| D Loucks |
29 October 2002 |
Stayed at Albert Court Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Breakfast was marginal. The only easy way to get around was to take a taxi to the metro and use that.
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| K B mcnett |
26 October 2002 |
Stayed at Tristar Inn Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Mtr smartcard is useful, airport shuttle company charges an extra person charge for extra suitcases, only 1 suitcase & 1 carry-on included.
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| D Lewthwaite |
24 October 2002 |
Stayed at Phoenix Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Taxis were efficient and reliable.
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| A Racina |
22 October 2002 |
Stayed at Keong Saik Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapore is a lovely destination. Although perhaps less colorful than some of the poorer countries in Asia, and more expensive; prices are still about a third of what they are in the U.S. and the modern efficiency of Singapore was very welcome after wandering around Vietnam and Cambodia for a month.
I particularly like the hawker food and the multi-ethnic shopping opportunities. The MRT is the cleanest and most efficient mass transit system I've encountered anywhere in the world. The Outram station, just a couple of blocks from the Keong Sak, sends you off to just about anywhere in Singapore for less than one or two Singapore dollars.
For shopping I particularly enjoyed the colorful Little India area, Chinatown, and Clark Quay (walking distance from Keong Sak) at dusk. I love the Raffles Hotel for glimpse into British colonial architecture; I think's a bit odd how somebody's turned a monastery into a shopping complex (Chjimes,) and Orchard road was nice to see, buy hey, mostly the same big-name stores as in any big city.
Food: Hawker food was all great, chicken and rice in abundance, and I also loved Genki Sushi, and was delighted to find a branch in the airport.
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| U Weiersmüller |
17 October 2002 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Park View, Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Taxi and bus service is good in Singapore and inexpensive. It is worth going on a safari at the night zoo and the botanical garden is great.
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| J Wedekind |
14 October 2002 |
Stayed at Orchard Hotel Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Although a business trip for a Friday afternoon meeting, we spent the weekend sightseeing. My girlfriend had never visited Singapore, and my previous visits over the past 12 years created our agenda. A short walk (less than 10 minutes) from the hotel to the Botanical garden is a must. In the same time a walk to the Orchard MRT (subway) station enables full access to one of my favorite countries.
Shopping remains expensive, especially for girlfriends.
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| R Neilson |
13 October 2002 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Restaurants in hotel good - and good value. Taxis always there and not expensive.
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| H Van ommen |
11 October 2002 |
Stayed at Orchard Hotel Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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No special comments. Hotel can be reached very easy by taxi from airport.
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| P Johnstone |
06 October 2002 |
Stayed at Albert Court Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Ideal location for electronics and photographic shopaholics - four minutes stagger to the hotel from Sim Lim Square and Sim Lim Tower. Six minutes walk to Bugis MRT and one stop to City Hall for the IT Mall. Supplement these Techno Temples by checking out Centrepoint and The Specialist Centre (MRT Somerset) in Orchard Road. Good Internet cafe in Unit #01-23 of Specialist Centre.
Detox after the long flight at Rairua Men's Sauna at Rairua, 118 Neil Road. (MRT Outram Park).
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| U Cordon |
03 October 2002 |
Stayed at Furama RiverFront Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapore was rather quiet and relaxing after coming from Bangkok; not the police state I had read about. Taxis were inexpensive. Too many malls on Orchard Rd and quite expensive; best to go to Chinatown. Clark Quay was OK. Enjoyed my Sling at Raffles...found a friendly waiter. Had good Huanian chicken at a food court; missed savoring Peranakan dishes.
The best restaurant in Bangkok (also listed as Best Restaurant by the Restauranteurs) was the Baan Kanitha, followed by Thai on 4 (in Amari Watergate) and Benjarong (in Dusit Thani); Basil's was disappointing (service needs training). Bangkok is the New York of Asia...always something to see, buy, experience; would go back again. Tuk-tuk drivers have a mind of their own (don't take one). The temples are fabulous; go to the markets.
Philippines: The Peninsula Manila always treats me first class and will always return there..I strongly recommend it. The food at the Spices restaurant in the hotel is fabulous (though service was slow).
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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Singapore
