Singapore for the Weekend: InterContinental Singapore

I think the shophouse rooms/suite were refurbished last year, so they shouldn't be worn out :-).
I've stayed in their executive/ambassador suite last time and I wasn't really impressed - of course it was spacious, high floor and stuff, but the layout was really odd - huge living room with a dining table, a couple of couches and a really small bedroom, with little place left on the side of a king bed.
I do like the hotel overall, club is nice (wasn't so crowded when I was there) and was a great location for me since I like to walk and explore the city.

Thanks for the review. Your pictures agree with your assessment, that it's a nice hotel but not necessarily "special". Hope you had a nice stay.

@Lucky, about how far would you say the InterContinental is from the Nathan Rd shopping area?

@Coutureguy Nathan Rd is in Hong Kong no?

Oops, sorry. Yes, meant to say Orchard Rd. That would be one heck of a long metro ride, lol!

I've been there a number of times, and never had a good experience. In fact one time it was so bad (FD clerk argued loudly with me about stated PC/Ambassador benefits) - and refused to get a supervisor when I asked nicely - right in front of her I called the Marriott, secured an upgraded room, canceled the IC reservation, and walked out. It's just another example of IHG's policy of letting every hotel make up its own rules. That's why as a PLAT/AMB they're way down on my list when I select a hotel.

@Coutureguy - I think you mean Orchard Road? About 15 minutes by subway.

The design of the hotel seems a little too "classic" for me (I hate pastels) but I'm a sucker for clotted cream. Sign me up!

My last stay at the IC Singapore in April I had the same reaction: club was waaaay crowded, almost ridiculous. Shame since this hotel is the one that turned me on to ICs to begin with. I will have to think twice before booking there again though.

I'm all with wxguy - the Intercon Singapore treats Platinum Ambassadors very poorly, basically offering nothing except a slightly larger room. You still have to pay for club lounge access and Internet, among other things, and you have no chance of a suite. Also, the lounge is very snobby with its dress code. The Marriott offers much better treatment to elites, but unfortunately it's usually almost double the price of the Intercon.

Wow. What a nice place, and what a nice suite!!! That is a steal. I really like the entry way. So nice.

Lounges should absolutely not be about "get[ing] some work done on[e's] my laptop." If food or alcohol is present, laptops should be absent.

@ Tim -- There's only alcohol in the evenings. During the day there's no food for the most part, and in the afternoon just finger sandwiches. I can't work while enjoying some sandwiches? 😉