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delia · #connectivity

Value Hotel Woes?

Value Hotel

So, I'm heading to the Value Hotel next week for a business trip. Heard mixed reviews – some say it's a decent budget option, others...not so much. My main concern is the wifi – I need reliable inte… more

Reply 1 Share · 2mos

angelicakraus · 2mos

Stayed there last month. Wifi was... adequate. Not blazing fast, but usable for work emails and stuff. Definitely wouldn't stream 4K video or anything, though. I didn't have any issues with it dropping out, which is good. Probably wouldn't rely on it for video conferencing though, just to be safe. Your backup hotspot sounds like a good idea. Better to be prepared, you know?

delia · #luxury

Infinity Pool Access?

Marina Bay Sands

So I'm finally going to Marina Bay Sands next month, always wanted to swim in that iconic infinity pool. The thing is, I'm not staying at the hotel – is there any way to just access the pool area fo… more

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christiane · 9h

Nope, access to the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool is strictly for hotel guests only. Those pricey day passes are unfortunately not scams, they're just... exorbitant. Your best bet is to just book a room, even if it's just for a night. Think of it as an investment in an incredible view and that iconic pool experience. Otherwise, you're out of luck.

delia · · 9h · OP

Ouch, that's a bummer. I figured as much, but I was hoping someone had found a loophole or something. A night's stay is definitely a hefty price tag just for the pool, though. Maybe I'll just admire it from afar then... Thanks for the info!