The Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is a modern, four-pearl property near museums and public transportation. Its 324 rooms include flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and stereos, and many have city views, but highway noise can be an issue. Both in rooms and the public spaces, the decor is elegant, if a touch passé. Facilities include two restaurants, one of which serves a free buffet breakfast, plus a lobby lounge, a spa, and a fitness center. There's also a rooftop with a large pool and adjacent children's pool. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at the nearby York Hotel.
The Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is a modern, four-pearl property near museums and public transportation. Its 324 rooms include flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and stereos, and many have city views, but highway noise can be an issue. Both in rooms and the public spaces, the decor is elegant, if a touch passé. Facilities include two restaurants, one of which serves a free buffet breakfast, plus a lobby lounge, a spa, and a fitness center. There's also a rooftop with a large pool and adjacent children's pool. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at the nearby York Hotel.
This modern boutique and budget hostel offers dorms rooms with pod beds, each with a privacy curtain and individual lights and power outlets. Interiors are sleek and minimalist with industrial-chic decor, but there aren't many common areas here besides a small seating/dining area off the lobby where a free basic buffet breakfast is available in the mornings (free cappuccinos are a nice plus). Other freebies include laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. The shared bathrooms are clean and equipped with free shampoo, hairdryers, and irons/ironing boards. Noise can be an issue here, however, due to poor soundproofing. The location near Arab Street is convenient, close to dining, shopping, and public transportation. For another pod-bed hostel option, check out Wink Hostel, which has a communal kitchen and a lounge -- but towels cost extra.
This modern boutique and budget hostel offers dorms rooms with pod beds, each with a privacy curtain and individual lights and power outlets. Interiors are sleek and minimalist with industrial-chic decor, but there aren't many common areas here besides a small seating/dining area off the lobby where a free basic buffet breakfast is available in the mornings (free cappuccinos are a nice plus). Other freebies include laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. The shared bathrooms are clean and equipped with free shampoo, hairdryers, and irons/ironing boards. Noise can be an issue here, however, due to poor soundproofing. The location near Arab Street is convenient, close to dining, shopping, and public transportation. For another pod-bed hostel option, check out Wink Hostel, which has a communal kitchen and a lounge -- but towels cost extra.
The 343-room PARKROYAL on Beach Road is an upscale hotel located a short walk from Arab Street and Kampong Glam neighborhoods, and close to an MTR station, giving easy access around the city. It offers all the features expected of a hotel of its class: three restaurants (including an award-winning Chinese restaurant), a cafe, bar, luxury spa and fitness center, and a large swimming pool with a poolside bar. Some rooms have been completely refurbished, while lower-category guest rooms show some signs of wear and tear. Club Rooms and Suites include a few notable extras, like access to the Club Lounge where guests enjoy free evening cocktails. For a hotel with more character, the swanky Scarlet Hotel near Chinatown is worth checking out, as is the hip Wangz Hotel.
The 343-room PARKROYAL on Beach Road is an upscale hotel located a short walk from Arab Street and Kampong Glam neighborhoods, and close to an MTR station, giving easy access around the city. It offers all the features expected of a hotel of its class: three restaurants (including an award-winning Chinese restaurant), a cafe, bar, luxury spa and fitness center, and a large swimming pool with a poolside bar. Some rooms have been completely refurbished, while lower-category guest rooms show some signs of wear and tear. Club Rooms and Suites include a few notable extras, like access to the Club Lounge where guests enjoy free evening cocktails. For a hotel with more character, the swanky Scarlet Hotel near Chinatown is worth checking out, as is the hip Wangz Hotel.
The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is an elegant five-pearl airport hotel with 320 rooms, a gorgeous pool, and plenty of meeting space. Rooms and one-bedroom suites are available, and all come with illy coffeemakers and particularly impressive bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainfall showers, but decor might be too over-the-top for some tastes and there have been past noise complaints. Amenities include lots of meeting rooms, a great gym, a gorgeous pool, and a few bars and restaurants with 24-hour room service and free food for kids under age six. While the Crowne Plaza is a great luxury airport option for business travelers, those who want to be somewhere more central may prefer the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore instead.
