Just returned from 2 nights at the New Majestic. Loved the hotel, especially the open-air (during the day) lobby. Was nice to be in a 'funky' but very comfortable place in an up-and-coming area of town while my colleagues were in big boring corporate hotels. Took me about 7 minutes in a (cheap) taxi to get to Suntec centre each day.
Bed was v. comfortable, Kiehl's products a nice touch, shower amazing, food at the restaurant downstairs very good, staff excellent. My only complaints are:
-for some reason I have noticed this trend in new Asian hotels: lightswitch weirdness. The lightswitch for the bathroom is neither in, nor anywhere near the bathroom--it is above and to the left of the headboard of the bed. Why??
-Air conditioning: you can adjust the temperature in the room,but as I wanted to open the windows and enjoy the tropical breeze at night I had to specially request that the front desk 'dismantle' the A/C. You can't turn it on/off in your own room.
-Restaurant: food was good but the only in-room dining options are set-course menus. Not convenient when it's 10pm and you just want to nibble while writing a business report. I just went downstairs and ordered a la carte in the restaurant.
All in all those are just minor gripes. This is a great hotel and I will definitely be staying next time I'm in S'pore.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers