Looking To Book A Hotel In Singapore: Take These 5 Factors Into Consideration

Singapore is one of the cities that most tourists dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. Singapore is a thriving city with its roots going deep into the history of trade and commerce.

It is one of those places that calls the tourists towards themselves, and for travelers, missing an opportunity to visit Singapore is like missing the chance to visit their love of life.

Singapore city has an abundance of world-class attractions. Its nightlife is something to be enjoyed. If you visit Singapore and spend the night in your hotel rooms, you are missing out on the lion’s share of what Singapore has to offer.

There is just so much to experience in Singapore. Hence, selecting the right hotel as you are ready to go base to visit all your favorite places becomes a daunting task. However, there are a few factors that you need to consider before you select a hotel in Singapore.

What Factors To Consider While Selecting A Hotel In Singapore?

Finding the right hotel is an essential part of your plan to visit Singapore. Your hotel is the core part of your plan. You visit places you like and return to your hotel to rest for the night. Hence, you must take your time to select the most appropriate hotel for your tour.

1. Location

The location of the hotel matters a lot. As we have already said, it is the center part of your plan, and your whole tour revolves around your hotel. It is the only destination that remains in command after you have visited your favorite places.

The location of the hotel further depends on two factors- leisure trips and business trips. If you are in Singapore for a leisure trip, selecting a hotel in the center of the city will be a good idea as it will allow you to conveniently visit your favorite place.

However, if you are in Singapore for a business trip, selecting a hotel near the business center might be the right choice.

2. Amenities

You need to understand that a hotel is not just a place to lodge in; it is also a place that people rest. Hence, it is necessary that you feel comfortable with the hotel you are staying in. This can only be done through the amenities they offer.

Before booking any hotel in Singapore, look for the amenities they offer and match them with your needs. If the amenities complement your need, that’s the hotel you are looking for.

According to leading travel writers, the Heritage Collection is one of the best accommodation providers to choose from in Singapore. They offer industry-leading amenities, including service apartments. Their accommodations are present in excellent locations and offer a wide range of rooms and budgets for their clients. This is something that you should consider when you are traveling to Singapore.

3. Accessibility

Accessibility and transportation is also an important factor that you need to consider. You should check all the transport routes that connect the hotels and ensure that you have smooth accessibility to and fro from the hotel.

Trust me, the lack of accessibility from the hotel can become annoying at times when you miss your scheduled trip due to a lack of transportation options.

4. Value

The price of the hotel also plays an important role in the selection process. Selecting the first hotel that feels tailor-made for your needs is not the right thing to do. There are hundreds of hotels out there in Singapore; some might cost less with similar features.

Hence, take your time to compare different hotels in different locations; this will help you get the right deal at the right price.

5. Testimonies

Finally, considering the customers’ testimonies. While you are booking the hotel online or through a broker, there is no way of knowing how the hotel is or whether the hotel is telling the truth with its description.

The best way to know the truth about the hotel is to look for the customers’ testimonies. From there, you will find exactly what the hotel looks like from the inside.

Final Tip

Remember that your trip’s pleasure is directly proportional to the hotel you choose. So take your time and select the best hotel that complements your trip and make it a memorable one.

That’s it for this article. This article has discussed the factors that you should consider before selecting a hotel when you visit Singapore.

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Mandarin Orchard Hotel offering 1-for-1 room nights for stays before 30 Jun 20

As an award-winning hotel on Orchard Road, Mandarin Orchard Singapore makes for an ideal base to explore the city’s shopping and entertainment district. ​

Mandarin Orchard Singapore is an icon of world-class Asian hospitality in Singapore. The hotel’s 1,077 guest rooms and suites offer views of the city skyline, complemented by bespoke amenities, versatile meeting facilities, and a vibrant lineup of restaurants that includes two Michelin-star Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro.

Right on the doorstep of Mandarin Orchard Singapore is the high-end shopping destination, Mandarin Gallery, making for an all-encompassing retail and hospitality experience for guests of the hotel.

Enjoy 1-for-1 room night at best available rate with complimentary parking when you book and stay before 30 June 2020. Simply enter the booking code: MOS1FOR1 when you book online on their website here.

The usual price for a night is about S$349 excluding service charge and tax.

After you enter the promo code, the price breakdown is as follows:

Click here to book now

*Update 20 Mar: For those who can’t seems to find available room with the promo code, note that you have to enter minimum two nights for the code to work. (1 night is free) After that you will see a page showing ‘ORBA 1-FOR-1 DEAL’ with the average cost per night shown. (the price you see here is AFTER taking into account the 1-for-1 discount, they are just showing you what’s the average price/night with the discount code applied)


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Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa: 50% Off Best Available Rate (25 Aug 2015)

Shangrila Rasa 50 Off

In need of a holiday because of heavy workload or you have friends visiting Singapore?

Plan for a staycation at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa in November 2015 and get 50% off best available rate in their Advance Purchase Special promotion.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa boasts resplendent views of the South China Sea and sunsets. Being ideally located in Sentosa Island, there are plenty of things-to-do and attractions throughout your entire stay.

Valid only for reservation made before 7pm on 25 Aug 2015.

Posted by Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa on Monday, August 24, 2015

For example, a night stay at their Deluxe Sea View Room on 19 November 2015 would have cost SGD 423++. Now you can enjoy it at 50% off and pay just SGD 211.50++ for a night.

Deluxe Sea View Room

Call +65 6371 1088 for reservation.

For a review on Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, visit The Shuttle Whale here.

Now gather your friends who are interested by sharing this limited time deal with them.

Note: To enjoy the promotion, you need to call in to make a reservation as the special rate is not available online.

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