The hotel offers a free coach from Changi Airport to and from the hotel round the clock. This is one big plus especially when taxi fare in Singapore is a little expensive. The coach regularly picks up guests every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm and then every hour after the period. The coach is equipped with WiFi so you can immediately go online while waiting for its departure.
Just as I expected, the hotel lobby spells grand while you walk towards the reception. The hotel has 3 towers and the deluxe rooms are all located at Tower 3. After making a deposit for incidentals we were immediately handed over with our key cards.
There were so many people in the lobby that guards are checking key cards when accessing the hotel's elevator. Even if you luckily sneaked in, you need to insert your key card to be able to press your destination floor. The hall way smells like you're just walking towards a spa.
The room was huge! The linens and pillows are sure quality ones. There are 3 pillows in each bed plus an extra one found inside the cabinet. There is a big LCD TV and a spacious desk equipped with power outlets with universal configuration so you don't need to worry about an adaptor. There is a LAN cable if you prefer ethernet connection and of course WiFi, both free of charge. There is also a mini bar but if you are not seriously considering consuming any of the content inside it, I suggest you don't open that small fridge. Lifting any item inside the fridge will automatically charge your account with item cost. It's weight sensitive so you can't put anything inside it other than the original content.
I immediately checked on the bathroom and I am specially delighted that it was big and well furnished with all the toiletries you need. Four sets of bath towels are provided. I just noted that there was no grab handle in the shower so you need to be careful not to slip when bathing.
The next day we were transferred to room in the upper floor as we requested. It was a good decision to request for one during our check in as we could have missed a spectacular view of the bay from the room's balcony.
The place is so massive that a casino, convention halls and shopping mall is co located with the hotel. All the top luxury brands are housed in the shopping area from Louis Vuitton, Prada, Channel to casual brands like Banana Republic, Nike and Adidas. There is also a 7-11 that is one of a kind inside the shopping mall. The facade of this convenience store is at par with the rest of the shops inside.
The hotel is connected to SMRT station CE3 (Bayfront Station) of the Circle (yellow) line. The line that takes you directly to Vivo City Mall which is the largest shopping mall in Singapore and the cable car gateway to Sentosa. I must say going to other places is never a problem with your stay at the Marina Bay Sands.
A walk through the spiral bridge right outside the shopping mall leads you to Esplanade. One of the best hawkers (Singapore's version of turo-turo) is located in this area called Makansutra. If you want to take a break from spending so much within Marina Bay Sands, you can enjoy a good chili crabs paired with fried buns in one of the hawkers in Makansutra minus hefty SGD.
Ultimately, you have never stayed in Marina Bay Sands if you did not see the roof top. The hotel is very famous for its sky park where an infinity pool is waiting for guests to enjoy.
Although the use of the infinity pool is exclusive to hotel guests, some tourists who pay for 20SGD are allowed to take a sneak peek of this amazing hot spot on top of the hotel. So expect for spectators while you enjoy the pool, exclusive yet public.
I had a chance to enjoy breakfasts and lunches from hotel, and the food were superb. Except from one chicken dish cooked in some Indian spice that I really did not like, everything specially the seafood dishes were great.
Marina Bay Sands Hotel truly is grand in every square meter. You can easily spend your money within the perimeter of the hotel. It being one of the hottest destinations in Singapore, expect the place for tons of people, guests and non guests. The hotel actually reminds me of Venetian in Macau (not to mentioned there is a gondola type ride inside the hotel too). Like the Venetian, despite its grandeur, you will probably miss the warmth of other five star hotels like the Marriott or Hilton. The service feels so mechanical and impersonal. At some point in time you might realize you are just one of the people that goes in and out the hotel. Overall, Marina Bay Sands is a pricey hotel that you should consider checking in at least once, there isn't much compelling reason to stay in this big hotel after a night or two. I think the hotel is way too pricey compared to other 5-star hotels in this wonderful, clean and efficient city.
I immediately checked on the bathroom and I am specially delighted that it was big and well furnished with all the toiletries you need. Four sets of bath towels are provided. I just noted that there was no grab handle in the shower so you need to be careful not to slip when bathing.
The next day we were transferred to room in the upper floor as we requested. It was a good decision to request for one during our check in as we could have missed a spectacular view of the bay from the room's balcony.
The place is so massive that a casino, convention halls and shopping mall is co located with the hotel. All the top luxury brands are housed in the shopping area from Louis Vuitton, Prada, Channel to casual brands like Banana Republic, Nike and Adidas. There is also a 7-11 that is one of a kind inside the shopping mall. The facade of this convenience store is at par with the rest of the shops inside.
The hotel is connected to SMRT station CE3 (Bayfront Station) of the Circle (yellow) line. The line that takes you directly to Vivo City Mall which is the largest shopping mall in Singapore and the cable car gateway to Sentosa. I must say going to other places is never a problem with your stay at the Marina Bay Sands.
A walk through the spiral bridge right outside the shopping mall leads you to Esplanade. One of the best hawkers (Singapore's version of turo-turo) is located in this area called Makansutra. If you want to take a break from spending so much within Marina Bay Sands, you can enjoy a good chili crabs paired with fried buns in one of the hawkers in Makansutra minus hefty SGD.
Ultimately, you have never stayed in Marina Bay Sands if you did not see the roof top. The hotel is very famous for its sky park where an infinity pool is waiting for guests to enjoy.
Although the use of the infinity pool is exclusive to hotel guests, some tourists who pay for 20SGD are allowed to take a sneak peek of this amazing hot spot on top of the hotel. So expect for spectators while you enjoy the pool, exclusive yet public.
I had a chance to enjoy breakfasts and lunches from hotel, and the food were superb. Except from one chicken dish cooked in some Indian spice that I really did not like, everything specially the seafood dishes were great.
Marina Bay Sands Hotel truly is grand in every square meter. You can easily spend your money within the perimeter of the hotel. It being one of the hottest destinations in Singapore, expect the place for tons of people, guests and non guests. The hotel actually reminds me of Venetian in Macau (not to mentioned there is a gondola type ride inside the hotel too). Like the Venetian, despite its grandeur, you will probably miss the warmth of other five star hotels like the Marriott or Hilton. The service feels so mechanical and impersonal. At some point in time you might realize you are just one of the people that goes in and out the hotel. Overall, Marina Bay Sands is a pricey hotel that you should consider checking in at least once, there isn't much compelling reason to stay in this big hotel after a night or two. I think the hotel is way too pricey compared to other 5-star hotels in this wonderful, clean and efficient city.
Wow! I would like to go visit Singapore this year. We're planning to go with my girlfriends. We've put this off for the longest time. I was told that Singapore's humidity is worse than our weather. But I am so looking forward to gallivant in Singapore sometime soon. :)
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