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Old Aug 8th 2013, 3:37 am
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It looks like Singapore is really full over the next few weeks.

What are the dates you're looking at?

I guess you've already checked Lastminute.com and Wotif?
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I've recommended the New Majestic before and i'll do it again! It's not expensive, lovely small hotel, only a couple of stops from the centre of Singapore, staff are just lovely, so accomodating, good breakfast, fab rooms etc etc. On our last day we didn't fly out till midnight. They held our luggage securely all day while we fannied about. When we got back they let us use a (really swanky) bedroom to shower and change before heading to the airport!

Good luck!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Singapore.html
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Default Re: Singapore stopover - help running out of time

This thread is a bit out of date, but there are lots of recommendations, some of which might work for you price wise.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683281

Best of luck with move back.
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We need 19th and 20th Aug. New Majestic unavailable. Ibis available but reaching 800aud before we even buy tickets so is going to work out $000's more than we budgeted. Best so far though

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Originally Posted by Safin
We need 19th and 20th Aug. New Majestic unavailable. Ibis available but reaching 800aud before we even buy tickets so is going to work out $000's more than we budgeted. Best so far though
I don't know Singapore - found a family room on lastminute - http://www.lastminute.com.au/accommo...2013&sortby=17

Don't know if it's any good but not too expensive
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Originally Posted by Safin
Taken a look at all the suggestions in this link - either unavailable or out of our price range - there's 5 of us. Maybe I should have said cheap rather than not too pricey

My blind faith in Singapore air has been completely shattered by this - they are failing repeatedly to phone me back/email or help me sort this and its all their fault...
Ah well, with no personal experience searching the forum was the best i could offer overnight
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
Ah well, with no personal experience searching the forum was the best i could offer overnight
I booked stopover flights for my daughter and SIL as travelling with my grandson. We ended up booking hotels independently as well as Singapore were not on the ball at all and just giving us a run around. Not sure what's been booked - I just paid
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Have you tried the YMCA - central, and I hear it's quite nice with a pool.
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I think you might be close to the Grand Prix, hence the fullness.
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Originally Posted by Family of 3
I think you might be close to the Grand Prix, hence the fullness.
No, Singapore grand prix 20 - 22 Sept
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Yes but people build a whole holiday around it, so it gets busy either side.
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Thank you all so much - SIA website finally played ball on about the 30th attempt - more $ than I planned but still better than it could've been.

Still no phone call from their help lines though despite desperate pleading for help. Not impressed - hope the flights/accom are better than the booking process.
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Originally Posted by Safin
Thank you all so much - SIA website finally played ball on about the 30th attempt - more $ than I planned but still better than it could've been.

Still no phone call from their help lines though despite desperate pleading for help. Not impressed - hope the flights/accom are better than the booking process.
We flew Singapore on the way here - no problems. Have a great break - it works out now the hotels are sorted
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the science centre was well worth a visit and wont break the bank either

http://www.science.edu.sg/visitorinf...oncharges.aspx
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Default Re: Singapore stopover - help running out of time

Originally Posted by Safin
Thanks to Singaporeair's useless online booking we are left without a package as planned for just over a weeks time as we are MBTUK with 3 weeks notice I don't have much spare time for research.

Can anyone suggest a hotel suitable as a base - doesn't need to be fancy just friendly, convenient and clean and not too pricey.

I've heard left luggage might be a problem? We are planning to check out normal time but onwards flight isn't til late evening - what should we do with suitcases? Leave them at airport or will the hotel look after them? How easy is getting around and airport transfer?

Also we have an evening, a full day and pretty much all the next day to explore. Ideas for family with 3 boys 8,11,and 13yrs? Universal I'm assuming as they haven't done many theme parks and love them but what else?

Ta from

Manic and stressed Safin
Hi we have stayed in Singapore a few times at various hotels if your on a bit of a budget but want a nice hotel with a swimming pool and near they Quay's then the Hotel Miramar is a good choice, its on the river and in between both Quays, has a swimming pool. Sentosa Island is great for the Kids and definitely try and see the Night Safari. Have Fun
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