Tuesday 24 July 2012

Hotel Michael (5*)



Hotel grade:

5 star

Description:

Hotel Michael is one of the few newest hotels to be added in Singapore. It is located at the resort-style island of sentosa off the southern part of Singapore. Hotel Michael is named after artist Michael Graves with its many interior design resembles to his paintings. In fact you will be in awe of the nice blends of colors and creativity in many of the hotel features.

Hotel Michael consist of 470 rooms and is one of the growing number of boutiqe hotels sprouting in Singapore. This luxury hotel is situated next to the universal studio and a casino. It is recommended for people on a holiday here especially with families. Just a short distance away you can find a long stretch of bars along the beach know as the tanjong beach. The beach is frequent by locals and visitors alike and is constantly used to held massive beach party every year end consistently.


Room types:

Deluxe King- 1 king bed

Deluxe Twin- 2 single beds

Deluxe Suite- 1 king size bed



Some room amenities:

-Simmons "Cool Max" bed

-Large LCD TV with 28 channels and wide collections of latest movies and digital music.

-Wireless high speed internet broadband access (separate charge applies)

-Complimentary refreshment facilities

-Complimentary local newspaper



Dining in the hotel:

Palio:
(authentic Tuscan cuisine-with traditional italian receipt and ingredient flown from italy)

Chinoise:
(Chinese dining that is creative and unique)

Photos of this hotel:


The incredibly artistic main lobby


Palio the restaurant


One of the hotel rooms


igoloo style seating area inside the lobby


The swimming pool



Map and Adress of this hotel:




8 Sentosa Gateway (S)098269
www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Hotels/HotelMichael


Video of this hotel:

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Saturday 21 July 2012

Swissotel Merchant Court (4*)



Hotel grade:

4 star

Description:

Swissotel Merchant Court is located beside the singapore river just beside the most buzzing entertainment nightspot in singapore, the clarke quay. The clarke quay is a cluster of multiple dining places and nightclubs which are frequently visited by both locals and foreigners. The hotel is well within reach of the city main attractions especially the shopping belt of orchard road and is only walking distance away from chinatown. This hotel provides very good service and is most suitable for the young and hippy people (due to the entertainment place, clarke quay) and for families on holiday. The hotel is extremely good for leisure purpose with a great restaurant (ellenborough cafe, check out their lunch buffer!) and is also fitted with a gym that is free access.


Room types:

-classic room (king/ twin)

-swiss business advantage room (king/ twin)

-swiss business executive room (king/ twin), with access to swiss executive club lounge

-swiss business executive business room (king), with access to swiss executive club lounge

-executive suite (king), with access to swiss executive club lounge



Common amenities:

-WiFi and broadband internet

-free access to fitness centre

-cable and pay-TV channel

-telephone with dataport



Dining in the hotel:

Ellenborough cafe-
(international cuisine)

Blue potato-
(Western cuisine & drinks)


Photos of this hotel:



The extremely popular Ellenborough cafe


The classic room


Blue potato


The pool


The hotel gym


Map and Address:




20 Merchart road, Singapore 058281
www.swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-merchant-court/


Video of this hotel:

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Ibis Hotel SIngapore on Bencoolen (3*)



Grade:

3 star

Description:

Ibis hotel is situated at a strategic location that is within walking distance to bugis and little india- two of the cultural rich places with a huge variety of restaurants. Access to other parts of singapore is very convienient by MRT (a train service that connects to many parts of singapore) at bugis MRT station that is only 5 to 10 minutes walk away. The hotel is only 1.5km from orchard road.

If you just need a simpler way to stay at a hotel and do not wish to spend more than what you need, this is the hotel for you. It is a highly recommended hotel to stay that is very reasonable priced and VALUE for money. Very suitable for people with frequent visits to singapore, whether it is for business or leisure purpose. It is quite a new hotel in singapore with clean rooms and more than average restaurant.

Room types:

One queen bed standard- LCD TV with complimentary broadband and Wi Fi access.

Standard two single beds- LCD TV with complimentary broadband and Wi Fi access.

*note: there are some connecting rooms within the hotel so do ask for them early if you need it.


