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14,341 reviews
"Nice location, clean and very helpful staff."
"Very help full staff and good clean amenities."
"Excellent location in Orchard Road with shopping and eating outlets within walking distance."
"Clean and spacious"
"The place is clean, the room is spacious."
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The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Orchard, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Gardens By The Bay East. Rated with 4.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, fitness center and outdoor pool on-site.
Airport transfer
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Front desk [24-hour]
Check-in/out [express]
34 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 8.1 |
Distance to city center | 1 km |
Location rating | 9.2 |
Nearest airport | Seletar Airport (XSP) |
Distance to airport | 12.8 km |
What time is check-in and check-out at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 90 SGD. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hotel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Singapore with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.
Is breakfast offered at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Halal breakfast is available for guests. Adults can enjoy breakfast at no additional charge. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.
What are my dining options at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience. Meals served include breakfast, dinner and lunch. International cuisine is available for guests. Dishes are served in buffet during opening hours. Light meal like soup, desserts and salad are served using only quality ingredients. To meet any special dietary requirements, halal diet is prepared with the utmost care and attention.
Can special events be hosted at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Both indoor and outdoor venues are available to choose for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as weddings and private events can be hosted at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel. Services for in-house catering, wireless internet, in-house planning and audio-visual equipment are offered to help your event go smoothly.
Can business events be hosted at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
On-site venues and convenient event services make Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel an ideal choice for hosting events such as corporate events, conferences and meetings. All available venues come in different styles and sizes and can accommodate up to 50 people. An extensive range of facilities and services including projector or LED display, free Wi-Fi, meeting stationery and audio-visual equipment is available to help your business meeting or event a successful one.
What is the smoking policy at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Orchard MRT Station is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 310 m away from Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel.
What restaurants are nearby Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Restaurants including Hard Rock Café, Fat Cow and The Line are popular in Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel’s neighborhood which is known as Orchard.
What popular shopping places are close to Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Located in the Orchard area, Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel is close to great shopping choices like Orchard Road, DFS Galleria and Scotts Square.
What are popular attractions near Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Guests at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel can easily visit Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Orchid Garden and National Museum of Singapore located in the Orchard area.
What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel?
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel is located in the Orchard area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Emerald Hill, Raint Tree Samanea saman and Yellow Flame Tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum).
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"Nice location, clean and very helpful staff."
Inti
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March 16, 2023
8.4
"Very help full staff and good clean amenities."
Mark
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March 14, 2023
8.4
"Excellent location in Orchard Road with shopping and eating outlets within walking distance."
David
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March 16, 2023
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel is the perfect choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Singapore. Experience an urban escape in Singapore with a stay at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, with its exceptional location right in the city center.
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hotel can arrange it before your check-in date. Taxi services provided by the hotel make exploring Singapore even more convenient.
If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site. The hotel provides front desk services such as express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service let you make the most of your room.
Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests.
Each guestroom at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel include special design features like a separate living room. In-room entertainment such as television and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms.
The hotel also offers bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in some select rooms.
Dining and things to do
If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. Regardless of any dietary restrictions you may have, you'll eat well at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel which has a selection of halal options. Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel has vending machines for 24-hour available light snacks and/or drinks.
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the salon. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the hotel's fitness facility.
Around the property
One doesn't need to look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to sightseeing options and local attractions. The most popular local attraction is probably Singapore Flyer only 3.9 km away. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Sands Skypark Observation Deck located 4.0 km away, a must-see for anyone visiting Singapore.
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9.2
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
All children are welcome.
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Please contact the property for more information.
The hotel will require guests to declare and provide documents if they are travelling under Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) or for unvaccinated short term visitors entering for exceptional reasons. The hotel reserves the right to reject the booking if the necessary documents are not provided.
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Best Hotel Ever ”
The best hotel and most probably going to be my next . Hotel staff , receptionist all are very professional , friendly. Checking in was fast . can’t argue with the price because the experience, the facilities , room , cleanliness is well done . Don’t mind paying if the experience is like this . The breakfast buffet at Carousel was amazing , the food is a must to have , the staff was very attentive and also very helpful , very well dress , cleanliness is tip-top. Nothing to not like about everything. Location is the best . Thank you for making my stay a pleasant experience and most memorable one and thank you to all the working staff . good job and please stay safe 👍🏼
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Dear Naddirah, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your recent experience at Royal Plaza on Scotts. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed everything that we put in place for guests to have a safe and memorable stay. We are also glad to hear that you are satisfied with our rooms, the service provided by our associates and food served in Carousel. Thank you once again for your kind compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back and creating another wonderful stay for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Fabulous Hotel.”
