Its prime location next to trendy Clarke Quay is a stand-out feature of the 403-room upper-middle-range Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay. The area is packed with bars and restaurants, and the metro is less than 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are simple and modern, and some have outstanding views or the river, but some design elements can be tired. There are three restaurants plus two bars, including one by the large outdoor pool. Fitness and business centers are nice perks, as is the on-site laundry room. The nearby Park Hotel Clarke Quay has similar features, though rooms have a bit more personality.
Its prime location next to trendy Clarke Quay is a stand-out feature of the 403-room upper-middle-range Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay. The area is packed with bars and restaurants, and the metro is less than 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are simple and modern, and some have outstanding views or the river, but some design elements can be tired. There are three restaurants plus two bars, including one by the large outdoor pool. Fitness and business centers are nice perks, as is the on-site laundry room. The nearby Park Hotel Clarke Quay has similar features, though rooms have a bit more personality.
The 511-room Royal Plaza on Scotts is an older upscale hotel located in the heart of the action on Orchard Road, surrounded by shopping malls and dining spots. The hotel is a popular choice for the area, and while interiors look opulent on first glance, it's all a bit dated and overdone. Pleasant rooms are decorated in brown and beige, and offer free nonalcoholic minibars, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and work desks. The hotel has an buffet restaurant, as well as an outdoor pool and small fitness center. Eight event spaces can accommodate business and social gatherings, plus there's a business center. As an alternative, the Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a similarly priced option in the area with a spa, but some of its rooms are dated and plain.
The 511-room Royal Plaza on Scotts is an older upscale hotel located in the heart of the action on Orchard Road, surrounded by shopping malls and dining spots. The hotel is a popular choice for the area, and while interiors look opulent on first glance, it's all a bit dated and overdone. Pleasant rooms are decorated in brown and beige, and offer free nonalcoholic minibars, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and work desks. The hotel has an buffet restaurant, as well as an outdoor pool and small fitness center. Eight event spaces can accommodate business and social gatherings, plus there's a business center. As an alternative, the Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a similarly priced option in the area with a spa, but some of its rooms are dated and plain.
The 256-room Elizabeth Hotel by Far East Hospitality is a mid-range property situated in a quiet area off Orchard Road, a 12-minute walk to the area's shopping buzz and the metro. Rooms are a mixed bag, some are dated and worn while Premier Rooms are modern and more attractive. All include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and air-conditioning, though it can be weak and shower temperatures are hit-or-miss. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a small fitness center, as well as a restaurant serving Italian and Asian fare. Rates here are lower than at more centrally located hotels, but travelers who don't mind paying more might want to check out Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, which is closer to shopping and public transportation and offers modern, stylish rooms.
The 256-room Elizabeth Hotel by Far East Hospitality is a mid-range property situated in a quiet area off Orchard Road, a 12-minute walk to the area's shopping buzz and the metro. Rooms are a mixed bag, some are dated and worn while Premier Rooms are modern and more attractive. All include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and air-conditioning, though it can be weak and shower temperatures are hit-or-miss. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a small fitness center, as well as a restaurant serving Italian and Asian fare. Rates here are lower than at more centrally located hotels, but travelers who don't mind paying more might want to check out Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, which is closer to shopping and public transportation and offers modern, stylish rooms.
The Ibis Singapore Novena is a tidy three-pearl hotel in the Balestier neighborhood, known for its food scene. Its 241 rooms, are kept in good shape but run on the small side. Limited features include coin-operated laundry facilities, a casual restaurant, and a small bar off the spacious lobby. There's also a free shuttle to the railway station, and the hotel loans guests 4G smartphones for navigating Singapore. Travelers looking to stay in a neighborhood with more shopping may prefer the Hotel Ibis on Bencoolen Street.
The Ibis Singapore Novena is a tidy three-pearl hotel in the Balestier neighborhood, known for its food scene. Its 241 rooms, are kept in good shape but run on the small side. Limited features include coin-operated laundry facilities, a casual restaurant, and a small bar off the spacious lobby. There's also a free shuttle to the railway station, and the hotel loans guests 4G smartphones for navigating Singapore. Travelers looking to stay in a neighborhood with more shopping may prefer the Hotel Ibis on Bencoolen Street.
The three-pearl Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is a clean, budget-friendly choice for business and tourist travelers who want to be in a central location near a major metro stop. Its 538 rooms are smallish, but have city views. There's an on-site tapas-style restaurant and a 24-hour bar, and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel also provides stylish bamboo loaner bikes, bamboo umbrellas, and public transportation cards. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at Singapore's Ibis Novena.
The three-pearl Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is a clean, budget-friendly choice for business and tourist travelers who want to be in a central location near a major metro stop. Its 538 rooms are smallish, but have city views. There's an on-site tapas-style restaurant and a 24-hour bar, and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel also provides stylish bamboo loaner bikes, bamboo umbrellas, and public transportation cards. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at Singapore's Ibis Novena.
