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Niceone1983
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Aug 21, 2012
Great location in heart of Singapore, next door to MRT and the famous Chimes and Longs Bar at Raffles. Stayed three days and haven't a bad word to say about it, staff were friendly and assisted on any queries we had, ideal for a city hotel
Date of stay: August 2012
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed August 20, 2012 via mobile

100% the place to stay in Singapore, staff very friendly and welcoming large comfortable rooms with lovely Molton Brown amenity products, shower room great and the fact you can watch tv in a bubble bath made me very relaxed. Nice gym although if more than a handful of people inside it seems crowded... Thank you carlton hotel!!

Date of stay: July 2012
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Reviewed August 20, 2012

I had stayed here 3 years ago before they renovated the lobby and added an additional wing. I stayed in the new wing (Premier wing) and the room was great. Clean and spacious, comfortable bed and all the amenities you would want. The exercise room is well-equipped and the swimming pool is also well-kept, though a bit small. It is also conveniently located across the street from the Raffles City mall, which has a great food court and supermarket in the basement. The hotel is also a 5-minute walk from the Bras Basah MRT (metro) station. My only complaints: I neglected to book my room with breakfast included, so the couple times that I did use the breakfast buffet cost me $40 each time. Also, they still charge for internet access in the room, which is extremely annoying, since most major chains have been including this free for a long time.

Room tip: The Southeast-facing rooms in the Premier wing have a great view of Marina Bay.
Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Traveled on business
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Reviewed August 19, 2012

Have stayed at this hotel several times and am always impressed with the quality of the rooms. They are clean and comfortable. The rooms are large, beds comfortable, the desk makes working in the hotel a pleasure and the bathroom is fully stocked. The separate bath/shower area with multiple shower head choices is very nice. The large picture window in the room offers a wonderful panorama view of Singapore.

The air conditioning is excellent which is a real "must" in Singapore for sleeping.

The broadband internet is fast whether you are using it wired for your laptop or WiFi for your smartphone.

The breakfast buffet is well stocked with both western and Asian breakfast choices. I especially like the espresso machines which make excellent coffee.

The location is also very good and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping areas within walking distance.

The staff is helpful and friendly.

Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Traveled on business
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Reviewed August 18, 2012

The hotel is quite well appointed and in a wonderful location adjacent to the Raffles and several shopping venues. By all means book on line as the walk in rate is absurdly expensive - as are the hotel restaurants and bar. Personnel are efficient and accommodating.

Room tip: Rooms on the pool side are quieter than on the street sides.
Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Traveled on business
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Reviewed August 18, 2012

As you'll perhaps see, I reviewed this hotel in December 2011 when I thought it was in a superb location and really handy for the shops, the trains, Raffles and almost everything else you can think of. That's all still true.

Unfortunately, most of the other things I said about the hotel are also still true. As before, I stayed in the club wing, which you can't fault in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Beds are soft, air conditioning works well and the Molton Brown toiletries they provide are excellent.

It's the lounge, really, that gets me. It just lacks personality and is pretty tense. Everything in its place. As soon as you stand up they rush to put the cushions straight. You try and pour a drink, they run over and try to do it for you. You try to get a coffee at breakfast, they rush over and try to take over making it. It's all too much and it starts to feel a bit oppressive after a while, especially when coupled with the muzac that you CAN hear and the TV that you CAN'T.

Came to a bit of a head for me after ten nights there when I tried to take a guest for the cocktail hour. You used to be allowed to take two guests, and they used to be able to get free drinks. They now get just one complimentary drink. Unfortunately I asked for a second, and together with a bit of cheese from the buffet, was presented with a bill for $S28. Presumably if I'd taken a guest every night I was there and had one drink, the cumulative total would have been okay. Total cost to hotel, ten beers. But having one guest for one night with two drinks, that's just too much, sir.

Just to cap it all, you used to get two free pieces of laundry each day. That's gone as well.

And overall, they're still no more relaxed than they were last December, although if you're just here for a day or two, perhaps that wouldn't matter much.

Room tip: Ask for a view of the Singapore Flyer.
Date of stay: July 2012
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