Some rooms facilities:

-data port in room

-satellite/ cable color TV

-free access with phone card

-direct dial telephone


Dining in the hotel:

-Taste: (thematic crusine)

-Le bar


Photos of this hotel:



The bar- damn cool!

Standard two single beds room


Queen bed standard room

TASTE- above average restaurant with incredible dishes

The retro looking hotel lobby


Map and Address:




170 Bencoolen Street (S) 189657
www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6657-ibis-singapore-on-bencoolen/index.shtml

Video of ths hotel:

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Thursday 19 July 2012

Traders Hotel (4*)


Hotel grade:

4 star

Description:

Traders hotel sits at a prime location at orchard road, which consist of a long belt of shopping malls. It is only minutes away from the botanic garden, a 74 hectare of land filled with different forms of greenary. It is part of the renown shangri-la group and is located at a quieter corner of orchard road. It is a recommended hotel which is very accessible to singapore main attractions. The big draw is its delicious food from their award winning restaurants, and guys, check up their breadfast! This hotel is widely known for its clean rooms and good services.

Room types:

Superior room- with satellite/ cable TV and complimentary broadband inter
net access.

Deluxe room- with satellite/ cable TV and complimentary broadband internet access.

Traders club room- for frequent travellers with access to traders club services.

Executive suite- 50 sqm / 538 sqf of comfort including Inhouse movie channels and DVD/CD entertainment system

One bed room suite- 50 sqm / 538 sqf of comfort including Inhouse movie channels and DVD/CD entertainment system

Deluxe suite- 75 sqm / 807 sqf of comfort including Inhouse movie channels and DVD/CD entertainment system

Other notable room facilities:

-International direct dial telephone

-mini bar

-electronics safe

-full size executive writing desk


Dining in the hotel:

cafebiz:
(buffet of exotic Asian, International and local cruisines)

cafebiz alfresco:
(modern Mediterranean cruisine such as freshly baked pizzas, pastas and salads.)

Ah-hoi's kitchen:
(A real champion restaurant for a taste of local food. Indulge into local specialties include Sri Lankan chilli crab,Fried black pepper kway teow and honey glazed ginger chicken.)

rumpoles bar (bars):
(beers, cocktails and wines with televised sports event. A real cozy place.)

cafebiz+ (bars):
(A place for light snacks and coffee.)


Photos of this hotels:


The lobby area of traders hotel


cafe biz+ at the hotel

The swimming pool

Traders club room


One of the restaurant


Map and address:




1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716
www.shangri-la.com/singapore/traders


video of this hotel:


(cafebiz crowd)

Saturday 14 July 2012

Pan Pacific hotel (5*)



Hotel grade:

5 star

Description:

The Pan Pacific Hotel is located in the prime city area overlooking the marina bay. It is a classic modern hotel with some of the most incredible dining experience within its premises. It offers a breath taking view of the city and is within walking distance to the Singapore Flyer (a giant ferris wheel currently the biggest in the world) and to the esplanade (a renown art theatre).

Its posh interior coupled with the perfect hotel location make it a choice selection for holding business meetings with its ballrooms and meeting rooms. The hotel overlook to the sea and is an excellent hotel to stay for the short and long term.

Room types:

-Deluxe studio

-Paranomic studio (with spectacular city view)

-Harbour studio (with breathe taking marina bay sea view)

-The presidential suite

-Pacific club room


Some room facilities:

-high speed broadband internet access

-IPTV

-Iron/ board

-Safe

Dining in the hotel:

-Keyaki:
(japanese cuisine)

-Hai Tien Lo:
(cantonese cuisine)

-brunch:
(urban lifestyle culinary concept restaurant with asian/ western food)


Photos of this hotel:



Pan Pacific from the outside.

One of the most interesting pools in singapore.
 
one of the hotel room


Interior of the hotel showing the lifts


The Hai Tien Lo restaurant



Map and address:



7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
www.panpacific.com/en/singapore/Overview.html


Video of this hotel:

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Friday 13 July 2012

Marriot Hotel (5*)



Hotel grade:

5 star


Description:

Marriot hotel (singapore) is one of the most iconic hotel here. It blends in china-inspired architectural style to its building and yet is a modern hotel with various amenities. Just below it is a huge departmental store (CK Tangs). It is located at the heart of Orchard Road, which is a shopping paradize filled with clusters of shopping malls. There are all forms of fashion brands at Orchard Road from the likes of Topman, Uniqlo and Giordano to the very high end types like Gucci, Hermes and Louis Vuitton.

