Singapore Travel Forum

Hi can anyone recomend a decent hotel in Singapore,there is so many i am lost from which ones to choose from.I have never been before.It has to be a reasonable price,all i want is to be near to get to all the interesting things in singapore.Will be there for 15 nights.Is it easy to get around the place? Do they do a thing like the octopus card for the trains and buses.Any help would be so grateful.x

Hi there. I will be in Singapore for 3 days in August and then moving onto KL. Can you advise best / easiest bus services.

Is it OK to book on arrival from the hotels or would you advise booking ahead?

Any bus advice between the two cities appreciated.

By the way I will be staying in the Geylang area so the nearer the station the better.

I am looking for a very specific Singapore experience...not one like that...and I want to let you all know what I am looking for and maybe you can direct me in the right direction.

First I am looking for a decent hotel close to any beaches.

Second I want to know of a decent casino that has a Texas Hold'em card room.

Third and last I would like to be close to the night life, clubs/bars etc etc.

Basically I want to hang on the beach during the day, gamble some at night, and go to the clubs at night. Any help would be great.

Hi All

I just read a post further down regarding bringing cigarettes into Singapore and was wandering if anyone can clarify it for me please? Are you allowed to bring in cigarettes to Singapore and if so is it just one opened packet? Do you have to pay tax/duty on that packet when you arrive?

Also regarding smoking in Singapore, what exactly are the rules? Are you allowed to smoke on the streets so long as you do not do it near buildings and of course around other people? So for example, you stand well away from people? And also, which is a given I feel, do not litter your butts all over the floor rather place them into the bin?

I have tried too look up infor regarding this on the internet but can't find the exact laws. So if anyone has a website they could give me with the relevant info, I would really appreciate it.

We leave for Singapore Tuesday night and would like to know exactly what I need to do.

Thank you for your help.
Chrisnshells

Booked with Singapore Airlines A380 ( Double Decker Plane ) from London to Singapore and was just wondering regarding the logistics of Boarding and leaving the plane, Boarding the Plane at London what was the queue like and do Upper Deck Customers have to go to another gate ( as I've Heard )? and how long was the queue at the baggage claim in Heathrow ?

What was your overall opinion on the A380 ?

Thanks

Hi. What would be the easiest way to commute by bus/MRT from the Singapore Int'l Campus (Lutheran Road) to the Nat'l Cancer Ctr (Hospital Drive near SGH)? Thanks.

Dear All,

I have often heard about how cheap hotel rates are booking via asiarooms.com

today, I checked some hotel rates on the internet and guess what? asiarooms.com is often the more expensive offer!

Example:
Marina Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe Room (total stay of 4 nights)
hotel homepage: 410 Euro
visitsingapore.com: 464 Euro
hoteltravel.com: 517 Euro
asiarooms.com: 820 (!!!) Euro

Sheraton Towers Hotel - Tower Wing (total stay of 4 nights)
hotel homepage: 693 Euro
visitsingapore.com: 612 Euro
hoteltravel.com: 761 Euro
asiarooms.com: 884 (!!!) Euro

Which option have you used so far?


regards, Gerlinde

Dear All,

do I have to mention that I love to drink tea? *LOL*

Just wondering if anyone has any idea or suggestions or experience in any kind of tea house or tea ceremony in all traditions offered in Singapore!?!?!?

Looking forward to any kind of recommendations:-)


Gerlinde

Hi

I will be visiting Singapore soon and I have been advised by friends in Singapore this week that I have to self quarantine for 7 days since I am coming from United States and Canada. Any confirmation from anyone who has visited singapore lately??? If it is true, then there is no point for me to visit Singapore. thanks

Dear VT-Travellers,

I am planning a short stop-over in Singapore on my way to Korea, and I am fighting my way through the jungle of hotel offers!

As a holder of the KrisFlyer card, I am most interested in one of the hotels of the partner programm, preferbely in Orchard Road: eg.

Pan Pacific Orchard
Pan Pacific Singapore
Hilton
Grand Hyatt
Intercontinental Middle Road
Holiday Inn Parkview
Holiday Inn Atrium
Mandarin Oriental Orchard
Meritus Mandarin
M Hotel
Sheraton Towers
The St. Regis
Raffles Hotel
Shagri-La
Traders
Goodwood Park
Amara
Fullerton

As I am travelling alone, I'd prefer a hotel where the lobby or lounge is not filled with "working" girls....

Any suggestions is welcome! Thank you in advance for your help.

Greetings from Germany
Gerlinde

HI, I'M JOSEPHINE ,FROM SABAH, I'M AND MY 2 FRIENDS WILL TRAVEL SINGAPORE BY 19/9 UNTILL 22/09, I WANT BY SOME MRT CARD FOR 3 DAYS IS HOW MUCH PER PAX ?

I have a full day stopover in Singapore (7am - 8pm). I have heard there is a city tour which leaves from the airport, and would like some information about it. I would also like to know if it's possible to leave my carry-on bag somewhere at the airport, so I don't have to carry it around with me all day

Hi All

I will arrive Singapore airport at midnight. I wonder if there is any transportation from the airport to the city after 12am (midnight)and how much it could cost?
I read that MRT is off after 11pm.

