Thuy T N.
Yelp
I'm giving the St Regis in Singapore 4 stars (a B) for meeting our expectations as far as luxury hotels are concerned but definitely not exceeding them by St Regis standards globally. Overall, this St Regis gets high marks for convenient location and is average with respect to luxury, upscale accommodations, in general.
TIP: If you're looking for the resort experience and looking for a Starwood property, the W is slightly off the beaten path but has a HUGE pool, indoor/outdoor bathrooms and other amenities that are typically concordant with luxury resorts. If you want the ultimate picture, the Marina Bay Sands has their notorious rooftop infinity pool (only guests can access the pool) but the accommodations are just meh.
Location. The St Regis is on Orchard Street, where most of the high-end stores are and also 4 times a year, the street gets dressed up and celebrates the various cultural special occasions. I was there for Christmas; think 5th Avenue in NYC on steroids. Depending on your room, you can get great views of Orchard Street.
This St Regis is about 8 years old and it shows. The rooms are relatively small compared to other St Regis hotels. We usually stay in corner suites, which still seem pretty cramped. As in all St Regis suites, there are 2 bathrooms but they are literally adjecent to one another (the half bath sliding door opens into the master). The window in the bedroom is pretty small, which obstructs natural light into the bedroom and bathroom. The beds are comfy with a pillow menu -- but that's a signature standard St Regis feature.
Service. The service, from the front desk to the concierge to the waitstaff to the maid service to the butler service, is stellar, right on par with other St Regis hotels. The maid service includes turn down service and leaving treats out for you daily, fresh daily slippers, Remede spa toiletries... but it's nothing out of the ordinary for St Regis (such as in Miami where they clean your glasses and leave them on top of a St Regis cleaning cloth).
Food. I love the breakfast buffet, which is my favorite part of staying at this St Regis. The fruit is fresh and savory, everything is made to order, the pastries are moist and light, the dim sum is flavorful and perfectly steamed, the parfait is delicious with just the right amount of sweet and tangy, the sausages and meats are tender and well marinated -- everything, in the world of breakfast buffets, is perfectly prepared.
Amenities. The pools are lackluster, the gym is run of the mill, the spa isn't spectacular -- all departures from your typical St Regis amenities.
Ultimately, the trade off is that you're in a very centralized location with easy access to most everything. For the convenience, St Regis gets 5 stars but overall, the price you pay is not commensurate to the kind of luxury, upscale experience that you would get at other St Regis locations. If you're willing to trek away from the centralized area, there are better options.