While billed as a business hotel, this 576-room upscale property also suits tourists who don't need to be in the center of the action. East Coast Park is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and shopping and dining is all around. It's a 15-minute drive to downtown, though, and there's no metro nearby. Rooms are spacious and clean, but a little bland, while Executive Rooms and Suites gain access to a lounge with excellent sea views and free breakfast. There are two bars and three restaurants, one serving traditional Peranakan food. The large outdoor pool with a separate children’s pool also adds value to a stay here. Alternatively, travelers looking for more personality should consider the nearby Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality, which has similar rates.
While billed as a business hotel, this 576-room upscale property also suits tourists who don't need to be in the center of the action. East Coast Park is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and shopping and dining is all around. It's a 15-minute drive to downtown, though, and there's no metro nearby. Rooms are spacious and clean, but a little bland, while Executive Rooms and Suites gain access to a lounge with excellent sea views and free breakfast. There are two bars and three restaurants, one serving traditional Peranakan food. The large outdoor pool with a separate children’s pool also adds value to a stay here. Alternatively, travelers looking for more personality should consider the nearby Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality, which has similar rates.
The 126-suite Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard Singapore is a luxury property with long-stay guests in mind that's right in the middle of Orchard Road shopping, dining, and entertainment. There's even a metro a one-minute walk from the hotel's front door. Rooms are stylish and spacious, and come with full kitchens and high-end touches like Bose soundsystems. A free breakfast buffet is included in the room rate and the hotel has a steak house and bar as well. The outdoor pool is a plus, as is the whirlpool tub (though the hotel calls this a spa). Pan Pacific Serviced Suites has another location on Beach Road for travelers looking to be closer to the Central Business District.
The 126-suite Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard Singapore is a luxury property with long-stay guests in mind that's right in the middle of Orchard Road shopping, dining, and entertainment. There's even a metro a one-minute walk from the hotel's front door. Rooms are stylish and spacious, and come with full kitchens and high-end touches like Bose soundsystems. A free breakfast buffet is included in the room rate and the hotel has a steak house and bar as well. The outdoor pool is a plus, as is the whirlpool tub (though the hotel calls this a spa). Pan Pacific Serviced Suites has another location on Beach Road for travelers looking to be closer to the Central Business District.
The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler. All the typical shared facilities are here, but they're more modern than in most hostels, with rainfall showers in the bathrooms and a stainless steel fridge in the common kitchen. Rooms are accessed by smart cards and while there aren't any private options, there is ladies-only dormitory and double beds suitable for couples in the mixed dorms. Breakfast is included in room rates but towels cost extra.
The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler. All the typical shared facilities are here, but they're more modern than in most hostels, with rainfall showers in the bathrooms and a stainless steel fridge in the common kitchen. Rooms are accessed by smart cards and while there aren't any private options, there is ladies-only dormitory and double beds suitable for couples in the mixed dorms. Breakfast is included in room rates but towels cost extra.
The 336-room Park Hotel Clarke Quay is a large, upscale hotel that's a short walk to Clarke Quay's restaurants, bars, and nightlife. The hotel's centerpiece is its outdoor pool with a shady bar and grill for dining and drinking poolside. An on-site restaurant serves three meals a day and there is a modern 24-hour fitness center. Rooms are on the small side -- and Wi-Fi isn't included in the standard room rate -- but they are modern and pleasant, with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and minibars. Guests wanting larger rooms should compare rates with the stylish Wangz Hotel, an upscale boutique in the trendy Tiong Bharu neighborhood, though it's less central.
The 336-room Park Hotel Clarke Quay is a large, upscale hotel that's a short walk to Clarke Quay's restaurants, bars, and nightlife. The hotel's centerpiece is its outdoor pool with a shady bar and grill for dining and drinking poolside. An on-site restaurant serves three meals a day and there is a modern 24-hour fitness center. Rooms are on the small side -- and Wi-Fi isn't included in the standard room rate -- but they are modern and pleasant, with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and minibars. Guests wanting larger rooms should compare rates with the stylish Wangz Hotel, an upscale boutique in the trendy Tiong Bharu neighborhood, though it's less central.
The Ramada is a large upscale hotel that's part of a newish building complex completed in 2013. Its 384 rooms are comfortable and attractive, with modern decor, but they are small by Singapore standards. In-room amenities include large flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, electric kettles, and fridges -- but no minibars. There's an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor lap pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Breakfast is not free, but parking and Wi-Fi are. The hotel is outside downtown Singapore and not within easy walking distance of a subway station, but there's a free shuttle bus service. Rates here are competitive but travelers looking be in the city center can also try PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road.
The Ramada is a large upscale hotel that's part of a newish building complex completed in 2013. Its 384 rooms are comfortable and attractive, with modern decor, but they are small by Singapore standards. In-room amenities include large flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, electric kettles, and fridges -- but no minibars. There's an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor lap pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Breakfast is not free, but parking and Wi-Fi are. The hotel is outside downtown Singapore and not within easy walking distance of a subway station, but there's a free shuttle bus service. Rates here are competitive but travelers looking be in the city center can also try PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road.