“Top rate staff... though pricey”
This is my second time staying at Regency House. The first was 1.5 years ago when my son was 14 months old. On that occasion, we stayed in the Studio Apartment. Like many who have remarked before me, the bathroom was tiny. Nonetheless, I was grateful for the kitchenette and washing machine, having a toddler around.
On this visit, we stayed in the premium 2-bedroom apartment. It was very spacious including a nice sized bathroom with a bathtub! However, like the studio apartment's, there was no shelf in the standing shower. Shampoo, shower gels & specs all have to be placed precariously on the floor.
Some things to note for management & housekeeping, while I appreciate the housekeeping service, sheets & even towels do not have to be changed everyday! That's a huge waste of resources if you ask me.
Secondly, my main grouse with breakfast is that it ends at 0930. While I understand that most folks will have left for the office by that hour, there are many families staying at RH who will appreciate a later breakfast. To be fair, the lounge stays open and some items are left out until 10 or so, but items that run out by 0920 aren't replenished anymore.
Finally, it is very pricey. How much do I value the microwave & washing machine? Perhaps that $100 or so extra per night above the rate of a 5 star hotel at Orchard? Another thing, we extended our fortnight stay by 2 weeks. Unfortunately, we will still be charged by the weekly rate instead of a monthly rate which will be significantly cheaper. The 'reason' given was that the system couldn't be changed. That may be so but that's BS to a customer. In the end, we'll cut short our stay at RH and move on to Royal Plaza on Scotts, a 5-star hotel, S$150/night cheaper.
The only saving grace that makes this hotel differentiate itself from all the other serviced apartments or hotels that I've stayed in is the staff. From Faris the doorman, Sheela & Karamjit at reception, to Alice at the breakfast lounge, they all made me feel like I was coming 'home'.
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21 July 2011
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review to compliment Regency House Serviced Residence and our staff. It is such compliments that will spur our staff to continue to provide excellent service to our all guests.
We take note of your comments on the breakfast hours. We have extended our breakfast hours to 1000hrs instead of 0930hrs. As for the shelvings in the bathroom, we take note of this and will be installing it at all our bathrooms.
We look forward to welcoming you to Regency House on your next visit.
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