Review : The Vagabond Club, Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Marriott Bonvoy

Updated May 31, 2024
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8/10
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Hotel The Vagabond Club, Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Country Singapore
City Singapore
Room Type Deluxe Executive Club Room
Loyalty Program Status Titanium
Points Per Night 35,000 points
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To the point Check out our review on the boutique hotel The Vagabond Club - Singapore - a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, accessible with Marriott Bonvoy points.

An affordable hotel with Marriott Bonvoy points

The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a Category 5 (October 2019).

This means it costs between 30,000 and 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to do a night.

the vagabond rate

Depending on the period (and the public price), this hotel is a “good candidate” to use the free annual one-night certificate (worth up of 35,000 points) offered at the renewal of:

If you use your points to stay 5 nights at this hotel, you will only pay 4! This is the case in all Marriott Bonvoy hotels, read more here.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Our review of The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

On the occasion of our mini-RTW in 1 week, we had a night planned in Singapore.

We chose to stay at The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel because:

  • It is very well located to explore Singapore
  • It only costs 35,000 points per night while staying in Singapore is very expensive
  • We were able to use a free one-night certificate from one of our Marriott Bonvoy cards
  • This is a “boutique” hotel that stands out from the standard of the major chains
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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Location

The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is well located in Singapore. From this one, we were able to explore the city on foot without any difficulty.

Address: 39 Syed Alwi Road Singapore, Singapore 207630

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Arrival

When we checked in at around 9pm, we were able to immediately take possession of our room and even got an upgrade thanks to our Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite status.

The reception is behind this rhinoceros!

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

We are also informed that we are entitled to 2 breakfasts. However, we arrive too late to enjoy the evening buffet in the hotel lounge. It doesn’t matter: as soon as our backpack was dropped as we were already out to visit!

The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel design is truly original, geared for a couple getaway with its red and golden hues.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

And sculptures, for example, featuring elements from Gardens by the Bay.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

On the side of the hotel’s restaurant-bar, there is an impressive Whiskey collection. The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is actually known to be one of the largest Whiskey bars in the world. It is also possible to become a member.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

We are brought to our room on the second floor, in a very quiet atmosphere.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The room

Our room is a Deluxe Executive Club Room type. This is the largest room on this floor.

In this hotel, there are no 2-bed rooms.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

A desk is available, with a large television screen. As well as paid snacks.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

In the closet, you will find bathrobes and slippers. As well as an ironing board, a Nespresso machine and the mini-bar.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

On the bedside tables, we find free bottles of water, as well as an old-fashioned phone.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The bathroom

The bathroom is hidden behind a sliding door.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

This one is very large, especially the shower! Boutique hotel? Charming hotel… 😉

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel amenities

Gym

The hotel has a gym across the street.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

All the devices are in this room at length.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Breakfast

At the lobby level are the hotel’s restaurant and bar. The interior of this boutique hotel is on many very dark aspects, and it’s nice to have daylight at breakfast through this canopy.

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Breakfast is not a buffet but a table service.

As a Titanium Elite member (also available free of charge to Platinum members), we could choose what we wanted on this menu

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The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Bottom Line

The Vagabond Club – Singapore – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel in Singapore. This is a hotel resolutely made for couple, not for families (or co-workers…).

I recommend it if you are visiting Singapore – and you have a free one-night certificate on hand: this hotel changes from the big chains!

Come to discuss that topic in our Facebook Group!
Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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