Singapore F1 GP - highway robbery
Hi everyone,
Who's going to the Singapore F1 GP next September hey? I was until I tried booking accommodation. Can you believe that on top of the normal daily rate, service fee (10%), GST (7%) and the hotels jacking up the prices - that there is a further 20-30% levy imposed by the government. and guess who's paying the levy. Crikey, it's enough to make me whinge :)
An example, booking a normally $400 p/night hotel (4 star) has risen to $2100 p/night for the period of the GP.
I was looking forward to going to the first ever night GP as a stopover on the way home from Europe, even had Rose's by in. But now, guess we'll stopover elsewhere as I just can't justify spending $2500-$3000 SGD over the GP period quoted at another hotel for 3 nights (not including breakfast) .
anyway, end of whinge. I wonder how many others will be deterred by this blatant money grab?
Who's going to the Singapore F1 GP next September hey? I was until I tried booking accommodation. Can you believe that on top of the normal daily rate, service fee (10%), GST (7%) and the hotels jacking up the prices - that there is a further 20-30% levy imposed by the government. and guess who's paying the levy. Crikey, it's enough to make me whinge :)
An example, booking a normally $400 p/night hotel (4 star) has risen to $2100 p/night for the period of the GP.
I was looking forward to going to the first ever night GP as a stopover on the way home from Europe, even had Rose's by in. But now, guess we'll stopover elsewhere as I just can't justify spending $2500-$3000 SGD over the GP period quoted at another hotel for 3 nights (not including breakfast) .
anyway, end of whinge. I wonder how many others will be deterred by this blatant money grab?
Labels: F1, singapore f1
posted by Jeff at
4:18 PM
2 Comments:
G'day Jeff,
I heard all about your frustration in the local Singapore media.
Anyway, I'm not sure if you're still keen on seeing the Singapore GP, or whether you've made some alternative arrangements, after everything that's transipred?
The reason I ask is simple, I'm living in Singapore and although I'm not a big fan of GP, I may be able to arrange accommodation (Think Bed and Breakfast) for a few days during the GP period.
I know it may not be like staying in a hotel, but then again, the cost wouldn't be either! Let me know if you're still keen on a Singapore stopover and we can talk a bit more.
I'll check into this post again in a couple of days and see if you replied.
Cheers
Ian
By
Ian, At
April 25, 2008 11:16 AM
Thanks Ian for your comment and offer of assistance.
We've made alternate arrangements, now travelling via KL and Langkawi.
I'll be watching the GP on TV this year, but I hope to make it in the not too distant future, when prices are more reasonable. Hopefully.
Regards,
Jeff
By
Jeff, At
April 26, 2008 11:34 PM
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