Swissotel The Stamford Singapore

Having stayed at the Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental, and Swissôtel, I'd say they're all pretty good! However, in terms of value for money, I think Swissôtel takes the cake! The views are incredible, offering sights of the Marina Bay Sands mall, the fountain, and the light show!! Plus, it's the most affordable among the three!! The Mandarin Oriental, on the other hand, boasts the most beautiful decor and the best service! Its location is also top-notch! It's just a short walk to Marina Bay Sands, so the slightly higher price is understandable!! As for the Fairmont, it's a bit awkward – pricier than Swissôtel, with decent service, but honestly, no other significant advantages!

I only stayed one night. The hotel's location is excellent, directly connected to City Hall MRT and a shopping mall. Food and drinks are very convenient. There are also nice attractions nearby, great for a stroll. The hotel lobby has TWG tea and pastries, so it's easy to buy some tea. The hotel room had a very wide bed, comfortable bedding, and a nice view from the window. The shower in the bathroom was also large and very comfortable. Breakfast was average; it had everything you'd expect, nothing special. The hygiene conditions were good. A German restaurant on the first floor made excellent, very exquisite desserts. When checking in, a young lady with extremely long fingernails processed my check-in. While doing so, she kept touching her nose and chin. With such long nails, it took a long time to navigate between the keyboard and her nose before check-in was completed, which made me quite uncomfortable. When I booked the room, I explicitly requested "not a room near the elevator." However, upon entering my room, it was right in front of the elevator door. I guess the lady with the long nails didn't bother checking the notes. I understand nail art, but when the length of the nails affects typing on a computer, it feels very unprofessional and, more importantly, unhygienic. Regarding the room near the elevator, I immediately called, and another young lady handled the matter. She helped me change rooms within 5 minutes and had someone bring up the new key card. That was very efficient. Check-out was quick, with staff processing it swiftly and conveniently. Overall, the stay experience was very good. I just hope the front desk lady doesn't have such long nails; it's already affecting her work. Also, paying more attention to guests' needs would better reflect the concept of good service.

The room was quite spacious and very clean. Most importantly, the hotel's location is superb, with all the popular attractions within walking distance. The room type I booked faced Marina Bay Sands directly, offering a fantastic view. However, the service was just average, and there weren't many staff members who spoke Chinese. I didn't get to try the hotel's breakfast.