Review: The Vagabond Club, Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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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.
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:
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- or the business version, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card .
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- The American Express Cobalt™ Card
Each one offers a nice welcome bonus and the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy points on each of your purchases.
You could have both Marriott Bonvoy cards and collect your points in your Marriott Bonvoy account!
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $120 | |||
| $150 | |||
| $191.88 |
As for the card Cobaltmᶜ American Express, it allows you to transfer your Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy points at a rate of 1:1.2.
With the 5 membership rewards points per dollar you earn on:
- grocery stores
- restaurants and bars
- convenience stores
- food delivery at home
it is like earning 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar!
- Annual fee
- $191.88
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$255Total$255Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $255
- Welcome offerGet 1,250 points after $750 in purchases per month for 12 months
- Up to 15,000 points
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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
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
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!
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.
And sculptures, for example, featuring elements from Gardens by the Bay.
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.
We are brought to our room on the second floor, in a very quiet atmosphere.
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.
A desk is available, with a large television screen. As well as paid snacks.
In the closet, you will find bathrobes and slippers. As well as an ironing board, a Nespresso machine and the mini-bar.
On the bedside tables, we find free bottles of water, as well as an old-fashioned phone.
The bathroom
The bathroom is hidden behind a sliding door.
This one is very large, especially the shower! Boutique hotel? Charming hotel… 😉
Hotel amenities
Gym
The hotel has a gym across the street.
All the devices are in this room at length.
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.
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
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!
- Annual fee
- $120
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$600Total$600$100 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $600
- Welcome offerAfter $3,000 in 3 months
- Up to 70,000 points
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Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
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