The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is an elegant five-pearl airport hotel with 320 rooms, a gorgeous pool, and plenty of meeting space. Rooms and one-bedroom suites are available, and all come with illy coffeemakers and particularly impressive bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainfall showers, but decor might be too over-the-top for some tastes and there have been past noise complaints. Amenities include lots of meeting rooms, a great gym, a gorgeous pool, and a few bars and restaurants with 24-hour room service and free food for kids under age six. While the Crowne Plaza is a great luxury airport option for business travelers, those who want to be somewhere more central may prefer the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore instead.
This 196-room budget hotel in lively Little India is a good value for travelers who want a simple, clean place to sleep. It's located near a few MRT stations, with access to city center sights in about 25 minutes. Rooms are clean and have a contemporary minimalist style, but most are cramped and Standard Rooms lack windows. Family Rooms are more spacious, however, and have shower/tub combos. Some guests find the frosted-glass bathroom doors lacking in privacy, and hot water can run out quickly in the showers. While the property is well kept overall, there are no amenities aside from two guest computers and free Wi-Fi. As an alternative, the Santa Grand Hotel Little India, is similarly priced and offers entry-level rooms with windows and rainfall showers.
This 196-room budget hotel in lively Little India is a good value for travelers who want a simple, clean place to sleep. It's located near a few MRT stations, with access to city center sights in about 25 minutes. Rooms are clean and have a contemporary minimalist style, but most are cramped and Standard Rooms lack windows. Family Rooms are more spacious, however, and have shower/tub combos. Some guests find the frosted-glass bathroom doors lacking in privacy, and hot water can run out quickly in the showers. While the property is well kept overall, there are no amenities aside from two guest computers and free Wi-Fi. As an alternative, the Santa Grand Hotel Little India, is similarly priced and offers entry-level rooms with windows and rainfall showers.
Set on one of the main roads in the vibrant Geylang District, the Champion Hotel is a contemporary boutique property. It's a good budget choice for those who don't mind being just outside the city center. Downtown Singapore is 15 minutes away by car, and the nearest metro is a 15-minute walk. The 80 rooms are modern -- with a fresh, tasteful garden theme -- and features including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Some rooms have no windows and are offered at a reduced price. Although there's no restaurant, the hotel offers breakfast in conjunction with a neighboring restaurant (though it's not included) and there are plenty of local dining options. Travelers who'd like a pool might consider the Hotel 81 Tristar instead -- it's a bit cheaper, though its style is more traditional.
Set on one of the main roads in the vibrant Geylang District, the Champion Hotel is a contemporary boutique property. It's a good budget choice for those who don't mind being just outside the city center. Downtown Singapore is 15 minutes away by car, and the nearest metro is a 15-minute walk. The 80 rooms are modern -- with a fresh, tasteful garden theme -- and features including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Some rooms have no windows and are offered at a reduced price. Although there's no restaurant, the hotel offers breakfast in conjunction with a neighboring restaurant (though it's not included) and there are plenty of local dining options. Travelers who'd like a pool might consider the Hotel 81 Tristar instead -- it's a bit cheaper, though its style is more traditional.
The upscale Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a massive 1,077-room hotel with a prime location next to the large Mandarin Gallery shopping mall. Spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, while Suites also have living rooms, however, furnishings range from dated and uninspiring to sleek and contemporary. Three on-site restaurants include a buffet eatery and fine-dining Szechwan spot, plus there's a cafe and sleek bar with outdoor seating. Other facilities include a medium-sized pool and fitness center, but there's no spa. Club Room guests have access to a top-floor lounge with stunning views of the city. For a true luxury property, consider the St. Regis, which has more opulent rooms, a spa, and wider variety of restaurants.
The upscale Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a massive 1,077-room hotel with a prime location next to the large Mandarin Gallery shopping mall. Spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, while Suites also have living rooms, however, furnishings range from dated and uninspiring to sleek and contemporary. Three on-site restaurants include a buffet eatery and fine-dining Szechwan spot, plus there's a cafe and sleek bar with outdoor seating. Other facilities include a medium-sized pool and fitness center, but there's no spa. Club Room guests have access to a top-floor lounge with stunning views of the city. For a true luxury property, consider the St. Regis, which has more opulent rooms, a spa, and wider variety of restaurants.
