This upper-middle-range hotel is centrally located in Singapore’s Chinatown, within easy walking distance of tourist attractions and the financial district. With 23 floors, it towers over most neighboring buildings, and many of its 445 rooms have scenic city views. It's fairly well-maintained for an older property, but decor is bland throughout and many guest rooms lack free Wi-Fi. The best rooms are Executive Club options, which are more modern and can access a lounge with free breakfast and evening cocktails. The on-site restaurant serves buffet and a la carte options, and a lobby lounge has daily happy hour. The hotel's small pool is tucked away in a cramped courtyard, while the tiny gym feels like an afterthought. The nearby, upscale Park Regis has similar rates, plus a nicer pool and free use of Wi-Fi-equipped smartphones.
This upper-middle-range hotel is centrally located in Singapore’s Chinatown, within easy walking distance of tourist attractions and the financial district. With 23 floors, it towers over most neighboring buildings, and many of its 445 rooms have scenic city views. It's fairly well-maintained for an older property, but decor is bland throughout and many guest rooms lack free Wi-Fi. The best rooms are Executive Club options, which are more modern and can access a lounge with free breakfast and evening cocktails. The on-site restaurant serves buffet and a la carte options, and a lobby lounge has daily happy hour. The hotel's small pool is tucked away in a cramped courtyard, while the tiny gym feels like an afterthought. The nearby, upscale Park Regis has similar rates, plus a nicer pool and free use of Wi-Fi-equipped smartphones.
The 574-room Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is an upper-middle-range property by the river, offering views of the city and its surroundings. Contemporary rooms have smartphones equipped with internet and free local calls, flat-screen TVs, and coffee- and tea-making facilities, while suites add kitchens and washer/dryers. Club Rooms have access to a lounge with breakfast buffets, all-day snacks, and great views. There are three on-site restaurants, including the well-regarded Food Capital, plus a decent-sized outdoor pool with adjacent hot tub, a tennis court, and well-equipped gym. Note, however, that there's no MRT stop nearby, though bus stops are within walking distance. The similarly priced Park Regis Singapore has a more central location by Clarke Quay and a more modern look overall.
The 574-room Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is an upper-middle-range property by the river, offering views of the city and its surroundings. Contemporary rooms have smartphones equipped with internet and free local calls, flat-screen TVs, and coffee- and tea-making facilities, while suites add kitchens and washer/dryers. Club Rooms have access to a lounge with breakfast buffets, all-day snacks, and great views. There are three on-site restaurants, including the well-regarded Food Capital, plus a decent-sized outdoor pool with adjacent hot tub, a tennis court, and well-equipped gym. Note, however, that there's no MRT stop nearby, though bus stops are within walking distance. The similarly priced Park Regis Singapore has a more central location by Clarke Quay and a more modern look overall.
The Mandarin Oriental Singapore is one of the city's landmark luxury hotels, with 527 guest rooms, many of them with epic bay or city views. Located on Marina Bay, it's part of a complex that includes Marina Square Shopping Center, and it's within walking distance of major attractions, restaurants, and public transit. Stylish and spacious rooms and suites include flat-screen TVs, entertainment systems, and minibars, plus luxurious marbled granite bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and bathtubs. There are five restaurants, two bars, a magnificent outdoor pool with spectacular skyline views, a spa, and a chic fitness center with indoor and outdoor spaces. Some past guests have noted that the hotel feels a bit dated. However, the biggest complaint is that Wi-Fi isn't included in all rates, and it can be pricey. Travelers looking for an intimate boutique property in the area can consider the newer Fullerton Bay Hotel.
The Mandarin Oriental Singapore is one of the city's landmark luxury hotels, with 527 guest rooms, many of them with epic bay or city views. Located on Marina Bay, it's part of a complex that includes Marina Square Shopping Center, and it's within walking distance of major attractions, restaurants, and public transit. Stylish and spacious rooms and suites include flat-screen TVs, entertainment systems, and minibars, plus luxurious marbled granite bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and bathtubs. There are five restaurants, two bars, a magnificent outdoor pool with spectacular skyline views, a spa, and a chic fitness center with indoor and outdoor spaces. Some past guests have noted that the hotel feels a bit dated. However, the biggest complaint is that Wi-Fi isn't included in all rates, and it can be pricey. Travelers looking for an intimate boutique property in the area can consider the newer Fullerton Bay Hotel.
