Best Business Hotel in Singapore? What is your favourite?

[ToInfinityandBeyond]

I spend a lot of time in Singapore and tend to stay at the same few hotels, Swissotel, Fairmont, Mandarin Orchard and Shangri-La.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for a five star property that ticks all the business travel boxes?

 

[oz_mark]

What are the important boxes for you that need to be ticked?

 

[luxury-lizard]

I've also spent a lot of time in Singapore for business - there are so many high-end hotels to choose from - I personally would put access to transportation and/or the places of business you are visiting at the top of the list. If you use taxis - then lots of taxis and easy access from the hotel taxi rank to the main roads is very important - if using the MRT then immediate access to a station on the line you use is very important.

I also found even if you use taxis predominately - it is essential to know how to get to/from your hotel and places you visit by public transport (and having an transport card) really important - nothing worse than trying to get a taxi in a downpour at pear hour.

I used to stay at the Conrad (easy walking distance to my local office) - they got to know me that I always got very preferential service (in additional to the usual benefits of "platinum" status). So loyalty to one location can also be helpful.

 

[offshore171]

Agreed, there’s so many with a similarly high quality offering, the main priority is the proximity to your local office or client site.

 

[YSSY]

If you want a change of scenery, the 4 star Orchid Country Club is set within a golf course around 20-30 minutes from the CBD. It's my preferred location because its off the beaten track and provides a bit of an escape, plus the ability to use the driving range. Also has good gym and olympic sized pool.

 

[Daver6]

Another for the Conrad if it's for work. Proximity to the office in Suntec can't be beat.

Stayed at the Swissotel once. Found the room a bit dark, small and didn't like the desk setup.

 

[ToInfinityandBeyond]

What are the important boxes for you that need to be ticked?

Superb service. Great central location (Orchard), lots of good eating places nearby, gym, simplicity of check in/out, good breakfast offering, comfortable beds, clean and great shower water pressure!

 

[ToInfinityandBeyond]

I've also spent a lot of time in Singapore for business - there are so many high-end hotels to choose from - I personally would put access to transportation and/or the places of business you are visiting at the top of the list. If you use taxis - then lots of taxis and easy access from the hotel taxi rank to the main roads is very important - if using the MRT then immediate access to a station on the line you use is very important.

I also found even if you use taxis predominately - it is essential to know how to get to/from your hotel and places you visit by public transport (and having an transport card) really important - nothing worse than trying to get a taxi in a downpour at pear hour.

I used to stay at the Conrad (easy walking distance to my local office) - they got to know me that I always got very preferential service (in additional to the usual benefits of "platinum" status). So loyalty to one location can also be helpful.

Great advice, thanks!

 

[ToInfinityandBeyond]

Another for the Conrad if it's for work. Proximity to the office in Suntec can't be beat.

Stayed at the Swissotel once. Found the room a bit dark, small and didn't like the desk setup.

Agreed, Conrad is very nice. I am ready for a change. Any tips and tricks on other hotels are welcome!

 

[offshore171]

The Parkroyal on Pickering is solid

 

[Andz]

Recently stayed at the Clarke Quay Holiday Inn. It was excellent, small rooms, but nice roof top pool and the breakfast was pleasant. Also very central for 2 hawker markets and running around marina bay sands.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Great central location (Orchard), lots of good eating places nearby, gym, simplicity of check in/out, good breakfast offering, comfortable beds, clean and great shower water pressure!

Well forget Hilton as it is so antiquated with shower over / in bath with those hideous plastic shower curtains and forget Hyatt as beds as hard as morgue slabs*

*I will never forgive that penegal for his misguided advice for me to stay at Hyatt - indeed I had 2 stays that night - my first AND last.

 

[NinnyPoo]

The JW Marriott South Beach is new (approx 2 years old), close to an MRT, and has a good lounge for status guests. I have moved from the Conrad to the JW recently

 

[LadyC]

I'm a fan of the Four Seasons Singapore. It has recently been refurbished as is close to Orchard MRT.

 

[larrymull]

St Regis is excellent, including the butler service. Highly recommend.

 

[ToInfinityandBeyond]

St Regis is excellent, including the butler service. Highly recommend.

What does the butler service include?

 

[larrymull]

What does the butler service include?

Complimentary coffee, snacks, laundry items etc.