Singapore GP

[George H]

Hopefully going to this later in the year, can anyone recommend any hotels that are on the side of the track, in a good position to view the race from?

Thanks

[George H]

Noone's been then

[LordGrover]

I went to Singapore on a works jolly c. 1988 - I think it's changed a bit since though.

[George H]

You didn't happen to stay in a hotel that's trackside then?

[LordGrover]

It was a fantastic Hotel, the Shangri La near Orchard Street.
Just googled it - it's still looking fantastic.

[belleair302]

I was in Singapore over Christmas, saw most of the track layout and have a colleague over there. Are you looking for a good hotel near the track, a grandstand....what??

[George H]

A hotel that I can view the track from ideally!

[phumy]

You will need some extremely deep pockets if you want to watch it from your hotel room, normal hotels away from the track bump up the prices x2 or x3 for that weekend and im sure that a good hotel at the trackside could command around x3 or x4 their normal charges, if not more.

[George H]

I'm not too fussed about the cost, will only be staying there for a few days, just not sure where is a good place to watch the race from.

[Life Saab Itch]

XJSJohn lives over there iirc.

Possibly worth a PM.

[oyster]

There are some hotels alongside the circuit (Swisshotel, Ritz Carlton, Marina Mandarin), however the rooms overlooking the circuit will cost way more than a good grandstand seat and have a more restricted view, with less noise etc as well.

I cannot see the point.

[George H]

oyster said:

There are some hotels alongside the circuit (Swisshotel, Ritz Carlton, Marina Mandarin), however the rooms overlooking the circuit will cost way more than a good grandstand seat and have a more restricted view, with less noise etc as well.

I cannot see the point.

I just want one in a better location than the grandstands, they don't look brilliant if I'm honest, the majority are on straights



Turn 2 grandstand would be alright but it looks like you're miles from the track. Turn 3 looks like it could be alright but is almost £1100 each, baring in mind there are 3 of us going, it's cheaper to split a trackside hotel room for a couple of days than cheaper hotel + tickets.

[rubystone]

The Fullerton is great. You can book a suite with a track view and as Parton this package are also give access to the terrace above Forlino (and lots of free champagne on tap...) . Betweeen the suite and the other viewing area, this gives a view into and away from the Anderson Bridge and the tight left to Esplande Drive. If you get a crowd of you there it's quite cost effective. We had 8 on the balcony in 2010 and at something like Sing2000 for the room that's very good value...

[George H]

I was looking at the Fullerton and it looked exactly what I wanted, really good spot judging by the pictures, but it's sold out already

Same with the Pan Pacific. The only other one I've found is the Mandarin Oriental at S$10k! I think I'll have to pass on that! I might have left it too late for a trackside hotel and might end up even getting a grandstand yet.