Singapore Travel - Hidden Secrets

[junix]

ask lang mga parekoy... open na ba universal studios singapore

at ano hotel ang malapit at reasonable ang price...

 

tia...

 

yap universal studios singapore opened last march 18. entrance to the park is S$66 for adults and about S$40 for kids. hotel within the area is hardrock hotel though this is way too pricey at S$300/night compared to hotels within the city.

[asmodeus]

yap universal studios singapore opened last march 18. entrance to the park is S$66 for adults and about S$40 for kids. hotel within the area is hardrock hotel though this is way too pricey at S$300/night compared to hotels within the city.

 

was at universal studios singapore yesterday ...... my nephew who works in sentosa resort world got us tickets at 44 singapore dollars. Plus they included this 10 dollar meal stub and 5 dollar retail stub.

 

So quite a nice deal if I may say so ..... some of the attractions are not bad. the people are quite friendly so overall, it was a nice experience.

[junix]

anyone here has a review on peninsula excelsior hotel?

[asmodeus]

anyone here has a review on peninsula excelsior hotel?

 

thats where we stayed last holy week ......

 

The hotel itself is not bad (a 3-4 star hotel if I'm not mistaken) the rooms we got are not really that big but good enough for a decent nights sleep (we were out most of the time). Cable television is quite limited as far as number of available channels are concerned. There is a cable where you can connect to the internet but since I did not bring my laptop I did not make use of it. (dont know if you will be charged for it) ...... the bathroom is a little small for me and they don't dont even have soap holders.

 

Whats nice about the hotel is its proximity to some decent eateries, malls and shops (one of which is the Funan Mall for the techies) and its only a block away to access the underground MRT.

 

Cant remember the price per night (I actually dont know since it was my mom that was in charge of booking the hotel with the travel agent)

[STALLION7]

Hello guys ...im going to singapore this june ...cant wait to go to Universal studios ...and sentosa again ....Can anyone tell me about YMCA on orchard road ? got it for $ S 135.00/day ...is this a nice hotel , altho the location seems ok ...

[junix]

thats where we stayed last holy week ......

 

The hotel itself is not bad (a 3-4 star hotel if I'm not mistaken) the rooms we got are not really that big but good enough for a decent nights sleep (we were out most of the time). Cable television is quite limited as far as number of available channels are concerned. There is a cable where you can connect to the internet but since I did not bring my laptop I did not make use of it. (dont know if you will be charged for it) ...... the bathroom is a little small for me and they don't dont even have soap holders.

 

Whats nice about the hotel is its proximity to some decent eateries, malls and shops (one of which is the Funan Mall for the techies) and its only a block away to access the underground MRT.

 

Cant remember the price per night (I actually dont know since it was my mom that was in charge of booking the hotel with the travel agent)

thanks for this valuable info chief.

[Guest Serenity12]

Hello guys ...im going to singapore this june ...cant wait to go to Universal studios ...and sentosa again ....Can anyone tell me about YMCA on orchard road ? got it for $ S 135.00/day ...is this a nice hotel , altho the location seems ok ...

 

I wouldn't call it a hotel - it's more like an inn or a pension house, I think. If you just need a place to sleep and you're not too fussy with luxurious comforts, then this will be adequate. The location is good and I heard the staff is quite friendly. I haven't experienced it firsthand though since I normally stay at Marriott, Mandarin Orchard ( formerly Meritus Mandarin) or Grand Copthorne.

[vfc91]

i like the hotels near suntec area. malapit sa sim lim.

[mark6237c@yahoo.com.ph]

mga masters, question. ndi ako nakabili ng USD or sing dollars here in Manila. Has anyone tried bringing around Php50k to singapore? I know php10k lng ung max to take out of the country. stupid rule. thanks! san ako magpapalit if my hotel is somewhere near clarke quay?

[vanexel]

mga masters, question. ndi ako nakabili ng USD or sing dollars here in Manila. Has anyone tried bringing around Php50k to singapore? I know php10k lng ung max to take out of the country. stupid rule. thanks! san ako magpapalit if my hotel is somewhere near clarke quay?

 

bakit naman dun ka magpapalit, eh kaya nga may rule, lugi ka pa pag peso papalit mo, di nila masyado gusto ang peso kaya di maganda rate, ang dami kayang palitan dito

[Anaheim]

I was at the Universal Studios Singapore last week and had a nice time except for the heat and the humidity of Singapore.

 

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an easy and cheap way to go to USS is by way of taxi but if you're with your family I suggest you take the MRT, drop at the Harbour Front MRT station then go to Vivo City level three, ride the monorail and drop off at the Resorts World Sentosa

Edited June 1, 2010 by Anaheim

[ganid]

mga masters, question. ndi ako nakabili ng USD or sing dollars here in Manila. Has anyone tried bringing around Php50k to singapore? I know php10k lng ung max to take out of the country. stupid rule. thanks! san ako magpapalit if my hotel is somewhere near clarke quay?

 

 

Most banks in Manila will sell you US$ especially if you have travel docs.

 

I think HSBC might deal in S$.

 

In any case, I think you are allowed to bring out a maximum equivalent to US$10000 when you leave the Philippines.

 

Hope this helps.

[ctc]

questions lang mga pards:

- are there rooms for rent in Singapore- short term mga 5-7 days lang good for 3 adults and 2 kids?

- what are the cheaper hotels and very near MRTs? (good for 3 adults and 2 kids)

- how much they charge per night? (rooms and hotel)

[ctc]

as a rule, i usually look for a hotel that costs <$200, particularly in the $100-150 range. bihira ako makakita ng a good hotel that is < $100 but, meron naman. these are the bargains, the steals, and i rejoice when i find an acceptable one in this price range.

 

but reality is, mahal na lahat, pati accommodation. medyo mabigat bumayad ng $150 pero this price is beginning to be on the cheap side nowadays. but if the price comes with buffet breakfast, tapos kids are allowed to eat free pa, then that qualifies as a steal. the next time i go to sg, the mandarin will be at the top of my list of places to stay.

 

thanks for sharing.

 

may i know how you booked those rooms in mandarin? Is it pre book here in Manila with a travel agent? or you booked it upon arrival at airport? or you have someone in Singapore booked it for you in advance?

[vanexel]

may i know how you booked those rooms in mandarin? Is it pre book here in Manila with a travel agent? or you booked it upon arrival at airport? or you have someone in Singapore booked it for you in advance?

 

 

its cheaper if you book here