Tomislav M.
Google
Before deciding on Voco Orchard Singapore, I compared around seven to eight hotels, considering location, price, breakfast, pool, and whether our child could stay in the room without extra cost.
We originally booked InterContinental Singapore (way back in July) but without any prior notice, I discovered on their website that the hotel was closing on January 1st and transitioning into a Marriott property. As a result, we had to change hotels, and IHG allowed us to move the booking to another property.
Among the alternatives, we chose Voco Orchard Singapore, partly because I had previously stayed at a Voco hotel in Dubai and had a good experience with the brand. The hotel itself is quite large, although the reception waiting area is surprisingly small, with very limited seating.
The room worked well for us as a family. The oversized, comfortable bed was more than sufficient for three people, and the 32 sqm room felt comfortable. Breakfast was very good, and the staff there were excellent — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The rooftop pool was fine, and our daughter really enjoyed it.
Bathroom with bathtub was slightly outdated but at the end worked ok for us.
Voco feels slightly more budget oriented compared to InterContinental, which is noticeable if you are familiar with both brands. The Orchard Road location is excellent if shopping and central access are important, but if you prefer a quieter area away from busy shopping streets, this may not be the best choice.
My only real disappointment was that IHG did not offer any goodwill gesture, perk, or discount, despite the fact that the hotel change was caused by an ownership change at InterContinental that was not communicated in advance. This part of the experience felt unprofessional.
Overall, a solid family friendly stay with very good breakfast and staff, but the handling of the hotel change could have been much better.