The Fortuna Hotel is a no-frills, budget property located in vibrant Little India just a three-minute walk from Mustafa Market and the Farrer Park MRT Station. The hotel's 104 rooms, which range from doubles to four-person family rooms, are basic but comfortable with tasteful, generic decor, though they're showing a bit of wear. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms and standard amenities like electric kettles, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though some guests find the latter unreliable. The hotel has virtually no extra property features -- there's a reception area, but no real lounge space. A very basic breakfast is offered for an extra fee. By comparison, the nearby Broadway Hotel Singapore is a budget property with an on-site restaurant, but starker guest room decor.
The Fortuna Hotel is a no-frills, budget property located in vibrant Little India just a three-minute walk from Mustafa Market and the Farrer Park MRT Station. The hotel's 104 rooms, which range from doubles to four-person family rooms, are basic but comfortable with tasteful, generic decor, though they're showing a bit of wear. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms and standard amenities like electric kettles, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though some guests find the latter unreliable. The hotel has virtually no extra property features -- there's a reception area, but no real lounge space. A very basic breakfast is offered for an extra fee. By comparison, the nearby Broadway Hotel Singapore is a budget property with an on-site restaurant, but starker guest room decor.
Fort Canning Park is a solid choice for budget-conscious travelers, offering views of verdant Fort Canning Par and proximity to shops and malls along Orchard Road. The two-and-a-half-pearl property isn't within walking distance of downtown, but it's only eight minutes away from an MRT station. Its 175 spacious guest rooms are basic but bright and tidy, and come with AC, flat-screen TVs, lightly stocked minibars, electric kettles, and safes, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi. Amenities include a large pool on a sunny terrace overlooking the park, and a buffet restaurant that serves breakfast for an extra charge that gets high marks from guests, plus Singaporean dishes for lunch and dinner. Travelers looking for a hotel closer to downtown Singapore might want to try the Orchid Hotel in Chinatown.
Fort Canning Park is a solid choice for budget-conscious travelers, offering views of verdant Fort Canning Par and proximity to shops and malls along Orchard Road. The two-and-a-half-pearl property isn't within walking distance of downtown, but it's only eight minutes away from an MRT station. Its 175 spacious guest rooms are basic but bright and tidy, and come with AC, flat-screen TVs, lightly stocked minibars, electric kettles, and safes, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi. Amenities include a large pool on a sunny terrace overlooking the park, and a buffet restaurant that serves breakfast for an extra charge that gets high marks from guests, plus Singaporean dishes for lunch and dinner. Travelers looking for a hotel closer to downtown Singapore might want to try the Orchid Hotel in Chinatown.
The 608-room Ritz-Carlton Millenia is one of the premier luxury options in Singapore. Notable highlights include the grand lobby with glass roof, huge rooms with incredible views of the water, and an extensive art collection with works by Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly. Upscale rooms are decorated in neutral colors and feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Minibars are well-stocked and bathrooms have separate soaking tubs and showers. The hotel is packed with amenities, including a 24-hour business center, pool, fitness center, and spa. There are three restaurants on-site and the location is in the Marina Bay area, within walking distance to the heart of downtown.
The 608-room Ritz-Carlton Millenia is one of the premier luxury options in Singapore. Notable highlights include the grand lobby with glass roof, huge rooms with incredible views of the water, and an extensive art collection with works by Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly. Upscale rooms are decorated in neutral colors and feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Minibars are well-stocked and bathrooms have separate soaking tubs and showers. The hotel is packed with amenities, including a 24-hour business center, pool, fitness center, and spa. There are three restaurants on-site and the location is in the Marina Bay area, within walking distance to the heart of downtown.
The Hotel Royal at Queens is a functional, three-pearl property in Bras Basah, Singapore’s arts and heritage district. With generic decor throughout, it lacks atmosphere, but the 231 rooms (including eight serviced apartments with kitchenettes) are spacious by city standards, and have tea-and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, and ironing equipment. However, free in-room Wi-Fi is limited to two devices, and bathrooms need better maintenance. Food at the breakfast buffet is mediocre, and the gym and pool areas are tiny. Still, the hotel is a good anchor point for easy access on foot or via public transport to museums, Orchard Road, and Clarke Quay’s nightlife. The nearby Hotel G has updated facilities and more character, but much smaller rooms.
