Furama City Centre (Sg Clean)

“An Absolute Gem”

I recently spent 11 nights at the Furama City Centre hotel in an Executive Club room. Location: It is an amazing location for Chinatown, food and shopping. It has very good access to public transport. Lobby: It is unusual that the lobby is on the 2nd floor, access is via the side street and up a… more

I recently spent 11 nights at the Furama City Centre hotel in an Executive Club room. Location: It is an amazing location for Chinatown, food and shopping. It has very good access to public transport. Lobby: It is unusual that the lobby is on the 2nd floor, access is via the side street and up a set of escalators. Room: The initial impression upon arriving on the floor was one of disappointment at the shabbiness of the stark brown walls and well worn carpets. The rooms were a very good size, clean and contained all of the amenities that were required. The water pressure in the shower was especially good. The free internet was very fast. The view across the harbour was magnificent. Housekeeping is every three days but if extra towels or consumables are required, they are readily available. Pool Area: The pool area (no spa) on the 6th floor lacks character. It can be difficult to access for people with disabilities due to the flight of steps going down to it. I do believe that you can phone and they will give access through the 5th floor. It is a very cold pool, to the point of taking your breath away. This was my greatest disappointment with the hotel. Tiffany Restaurant: Breakfast was part of the deal. There was a good variety of western and Asian buffet dishes. I also had an evening seafood buffet which was excellent value, less than $45 for hotel residents, there was an array of cold and hot dishes together with desserts. This is definitely to be recommended. Executive Club: Having cold non alcoholic beverages available during the day was always welcome after coming in from the heat. In the evening alcohol - wines and spirits are served between 6 to 8 pm. Different warm dishes eg prawn cutlets, chicken skewers, curry puffs together with cheese and biscuits, savoury nibbles and cakes were also supplied. What the hotel lacks in ambience however is completely overshadowed by the amazing staff in the Executive Club. I would wish to thank, in no particular order: Agnes, Ray, Ivy, Ralph, Mei, and Desmond for their outstanding personalised service and friendship which made my holiday with the Furama so special. Nothing was too much trouble for them. There are many more flashier hotels in Singapore but what sets the Furama City Centre apart from their competitors is their staff. Would I stay there again? Most definitely!

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