The hotel has a total of 13 meeting rooms and 1 concierge, 372 rooms and 21 suites.


Room types:

Marriot hotel have one of the most extraordinary range of rooms types cater to the individual guest needs and preference.

-Deluxe, guest room: 1 king or 2 twin/ single bed(s)

-Premier Deluxe, guest room: 1 king or 2 twin/ single bed(s), city view

-Executive room, executive lounge access, guest room, 1 king or 2 twin/ single bed(s), high floor

-Studio room, larger guest room, King, cityview, high floor

-Pool Terrace, guest room, 1 king, pool view, pool access

-Junior suite, executive lounge access, 1 bedroom junior suite, high floor

-Executive suite, 2 bedroom suite, bedroom 1: king, bedroom 2: king, bathroom, pool access

-Premier suite, 1 bedroom suite, 1 king, pool view, pool access, whirlpool

-Tang Un Tien, executive lounge access, 1 bedroom suite, 1 king, bathroom: 1.5 cityview

-Tang Sok Kiar, 1 bedroom suite, 1 king, bathrooms: 1.5, pool view, pool access


Rooms facilities:

-High speed internet (wired/ wireless)

-Coffee maker/ tea service

-Electricial Adapter

-Iron and ironing board

-Cable channel: CNN/ ESPN/ HBO

-Color TV

-Mini Bar

-Speaker Phone

-Safe


Dining in the hotel:

Crossroads cafe:
(local & western cuisine, wide range of premium wine)

Marriot cafe:
(extensive salad bar, fresh seafood and various live cooking session.)

Pool grill:
(a trendy al fresco restaurant by the pool with breath taking skyline view. Contemporary cuisine.)

Wan Hao chinese restaurant:
(cantonese classics with peking duck and dim sum)

Java+:
(coffee, freshly baked breads and pastries. Wine in the evening.)


Photos of this hotel:


Premier Deluxe room
 
Pool Terrace room


Around the lobby


A caferia in the hotel, java+


The swimming pool.




Map and Address:




Address: 320 Orchard Road (S) 238865
http://www.marriot.com/


Videos of this hotel:

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Monday 9 July 2012

Holiday Inn Atrium (4*)



Hotel grade:

4 star


Description and nearby places to visit:

Holiday Inn Atrium hotel in singapore is located at a quieter city area yet still near to the many places of interests. If you like the dance & music, you must definitely visit Zouk dance club which is just a mere 5 mins walk away. It is one of the most historically old yet still very famous club. For great dining, you may want to check out Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay which are around 15 to 20 mins walk only.Visit these places during the evenings till night and you can find them buzzling with people and activities.

It is also very near to a shopping mall (Great World City) which is a 5 mins walk. If you are one who likes the more cultural places you may also want to check out the chinatown which is about 10 mins bus ride away. You may also like to take note of a Chinese temple (Geck Hong Tian Temple) just opposite the road. Every year during the Chinese New Year, it is always crowded with worshippers.

In the past, this huge hotel which is covered with black glass all over gone through several name changes. It used to be called glass hotel, then after many years it is known as concorde hotel and finally Holiday Inn Atrium, all due to the changes in management. It is still a popular hotel to stay in Singapore.



Room types:

Guest room, Executive Club room and Suites.


Dining places inside hotel:

-Melting Pot cafe
(international cuisine buffet/ made to order dish of local & western flavour)


-Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
(Cantonese cuisine)



Some available things provided in the hotel guest room:

-Individual controlled air conditioning

-Broadband internet connectivity

-Cable/ Satellite TV

-Color TV

-Sound System

-Phone with voice mail

-Speaker phone

-Electrical Adapter available

-Free morning newspaper delivered to room

**Beside the above, there are other things as well.


Photos of this hotel:



The swimming pool at the hotel higher level.


One of the hotel room.


One of the hotel room.


One of the restaurant


The interior of the hotel looking down from the top.



Map and Address:




Address- 317 Outram Road (S) 169075
http://www.holidayinn.com/



Videos of this hotel:

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