Part of a chain of upscale hotels, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road is a large and bustling 534-room property located in the middle of the vibrant Little India neighborhood and next door to the Mustafa Center, a 24-hour shopping mall. Rooms are spacious, but nondescript, much like the public spaces that lack character and have a somewhat dated look. There's a host of amenities on offer, like an outdoor pool and children's pool, three restaurants and a bar, a 24-hour fitness center, steam bath, massage room, and a business center. For something with more of a boutique feel and a slightly lower price tag, travelers might want to consider Wanderlust, also located in Little India.
Part of a chain of upscale hotels, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road is a large and bustling 534-room property located in the middle of the vibrant Little India neighborhood and next door to the Mustafa Center, a 24-hour shopping mall. Rooms are spacious, but nondescript, much like the public spaces that lack character and have a somewhat dated look. There's a host of amenities on offer, like an outdoor pool and children's pool, three restaurants and a bar, a 24-hour fitness center, steam bath, massage room, and a business center. For something with more of a boutique feel and a slightly lower price tag, travelers might want to consider Wanderlust, also located in Little India.
The upscale, 940-room Carlton Hotel Singapore is centrally located in the heart of the city and features interiors renovated in 2015. Ideally situated for tourists, the property is walking distance from attractions such as the Singapore Flyer ferris wheel and CHIJMES entertainment complex. Rooms are clean-lined with gray decor, and come with smartphones, minibars, and rainfall showers. Guests recommend upgrading to Club Rooms on higher floors for great views and access to exclusive lounges with free breakfast. The hotel has a well-equipped gym and an outdoor pool, though it's small for the size of the hotel. Dining options include two restaurants and a patisserie with an open kitchen. While decor is modern, the overall look is somewhat bland and corporate. The nearby Rendezvous Hotel has a bit more character and a cozier pool setting.
The upscale, 940-room Carlton Hotel Singapore is centrally located in the heart of the city and features interiors renovated in 2015. Ideally situated for tourists, the property is walking distance from attractions such as the Singapore Flyer ferris wheel and CHIJMES entertainment complex. Rooms are clean-lined with gray decor, and come with smartphones, minibars, and rainfall showers. Guests recommend upgrading to Club Rooms on higher floors for great views and access to exclusive lounges with free breakfast. The hotel has a well-equipped gym and an outdoor pool, though it's small for the size of the hotel. Dining options include two restaurants and a patisserie with an open kitchen. While decor is modern, the overall look is somewhat bland and corporate. The nearby Rendezvous Hotel has a bit more character and a cozier pool setting.
One of the top luxury hotels in the Orchard Road shopping area, the 255-room Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is a stately five-pearl property popular with both business travelers and families on shopping trips. It has a walkway connecting to the Hilton Singapore, a convenient perk that makes for easy access to Orchard Road, without the hassle (and noise) of being right on it. Elegant rooms are particularly large and have huge marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers. There are two outdoor pools -- including a lap pool and a separate family pool -- complete with lots of lounge chairs and great skyline views. The property also has four tennis courts, a spa, and a wide variety of meeting spaces. There are two on-site restaurants -- serving wood-fired steaks and Cantonese cuisine -- plus an attractive bar with an outdoor terrace. Rooms at the nearby St. Regis deliver a little more wow factor, but the Four Seasons arguably gets a slight edge when it comes to service.
One of the top luxury hotels in the Orchard Road shopping area, the 255-room Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is a stately five-pearl property popular with both business travelers and families on shopping trips. It has a walkway connecting to the Hilton Singapore, a convenient perk that makes for easy access to Orchard Road, without the hassle (and noise) of being right on it. Elegant rooms are particularly large and have huge marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers. There are two outdoor pools -- including a lap pool and a separate family pool -- complete with lots of lounge chairs and great skyline views. The property also has four tennis courts, a spa, and a wide variety of meeting spaces. There are two on-site restaurants -- serving wood-fired steaks and Cantonese cuisine -- plus an attractive bar with an outdoor terrace. Rooms at the nearby St. Regis deliver a little more wow factor, but the Four Seasons arguably gets a slight edge when it comes to service.