High demand for serviced apartments in Singapore

There are 36 serviced apartments in Singapore as of end August 2013 according to Colliers International. And demand for their collective supply of 4070 apartments units is just booming. And the increased demand is coming from nontraditional sources.

Traditionally, relocation and long-term corporate assignments have driven demand for serviced apartments in Singapore. Recent years, corporate demand for short term stays are in rise. Companies have discovered that accommodating a small project team on a short term assignment here in a serviced apartment in Singapore is much cheaper and convenient than accommodating them in separate rooms. Serviced apartments not only provide these folks separate rooms to sleep in, it also provides common living areas to work together.

And it is not only the business folks discovering advantages of staying in serviced apartments:

At the same time, leisure travellers – who typically stayed in hotels – are increasingly considering serviced apartments as a viable accommodation option as they become more aware of the convenience and benefits including cost savings of staying in a serviced apartment, especially for those travelling in larger groups, with families and/or for longer periods. 

Indirectly, the greater ease and convenience of making travel arrangements via the internet using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has also helped the hospitality industry, including the serviced apartment segment, to capture more corporate and leisure business. Other demand sources include incoming expatriates who stayed in serviced apartments for at least a month while seeking more permanent accommodation in Singapore, and to a lesser extent, local residents who stayed in serviced apartments while renovating their homes or for other reasons requiring temporary accommodation. 

A portion of the demand for serviced apartments was also driven by repeat guests or those who have experience staying in a serviced apartment, whether in Singapore or elsewhere in the world.
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Serviced Apartment - Hotel Hybrids in Singapore
As the type of demand for serviced apartments is changing, new types of serviced apartments are emerging. These are serviced apartments with hotel licences which have no restriction on minimum stay and can rent out their apartment units on daily basis. There are currently three serviced apartments with hotel licences supplying a total of 639 serviced apartment units: 146-key Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, which opened in 2008; the 313-unit Capri by Fraser Changi City, a new hotel-residence brand by Frasers Hospitality located in Changi Business Park (CBP) which commenced business in 2012; and the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road which started operating in May 2013 with 180 suites.

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore offers serviced apartments which can be rented on daily basis.

Another departure from the typical serviced apartment model, was the opening of The Club at Capella Singapore in 2009, which offers 62 sea-facing suites, 10 penthouses and nine manors. According to Colliers International Not only is this Singapore’s first and only serviced apartment development on Sentosa, it is also the first serviced apartment to offer a stand-alone villa-style serviced apartment option, instead of the usual apartment-style units seen on the main Singapore island.

The Club at Capella Singapore is Singapore’s first and only serviced apartment development on Sentosa.

List of Serviced Apartments in Singapore

Are you looking for a serviced apartment in Singapore? Then you are at the right page. It is becoming more popular to stay in serviced apartments instead of hotels among expatriates and even holiday makers. This type of accommodation offers more personal services and more space for family travelers where they can stay in a two or three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen rather than connecting rooms. Serviced apartments are furnished apartments with amenities such as kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms that are rented out for either short-term or long-term stays.

Serviced Apartments, compared to hotels, also offer competitive rates that generally reduce according to the length of your stay. Hotels charge for single or double occupancy, whereas serviced apartments charge per apartment. For example if you booked a one-bedroom apartment which can accommodate up to 2 people, you pay the same whether it is for 1 person or 2 persons. In addition, you can avoid pricey hotel breakfasts and room services by cooking for yourself using the apartment's kitchen and dining facilities. The cost effectiveness of serviced apartments is making them second home for expatriates and business executives on the move.

There are many serviced apartments in Singapore in different locations. Here we have listed them (in alphabetical order):

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
No. 2 Finlayson Green, Riverside, Singapore
Situated just a few minutes away from Marina Bay, this property offers 5-star accommodation and an infinity pool. It is situated less than a 10-minute walk from Merlion.

The Ascott Raffles Place Singapore offers many facilities including a Jacuzzi, a fitness center and air conditioning. The property also offers babysitting / child services, meeting rooms and a 24 hour reception. The property also offers an airport shuttle service.

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Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore
8 Wilkie Road #01-26 Wilkie Edge Singapore 228095

The Ascott Limited's Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore is located in the heart of Singapore’s Bras Basah-Bugis Arts, Culture, Learning and Entertainment hub and offers 154 fully-equipped studio to two-bedroom apartments. Serviced apartments are a short walk from Orchard Road, Singapore’s main shopping belt, and Dhoby Ghaut subway station. Close by is Prinsep Street, a prime dining and entertainment zone.