Thanks in advance

hi!
flying into singapore in 3 weeks & dont have an itinerary yet! want to go around singapore and malaysia, but not sure which places to go. looks like so many great places - im overwhelmed:) any suggestions on what's best?

how is transportation there?

do i need malaria pills? (i gotta call the travel md to see what i need.. but fig i'd ask anyway)

thanks for the help!

Hi there, I am very briefly stopping over in Hong Kong arriving 22/08 (18.00) and departing 24/09 (20.20) can anyone suggest a good itinerary for that time? Interested a bit in shopping but mostly taking in the culuture/food and main sites although no museums as would rather spend time doing other things. Thanks for any suggestions!

I arrive Changi Airport at 15:35 friday afternoon and depart at 8:40 Sat morning

What I would like to do id go into Singapore when I arrive and then return about midnight, go through security and go to the transit hotel for 6 hours as will have checked my bag through to a further destination

Is this possible???

Also are the luggage lockers At Changi Airport I can use?

Many thanks in advance

I am looking for a decent, inexpensive and safe hotel accommodation for family near or in Little India. Can somebody suggest a few hotels?

We'll be flying into Paya Lebar Air Base, and staying on Sentosa Island. I know we can order a cab easily enough, but does anyone know how far an MRT or bus station is from the main gate (schlepping 2 kids + luggage)? This is a seriously, tigthtly budgeted trip, any idea what a cab would cost for 4 people, around 3p on a weekday?

greetings to everyone!

i overcome this new hotel - IBIS Singapore on Bencoolen located at bencoolen street.

just wondered if anyone have previously stayed in ibis hotel before and your comments on the hotel? i want to gather more information regarding this hotel before i make my booking.

thank you everyone in advance! :D

hi,

we are getting the ferry from bintan to BTF, arriving at 16:10. We are then catching an onward flight to Bangkok, and have a choice of three budget flights at 18:20, 19:30 and 20:30. We would very much like to catch the 18:20, but obviously its cutting it fine. Does anyone know
1. How reliable is the ferry (travelling in July)?
2. How long it takes to get customs?
3. How long it takes to get from the ferry to the airport (either the budget terminal or the main one)?

generally any thoughts on whether its feasible to catch the 18:20 or indeed whether we should catch the late flight would be most appreciated.

thanks
Tony

Hello guys,

I am going to visit Singapore from 24-28 May. I finally decided to book Golden Landmark hotel from the Changi Airport as none of the travel agents in my country has channels to Golden Landmark. They can only book hotels which have agreement with Airlines.

The 4 nights charge of Golden Landmark Executive room is $485 USD (all inclusive) according to the hotels own website, (best available rate). My question is how much extra it might cost if booked from Airport? Do anyone have any idea? I can afford a maximum of $50 USD extra though I hope it wouldnt get to that much.

Any feedback on this is much appreciated.

Thanks
Rajib

hello vters' this will be my first time in saigon, vietnam with my two daughters. and wants to do budget in hotel accommodations, but near the shopping area. can someone give me tips where to stay? thanks....

Can you give us some suggestion how to arrange the transport for below, please give me some guide that how much time spend and fares:

1) From KL LCCT airport to china town Swiss Inn hotel as I understand that Swiss Inn Hotel is very convenience to take bus/LRT/Montorail train etc.

2) From Swiss Inn Hotel to Genting Island.

I always take some Australian dollars when I travel overseas in case I lose my ATM card.

Where is the best place to exchange currency into Singapore dollars. I know banks can do this, but are there other money changers who give good exchange rates,WHO ARE THEY and where are they located.

Appreciate all replies.

Mike

Hi there

My boss is staying in Singapore for 3 days and needs to be close to the MRT station and/or near Orchard Road. I've done some research and found the following hotels:

- M Hotel
- The Fullerton
- Furama City Centre
- Amara Singapore

If possible, could someone please give me a review on these hotels and which one they would recommend he should to stay at?

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Mandy

Hello everyone,
I am flying on Tuesday to Bangkok, however, I will have a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I was thinking of leaving my luggage at the airport, jump on the MRT and then explore Singapore a little bit.

- Is a check-in with Tiger Airways early morning (8.00 am) possible, when the flight leaves at 18.00 hours
- Which MRT station is recommended to land up in city center
- Which MRT stations are for SIN highlights (eg Merlion, Raffles)
- Shopping: Since I will be flying to BKK, do you think that I can get cheaper prices in SIN? I need a new mobile phone, an Ipod Touch, and maybe some fake designer wear (Ed Hardy)
- Is SIN Airport Duty Free Shop cheaper than in city, eg for the Ipod purchase
- any recommendations for this coming Tuesday?
- any recommendations in general

Thanks,
Dissidium

Anyone know of any traditional japanese restaurant in Singapore?

Those that we sit on the tatami floor and have our food.

Sorry to make this a new thread. Is it a good idea to book a hotel upon arrival at the Changi Airport? Just checked the SHA provide this service at Changi. If I book from there will it cost higher than the rate shown in the hotel's original website? Or I can get a discount? Or is it same as listed in the hotel's website?

Thanks in advance
-Touhid Ishtiaque

I am planning to travel Singapore later this month. I dont have a credit card for Internet Hotel booking. One of my friend has Credit card and he will be booking a hotel for me. Can someone please tell me if my friend (thirdparty) can book the hotel for me using his credit card? Or the traveler must have his own credit card for Internet booking?

Thanks

Hey, anyone ever try horse ridding in singapore?
I would like to try it once. Any idea where is it and the charges?