9 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, Singapore | (888) 635-3814
Central location in Bras Basah.Bugis heritage area
Attached to Rendezvous Gallery shops and restaurants
Five-minute walk to Bras Basah and Dohby Ghaut Metro stations
Pleasant, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Buffet restaurant, high tea, and courtyard cafe offering light fare
Swanky on-site lounge
Small outdoor pool with
fountains, whirlpool, and lounge chairs
Club Rooms perks include breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails
Twenty-four-hour fitness center with
modern equipment
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Breakfast not included in most room rates
Beds are hard
Room decor isn't consistent
The 298-room Rendezvous Hotel Singapore is an upscale hotel in Singapore's central Bras Basah.Bugis heritage area, near the metro and plenty of
dining and drinking. The look across the modern rooms ranges from the soft minimalism to less on-trend decor, and all include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is attached to the Rendezvous Gallery, which has an abundance of dining options, though the hotel also has a buffet restaurant and two bars. There's a small outdoor pool
and a 24-hour fitness center as well. Wangz Hotel, an upscale boutique in the hopping Tiong Bharu neighborhood, has larger, more stylish rooms, though rates will be higher.
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Scene
Upscale chain hotel with a blend of ultra-modern and somewhat bland interiors
The Rendezvous Hotel's off-colonial exterior might suggest woefully dated interiors, but much of the hotel's public space has a sharp, ultra-modern atmosphere and style. The lobby incorporates whimsical and futuristic design elements, with a huge glowing column in the middle of the space and a pair of mod purple chairs off to the side that give the impression of sitting inside of a tulip. There is vivid modern art all around that lends the hotel an avant-garde vibe that continues in The Library, a lounge with funky seating that's surrounded by a
sheer black curtain -- it's a sleek place for a cocktail. In the center of the hotel is a large courtyard with tables and cushioned chairs where guests -- a mix of business and leisure travelers -- can
enjoy snacks and high tea. Straits Cafe,
the hotel's buffet restaurant, is a bit more bland, with a cafeteria-like vibe, speaking to the somewhat uneven quality of the spaces throughout the hotel (rooms vary from soft, contemporary minimalist styles to more dated looks). The Rendezvous Gallery shares the building, which features restaurants, clubs, and bars, and makes an already large hotel feel even larger.
Location
In Bras Basah.Bugis, near two metro stations, shops, and retaurants
Rendezvous
Hotel is in the center of Singapore, within a short walk to plenty of dining
options including the local vendors at Bras Basah Complex, which is a 10-minute
walk away. The Bras Basa.Bugis area is considered a historical district, with many colonial buildings and plenty of artsy venues. The hotel is less than a five-minute walk to the Singapore Art Museum, and the
historic Raffles Hotel and St. Andrew’s Cathedral are both around a 10 minutes from the hotel on foot. The Dhoby Ghaut Metro station is a five-minute walk from the hotel,
making most of the city easily accessible (as an alternative, the Bras Basah Metro station is even closer, though offers less train lines). The shops on Orchard Road are around
a 10- to 15-minute walk, and the Central Business District is 10 minutes away by car. It's a 20-minute drive to Changi International Airport depending on traffic, a trip that takes around
40 minutes on public transportation.
Rooms
Room decor varies, but all include minibars and flat-screen TVs
Decor varies from room to room, though compared to the hotel's mostly stylish common areas, they are a bit plain across the board. Some rooms, like the Deluxe Room and Junior Suite that we visited, embrace a soft minimalism, with dark wood furniture, dark leather headboards, white linens, and taupe walls and carpets. The look in these rooms is serene and subdued. Other rooms offer a busy mix of patterns, or feature details like graphic headboards that are a bit dated according to today's design trends. All rooms have flat-screen TVs (at least 32 inches),
minibars, electric kettles for coffee or tea, Bluetooth entertainment centers, and
free Wi-Fi. The standard bathrooms have walk-in showers, while suites
are available with shower/tub combos or separate showers and soaking tubs. French
Connection toiletries are provided. Club Rooms offer plenty of additional perks detailed below, and Executive Suites have separate bedrooms and living rooms. It's worth noting that beds are hard, even with extra padding added to them.
Features
Dining options, an outdoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center
The hotel has a lovely courtyard cafe where light bites, drinks, and cocktails are served plus a casual buffet restaurant. There’s also a stylish lobby lounge and a buffet restaurant that serves the hotel's breakfast along with lunch, dinner, and high tea, though breakfast is not included in room rates. Guests staying in Club Rooms have access to the Club Lounge, which offers a limited free breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening drinks and snacks. The hotel has a small outdoor pool and whirlpool surrounded by lounge chairs as well as a 24-hour fitness center
with cardio and weight machines plus free weights. There’s an internet
corner with an iPad and meeting rooms are available for private events. Free
parking is available, and the hotel offers seasonal packages that
include city tours and access to the airport lounge. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
