Andaz Singapore｜If you can't book Marina Bay Sands, consider this as a budget-friendly alternative.

I went to Singapore for the Lunar New Year. Based on my budget, uncompromising need for spacious rooms, and the convenience of traveling with kids, I ultimately chose Andaz for a 3-night stay. ⭕️⭕️ Sharing some pros, cons, and tips for your reference. ❤️❤️Pros 1️⃣Convenient transportation: Located directly above Bugis MRT Station - an interchange for the East West Line and Downtown Line. Take the elevator to B3, there's a small door that leads directly to the subway passage. It's only a few stops away from Merlion Park and Little India. 2️⃣Spacious rooms: I booked a "Large King Room with View" - 38 sq m. I was upgraded to a corner room (not a traditional corner, but an angled one). Not sure if I scored a deal or not. 3️⃣Great breakfast: Wide variety, plenty of fruit, and delicious local snacks. 4️⃣Instagrammable infinity pool: Offers views of the Strait of Malacca, the Singapore Flyer, and Marina Bay Sands in the distance. 5️⃣Eco-friendly: No bottled water or disposable slippers provided. They offer two reusable square water bottles and two pairs of flip-flops. There's a drinking water tap next to the sink. 6️⃣Free minibar. ‼️‼️Cons 1️⃣Crowded: Long queues for check-in, check-out, and breakfast. 2️⃣Lack of service: No turndown service or any special touches. Overall, it's just average. Everything you expect is there, but don't expect any surprises. It feels like renting an apartment. Not bad, but not particularly good either. 3️⃣Typical high-rise hotel issue: You need to transfer elevators on the 25th floor to reach your room, which is a bit of a hassle. ‼️‼️Tips 1️⃣If you have high expectations for hotel quality - location, facilities, design, pool, and dining - but your budget doesn't allow for Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, or even Capella, Andaz is a cost-effective choice. 2️⃣There's a 7-Eleven and some restaurants in the subway passage below the hotel, which is convenient for dining and shopping. 3️⃣Not smoker-friendly. The designated smoking area is on the street level, which is quite inconvenient. ‼️‼️Conclusion 1️⃣Overall, it felt like staying in a slightly more upscale version of Atour or JI Hotel. 2️⃣No surprises, let alone any toys or snacks for kids. 3️⃣Like hotels in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai that cater to elderly tour groups, I saw many elderly Caucasian tourists during breakfast, check-in, and check-out.