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 | Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore: Novotel Clarke Quay
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Without doubt the ugliest builkding on the Singapore downtown skyline, one of the great advantages of staying here is that you don't have to look at it. The hotel even has the gall to use posters proclaiming how great the restored Clarke Quay looks, whn the quayside area is aesthetically devastated by the orange tiled monstrosity that is - the Novotel.
The inside of the hotel is all post-modern French charm, which is actually a pleasant change from the bland American-global feel of so many hotel chains these days. The top three floors are reserved for Executive rooms at a small premium, but the rooms up at the top still feel good value, especially compared to the absurd prices in Hong Kong and even in Shanghai. In Singapore you even get a view, whereas the 24th floor in Hong Kong generally gives you a view of the 24th floor of the next building 8 metres away, and in Shanghai the 24th floor gives you a view of a milky grey mass of NO2, SO2 and PM25 particulates that form the perennial constant photo-chemical smog (and do note that Shanghai is one of China's cleaner cities)..
The Novotel rooms are on the small side, but have comfortable beds and chairs, and they even have a DVD player and state-of-the-art digital TV.
Pity that the shower is archaic and pumps water all over the floor of the bathroom though.
Altogether, an excellent hotel with friendly staff and good facilities, although don't expect any gardens or outside areas (other than a swimming pool deck exposed to half the skyscrapers in the city).
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| Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore: The Novotel Clarke Quay is OK, but ...
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I never thought that I’d stay in Clarke Quay---I always thought I’d stay in one of the budget boutique hotels in Chinatown. But as luck would have it, my favorite budget boutique increased its rates. My boyfriend decided to pay for my SG hotel bill as a gift---and said I should book instead a 4star hotel. After much online research, we chose Novotel because of its location and because we heard it was newly refurbished (formerly the Hotel New Otani).
Overall, I think I could’ve done better. It doesn’t have the character of my favorite boutique, nor is its service orientation at a level that I’d hope. My favorite boutique provides better service. The maid also forgot a wet pillow case on my shower rack! The bellboy service can do some improvement---I witnessed a taxi driver chastising the bellboy for failing to welcome the guests and help them with their luggage immediately.
The room is smaller than the standard Swissotel room, but I like this one better. I was given a room at the business floor (23rd) because the hotel was running full. Unfortunately, nobody was there to assist me to my room. The room and bathroom is clean. They do provide more than enough toiletries—that’s always a plus for me.
We decided not to take the breakfast buffet this time. There’s a 24-hour McDonald’s and a 711 downstairs---if you’re craving for a late night snack.
My favorite part of the room, though, is its view. I was given the Robertson Quay view room (as opposed to the Clarke Quay side), where the Alkaff bridge is---one of the bridges I wanted to see.
The best feature of this hotel is its location---it is right next door to Clarke Quay. It is located in the same building complex as Liang Court, with a large Kinokuniya (bookstore) shop. Plus, it’s easy to book a River Cruise because a station is just across. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: (+65)63392854Directions: The MRT is a leisurely 15minute stroll, passing through Clarke Quay, Coleman Bridge and Swissotel. You need to be careful now, though, since there’s construction over the MRT station---a new mall, I believe.Website: http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/5993/fiche_ Other Contact: reservations@novotelclarkequay.c
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