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Darby Park Executive Suites
12 Orange Grove Road, Orchard, Singapore 258353

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the bright lights of Orchard Road, Darby Park Executive Suites is sited next to the Shangri-La Hotel. Set amidst lush landscaping, we offer 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites which are fully furnished with kitchen and amenities.

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Far East Plaza Residences
14 Scotts Road, Orchard, Singapore 228213

Far East Plaza Residences offer comfortable apartment living with the convenience Far East Plaza shopping centre, which has a wide variety of retail outlets and a wide selection of local as well as international cuisine. The service residences is located along Scotts Road, which intersects Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping district.

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Fraser Place Fusionopolis, Singapore
3 Fusionopolis Way, Symbiosis Tower, Holland / Queenstown / Farrer, Singapore 138633

Located at One-North, a major research and development hub, Fraser Place Fusionopolis is an innovative integration of work-live loft apartments, fitness clubs, media studios, F&B and retail outlets.Accessibility to the rest of Singapore is a breeze, thanks to an excellent public transport infrastructure; the Circle MRT Line which is just stone’s throw away, rendering a convenient 30-minute ride to the Central Business District.

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Fraser Place Robertson Walk, Singapore
11 Unity Street, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 237995

Fraser Place Robertson Walk Singapore is fashioned in the style of a Mediterranean village and features 164 splendid apartments, including one, two and three-bedroom suites. Located on the banks of the historic Singapore River, this property enjoys close proximity to the Central Business District, Singapore’s iconic waterfront recreation hotspots – Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – and one of the world’s most spectacular integrated entertainment destinations, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Facilities at the property including swimming, wading and jet pools, as well as al fresco dining and a pool table.

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Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore
2, Mount Elizabeth Link, Orchard, Singapore 227973

Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s iconic retail, dining and entertainment hub, Fraser Residence Orchard’s playground spans 800,000 sqm of retail, stores and restaurants. The area is well served by Singapore's exemplary public transport system, from the extensive network of public buses to the ever-expanding Mass Rapid Transport train system.

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Fraser Suites River Valley, Singapore
491A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 248372

Nestled in a prime, tranquil residential district, Fraser Suites River Valley, Singapore is only a short distance from Orchard Road, Singapore’s renowned shopping destination, as well as the Central Business District. Superb entertainment and dining options abound, and Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park on Sentosa Island is also easy to reach from this ideal location. In addition to exceptional service, residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including lush swimming, wading and jet pools, a fully-equipped gym, an all-day café and broadband internet.

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Great World Serviced Apartments
2 Kim Seng Walk, Tanglin, Singapore

Ideally located in the prime River Valley residential district edge of the Singapore River, Great World Serviced Apartments are very popular serviced apartments in Singapore and has consistently been the choice for thousands of expatriates, travelers and Singaporeans looking for the model home-away-from-home. Serviced Apartments offers a swimming pool and a sauna, along with apartments with cable/satellite channels. It is located less than a 10-minute walk from Zouk Nightclub. The apartment complex features tennis courts, laundry facilities and a lift. It also offers a cafeteria, a basketball court and a playground. A wireless internet connection is also available.

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Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences, Singapore
167 Penang Road, Orchard, Singapore 238462

Located a short walk from the main Orchard Road shopping belt, Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences, Singapore is a boutique-sized serviced residence conveniently located in the heart of the city, just within 250 meters away from the Somerset MRT Station. The property have 67 lovely and spacious fully furnished apartment ranging from 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom. Each apartment is tastefully designed with the comforts of home.

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Le Grove Serviced Apartments
32 Orange Grove Road, Orchard, Singapore 258354

Le Grove Serviced Apartments are located next to Shangri-La Hotel and merely five minutes from Orchard Road, Singapore's shopping and entertainment hub. With a total of 97 units of exquisite, luxuriously furnished one to three-bedroom apartments, the property offers one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.

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Leonie View
1 Leonie Hill Singapore 239219

Located just around the corner from Orchard Road, Leonie View stands out in its elevated location on Leonie Hill and distinctive Renaissance architecture. The service apartment is also a 10-minute drive away from the Central Business District and is perfect for guests looking for short term stays in Singapore.

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Orchard Parksuites
11 Orchard Turn, Orchard, Singapore 238800

Orchard Parksuites is the serviced apartment of choice for leisure or business travellers who believe in living the high life. The serviced apartment is located a 1-minute walk away from the major mega shopping malls at the Orchard shopping district. Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria are conveniently located in front of Orchard Parksuites, while Ion Orchard is just on the left of the serviced apartment.

