For the next hotel stay of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I spent one night at the 204-key Singapore EDITION. Okay, I’ve gotta be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of the EDITION brand, and this also didn’t even rank among my favorite properties in the EDITION portfolio.
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I've stayed there; it is 'fine' (and can be overpriced) as are most Editions. There's also a St. Regis nearby. Depends on redemptions vs. cash price. The pool with the glass bottom opening is unique.
"If you’re a fan of the EDITION brand, you’ll probably like this hotel." -- I shudder to think of whom this group encompasses. People who have an extremely strong preference for modern design and no sensitivity to price, I guess?
I also love this: "I was also given the option to choose from one of a few different discounts, like 15% off a 60-minute massage, a complimentary chicken samosa at the rooftop bar with every two drinks ordered, etc." A free greasy snack every two drinks? What is this, an East Village dive bar? (Even those give you a snack *per* drink!)
Ben, just curious, as someone who's stayed at lots of hotels in Singapore, where you'd be most inclined to return for a non-review? or maybe one hotel from the orchard are and one by the Marina to negate the location.
Free samosa with the purchase of two drinks might be the funniest welcome gift ever. Bonvoy has done it again.
There is nothing remotely appealing about that hotel, except perhaps the breakfast. Way better options in Singapore.
@ Ecr12 -- It's a great question, and Singapore is such a confusing hotel market to me. It's a market where I feel every hotel has its pros and cons, and there aren't really any hotels that are universally well regarded.
If price is no object, obviously the Raffles is loved by many, though I'm not necessarily that big of a fan (it's a bit too much of a tourist destination in and of itself).
I might give the Grand Hyatt another try, now that it has been renovated. Or maybe the Conrad on Orchard Road. I'm also intrigued by Frasers House, the new Marriott Luxury Collection (former InterContinental), which I'd probably check out.
But yeah, on both the points and non-points front, Singapore is a city where I really don't have a strong preference. If anyone has any thoughts on which hotels are actually great (at least for what they are), I'd love to hear it!
ParkRoyal is Singapore's home brand, and having stayed at PR on Pickering, it is miles ahead of this EDITION. It has its own loyalty programme to my understanding, but I see it like one&only in the sense it's worth reviewing a ParkRoyal given their expanding footprint
The Artyzen across the street is actually one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in, though it's not a points property.
Having just come back from 6 nights at the Capella Singapore on Sentosa, I couldn't recommend it more highly.
My favorite is the Shangrila Valley Wing. The Valley Wing offers very personalized service like butler, and you can have free drinks and snacks in the lounge, and the quality is top. The hotel is not far from Edition but it’s like a city resort with big gardens and pools.
Cappella is very solid as well. Marina Bay Sands is not worth at all.
Looks like it is indeed a points property- I Prefer. 1:4 transfers from Citi
ty for tip!
Why is the word "Edition" in all capital letters? I don't think it's an acronym.
Thank you again for this review. Was going to burn my FHR credit on this hotel but instead opting for the Mandarin Oriental
Agree the hotel looks meh but that gym...wow. That's some high end equipment they have there and they even have a rowerg. Gym enthusiasts would be excited to try that setup I think
Yea I've only been once and stayed at the Conrad by the Marina. Nice hotel but booked mostly for location. Would probably try something in the Orchard Rd area next time.
When one has a lifelong association with Singapore, there is only one real Hotel in which to stay. The history, the atmosphere (not front of house in the evening), the staff, service, suits, etc. For us it is ‘homely’. Over last months celebrations it was exquisite, in spite of the weather outside.
We were all at sixes and sevens during the renovations. Our visits were not the same when staying in the other so called notable properties.
It needs no further introduction and no amount of modern contenders can hold a candle to it. Those who know Singapore, know exactly which hotel I am eluding to.
Fruit (including berries) made me chuckle. Is there some worldwide berry shortage I’m not aware of?
Isn't Park Royal owned by Pan Pacific? I actually prefer the Pan Pacific Orchard to the Park Royals.
Uh, a lot of photos remind me of a private clinic (nice, Swiss clinic, still a clinic). Reception, corridor, rooms... ouch.
I love Singapore, have my preferred hotels, sometimes checking something new, but definitely not this one.
I tend to feel from my stays that EDITION is Marriott's version of a Park Hyatt.
Think PH will no Globalist benefits, you get EDITION.
Yeah you're right, i think i meant Pan Pacific being the Singapore brand. Either way, anything in this group in the high end is better than what I saw in the review!
The Accor Fairmont and Swissotel are in the same location as Raffles and right on a subway station , have balconies are are much better priced. As a kiwi being Accor Platinum beats most hotel chains in the Asia/Pacific.
Meanwhile more on Marriot, a St Regis is opening in Queenstown NZ
I think I have said this before - unless you are planning to take full advantage of things like nightlife, dining, and pools, there is no point to staying at an Edition. But if you like that stuff in a hotel, Editions are great.
It's well appointed (and at least has more than one bench...) but TechnoGym equipment is typically terrible. These benches look slightly better than the normal ones I see but usually TechnoGym benches are strangely shaped (jutting too far out / too wide for things like incline bench rows), and too light. I'm only 140 lbs and when I'm lifting on a Technogym bench it often wabbles around / is unstable when using heavier weights. Absolute garbage equipment but unfortunately LOTS of high end hotels use them because they often look nice and cohesive.
Frankly, an Aloft hotel in Abu Dhabi recently stayed at (put up by Etihad airlines due to weather related flight cancellation) had a nicer looking room from what I see here, only fancier aspects was better stuff in the minibar like Acqua Panna water as well as Le Labo toileteries!
Heard they recently renovated (the St. Regis), too. (Like, in late 2025). Have you been since?
Had to prompt this along with your statement into chatgpt, which claims one is the obvious answer: if someone wrote this, is it more likely about raffles, or about marina bay sands
Oh, Lord...if it weren't for the potted greenery in the public areas, you could call this DEATH BY BEIGE instead of EDITION. And what's with the pretentious capitalized lettering anyway?!
Re: the 50 minute bus, I have to say that while the airport link is disappointing by major Asian city standards, unfortunately that is not too bad for Singapore when it comes to airport links. Going from major central areas like Orchard to the airport will take at least two transfers on fairly slow trains; there isn't an Airport Express like HK/etc. At least the bus 36 shows up every 15 minutes and gets you there with no transfers. It certainly is not ideal but probably wouldn't knock too many points off the EDITION specifically
*Probably the only exceptions are the ones near City Hall/Tanjong Pagar on the Green Line e.g. Raffles/Fairmont. Still have to deal with a local train, including peak crowds, and a transfer though
Well done Luke, ChatGPT has given you a partially correct answer. As a real person, I do write my own posts, unlike many who post herein.
The choice between the two hotels …. now that is a question which should be obvious if you take the time to think about my opening sentence …. got it now? …. 🙂
Definitely not worth $500 USD. Unless hotel prices has suddenly jumped in Singapore, I believe there are many better hotels in Singapore for less.
Bleeding AI predictive text again, compounded by my dyslexia which does not help at all don’t you know …. 🙂
Have you ever stayed in one generic hotel, you’ve stayed in them all. The only differentiator is the brand of toiletries.