OT and bring back.

Thanks

[OzzieSuds]

So nobody knows if it is g/f?

Refer to my post #143 - just below.

[Pita123]

Anyone have experience bringing girls back to the Sheraton?

So nobody knows if it is g/f?