Hotel Review: Sheraton Towers Singapore (Pool King Room)

January 10, 2015 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Sheraton Towers Singapore has undergone a S$20 million refurbishment programme which was unveiled in 2013. The 420 carefully-appointed guestrooms and swimming pool has been redesigned in a transitional style. Strategically located off Orchard Road on Scotts Road, the Sheraton Towers Singapore is conveniently accessible by the MRT (Newton station). If you are feeling hungry during your stay, the famous Newton Circus Food Centre is just within minutes of walking from your room (or suite!). Check out my experience in a Towers Pool Room and find out how to get SPG Gold in just one stay.

Unlock Your Hotel Door with Your Phone - SPG

November 05, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press, Travel News

Tired of losing your keycards that somehow slip into every gap available? Most of us won't lose our phones that easily so wouldn't it be nice to be able to unlock your hotel room door with something that stays with you all the time? Say goodbye to your keycard at a participating Starwood property because this is now the new reality!

Rev Up! Package (F1) at Sheraton Towers Singapore

Sheraton Towers Singapore

August 21, 2014 by Mark Chua in Deals

From now until 31 August 2014, book the Rev Up! Package at the Sheraton Towers Singapore to enjoy complimentary internet and buffet breakfast for two at The Dining Room. There is a minimum stay of 2 nights required in order to take advantage of this promotion.

SPG Hot Escapes (from 20% + 5% for SPG members)

June 18, 2014 by Mark Chua in Deals

It pays to be spontaneous! If you plan to have a stay within the next 6 weeks, take advantage of SPG's Hot Escape promotion that is currently running. You may access the promotional landing page here but you do have to make your reservation by the end of 21 June (Saturday).

If you are not already a Starwood Preferred Guest, sign up to take an additional 5% off and enjoy the SPG Member rate. If you happen to reside in Asia-Pacific, be sure to read up on my previous article to find out how you can earn the SPG Gold status with just one eligible stay (instead of the usual ten)! Room rates at the Sheraton Towers Singapore start from S$190++ under this promotion.

Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) - Going for GOLD

March 26, 2014 by Mark Chua in Points

The Westin Singapore officially opened its doors (again) in November last year after an absence of 12 years. To many frequent travellers, the addition of a new Starwood property spells excitement as there is more to choose from. Like other Starwood properties, The Westin Singapore participates in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program which allows you to earn Starpoints on eligible hotel spend.

There are three main tiers in the SPG program - Preferred, Gold and Platinum. Within the Platinum category, there are further sub tiers to reward the frequent and business travellers. Unlike other hotel programs that expire with every year (through a re-qualification process, you may reach a lifetime status under this program, disabling the need to re-qualify for Gold or Platinum statuses - a major incentive to remain to SPG! However such lifetime statuses are difficult to qualify and usually requires a minimum period of 10 elite years.

Amongst other benefits, the SPG Gold tier allows for a 4pm late checkout, an upgrade (that does not include suites) and a welcome gift (in the form of bonus Starpoints, a welcome drink or complimentary internet access). Full details on the Gold tier benefits can be found here. The usual qualification process requires 10 eligible stays or 25 eligible nights in a calendar year. However, if you hold a World MasterCard in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan), you can qualify for the Gold status with as little as just one eligible night stay.

You may sign up for this promotion here.

Upgrade to the Gold status will take up to 4 weeks after your stay. For a cheap way to gain this status, you may consider the Aloft Kuala Lumpur property at Kuala Lumpur Sentral or the Sheraton Singapore if you do not wish to leave the country. Do remember that you need register for the program first, and you have to book directly with the hotel (not through Agoda or online travel agents) in order to qualify for this promotion. Also do note that status earned after 1 April of each year will last longer in absolute terms.

Additionally, if you book before 6 April 2014, you may qualify for the Book Early or Stay Longer promotion (in Asia Pacific properties only), giving you up to 50% and 10% off respectively. So go on and get your well-deserved Gold status with SPG and enjoy your Gold benefits for a year.