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Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore
7500B Beach Road, Singapore 199592

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore is situated on Beach Road and near Arab Street, bordering the city and the Central Business District, residents can work, play, shop and dine in style or explore a few local sights that are all just a stone’s throw away.

The 180 suites, furnished in a sleek, contemporary style, create the perfect environment for a refreshing extended-stay experience with premium facilities and quality services; complete with access to an array of professional support services, notably our 24-hour Personal Assistants (PA) service.

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Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore
96 Somerset Road, Orchard, Singapore 238163

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore is next to Somerset MRT station on Orchard Road, right in the heart of Singapore's prime shopping district. The apartment is just 20 minutes from Changi International Airport and less than 10 minutes from the Central Business District. This prime location means our guests are never far from the action, whether they want to work, play, dine or take in a few local sights.

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Park Avenue Suites
81A Clemenceau Avenue #05-18 UE Square Singapore 239918

Park Avenue Suites offers 150 exquisitely designed apartments, ranging from one-bedrooms to four-bedrooms. Ideally located in the heart of the riverside with calm waters and quaint shophouses dated back to colonial times, these rooms create a unique backdrop for a vibrant ‘wine-and-dine’ scene.

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PARKROYAL Serviced Suites, Singapore
7500A Beach Road, #01-345/346, The Plaza, Marina Bay, Singapore 199591 

Walking distance to Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre and 5-minute walk to Nicoll Highway MRT Train Station PARKROYAL Serviced Suites, Singapore offers a central location and one bedroom to 2 bedroom apartments.

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Regency House
121 Penang Road,, Orchard, Singapore 238464

Located just behind Orchard Road, at the junction of Penang Road and Oxley Road, Regency House is within minutes by foot from the major shopping malls along Orchard road, which include Orchard Central, 313 Somerset, Centrepoint and Orchard Point. Besides the fine dining options along Orchard Road, the service apartment is a minute's walk from Killiney Road, which provides a wide selection of local and International cuisine.

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Shangri-La Apartments
1 Anderson Road, Tanglin, Singapore

Consisting of 127 units of one, two and three bedroom units, Shangri-La Apartments is located on one of the Singapore's most prestigious addresses.  It is located less than a 10-minute walk from ION Orchard and Orchard Road. Equipped with free wireless internet, the apartment complex offers a variety of facilities, including tennis courts, a fitness centre and a spa & wellness centre. The apartment complex also offers a lift, a 24 hour reception and a concierge. A business centre, babysitting / child services and laundry facilities are also available to guests.

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Somerset Bencoolen Singapore
51 Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore

Offering one, two and three bedroom apartments, Somerset Bencoolen Singapore is centerally located in the old Civic District of Singapore, guests are a short walk from MRT station, shopping, business and entertainment districts. The residence is 10 minutes from Dhoby Ghaut Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station that provides access to many other destinations throughout the city. A welcomed alternative to a hotel, Somerset Bencoolen offers secure and comfortable private city apartments for business travel, holiday, extended stay or relocation.

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Somerset Liang Court Singapore
177B River Valley Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 179032

Somerset Liang Court Singapore is minutes between both the Central Business District and Orchard Road. It is ideal corporate and interim housing for the expatriate and family on project assignment or relocation. From the residence you can stroll to many historic sites and scenic locations from Fort Canning Park to the Boat Quay riverside. Experience the diversity of Singapore on your leisure vacation, business trip or extended stay in the comfort of a serviced apartment.

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Somerset Orchard Singapore
160 Orchard Road, 06-01 OG Orchard Point , Orchard, Singapore 238842

Located on Orchard Road near Somerset MRT Station, Somerset Orchard Singapore is one of the best situated serviced apartments in Singapore.The convenient location makes the residence ideal corporate and interim housing for the expatriate and family. Stroll at your leisure to the abundant and varied restaurants and shops in the main shopping district. Whether for travel, holiday, project assignment or relocation, you can enjoy city living in the security and comfort of a private apartment.

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Treetops Executive Residences
No.7 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258355

Offering 220 serviced apartments with a choice of one to four-bedroom and penthouses and enveloped in a relaxed ambiance with unique east-meet-west interiors and intelligent layouts, Treetops Executive Residences is a dream serviced apartment provider in Singapore.

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Wilby Bukit Timah
25 Wilby Road #01-03 Singapore 276300

Tucked among the lush greens of Bukit Timah's nature reserve, Wilby Bukit Timah is the perfect home for expatriates and their family members. Choose to spend the day at your balcony marveling at nature. Or immerse yourself in the serenity of your home office for an afternoon of productivity. Or instead soak yourself in the Jacuzzi with a drink or a read. Whatever you desire, find it at your metropolitan home, nestled in nature.

