Ok. Here are quite a few of my shortlisted venues for banquets sorted in alphabetical order.
Since we'll be having a weekend dinner, I'll list down only prices per table of 10. Stated prices are for 2012 (If we're lucky, we may be able to retain the prices provided we book early) otherwise stated.
All prices are NETT after calculation of pertaining charges. (GST and service charges)
Expected angbao return rates are for year 2012 weekend dinners only.
Gains/losses are calculated with the LATEST banquet rates against median angbao rates from 2012 (some might give more, some less). We shouldn't be complacent and expect angbaos to increase since crisis in on its way.
As another precaution, I've decided to add in another calculation for those hotels with stipulated angbaos over $120 too. Let's not assume everyone's willing to give over a certain sum. And we've decided that $120 is a comfortable amount.
Amara Hotel Singapore 4*Price: $1,085.76 (For
Jan 2013 to Dec 2013)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $105-130
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,085.76 * 30 tables = $32,572.80
Returns: $117.50 * 300 pax = $35,250
Gain: $35,250 - $32,572.80 =
$2,677.20Carlton Hotel 4*Price: $1,068 (For
2011/2012)
*May be additional $20 NETT charge per table for using their largest halls. Should be able to waive that charge. So it's not added in the table costs.Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from Bras Basah Station
Minimum tables: 28
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $130-160
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,068 * 30 tables = $32,040
Returns: $145 * 300 pax = $43,500
Gain: $43,500 - $32,040 =
$11,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $32,040 =
$3,960 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Concorde Hotel 4*Price: $1,038.96 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset MRT
Minimum tables: 35
*Should be able to negotiateNo. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,038.96 * 30 tables = $31,168.8
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $31,168.8 =
$10,831.2 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $31,168.8 =
$4,831.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Copthorne King's Hotel 3.5*Price: $928 (8 course) (For
2013)
Accessibility: 3 minutes TAXI ride from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $90-120
Total costs (Banquet only): $928 * 30 tables = $27,840
Returns: $105 * 300 pax = $31,500
Gain: $31,500 - $27,840 =
$3,660Fort Canning Hotel 4*Price: $1,085.76 (For
1st Apr 2012 to 31st Mar 2013)
*Should be able to retain prices for May banquetAccessibility: 5 minutes TAXI ride from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,085.76 * 30 tables = $32,572.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $32,572.80 =
$9,427.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $32,572.80 =
$3,427.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Furama City Centre 3.5-4*Price: $1,015.56 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,015.56 * 30 tables = $30,466.80
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $30,466.80 =
$7,033.20Furama Riverfront 4* -
Favorite at the moment, provided they're willing to retain the price and promotions. And it's ballroom is surrounded by lush greens. :)Price: $1,092.26 (For
2012)
*Promotion now: $1,188 off total billAccessibility: 5 minutes TAXI ride from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,092.26 * 30 tables = $32,767.80
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $32,767.80 =
$4,732.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $32,767.80 =
$3,232.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Grand Copthorne Waterfront 4*Price: $1,128 (For
Jan 2012 to Apr 2013)
*Should be able to retain its priceAccessibility: 6 minutes TAXI ride from Orchard Station
Minimum tables: 30 for weekdays, 40 for weekends. Should be able to negotiate since our tables exceed what their lower tier's space.
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,128 * 30 tables = $33,840
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $33,840 =
$6,660 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $33,840 =
$2,160 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Grand Park City Hall 5*Price: $1,132.56 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from City Hall Station
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,132.56 * 30 tables = $33,976.80
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $33,976.80 =
$6,523.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $33,976.80 =
$2,023.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Hilton Hotel 4-5*Price: $1,118 (For
2013)
Accessibility: 6 minutes walk from Orchard MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $130-170
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,118 * 30 tables = $33,540
Returns: $150 * 300 pax = $45,000
Gain: $45,000 - $33,540 =
$11,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $33,540 =
$2,460 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Holiday Inn Atrium 3.5*Price: $898 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 3 minutes TAXI ride from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $100-130
Total costs (Banquet only): $898 * 30 tables = $26,940
Returns: $115 * 300 pax = $34,500
Gain: $34,500 - $26,940 =
$7,560Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre 4*Price: $1,167.66 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,167.66 * 30 tables = $35,029.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $35,029.80 =
$6,970.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $35,029.80 =
$970.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120M Hotel 4*Price: $921.96 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar Station
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150
Total costs (Banquet only): $921.96 * 30 tables = $27,658.80
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $27,658.80 =
$12,841.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $27,658.80 =
$8,341.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Mandarin Orchard 5*Price: $1,167.66 (For
2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset Station
Minimum tables: 35
*Should be able to negotiateNo. of courses: Not sure lol
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,167.66 * 30 tables = $35,029.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $35,029.80 =
$6,970.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $35,029.80 =
$970.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Marina Mandarin 5*Price: $1,168 (For
16 Sept 2012 to 31 Dec 2012)
Accessibility: 6 minutes walk from Esplanade Station
Minimum tables: 40
*Lol. Should be able to negotiateNo. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $140-190
Total costs (Banquet only): $1168 * 30 tables = $35,040
Returns: $165 * 300 pax = $49,500
Gain: $49,500 - $35,040 =
$14,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $35,040 =
$960 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Orchard Hotel 4*Price: $1,099 (For
2013)
Accessibility: 10 minutes walk from Orchard MRT
Minimum tables: 40
*Should be able to negotiateNo. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,099 * 30 tables = $32,970
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $32,970 =
$4,530 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $32,970 =
$3,030 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Park Royal Beach Road 3.5*Price: $888 (For
)
Accessibility: 6 minutes TAXI ride from Clarke Quay Station
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140
Total costs (Banquet only): $888 * 30 tables = $26,640
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $26,640 =
$10,860 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $26,640 =
$9,360 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120Swissotel Merchant Court 4* -
*Has a poolside gazebo for solemnisations against the backdrop of Singapore River.Price: $1,078 (For
Apr 2010 to Mar 2012)
Accessibility: 2 minutes walk from Clarke Quay Station
Minimum tables: 35
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $130-170
Total costs (Banquet only): $1,078 * 30 tables = $32,340
Returns: $150 * 300 pax = $45,000
Gain: $45,000 - $32,340 =
$12,660 *Assuming everyone gives over $120Gain: $36,000 - $32,340 =
$3,660 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120