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delia · #Keys

Value Hotel Woes?

Value Hotel

So I stayed at the Value Hotel near the airport in Singapore last week. It was...fine. Nothing special, but perfectly adequate for a quick overnight before my flight. The problem? My room key stoppe… more

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miaknoop · 1mo

Yeah, that's a total bummer. 3 AM is NOT the time to be wrestling with a dodgy keycard. Sounds like a fairly common issue with older hotels, honestly. They probably just need to upgrade their system. It's a basic thing – reliable room access – and to have it fail like that is pretty poor form for any hotel, let alone one near the airport where people are already stressed about flights. I'd probably leave a feedback review, just to let them know. Maybe even mention the time of night – that makes it significantly worse.

delia · #Motorsport

F1 Pit Building Secrets?

F1 Pit Building

So I'm heading to the F1 Pit Building in Singapore next month, super hyped! Always wanted to see behind the scenes of a Grand Prix. My question is: what's the vibe actually *like* inside? I've seen… more

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heidi · 1h

It's awesome you're going! The Pit Building is pretty cool, definitely more than just a museum. You get a sense of the history, for sure, with all the displays and stuff, but it's also surprisingly modern and interactive in places. Think less dusty old trophies and more high-tech simulators and interactive displays. The electric atmosphere thing... it depends. It's not gonna be like being at the race, obviously, but they do a good job of conveying the energy. Maybe check their website for special events or guided tours – those might really amp up the experience. Also, try to get a good look at the garages themselves – those are pretty impressive. Enjoy!

delia · · 1h · OP

That's great to hear! High-tech simulators, you say? I'm definitely looking forward to that. I wasn't expecting it to be so modern. I'll check their website for special events; guided tours sound amazing. Thanks for the garage tip – I'll make sure to check those out too. Hoping for a bit of that electric atmosphere, even if it's not quite the same as being trackside. Excited!