Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

The hollow core of this 27-story glass structure provides a dramatic setting for this reliable chain property. The reception desks are illuminated in the chain's signature green. Opposite are lime and orange leather armchairs with low tables, and the steel skeleton of the building's framework. Atrium 317 is a curved wood, back-lit bar surrounded by leather stools and chairs and low tables -- the expanses of glass windows allow for wonderful city views. The hotel has two restaurants: The Atrium Restaurant, with its thick, dramatic columns and big yolk-yellow pendant lights, and Xin Cuisine, a darker, more sophisticated space with red-silk drum lights and delicate wooden screens. Rooms are reached via a cylindrical elevator that's a hit with children. The rooftop pool is surrounded by a large blue stone and slatted wood terrace, with black lounge chairs and one massive wall painted deep purple. From here, guests can take in excellent city views.

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is in the Kim Seng area, near a busy traffic junction surrounded by other hotels and commercial buildings, although not many sights are within walking distance. It's a 10-minute walk to Robertson Quay and 15 minutes to Tiong Bahru, a charming neighborhood of cafes and picturesque street markets. Clarke Quay and the Singapore River are within a five-minute drive, or about a 25-minute trip on public transportation. The Clarke Quay Mass Rail Transit is a six-minute drive. The shopping and dining district of Orchard Road is about a seven-minute drive, or 28 minutes by public transportation. The Chinatown neighborhood and metro station are a nine-minute drive or a 24-minute ride on public transportation. To reach the Central Business District, it's a 13-minute drive or 65 minutes on public transportation. It's about a 15-minute drive or 45 minutes on public transportation to Gardens by the Bay. Changi Singapore Airport is a 25-minute drive or an hour and 20-minute trip on public transportation.

The 512 rooms at the Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium reflect an unsurprising chain-hotel aesthetic with orange-and-gray patterned rugs and matte gray walls. Wood borders the tufted fabric headboards, and the bedside tables and cabinets have a honey-oak hue. Windows have blackout drapes and sheers. The beds, on fabric-covered platforms, are made up in white linens with orange bed runners. A pillow menu is offered. Other amenities include individual climate controls, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, sound systems, and electrical adapters and chargers. There are also speaker phones, clock radios, and irons and ironing boards. The hotel provides robes, slippers, coffee- and tea-making facilities, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms are functional but a bit bland, with beige tile and terra-cotta accents, wall-spanning mirrors, and recessed lights. Shower/tub combos have curtains and power showerhead attachments. Hotel-brand toiletries and hairdryers are also included. Rooms range from Superior to Executive Suites, with views of the city or the river. 

The Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has a nice array of features, starting with its dining options. A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served in the Atrium Restaurant, a dramatic space with food stations and a menu that includes eggs, sausages, and local delicacies. This restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, and has an extensive a la carte menu and a play area for children. Xin Cuisine serves Cantonese cuisine; its specialty is barbecue pork ribs with plum sauce. A lobby bar serves coffee, cocktails, and light fare. An Executive Lounge is available for guests staying in Executive Rooms and Suites, and in addition to food and drinks, it offers a PressReader app that allows guests to connect to a range of media on their smart phones at no extra charge. The hotel also has a rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a 24-hour gym with treadmills, cross trainers, stationary bikes, and free weights. The property has 13 meeting rooms used for parties and weddings, and they can accommodate up to 180 people. A business center with computers, fax, and copy machines is also on-site. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and luggage storage. Dry cleaning and laundry services are provided for a fee. The hotel offers free parking and free shuttle service to Orchard Road and Clarke Quay, as well as a private limousine, for a fee. Children 12 and under stay and eat for free here, but there are extra fees for rollaway beds.