Raffles closing for 8 months for a refurb :-(

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11-15-2017, 02:54 PM
Sir C

Raffles closing for 8 months for a refurb :-(

Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:
11-15-2017, 02:56 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

ffs - has it not just opened again after a refurb?
11-15-2017, 02:58 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

We've been featuring this a lot if it is of any help

http://www.thewarehousehotel.com
11-15-2017, 03:00 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda

We've been featuring this a lot if it is of any help

http://www.thewarehousehotel.com

That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.
11-15-2017, 03:02 PM
Peter

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Originally Posted by Sir C

That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.

The rest of Singapore is ghastly and modern.

Go to Penang instead. Its the only solution.
11-15-2017, 03:03 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Peter

The rest of Singapore is ghastly and modern.

Go to Penang instead. Its the only solution.

Yes, but if I've got a meeting in Singapore and I forget my notes, it woill take ages to pop back to the E&O, won't it?
11-15-2017, 03:04 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by Sir C

That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.

Are you sure you weren't a smuggler? I think this place would work for that
11-15-2017, 03:07 PM
World's End Stella

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

Singapore?

Never been but know people who live and have lived there and based on their feedback I would think there are plenty of really dull but very expensive places where everyone sits around thinking 'god I must be wonderful to be able to afford to be here'.

Sure you'll find a replacement :thumbup:
11-15-2017, 03:09 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by World's End Stella

Singapore?

Never been but know people who live and have lived there and based on their feedback I would think there are plenty of really dull but very expensive places where everyone sits around thinking 'god I must be wonderful to be able to afford to be here'.

Sure you'll find a replacement :thumbup:

Nice to see you displaying your usual level of expertise in these matters. :hehe:
11-15-2017, 03:13 PM
Peter

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Yes, but if I've got a meeting in Singapore and I forget my notes, it woill take ages to pop back to the E&O, won't it?

Fly in for the day. I have done that several times.

The Intercontinental is ok. Its a nice hotel and a short walk from raffles and the 'good bit' of Singapore- the Padang, Cricket Club, City Hall etc.....

I have stayed in a few others before but they are all ****e.
11-15-2017, 03:16 PM
TheCurly

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(
11-15-2017, 03:18 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by TheCurly

Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(

Which movie c?
11-15-2017, 03:21 PM
TheCurly

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Which movie c?

Raffles- 1930's jobbie.All very Rita Hayworth in the over-acting stakes as they did back in the day.But still,David Niven eh?
11-15-2017, 03:32 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by TheCurly

Raffles- 1930's jobbie.All very Rita Hayworth in the over-acting stakes as they did back in the day.But still,David Niven eh?

He was pretty much born to play Raffles though - cheating rather than acting
11-15-2017, 03:35 PM
TheCurly

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Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda

He was pretty much born to play Raffles though - cheating rather than acting

The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood
11-15-2017, 03:38 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by TheCurly

The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood

Yep - he is pretty much in the "they don't make them like that anymore" sector
11-15-2017, 03:44 PM
Peter

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Originally Posted by TheCurly

Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(

I wouldn't call myself a fan :)
11-15-2017, 03:54 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by TheCurly

The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood

Annoying, though. He kept referring to famous actresses he was knobbing and then not saying who they were or giving any details of their sexual proclivities. Disappointing imo.
11-15-2017, 03:55 PM
TheCurly

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Originally Posted by Burney

Annoying, though. He kept referring to famous actresses he was knobbing and then not saying who they were or giving any details of their sexual proclivities. Disappointing imo.

I think himself and Mr Flynn did them all B

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