[SIN] The Private Room at SKL T3

[feb01mel]

I was in there yesterday but didn't notice the changes you mention!. Probably still half asleep...

It was the busiest I've seen it for a while, I was there during the morning rush though.

Check it out next time, it is right behind towards the end after the dining area. When I was there few months back, it was still undergoing renovation.

[WLG Base]

First time in TPR on Sunday. I was escorted from the entrance of the SKL.

Over the four hours I had there from 16:30 to 20:30 I saw about 15 other passengers.

I was very impressed with the food and service.

To finish the experience I received a buggy ride, organised by SQ staff in TPR, to gate A13 to board my flight.

[MAN Flyer]

In TPR now and it's quite busy.

Roti Prata in here is a nice way to start the day. Means I can skip breakfast on board and get some much needed sleep.....

[B727]

A shame that they didn't use the telephone rooms for a sleeping room, would save the long walk to the hotel.

The change happened sometime between April and May, cuz it was still the old set-up when I was there at the end of April, but I saw the changes when I passed thru again at the end of May.

Apparently, it took just one complaint of being disturbed by people talking audibly on their cellphones to get them to install the telephone booth which I think is a classy touch.

Shame they didn't take away those spring onions they were serving as crudites next to the hummus 'dip' while they were at it, though

[SMK77]

I was very impressed with the food and service.

mmh... SQ is for sure not setting the benchmark here... TPR is like Suites: good intentions but somehow SQ doesn't get it right...

[Dickson]

TPR

Had been about 3 months since I'm here. But I had a pleasant experience today. Came in during dinner time (instead of mornings) and I'm pleasantly surprised by the fact that they're serving First Class wines. No Dom Perignon, but they serve Veuve Clicquot. And the reds/whites are from the First Class wine selection. So at least, this is an upgrade from the First Class lounge. I also enjoyed the food here. And its the most crowded ever .. over 15 guests? Looks like SIA is doing not too bad.

[Kyo]

Hello Dickson! I'm over at the Skyview in T1

Good to know that they're keeping things neat and tidy over there!

[MAN Flyer]

Had been about 3 months since I'm here. But I had a pleasant experience today. Came in during dinner time (instead of mornings) and I'm pleasantly surprised by the fact that they're serving First Class wines. No Dom Perignon, but they serve Veuve Clicquot. And the reds/whites are from the First Class wine selection. So at least, this is an upgrade from the First Class lounge. I also enjoyed the food here. And its the most crowded ever .. over 15 guests? Looks like SIA is doing not too bad.

Were they serving these wines in the First Lounge as well or just TPR ?. I don't usually drink (alcohol) in TPR other than the odd glass of champagne so couldn't tell you what wines they usually have.

I have seen TPR with more than 15 people in there, admittedly only the once.

[Dickson]

No, the wine selection in TPR is now different from First Class. I particularly enjoyed the white Premier Cru. The lobster with linguini is tastier than I last remembered, not as bland.

[Dickson]

Oh, by the way, there's another slight "computer" related problem. There are 2 PCs in the TPR (one Apple, one Windows based) and on both of them, the Internet connection is haphazard. What I mean is that when you "click", sometimes you'll get through, sometimes you'll see a circle spinning on the bottom left (I know ... "circile spinning" reminds you of the infamous SIA website right?) and then "unable to connect". It happened quite frequently.

The person next to me (using the Apple) experienced the same problem too and remarked : "I thought Singapore is supposed to be an IT hub?", and gave up.

Thinking that it could be just the TPR computers, I went to the First Class area and the same problem too. Maybe the entire SIA IT infrastructure is suspect ?

[MAN Flyer]

No, the wine selection in TPR is now different from First Class.

It is indeed!. I am sat in TPR on my second glass of La Grande Dame 1998, quite a step up from the previous stuff. Drinking it while eating Roti Prata, what more could you want ?.

We are not slow to criticise them on here (despite what certain individuals think...) when they cut back on stuff, so kudos to them for upping the quality of something for a change.

[HUGE AL]

...Veuve Clicquot...

It is indeed!. I am sat in TPR on my second glass of La Grande Dame 1998, quite a step up from the previous stuff. Drinking it while eating Roti Prata, what more could you want ?.

OK, now THAT'S an improvement! When Dickson posted, I assumed he meant "Yellow Label." LGD is QUITE the improvement! FINALLY, we have a quality Champagne to drink (and one of my Top Three)!

[Coathanger]

It is indeed!. I am sat in TPR on my second glass of La Grande Dame 1998, quite a step up from the previous stuff.

That's certainly a step up and fitting given the entry criteria for TPR.

Is there only one Champagne on offer or a selection to choose from?

[MAN Flyer]

That's certainly a step up and fitting given the entry criteria for TPR.

Is there only one Champagne on offer or a selection to choose from?

It was the only one they offered so presume they had no others. I only asked what champagne they had after Dickson saying they had changed them, and was very pleasantly surprised when the offered LGD.

I was that surprised I did say 'Are you sure it's LGD ?', so he went and got the bottle to prove it.

[Dickson]

Just came out of the Private Room. There's a wine list provided ... and gosh ... 1 champagne (LGD), 2 whites and ... catch this .. a total of 8 reds. almost all of which are Burgundy Grand Crus. There's also the Dessert wine they're offering in First Class. Once again, I had my favorite Foei gras burger + Lobster linguine .. and I realised that even for ice-cream desert, they plate it properly. I'm quite impressed by the service provided in the TPR. Certainly much better than when it was first launched.