Enjoyed every minute at the Royal Plaza on scotts. So modern, clean, spacious and inviting. The rooms were very well equipped, with coffee machine, iron/ironing board, free water & soft drinks. All the staff were first class. Polite, helpful, efficient and friendly & couldn’t do enough for you. Ideal location, just off Orchard road with great shopping malls, bars & Restaurants all close by. The MRT is 3 minutes away and a constant supply of taxies and busses right outside, so perfect for travelling anywhere around the city area. Buffet breakfast is something else. So much to choose from and something for every taste. You can eat every day something different so you never get bored. I would highly recommend to anyone and will certainly be visiting again.
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Hi Granville, Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were made to feel so welcome and comfortable by our outstanding team. It's wonderful that you've found the rooms well-equipped with our signature perks - Nespresso gourmet coffee and beverages in the minibar. I'm also pleased to share that there's also a pocket WIFI with unlimited mobile data in every room for guests to stay connected on-the-move. We appreciate you recommending us to the online community, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Amazing Service ”
Really impressed with the wonderful staff at Royal Plaza hotel. My dad collapsed in the lift area in the morning of his check-out, and we received so much kindness and help throughout the day. From the cleaners who came to cushion his fall and catch his head, to the security who brought food up for my mom and porridge for my dad, to the receptionist who proactively extended his check-out time to 6pm without us even asking for it. Fara at the Concierge Services was particularly helpful, calling a Doctor to the room and helping us organise a taxi, luggage service, validate keys etc. Just wanted to say to the staff thank you so much for taking care of my parents and for going the extra mile.
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Hi Rin, Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive review following your recent stay with us. We are incredibly pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service by the team. They have done a great job and I'll be sure to congratulate them on it. At Royal Plaza on Scotts we do our best to create colourful and memorable experiences for our guests, and I am so pleased to learn that we have achieved this during your visit. Please send our well wishes to your father. My team and I hope that he is feeling better. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back on your next visit to Singapore and to Royal Plaza on Scotts. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
I always keep coming back”
I've stayed in a few different hotels during my visits to Singapore. But I keep coming back to Royal Plaza on Scotts. I just love this place. It's very central and so very near to the MRT and there's a bus stop just outside the hotel. It's walking distance to Orchard and ION mall which has a great food court and plenty of restaurants. But most of all, I love the people working in this hotel. I normally stay in the Club room either on level 14 or 15. The people that run the floors from the check in staff to the housekeeping are just super friendly and helpful. I love the club lounge which I spend a lot of time in. Really good, friendly service. The club rooms are superb. Beds are comfy and I can't get enough of the rain shower! I've never had so many baths in a day before!!! The food is also great. I had the daily breakfast and also a buffet dinner. Big selection of seafood, western and local goodies. The hot chocolate, was to die for! I'll keep coming back here for sure.
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Hi Punithavathy Thank you for choosing to stay with us once again, and for taking the time to provide such a delightful review following your recent stay. We are very lucky to be so conveniently-located and I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our associates, complimentary in-room amenities and the club lounge. I hope you will write or call us before your next visit to allow us to plan well for your stay and create another great experience for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Pleasant Stay!”
Location: Excellent. Walking distance to all wonder malls on the orchard road. Facilities: - Free parking, no need ticket or autopass, just tell the parking management via intercom that u r staying at the hotel, and they will let u in and out with no hassle. However, parking is detached from the hotel so drop your luggage at the main entrance before you park your car. - Breakfast is excellent. lots of options and taste great! Room: - I get the one facing another building. No issue coz we only return to room to sleep. - Bed & pillows are extremely comfy. - Toilet amenities are basic for travellers, but no cotton buds and sewing kit, which i usually find in other hotels. but still, no issue. - consume anything from the bar for FREE! Excellent ! - Water pressure (hot/cold) are so strong. - In-room Wifi speed & connection is super excellent. Service: Every single staff I came across is super excellent. super efficient. super nice. super professional. Overall: Extremely satisfied!
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Hi MOHD, Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive review following your recent stay with us. We are incredibly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the service we provide to our guests. At Royal Plaza on Scotts we do our best to create colourful and memorable experiences for our guests, and I am so pleased to learn that we have achieved this during your visit. Thank you once again for your kind compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat
Great Experience Overall”
Our overall experience at Royal Plaza was great! It's a nice hotel with good service. Receptionists are helpful and nice. I especially appreciate Mohan's help at the front desk during check-in; she was very friendly and helped us select a room that best fit us. The room was clean and spacious, and housekeeping came by every other day, which was plenty for us. The location is good, with plenty of shops nearby and easy access to Orchard MRT station. I would definitely recommend Royal Plaza to others.
