Luxurious Hotel in a slightly sketchy neighborhoodGuest Rating: 4.2
Amanda F.
Canada
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 29 Sep 2008
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This hotel is beautiful inside and out, with all the amenities one would expect from an upscale business hotel. Our room had a lovely view (aside from the construction adjacent to the hotel, which should not last forever). The restaurants offered a variety of choice without needing to leave the hotel - which is good, considering that it is right on the edge of Little India. We visited the 24 hour mall that is located just a block a way but there was such a press of people, mostly men, that my traveling companions and I were very uncomfortable. Walking around the area, we found that the streets had a smell, and that there are many people loitering outside on the streets. I would advise staying in or venturing outside the immediate area if you are planning to see the sights of Singapore.
The room was beautiful, with everything we needed and then more. The TV was on a swivel bar, allowing us to watch it either on the couches or on the bed. Several restaurants right in the hotel allowed for a lot of choice in cuisine.
The cost of drinks in the restaurant downstairs were very high (although these may have been elevated because it was the day of the F1 night race). The staff were very slow checking us in, and did not explain the cause of the delay.
- Shopping Tip : The 24 hour mall located just a block away has some very good prices if you are a bargain hunter - just be careful of your wallet as there are quite a lot of people pressed into the small space.
Friendly professional serviceGuest Rating: 4.2
Matthew E.
New Zealand
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Date of Stay: 05 Jun 2008
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A1 HOTEL FOR SERVICE AND CLEANLINESSGuest Rating: 4.0
Julie W.
Australia
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Date of Stay: 31 Mar 2008
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Great Hotel, alas I am not partial to Indian food. Subway close, however I never used it as the taxe is not expensive and all drivers I found were very helpful, plus you get to see more of the country.
- Nightlife Tip : Well worth the walk at night, the surrounding area comes alive.