June 19, 2013

Singapore hotels (Marina bay area)


Mandarin oriental hotel (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/)
         
  • Rooms
      • Harbor view
          • You can see Marina Bay directly (great view) 
          • Ocean view 
              • Rooms face "Singapore flyer".
                • Part of Marina Bay is viewed. The high-floor rooms close to Marina Bay provide better view. 
            • Free room upgrade service
              • It is sometimes a surprise.
              • You may want to appeal that the trip is for celebrating a special event (e.g., anniversary, birthday, etc).
            • Swimming pool
              • Not crowded usually
              • Parasol is given so that you are not directly exposed to the Sun. 
              • It's not that difficult to secure a sun bed; but the best time for the use is morning after breakfast.
                • If you stay an ocean view room, you can look down and check the availability. 
              • Potato chips are good and offered at reasonably price.
            • Breakfast
              • The quality is above than average. 
              • No sushi is offered, but a little sashimi.
            • Service
              • Very kind and supporting 


            Marina Bay Sands hotel (http://www.marinabaysands.com)
                   
            • Swimming pool
              • No sun bed might be available due to so many people.
              • You can't find some shelter from the Sun; it may not be good for Asians. 
              • Too many people in the pool for most of the time.
            • Check-in / out
              • It takes longer time than average; but there are not enough spots you can sit on while waiting.
            • Rooms
              • City view rooms are usually preferred because customers can see Marina Bay not the ocean and "Gardens by the bay".
            • Room mini bar fridge
              • It automatically checks what beverages customers pull out. Be careful!
              • You can keep only one bottle of free water inside (no enough space).  
            • TV
              • A bit hard to understand the manual displayed
            • Breakfast
              • It's ok for me but I found many people who said it was dissatisfactory.
            • Marina Bay Sands food court (connected to the hotel)
              • You can save money and enjoy diversity.

                     

            Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Harbour View) 
            Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Swimming pool)




            Marina Bay Sands Hotel (Swimming pool)
            Marina Bay Sands Hotel (City View)