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Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are elated to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us and in particular, the service rendered by our Front Office associates as well as the guest rooms. We will be sure to share your kind words with Mohan and will continue to work hard to create memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Excellent Choice On Orchard Road”
Wonderful service from all the staff. From the moment I arrived at the drop off point to checking out everything was smooth and pleasant. Free flow for mini bar which is the first I've ever come across for hotels in Orchard area. The buffet at their restaurant Carousel is great as well. Room was very spacious & clean. Shower set up very well thought out. I'd recommend everyone to try at least once in their life staying at this hotel.
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Hello SUI, Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were made to feel so welcome and comfortable by our outstanding team. We appreciate you recommending us to the online community, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Nice Hotel”
The location is nice, can walk to orchard shopping and main attractions within 5 minutes. Easy to get taxi or Grab. I am wondering why there were so many complaints about no room cleaning for short stay, as this is norm during the Covid pandemic, it is safer not to let cleaner going into the room. The room is clean, breakfast and the facilities are good, will stay here again in the next visit. I do enjoy my stay here. it is truly 5 stars hotel and services. thank you.
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Great Service, Location and Foods”
I will never get tired of this hotel. The foods at the Carousel are totally awesome even if you have to eat it every morning.. From the first step out of your grab or taxi, you are greeted by smile up to the receptionists and when your luggage are being sent to the room. The services are top notch. I just cant get enough of this place, the location is just perfect to go anywhere.. Grab are easy to get.. The room are spacious, I've tried the corner room as well and its just perfect for families.. Will be staying here again soon.. Thank you Agoda for the great price for the room and thank you to Royal Plaza on Scotts for a never ending good services..
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Dear Mohd, It is such a pleasure to read your comments. Thank you for taking time to pen such a wonderful review for us. Your compliments will go a long way in encouraging the team to continue their good work. My team and I look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Great value, great location, acceptable gym and pool”
The Royal Plaza on Scotts is a very clean hotel. It is also very well located. The one thing I would not really recommend is their restaurant. Frankly, it is not the highlight of this place. The gym is OK, just OK. For the value you are getting out of a stay at the RP, it is acceptable, but frankly, I have seen much better in cheaper places. I guess that the average guest is not choosing the RP for sports.
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Understanding staff,clean and value for money”
I booked a deluxe room and opted for a king bed for my family of 4 (9,4) because I know it could fit us all but didn’t realised that room occupancy is for max 3. As no amendments could be made on Agoda’s side,a kind staff by the name of Dragon heard my predicament and he personally helped me to do an upgrade to the deluxe plus. It had 2 double bed,room was spacious and breakfast was delish. Value for money and definitely coming back next time,hopefully the pool renovation will be completed.
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Hi Norfaezan, Thank you for your comment. I am so pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that our associate has catered to your needs. I will surely share your kind compliments with Dragon. I am also glad that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet and we look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Great amenities, friendly staffs & clean hotel”
The hotel was clean, the staffs were friendly. Only minus the pool which was under maintenance. Lucky took a room with bathtub. Great place, great location to walk ard & find food too. The breakfast buffet spread was not that sumptuous thou. The staff at the restaurant (from the nasi lemak side) was kinda cold , maybe overwhelming of visitors. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant one.
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Hi Prakash, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and the service rendered by our associates. We are very lucky to be conveniently located and appreciate your feedback with regard to the breakfast buffet and service provided at the buffet counter. We will be reviewing them with the team to better cater to our guests and would like to thank you for your understanding that the pool and gym are currently undergoing upgrading works and will be open by end July. We look forward to welcoming you back again at Royal Plaza on Scotts! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Highly recommended ”
The staff at this Hotel excellent in particular Marilyn who greeted us at the door. Although a tough job taking temperatures due to Coronavirus. She was smiling & laughing every time we arrived or left the Hotel. She is an absolute asset to this Hotel as l have never met anyone who was so happy in my 15 years in hospitality or travelling around various Hotels as l do. Thanks Marilyn & great work making your customers smile & feel welcome. Great location & extremely clean hotel.
