Tang Sok Kiar Suite - Marriott Hotel

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I never really have much of an impression of the rooms in Singapore Marriott Hotel. The place seemed small and quite run-down. The reason for going to Marriott is either to Bar None (the club in the basement) or to Marriott Cafe for the excellent afternoon hi-tea buffet spread. Well, the cakes/desserts were good, the dishes were quite ordinary. Plus, I am used to parking at Marriott if I drive to town since I usually shopped at Tangs and did my dry-cleaning there too (dry-cleaning service at Tangs has since ceased operations)

I know Marriott was renovating but I didn't realize the renovations ended in end 2004 and with it came the spanking new pool terrace rooms concept. The pool terrace rooms faced the swimming pool, similar to the hotels/resorts in Phuket and probably other beach resorts place where it is common to have pool access rooms.

With the pool terrace rooms, there is also a suite - Tang Sor Kiar Suite - with the same concept. Except it has its own private pool, so you don't have to share with other guests. The suite is away from the other rooms and pool terrace grill restaurant. It is secluded and definitely private. A friend came over to Singapore recently and stayed there, so I had the opportunity to explore the suite. Yes, I'm a kaypoh for this :p Lol

The pool is in a weird shape, like a diamond. Concept is good except for a half wall so you don't get much of a view at all. Plus the construction going on for Scotts Shopping Center and the Ascott was not conducive to an afternoon to relax by the pool. But there is a daybed lounger next to the edge of the pool, and 2 loungers by the sliding doors. Nice.

Inside the room, there is a living room and off to it a dining area. The kitchen is mini and only has a microwave and fridge, not meant for heavy-duty cooking. The bedroom itself looks squeezy, don't think there was much allowance between the flat screen tv and the bed.

Interesting concept of 2 walkways to the bathroom area/vanity sinks. Toiletries were Bvlgari, nice! The bathtub is right smack in center, with no door but with a flat screen TV attached on the wall. Totally open-concept. At one end of the bathtub is the shower room which doubled up as a sauna. The other end is the commode.

So there you have it, the suite with its own pool. Good for a weekend getaway in the city when you don't want to see anyone at all. Check in, just hang by pool and order in room service. Your own little world.

From the website:
Room Features
146sqm/1571sqft
Air-conditioned
Individual climate control
This room is non-smoking
Connecting rooms are not available
Outdoor spaces: terrace (1)
Outdoor spaces total size 54sqm/581sqft
Dining area
Living room is separated
Living area is separated from bed by privacy wall
Windows, floor to ceiling
Private pool

Bath and Bathroom Features
Marble bathroom
Bathtub and shower separate
Bathroom amenities (Bvlgari)
Hair dryer
Robes: 2
Slippers

Furniture and Furnishings
Sofa
Chair
Clock Radio
Safe, in room
Outlet with dual voltage adaptors
Table with seating for 4
Desk, writing / work, with electrical outlet, and data port
Iron and ironing board

Food & Beverages
Room service, 24-Hour
Bottled water, for a fee
Bottled water, complimentary
Coffee maker / tea service
Mini-bar

Kitchen features
Pantry area
Refrigerator
Microwave
Dishes and glasses

Internet and Phones
Phones: 3
Phone features: voicemail, speaker phone, and phone lines (2)
High speed internet, for a fee
Dial-up internet, for a fee
Wired internet, for a fee

Hospitality Services
Evening turndown service
Newspaper delivered to room Sun-Sat, complimentary

Entertainment
TV features: remote control, largest 42in/107cm, and plasma screen
TVs: 3
Premium movie channels
Cable/satellite
International cable/satellite
Cable channels include CNN, ESPN, and HBO
Movies, pay-per-view
Radio