While cabs in Singapore are relatively cheap, I decided to take the subway to the city. Singapore must have one of the most efficient subway systems in the world. Despite needing to transfer twice, I made it to the Grand Hyatt about 30 minutes after leaving the Crowne Plaza, for a mere $1.80SGD, or about…
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Nice. I'd love it if more hotels had wood floors.
Hopefully you got some street food in addition to lounge food. Singapore is my pick for best street food city.
We were here for two BWB nights in late May.
The wireless in our room was not working, and after pointing this out, they moved us to the front tower in one of the junior suites. We found that club to be a bit bigger.
In general, I'd agree with your assessment of the place.
Surprised you were not greeted as you entered the hotel from the street as I assume you had luggage and coming from Orchard Rd should have been easy to spot? Did you notice any hotel staff (other than valet / doormen) when you entered? As a Diamond I've by-passed the counter check-in most of my last visits as I'm greeted upon exiting my taxi and check-in is performed in room.
My trick when the option is wired ethernet vs. very slow WIFI (or no WIFI at all,) is to have an Apple Airport Express along with me. I plug the hotel's ethernet into my Airport Express, and then I have my own personal secure WIFI in a hotel room. I never get stuck having to plug into a wired network.
@ JOSH -- I believe it was the Grand Bed, so it was quite comfortable.
@ Halothane -- Good to know, thanks. Didn't see that reflected on the website.
@ jraphs070 -- I sure did, and I definitely agree with you.
@ hobo13 -- Good to know, thanks. Interesting that they have two clubs. Wonder if I could have used that one despite being in the other tower.
@ canuckinkl -- I did see some hotel staff and they opened the door for me, but I don't think they offered to take anything. Not that I really needed help...
@ Randy -- Smart idea. Guess I'll have to get into the right century and buy a Mac to do that, though!
I see they put you in the back tower. The 'real' i.e. better Grand Club is in the front tower which has much nicer rooms. The last time I was there they gave me a back tower room, but after an incident with the guest next door they moved me to the front tower.