Conrad Singapore Orchard: Disappointing Debut

[@TheHijabi]

I think the service might improve over time. I never book right after opening because I’m afraid this would happen 😅. However, I did book the Waldorf Astoria Cancun a month after opening day and it had bumps, after a week I got tired of the same food

[@GaJaDreams]

We had the same conclusion here. :-D We will try to avoid new openings (although Conrad Orlando won't be open too long as well next month). Definitely, a more settled property is in most cases the better choice. Some things might improve on this property, others won't (such as the size of the bathroom, which is smaller than in most Hamptons...). Waiting queues for breakfast in a luxury hotel is also a no go - and that's also something they cannot fix, as the area is too small for the amount of guests - they could offer breakfast in a second restaurant of course.

[@1bluensx]

The Waldorf in Cancun is right next to the Hilton. I booked the Hilton and was so happy I did. Waldorf could’ve not been worth the difference in price

[@wizardfones4113]

It used to be The Regent, I used to stay there many times, nice Hotel back in the days. You should check out the other Conrad near Suntec City, it's a better and more expensive.

[@GaJaDreams]

Great to hear, it was better in former days. Unfortunately, we had in the lowest category the broom closet, which was even smaller than the "normal" standard rooms. I've seen also some "normal" standard rooms and the bathroom was 30% larger and also the bedroom had a bit more space. Selling this particular room in the same category is scam, however. The video on the other Conrad will be online on Wednesday - and will be way more positive. The Conrad Centennial was our very first Conrad and we enjoyed being back there. And pricewise they are usually roughly 20 SGD apart... wouldn't call that "more expensive". For me a clear choice when in Singapore. And even at the Centennial employees were a bit surprised that several guests cancelled their bookings at Conrad Singapore Orchard and moved to Centennial instead.

[@1bluensx]

Great and informative video. I too…stayed at the Conrad Singapore Centennial as my first Conrad ever in 2004. I was and still am totally impressed with the Centennial. I have since stayed at the Marriott, orchard..great hotel, but aging. The JW Marriott south beach is phenomenal. The Hilton on orchard is disappointing, the layout is ridiculously confusing. This Conrad on orchard really does look disappointing

[@GaJaDreams]

Thanks for the feedback! Fully agree. The Centennial is a great hotel - despite of their removal of the second lounge on the 4th floor. The only real downside is they also got rid of the bears, which is a no-go for Conrad hotels. Even the ones in the US mostly give them out for free (apart from Florida). Anyway, comparing the 2 Conrads in SIngapore with each other, the Centennial is the clear winner and the go-to place.

[@jimmyjames6492]

WOW! Pretty disappointing for a Conrad. I'll add to the list of hotels to SKIP. Thanks for the info + video!

[@GaJaDreams]

Yes, unfortunately, that's a SKIP. :-( Have seen more impressive DoubleTree hotels from a room perspective. Definitely not worth the money.