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Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool: Worth the Hype?
So I finally splurged and stayed at the Marina Bay Sands. The rooms were, wow, incredible views. But the infinity pool… it was packed! I'm talking shoulder-to-shoulder, barely room to move. Totall… more
Yeah, the MBS pool is notorious for being packed. It's a victim of its own success, I guess. You weren't unlucky, per se; it's always pretty busy, especially during peak seasons and weekends. Weekdays might be slightly better, maybe try going early morning before the hordes descend. Even then, don't expect a truly "empty" pool experience. The views are still amazing, though, even if you're crammed in like sardines. Shoulda maybe gone for the Observation Deck instead for a less hectic view.
Value Hotel Woes?
Stayed at the Value Hotel last week – booked a "superior room" online, pictures looked amazing, right? Got there and it felt... less superior. More like "slightly-above-average room." Tiny, honestly… more
Yeah, Value Hotel's marketing is...optimistic. I've heard similar complaints. Their online photos are definitely not the full picture. Think "aspirational photography" – they showcase the best room, probably a model unit, and heavily edit the lighting and angles. Pool's always a gamble in Singapore hotels, to be honest – space is at a premium. You weren't alone in getting a less-than-stellar room. Lesson learned: always check recent reviews on sites like TripAdvisor or Google Maps before booking!
Totally get that. Their website photos are straight-up misleading! I should have known better than to trust them. I mean, the pool... it was more of a glorified kiddie pool crammed between buildings. And the room? Don't even get me started on the "city view" – I could barely see past the air conditioning unit. TripAdvisor next time, for sure. Live and learn, I guess!
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