Comments on: Where to Stay in Singapore – The Definitive Area by Area Hotel Guide

By: jenny

jenny — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:39:02 +0000

Hi!

Do you have any recommendation for a hotel-apartments for family of 4?

Thanks

By: Bino

Bino — Fri, 31 May 2019 09:49:21 +0000

In reply to maria. Hi Maria! You can check out Hotel Fort Canning if you'd like to try something different or even Villa Samadhi for that colonial vibe. Otherwise, if you haven't been to Fullerton lately, they've renovated their rooms! :D

By: maria

maria — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:33:54 +0000

Hello Bino, thanks for the informative line up! We so agree on the Sands, no character whatsoever even if the pool is special. With relish we visited the Shangri La, but we must be one of the few no longer interested since the renovation, leaving it pretty run of the mill in our opinion, and the Horizon nowhere near the allure of the afternoon tea in the delightful area old style! Now Bino, us being all for a classic, elegant, polished ambiance… where else to go? Are Fullerton and Raffles the only options if we need to stay around the center due to local obligations and appointments? And is the Orchard not listed for a reason? We like the red and dark colors of the rooms and what they offer by way of Club room benefits, but reviews are mixed! Thank you in advance for your help.

By: Bino

Bino — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:19:22 +0000

In reply to Lyra. Hi Lyra, that hotel is in between Orchard and City Hall area.

By: Lyra

Lyra — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:38:42 +0000

Hi Bino!

Your article has been a very helpful reference, so much I bookmarked it!

Although I was eyeing Chinatown and Clarke Quay based on your article, I ended with Rendezvous Hotel Singapore based on my budget (got a deal) and its proximity to a train station (Bencoolen station).

In reference to your article, which area is this hotel in?

And by the way, what is the difference between the mrt and the lrt?

Thanks in advance!

By: Bino

Bino — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:57:40 +0000

In reply to Alice. Yes it's true that the area is a red light district. However, I don't believe it's unsafe. In that sense, your main concern would be exposure to red light elements on your children rather than safety and security. Also, you might be aware that most of the clientele in that hotel are connected to the red light trade the area is known for.

By: Alice

Alice — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:24:31 +0000

hi. Iam from the Phil. we have booked for 5 days and 4 nights a budget friendly hotel FRAGRANCE HOTEL CRYSTAL with my family, we are 10 in all. 2 male and all others are female, 1 young girl child, 1 teen ager girl, 2 young adult girls, and 3 married female, my children. I am concerned about the reviews that the area is a RED LIGHT AREA, where the reviews say that we should not bring our family especially teenagers and girls in that area. Also, that the hotel is FAR from the rain and is a 10 minutes walking distance, and will have to go through a dark alley. One of the tour that we have booked, that is the UNIVERSAL STUDIO tour is provided only with a ONE WAY transport, so we have to get back to the hotel on our own, meaning we have to go and pass through that dark alley! How can I protect my children from these things. Also, I am concerned that some reviews say that the hotel is smelly, like cigarettes and the smell of wet rubber shoes. SHOULD I CHANGE MY BOOKINGS TO ANOTHER HOTEL? We are budget constrained, so wehad to book a budget friendly hotel. Please I need some precious comments on these. Thank you and more power.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:06:44 +0000

Hey!

Thanks for the tip with Swissotel The Stamford, haven’t had read about the children’s play room till now, very appreciated!

With kind regards,

Steve