Hotel Singapore

[Widzy]

Any recommendations for a hotel in Singapore close to the dock area ?
 

[Essiesmom]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.  You have mistakenly posted in the area of the forum for those having technical difficulties using the forums.  It would benefit you to browse through the main boards page, taking note of the many places your can find information.  One of these is the Ports of Call forums:  https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/2-ports-of-call/  The fourth choice on the list is Asia.  Click on that and browse, then ask your question if you don't see any threads that might address it..

 

The second place is the ROLL CALL for your cruise.  The roll call is where you can connect with other CC members who will be sailing with you.  there, you can introduce yourself and ask where others might be staying, as well as discuss excursions, etc.  This topic in the stickies above might be of assistance to you:

 

I see you already found your roll call back in June when you first joined.  There appears to have been a lot of activity since then, so maybe you should revisit and catch up.

 

 

Edited October 20, 2019 by Essiesmom

[hallasm]

Singapore has two cruise terminals -  which of the two terminals: Singapore Cruise Centre, located at Harbourfront Centre and VivoCity, 10 to 15 minute taxi drive from downtown, and Marina Bay Cruise Centre (MBCCS), which is located just 5 minutes away from downtown and a metro station (MRT) 600 meters from the terminal.

You might find some inspiration in this topic also

 

 

[sddsddean]

Connie will dock at Marina Bay Cruise Centre. That said, there is no need to limit yourself to hotels near there. Transport is a breeze, whether its the metro or taxis. We stayed at the Fairmont (10min taxi ride from the cruise centre), which is on top of City Hall metro station, a massive mall with loads of eateries and you can also walk underground to the Suntec Centre (which is another mall) which is where the HOHO buses operate from. We really liked it. City Hall metro is also on the line that serves Changi airport, so thats easy to get to/from too.

 

Simon

 

PS We spent 4 days there...no where near enough time!

[Widzy]

Thanks that sounds great. 

Derek 

[Miaminice]

Our favorite place in Singapore: Andaz Singapore!

 

A bit less price but also very good: Pan Pacific Singapore.

 

We also stayed at the Marina Bay Sands. Great hotel and nice experience but just masses and impersonal.

 

And as mentioned above, no need to stay close to the terminal. Transportation is easy and inexpensive in Singapore.

Edited October 22, 2019 by Miaminice

[irisbax3]

We've stayed at the Intercontinental, attached to a mall with many restaurants and shops, and at the Carlton, which is just across the street from a mall with shops and restaurants and a food court.  We loved both hotels. Walking distance to several sights and the Marina. Easy to get to and from cruise terminal and airport.

[Ashland]

We enjoyed and loved the location of the Royal Plaza on Scott's Road. 

Don't miss out (Google) on the night street BBQ at Lau Pa Sat...best satay ever so we went two nights !!!

[Expat Cruise]

Have stayed all over Singapore, had a corporate apartment in the city for  a while. Singapore is really a tale of two Cities, great high end hotels like the Ritz Carlton, good place to stay for F1 racing, Marina Bay Sands great all around hotel and several other 5 star offerings.  But lately we have been going more local hotels around the Chinatown area and Little India. Lots of great values and you can see the real Singapore vs the tourist Singapore. Both of these areas are a short taxi ride to the port.  No reason you need to pick a hotel based upon the port, most areas of Singapore are very close.

 

[Provence55always]

Derek think we are on the same cruise Singapore to Dubai?

 

Last time in Singapore we stayed in the Fairmount, this time we are staying in the Pan Pacific for 3 night.....both are very nice hotels.

 

 

 

 

[unrealHeather]

So many options but the Sheraton Towers has good prices for location, full service with a spa and rooftop bar.  

[Widzy]

Thanks for the Hotel tips from all. We have selected the Hilton and have also joined the CC meet up party. 2 more to swell the ranks. 

Derek 

[unrealHeather]

Download the taxi app named Grab to be able to book taxis in Singapore.  Uber does not work in Singapore but Grab is a similar competitor.  

Edited January 3, 2020 by unrealHeather
added location

[TracieABD]

On 10/27/2019 at 7:52 AM, Expat Cruise said:

Have stayed all over Singapore, had a corporate apartment in the city for  a while. Singapore is really a tale of two Cities, great high end hotels like the Ritz Carlton, good place to stay for F1 racing, Marina Bay Sands great all around hotel and several other 5 star offerings.  But lately we have been going more local hotels around the Chinatown area and Little India. Lots of great values and you can see the real Singapore vs the tourist Singapore. Both of these areas are a short taxi ride to the port.  No reason you need to pick a hotel based upon the port, most areas of Singapore are very close.

 

I totally agree...

I love the hotels in Farrer Park and the AMOY in Chinatown... No "big box"...

[BigRedFan]

does anyone know what hotel Celebrity cruises uses in Singapore?

Thanks,

Genzi

[desibee]

We were looking for hotel accommodations over New Years Eve that wouldn't blow our budget but still offered a good location and came across Hotel Grand Central on Orchard Rd.  It's not the flashiest place but the location is excellent (steps to Orchard Road shopping and in walking distance of the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station as well as Funan mall) and the rooms are a decent size for Asia.  There's even a rooftop pool with a view of the Marina Bay Sands. 

 

Most complaints about the Grand Central involve the food (not an issue, we plan to eat outside the hotel) and TV stations (also not an issue, we didn't come to Singapore to watch tv).

 

So for less than $100 a night, even on NYE, I'd say this suits us budget-minded people just fine.  🙂