The Marina Bay Sands Singapore (Review)

The Marina Bay Sands Singapore (Review)

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Marina Bay Sands hotel review

The Marina Bay Sands is so grand and so luxurious that it's not just become one of Singapore's most famous hotels, it's become one of Singapore's most famous landmarks. Thus, the Marina Bay Sands is on most people's Singapore Bucket list. Whether it's swimming in their rooftop Infinity Pool, getting the best view of Singapore from their Observation Deck, actually staying in one of their luxurious rooms or just capturing a photo from the outside, many people want to experience the Marina Bay Sands in some way or another and I was no exception.



Our Honest Review of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

I am a professional blogger, and I have worked with many hotels around the world, particularly in South East Asia. Sometimes they write to me and ask me to stay in exchange for a review, but more often than not I write to them and ask them if they want a review in exchange for me staying. Generally, one of three things happens when I do this: 1) they reply and say yes please, 2) they reply and say no thank you, or 3) they don't reply. But Marina Bay Sands was different, they replied but didn't offer me a room, instead they offered that I could look around a room as well as the view from the top.

 Marina Bay Sands hotel review

Considering you usually have to pay £10 to see the view from the top, I was like sure why not. But between you and me, something even better happened - I was officially able to say that I had 'worked with the Marina Bay Sands Singapore' which opened up stays for me in many other hotels around the world. And, whilst I always aim to be unbiased when I write reviews, it can be hard to be unbiased when I've been given a free stay, lol, but in this case, in this review of the Marina Bay Sands, I can be totally honest with you.

And before we delve into it, may I just say that from what I heard (in case you want to move your business there) doing your taxes in Singapore is generally considered to be straightforward, especially compared to many other countries. Singapore has a simple and transparent tax system, the income tax rates are relatively low, and there are no capital gains taxes. Individuals are required to file their tax returns annually, usually by April 15 for the preceding year’s income. However, if you do need some tax assistance, don't hesitate to get some.


It's Luxurious

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

The Marina Bay Sands' Presidential Suite was extremely luxurious. Not only do you have your own butler team, but they have their own separate entrance (so you don't need to open the door when entertaining guests). Speaking of guests, there is more than enough room to entertain them, with an eight person dining table:

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

But my favourite luxury item definitely has to be the baby grand piano. If having a baby grand in your hotel suite doesn't scream luxury, then I don't know what does!

It's Grand

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

Boasting 509 square metres, this place was bigger than the whole flat that we lived in before we started travelling. It just kept going on and on, with extra surprises around every corner. 509 square metres is so large, that the Presidential Suite actually has both a sea view (from the bedrooms and bathrooms) and a city view (from the karaoke room).

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

The Presidential Suite has three bedrooms including the master bedroom with his and her bathrooms. Speaking of bathrooms, there are actually 3 in this suite, each with their own shower and a jacuzzi!

There's No Need to Leave the Suite

One of the things we liked the best about the Marina Bay Sands Presidential Suite, was the fact that it didn't just have numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. It also had:
  • a karaoke room: this room is completely sound proof and comes with comfy chairs, karaoke, microphones, iPad and a massive TV.
  • a home gym: lots of hotels have gyms, but you have to share them with the other guests. In the Marina Bay Sands Presidential Suite, this is not the case. Not having to see other people when you are all sweaty after a gym workout is pure luxury.

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

  • a steam and sauna room: the suite includes not just a private steam room, but also a private sauna. Like having a gym in your hotel room, having a sauna and steam room in your suite makes it feel like you have your own private hotel. 
  • a massage room: continuing with the 'hotel within a hotel' theme, the Presidential Suite comes with its own massage room, complete with a professional massage bed. 

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

After all the relaxing you'll be doing in the massage room, it will be time to make your outside look as good as your inside feels. So logically it makes sense to have your own salon for hair and make up - right? All in all, the Presidential Suite had absolutely everything (and more) so there was no need to leave the rooms.

But If You Do Leave...

The Infinity Pool: the Marina Bay Sands has one of the best swimming pools in the world and it's just a couple of floors up. Snapping a shot in this infinity pool is a must for anyone even slightly serious about Instagram or Pinterest. As usual the Marina Bay Sands goes the extra mile, this time by providing photographers who will come in the water with you to capture the moment for you.

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

This observation deck truly does give the best views in Singapore, you can see everything from here: the Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore flyer, the race track... Even if you don't get the chance to actually stay at the Marina Bay Sands, make sure you go up to this deck (it's open to non guests for a small fee).

Wrap Up: Marina Bay Sands Presidential Suite

Marina Bay Sands hotel review

All in all, I was very impressed. The Marina Bay Sand's Presidential Suite was like a hotel inside a hotel, and included things we'd never even thought of. This is true luxury people! The Observation Deck and Infinity Pool were very impressive too.  Personally we felt like this is one of the best hotels in the world. Marina Bay Sands has earned its title as one of Singapore's most famous landmarks, don't miss it when you come to Singapore! To book a stay at the Marina Bay Sands head over to their website or (for better rates) their Hotels.com page. To see more of the Marina Bay Sands Presidential Suite, check out our vlog about it:


P.S. And if you haven't already, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with our adventures! P.S.: If you're interested in a way of travelling and getting accommodation cheaply, you might wanna check out house sitting. Trustedhousesitters.com was kind enough to provide us and our readers with a 10% discount, feel free to click on the link to use it :)

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