The Hotel Royal at Queens is a functional, three-pearl property in Bras Basah, Singapore’s arts and heritage district. With generic decor throughout, it lacks atmosphere, but the 231 rooms (including eight serviced apartments with kitchenettes) are spacious by city standards, and have tea-and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, and ironing equipment. However, free in-room Wi-Fi is limited to two devices, and bathrooms need better maintenance. Food at the breakfast buffet is mediocre, and the gym and pool areas are tiny. Still, the hotel is a good anchor point for easy access on foot or via public transport to museums, Orchard Road, and Clarke Quay’s nightlife. The nearby Hotel G has updated facilities and more character, but much smaller rooms.
The Santa Grand Hotel Little India is a value hotel right in the middle of Singapore’s Little India neighborhood. The only other area of interest beyond the location are the 20 modern -- albeit small -- rooms with clean and contemporary bathrooms and top-notch amenities like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Unfortunately, there’s not much else to the hotel beyond free Wi-Fi, so don’t expect a gym or even breakfast. While budget travelers will appreciate the modern room digs and low prices at Santa Grand Hotel Little India, there are budget hotels in Singapore that offer more value for the same price. As an alternative, the Harbour Ville Hotel provides free cell phones per room, a gym, and snack bar for around the same rate.
The Santa Grand Hotel Little India is a value hotel right in the middle of Singapore’s Little India neighborhood. The only other area of interest beyond the location are the 20 modern -- albeit small -- rooms with clean and contemporary bathrooms and top-notch amenities like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Unfortunately, there’s not much else to the hotel beyond free Wi-Fi, so don’t expect a gym or even breakfast. While budget travelers will appreciate the modern room digs and low prices at Santa Grand Hotel Little India, there are budget hotels in Singapore that offer more value for the same price. As an alternative, the Harbour Ville Hotel provides free cell phones per room, a gym, and snack bar for around the same rate.
Located just a few minutes walk from bustling Clarke Quay, Park Regis Singapore is a mid-sized upscale hotel with 202 guest rooms. Rooms are smallish by local standards, but have large windows that let in lots of natural light as well as 42-inch flatscreen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. Quay Rooms have direct access to the pool area, while the patios of the more spacious Regis Rooms offer 180-degree views. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a lengthy outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, 24-hour business center services, and a 24-hour laundry room. Wi-Fi is free in all areas of the hotel. Travelers looking for larger rooms may want to consider Wangz Hotel, a hip boutique property in a historic neighborhood, or the nearby Swissotel Marchant Court, which has a spa and a larger pool with waterslides.
Located just a few minutes walk from bustling Clarke Quay, Park Regis Singapore is a mid-sized upscale hotel with 202 guest rooms. Rooms are smallish by local standards, but have large windows that let in lots of natural light as well as 42-inch flatscreen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. Quay Rooms have direct access to the pool area, while the patios of the more spacious Regis Rooms offer 180-degree views. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a lengthy outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, 24-hour business center services, and a 24-hour laundry room. Wi-Fi is free in all areas of the hotel. Travelers looking for larger rooms may want to consider Wangz Hotel, a hip boutique property in a historic neighborhood, or the nearby Swissotel Marchant Court, which has a spa and a larger pool with waterslides.
Aqueen Hotel Jalan Besar is a well-kept, three-pearl property located in the emerging Jalan Besar neighborhood. The hotel’s 75 rooms have fresh white-and-gray decor and practical amenities like mini-fridges, but they’re extremely small. Features are limited to a pleasant restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch, although guests will find better dining options in the surrounding area. While there’s not much on the premises, the neighborhood offers plenty of appeal, with attractions, restaurants, and public transit links found within easy walking distance. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with V Hotel Lavender, which is closer to downtown and includes a pool.
Aqueen Hotel Jalan Besar is a well-kept, three-pearl property located in the emerging Jalan Besar neighborhood. The hotel’s 75 rooms have fresh white-and-gray decor and practical amenities like mini-fridges, but they’re extremely small. Features are limited to a pleasant restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch, although guests will find better dining options in the surrounding area. While there’s not much on the premises, the neighborhood offers plenty of appeal, with attractions, restaurants, and public transit links found within easy walking distance. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with V Hotel Lavender, which is closer to downtown and includes a pool.