hi jacqueline,
initally, i also have that concern but like what sleepy said, i think the inner side of the hotel is more impt ba..afterall, our guests are not going to hang around outside the hotel for too long!
all in all, i chose this hotel because of the following..some are due to my personal preference though
1. good location - within 5 min walking distance from city hall mrt station
2. min. of 25 tables on a weekend (most other hotels require 30 & above)
3. relatively good food reviews (so far, havent' heard any really negative review on their food or services)
4.comprehensive package - free flow or beer, red wine per confirmed table, etc
5. good menu - 9 dishes (including abalone) at a reasonably priced (considered for a hotel-cos can't compare with restaurants!)
6. pillarless ballroom with private foyer area, relatively high ceiling
well, of course, there are also certain minor concerns which i had as follows..but i would say, these factors are not as highly prioritise in my list as compared to the above-mentioned..
1. surroundings of the hotel abit "messy"..seem always cluttered with alot of foreign workers..
2. short march-in aisle..L-shaped march-in, etc
3. foyer is long but slightly narrow..
4. branding of hotel..like some shared, not everyone seem to have heard of this hotel and sometimes i will need to make reference to peninsula plaza or funan IT mall to let my frens know the location of the hotel..
anyway, all the above-mentioned are just my personal thoughts gals..overall, i am still happy to have found this hotel and trust them to hold the most important event in my life..