Lovely lounge with buffet-style food, long marble bars, a quieter back area where napping is welcome, and the all-important private showers.
Of all gardens at SIN (and there are many), this may be my favorite with the views of aircraft and general whimsy. It's also a smoking area, but the smokers don't seem to venture far from the doors.
Huge place with excellent shopping and even a tube slide (spend $10 SGD within the airport to qualify for one "free" ride).
Only registered hotel guests can swim in the pool, or even access the area behind a tiny viewing section. Worth every cent I paid for one overpriced night. At night there are LASERS.
If you book the cheapest rooms at the MBS (which are NOT cheap, really), you'll most likely end up in this tower. Rooms are fine, but not luxurious. Plenty space for yoga, though.
Totally ridonkuslously massive upscale mall with a stellar food court on the lower level (they even have sambal stingray!).
Ballin' and shotcallin'. Staying in a Club room gets you access to this lounge, with free breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, a small dinner spread and booze. Tempting not to even go outside.
There is no point to having a room that does not face the Marina. You will regret it. Go for Marina-view on a high floor, then take a bath while all of Singapore watches.
The Valley Wing differs from other two wings in that it houses most luxurious rooms and suites, plus offers free afternoon tea and evening champagne/wine. Bathrooms are massive, Bulgari toiletries.
It's a freaking Louis Vuitton ISLAND. It's not floating, so don't worry about it springing a leak. The lower level has vintage LV travel cases on display.
MUST DO. If you're not properly attired (understandable on a hot, humid day), even the exterior is fabulous. Take lots of pictures for Instagramming.
At times it can feel like Disney's idea of Chinatown, but that's just because it's so clean and colorful.
Whether you're staying in a tiny Pantone room or one of the themed suites, you've gotta check out the rainbow jacuzzi. It's not heated, because it's hot enough in SG. This is where to cool down.
Take a photo of this mosque and make your Facebook friends guess where you are (if they don't know already). Chances are they'll think the Middle East. What a gorgeous place.
A hookah/narghile and a big plate of shawarma during an afternoon rainstorm. Perfection.
Chilli Crab and pepper crab and durian desserts. Don't try this solo.
Super cute bookshop in a super cute area. Lots of English literature and a focus on Singaporean authors and gift items.
If you're a tourist, you'll end up here at some point. And that's perfectly fine as it's an area housing some cute boutiques and cafes. Check out the murals down the sidestreets.
Lovely area for strolling, but there's also a few super cheap hostels and one tiny shop where a man makes THE BEST hot coffee. No name to the place, but look for people sipping coffee from baggies.
If you're not sleeping at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, you can pay to take the elevator up here for stunning views. Nighttime is the right time.
Singaporean cuisine within a preserved historical building. The atmosphere is comfortable but a little upscale.
Staying in even the basic rooms means colonial details and the coveted keycard to access guest-only areas. Walk up the main building staircase to find antique opium beds on the landings.
A tourist trap, but I don't regret it. There's about 7-9 version of the classic Singapore Sling here, depending on the season. Throw your peanut shells on the floor.
MASSIVE ferris wheels a lot like The London Eye. Views of all of Singapore, but during holidays you'll have to wait in a line.
Definitely a far trip for the average tourist, but worth it to experience a hawker food centre away from the center. It's most famous for the sambal stingray and fresh sugarcane juice.
Okay so it's true the area is rife with bland expat bars, but walk through the area in the daylight and spot some awesome art deco architecture.
