Marina Bay Sands

The world’s most iconic hotel.

80.5/100 | A TIER

See my detailed evaluation here. Learn more about my methodology.

The Heritage Wing

Introduction

Arrival

Deluxe Garden View Room

Deluxe Sky View Room

Breakfast at RISE

Wellness Facilities

Conclusion

Final Rating

Service, 16/30 points from:

  • Standards (20 points possible, 2 points each)

    • Arrival 10/10

      • Greeted at entrance every time

      • Doors opened every time

      • Bags taken

      • Refreshments offered ✖

      • Introduced to hotel facilities and room/suite ✖

    • Intimacy 2/4

      • After interaction with staff, do they remember your preferences?

      • After interaction with staff, do they remember and address you by name? ✖

    • Housekeeping 4/4

      • Turndown service ✖

      • Aware of whether or not you’re in the room ✖

    • Concierge desk (2 points)

  • Attitude: 8/10

  • Rooms, 19/25 points from:

    • Standards (10 points possible, 1 point each)

      • Entry room larger than 500 square feet

      • Electronic controls for room functionality

      • Separate bathtub

      • Rainfall shower head ✖

      • Reputable brand of amenities ✓

      • Pillow menu

      • Nespresso or equivalent coffee machine

      • Balcony ✓

      • Welcome amenity/amenities ✖

      • Electronic toilet ✖

    • Quality 4/5

    • Views of surrounding area 6/5

    • Cleanliness 4/5

  • Facilities, 23/20 points from:

    • Public space design

      • Lobby 5/5

      • Pool 8/5

      • Other Areas 5/5

    • Quality and Cleanliness 5/5

  • Food, 11.5/15 points from:

    • Standards (1 point each)

      • Multiple restaurants

      • At least one prestigious chef owned restaurant ✓

      • Breakfast buffet

      • a la carte option with breakfast ✖

      • Asian, Local, Juice, Pastry, and Western sections in buffet

    • Quality 7.5/10

  • Location, 12/10 points from:

    • Standards for All Other Properties (3 points possible, 1 point each)

      • Walking distance to a major mall (within one block)

      • Walking distance to at least 4 restaurants (within one block) ✓

      • Walking distance to at least two major attractions (less than 10 minutes) ✓

      • +2 for being right on top of the world's greatest mall, nearby Singapore’s most iconic attractions, and world-class dining.

    • Safety 4/4

    • Walkability of surrounding area 3/3

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