Ground floor, near the check-in reception, so no needJR8 wrote:do you have to pay $20 for the lift?BillyB wrote:The buffet is good though - a fine selection of delectable cuisine from around the world!JR8 wrote:I don't object to paying for access (where ever it is). More about getting value for money.
Just felt MBS was rather a a rip-off.
I was having a similar discussion with a Brit just last week. He rated a bar at the top of the new SCB tower overlooking the marina, said the views are better than from MBS.aster wrote:I stayed there once for three nights. It's ok if you get to use the pool, but paying just to go up to that one piece of the sky deck is not worth it imo.
Best place to get a view, and a free one at that (higher then MBS even) is to go to the Swissotel The Stamford up to the New Asia bar. Plus they have happy hours called the Sundowner Special. Can't go wrong here.
I don't think it is a rip-off. Most people who visit are not wide-eyed fools. You pay 20 SGD and you get a nice view of the CBD, what is so 'rip-offey' about that?JR8 wrote:I don't object to paying for access (where ever it is). More about getting value for money.
Just felt MBS was rather a a rip-off.
You can get a better view from elsewhere for free.hougangpeterlee wrote:I don't think it is a rip-off. Most people who visit are not wide-eyed fools. You pay 20 SGD and you get a nice view of the CBD, what is so 'rip-offey' about that?JR8 wrote:I don't object to paying for access (where ever it is). More about getting value for money.
Just felt MBS was rather a a rip-off.
I personally wouldn't think of spending $40 to bring my girlfriend there. Sounds at least twice as expensive as it should be. There are far more rewarding experiences for less money.I don't think it is a rip-off. Most people who visit are not wide-eyed fools. You pay 20 SGD and you get a nice view of the CBD, what is so 'rip-offey' about that?
This is spot on. Swissotel has a great view without the entrance free.Best place to get a view, and a free one at that (higher then MBS even) is to go to the Swissotel The Stamford up to the New Asia bar. Plus they have happy hours called the Sundowner Special. Can't go wrong here.
The Fairmont is connected to the Swissotel, but you do mean the New Asia bar that is up top of the Stamford, right?JR8 wrote:I've been to the bar up top of the Fairmont (my hotel of choice as it happens), they do, or used to, a mighty fine Wagyu burger. They also used to do $80 bottles of champagne during happy hour. I agree that the view up there is probably the best.
aster wrote: The Fairmont is connected to the Swissotel, but you do mean the New Asia bar that is up top of the Stamford, right?
We're at risk of deviation here. It was called the Swissotel back in the 90's, trust me, I was shagging the Chairman's daughter lol.
I mean the New Asia bar on the 71st floor of the Fairmont...
The Stamford.... er, what era are these names from?
The view there is amazing and instead of spending $20 for nothing you can spend your money on drinks.
Yes quite right. That was my point
As for Wagyu beef, it's the one thing about Japanese food that I disagree with completely. Gimme that lean, cherry-red, beautiful Aussie beef at 1/5 of the price or even 5x the price if need be. Anything but that Japanese lump of fat...
Nah. It all comes down to mouth-feel. And flavour transmission is all down to fats. So it's no surprise high fat beef is premium. In fact the USDA ranking has fatty meat in the top categories. (You didn't know that did you hehe)
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