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Dear Jodie, Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us and recommending us to the online community! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were made to feel so welcome and comfortable by our outstanding team. Rest assured that I will convey your kind compliment to Marilyn. We appreciate you recommending us to the online community, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
just brilliant”
After searching and searching the internet for days trying to sort out the better hotels we opted for the Royal Plaza and we are now so glad we did --it was quiet rooms spacious and spotlessly clean it is in a perfect location just short stroll to MRT and plenty of dining around the area and best of all -- the Staff--from the guys that greet you and take your bags-- to the cleaners and dining staff--to the reception staff ( a special thanks to Merilyn what a beautiful person she is ) they were all great very friendly could not do enough for us (we were celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary) Highly recommend this hotel -- we will be back
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Hi Brendon Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your recent experience at Royal Plaza on Scotts. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed everything that we put in place for guests to have memorable stays during their visit to Singapore and hear that you’ll want to return for another stay with us. I hope you will write or call us before your next trip to allow us to plan well for another fantastic stay. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat
Exceptional”
Thank you for the great hospitality as usual, the same excellent service rendered to me during my recent trip and my first time to this hotel five years ago, that is why I keep coming back to hotel. Location is great. Hotel is clean. Staff are courteous and friendly. Rooms are spacious compared to other hotels in Orchard with that price. And the whole hotel is smoke free. I love it.
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Hi Nichole, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for joining us recently at Royal Plaza on Scotts. I am so glad to hear that you had an exceptional stay with us and I hope that your travels bring you back to visit us soon! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Relaxing Staycation”
We had a short staycation here for our anniversary, but didn’t have the breakfast buffet. The central location was awesome. Check-in was quick and efficient. The room was lovely and tastefully decorated. It was well equipped with all the necessities that you would generally find but also something we encountered for the first time - a Nespresso machine, which was a wonderful touch. I loved the design of the bathroom, which had a bath tub and a separate rain shower. The shower had a cute alcove seat which was cool. We were very happy with the room and would definitely recommend a stay here for both tourists and locals.
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Hi Mizna Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were made to feel so welcome and comfortable by our outstanding team. We appreciate you recommending us to the online community, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat
Choose the Best”
Looking for a gud stycy this time to spent my quality time with my companion during the Vesak Day.Saw a good deal at RP @Scotts with free benefits n best part its value for money.Did not regret the choice that both of us made.Loved the rooms n of coz the Bathtub😊.Thank you RP@Scotta for making my May #Sycy a memoriable ones n will come back soon😂.Oh n only 1 feedbck to share about the Tv channels should have more channels to choose from especially for Malay guest with family they loved to watch Drama🤗.Last but bot least overall ratings was Awesome n Great!
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Hi Junaidah, Thank you for your kind comments! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your staycation with us and appreciate your feedback with regard to the TV channels. We look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Best experience staying at Royal Plaza on Scotts”
Staying here 5 nights! Love the strategic location. Room is clean and spacious! Staffs are really helpful in accomodating us. They clean regularly every 2 days which is perfectly fine for me. Standard breakfast menu but always busy. Most cafés open 10 am tp 11 am in Singapore so if ur a morning person its quite helpful having bfast in the hotel.
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Hi Friska, Thank you for your amazing review. We are elated to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you enjoyed the service provided by our associates. We will be sure to share your kind comments with the team and look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you. Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Unexpected stop in Singapore ”
We found ourselves being stuck in Singapore and missing our onward journeys. We didn’t know what to do booked Royal Plaza as everything was booked . We have stayed in several high end class hotels on Orchard Road and with hand on heart this was the best experience by far. We were highly stressed and the check in staff were so attentive and went overboard to assist us, I can’t praise them enough and the check out staff was equally the same. I can say something I’ve never said before I will only ever stay at the Royal Plaza when visiting Singapore again. Thank you for everything you have done for me
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Hello Carole, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your recent experience at Royal Plaza on Scotts. I was so pleased to read your comments about our associates, who did their best to cater to your every need - and I will surely share your kind compliments with the team. I hope you will write or call us before your next trip to allow us to plan well for another fantastic stay and we look forward to welcoming you back to create many more colourful experiences for you! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
What a great stay”
Aside from the prime location, I was really amazed by how friendly the staffs are. Not just 1 staff, but all of them. They provided warmest hospitality from the check in until check out process. The room itself was clean and they also have Surau. Definitely will going back to stay at this hotel.
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Hi Awalia, Thank you so much for providing such a delightful review following your recent stay! We are very lucky to be conveniently-located and I am so delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our associates as well as the cleanliness of our rooms. We look forward to welcoming you back to create another wonderful experience for you! Kind regards, Patrick Fiat General Manager & Chief Experience Officer (CEO)