bingo queen Posted February 27, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi, Does any one know which hotel in Singapore is usually used by Princess for a one night pre-cruise stay. I would like to be able to know location so I can plan my time there. Thanks, Anne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted February 27, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Two years ago we did our pre cruise with Princess at the Fairmont Hotel. It was lovely. I know they used that hotel and another one. Most people were with us at Fairmont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingo queen Posted February 28, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Sue, Thanks for your reply,that will give me an idea of possible location. Anne. (Scotland). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Sue,Thanks for your reply,that will give me an idea of possible location. Anne. (Scotland). Wonderful hotel and attached to a huge mall with a phenomenal food court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Regardless of location, Singapore is pretty easy to get around, the taxi drivers are great and most speak decent English. If you are looking for an evening activity, you might want to check out the Night Safari by the zoo, which features nocturnal animals (and as of 2010 or so had a surprisingly good buffet! - Singapore takes their food very seriously) Hi,Does any one know which hotel in Singapore is usually used by Princess for a one night pre-cruise stay. I would like to be able to know location so I can plan my time there. Thanks, Anne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Regardless of location, Singapore is pretty easy to get around, the taxi drivers are great and most speak decent English. If you are looking for an evening activity, you might want to check out the Night Safari by the zoo, which features nocturnal animals (and as of 2010 or so had a surprisingly good buffet! - Singapore takes their food very seriously) We did the night Safari in 2012, but without food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted March 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I was there on a business trip and had a down day so hit the day zoo, then walked over to the night zoo and had dinner before they opened. Excellent meal! Did they still have the fire dancers and trained animals when you were there? We did the night Safari in 2012, but without food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpops Posted March 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Check out the below link from the Princess Cruise Web Site Listing of Singapore Hotels. List is valid November 2014 through March 2015. http://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-destinations/asia-cruises/extend/stay/singapore.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted March 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I was there on a business trip and had a down day so hit the day zoo, then walked over to the night zoo and had dinner before they opened. Excellent meal! Did they still have the fire dancers and trained animals when you were there? Fire dancers; yes. Trained animals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted March 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yes, when I was there they had a show with trained animals doing recycling and other tricks. Fire dancers; yes. Trained animals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted March 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yes, when I was there they had a show with trained animals doing recycling and other tricks. Didn't see those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Check out the below link from the Princess Cruise Web Site Listing of Singapore Hotels. List is valid November 2014 through March 2015. http://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-destinations/asia-cruises/extend/stay/singapore.html Of the three hotels mentioned there, I'd recommend Marina Bay Sands mainly for the location. It's on top of a huge mall, with an amazing swimming pool up on the roof. The mall links to the MRT train system so easy to get around. Hubby has stayed there and he says the hotel is quite reasonable. I've stayed at the Shangri La and it is a lovely hotel, however it is a long walk from the nearest MRT station so not so easy to get around. Be warned, getting a taxi back to your hotel at certain times of the day, and especially in the evenings, can be difficult. Most nights when I stayed there I ended up having to walk back uphill to the hotel. The third hotel appears to be close to Chinatown, with good MRT access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted March 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Of the three hotels mentioned there, I'd recommend Marina Bay Sands mainly for the location. It's on top of a huge mall, with an amazing swimming pool up on the roof. The mall links to the MRT train system so easy to get around. Hubby has stayed there and he says the hotel is quite reasonable. I've stayed at the Shangri La and it is a lovely hotel, however it is a long walk from the nearest MRT station so not so easy to get around. Be warned, getting a taxi back to your hotel at certain times of the day, and especially in the evenings, can be difficult. Most nights when I stayed there I ended up having to walk back uphill to the hotel. The third hotel appears to be close to Chinatown, with good MRT access. I notice Princess has changed their hotel venue. Yes, I agree, choose Marina Sands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted March 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Also, not sure if you are round tripping, but if you are, post-cruise I can strongly recommend the Crowne Plaza at Changi airport. Beautiful place and convenient if you have to fly out because its connected to the main terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillslife Posted March 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just back from Singapore...agree Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is awesome, a destination in itself, but $$$$$.... Even with a deal. My passion fruit mojito on the roof bar was $23... Yikes..but the view is incredible and free to up to the bar even if you aren't staying there.... We stayed two nights precruise at the Swisshotel next to Clarke Quay...beautiful hotel, reasonable rates, close to metro and Chinatown...we really enjoyed it and got a free upgrade..so we were delighted. There are two swisshotels in Singapore, so check the location if you decide on that one.... Enjoy...great city...loved the hoho bus...great overview and included a river ride by the MBS and Merlion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just back from Singapore...agree Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is awesome, a destination in itself, but $$$$$.... Even with a deal. My passion fruit mojito on the roof bar was $23... Yikes..but the view is incredible and free to up to the bar even if you aren't staying there.... We stayed two nights precruise at the Swisshotel next to Clarke Quay...beautiful hotel, reasonable rates, close to metro and Chinatown...we really enjoyed it and got a free upgrade..so we were delighted. There are two swisshotels in Singapore, so check the location if you decide on that one.... Enjoy...great city...loved the hoho bus...great overview and included a river ride by the MBS and Merlion. We have stayed there and I put it in line with the Pan Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Of the three hotels mentioned there, I'd recommend Marina Bay Sands mainly for the location. It's on top of a huge mall, with an amazing swimming pool up on the roof. The mall links to the MRT train system so easy to get around. Hubby has stayed there and he says the hotel is quite reasonable. Depends on your definition of "reasonable." Princess rate for two people is $598 for the first night and $438 for additional nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted March 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Singapore hotels are not cheap. That said, that's on the high end. Depends on your definition of "reasonable." Princess rate for two people is $598 for the first night and $438 for additional nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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