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Wilby Central
15 Queen Street #01-01 Tan Chong Tower Singapore 188537

Just a stroll from your office in the business district, lies a home that is concealed from the thronging city. Wilby Central provides the ideal corporate accommodation for executives and travellers. Exquisite elegance greets you as you open the doors to this downtown hideaway. A place of soothing relaxation created entirely for your pleasure and comfort. Experience this luxury living at your urban home in the city.

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Village Residence Clarke Quay
20 Havelock Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 059765

Located within walking distance away to Singapore’s Central Business District, Village Residence Clarke Quay provides easy access for executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas. The service residences is also accessible by foot to a wide range of dining and shopping options along the Clarke Quay riverside and the rich cultural heritage which awaits at Chinatown. A brisk 5-minute walk will also bring you to Central shopping center and Clarke Quay MRT, which connects to rest of Singapore. In addition, the Orchard shopping belt is only 5 minutes away by car.

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Village Residence Hougang
1 Hougang Street 91 Singapore 538692

Located above Hougang One shopping mall, you enjoy the convenience of a shopping mall with a 24-hour supermarket, wide variety of food outlets, and fashion boutiques. In close proximity to the Business and Industrial Parks of northeast Singapore, Village Residence Hougang is a short 10-minute bus ride from both Hougang MRT and Buangkok MRT. The service residences is also a mere 20-minute drive from Orchard Road, the Central Business District and Singapore's Changi International Airport via expressway. Free shuttle service is provided to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station every weekday morning (except public holidays).

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Village Residence Robertson Quay
30 Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 238251

Located on the banks of the Singapore River at the trendy Robertson Quay, Village Residence Robertson Quay offers a wide range of dining options for you to choose from within the vicinity. With the service residences also at the fringes of Singapore’s Central Business District, executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at the Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas will find its location ideal.

Far East Hospitality is renames its Village portfolio of hotels and residences

Far East Hospitality is renaming its Village portfolio of hotels and residences in line with a sharpened brand proposition for guests of delivering unique, authentic local experiences which is comfortable and memorable in a seamless manner. In addition to renaming, refurbishments will be unveiled for six of the eight Village properties. As Singapore’s largest operator of hotels and residences, this is part of Far East Hospitality’s broader strategy to refresh guest experience and provide a unified theme across the Village brand while delivering Singapore-inspired hospitality to guests.

On the Village brand refresh, Mr Arthur Kiong, Far East Hospitality’s Chief Executive Officer said, “Today’s generation of savvy guests want authentic, differentiated experiences. The Village brand has always been about providing these unique, local experiences through harnessing the strengths of the locales, and our guests have consistently told us that they appreciate the localized Singapore experience that Village properties provide. As a home-grown hospitality brand, the Far East brand of hospitality is one that is Singapore-inspired and we are bringing this to life by having each Village property draw inspiration from the immediate surroundings to be infused into the guest experience.”

Unified Village branding

With its strategic locations within Singapore’s cultural enclaves, Village hotels and residences draw inspiration and vitality from its surrounding neighbourhood to provide guests with opportunities to experience and explore the culture and local offerings by living like a local. These include regularly updated Walking Guides for guests at the respective precincts such as Kampong Glam and Little India and Robertson Quay. Guests staying at Village Hotel Albert Court and Village Hotel Bugis can expect to taste Indian Kulfi ice-cream, Chinese stuff buns and Malay pastries with Multicultural Food Tasting activities. Village Hotel Changi is also offering activities like cycling, yoga, zumba classes as well as day trips to Pulau Ubin for its guests. The hotel provides bicycle rental for the convenience of guests to commute around the surrounding vicinity.

In line with the focus on the unique experiences of the individual locations, the Village portfolio of hotels and residences will also be renamed to focus on the precincts they are situated in so that it is more intuitive for guests. The hotels and residences that have been renamed are:

New Name of Hotel/ Residence	Formerly Known As
Village Hotel Bugis悦乐武吉士酒店	Landmark Village Hotel
Village Hotel Albert Court 悦乐雅柏酒店	Albert Court Village Hotel
Village Hotel Changi 悦乐樟宜酒店	Changi Village Hotel
Village Residence Clarke Quay悦乐克拉码头公寓	Central Square Village Residences
Village Residence Robertson Quay 悦乐罗伯森码头公寓	Riverside Village Residences
Village Residence Hougang悦乐后港公寓	Hougang Village Residences
Village Residence West Coast 悦乐西海岸公寓	West Coast Village Residences

Later this year, the Peranakan-inspired Village Hotel Katong, which is also flagship hotel for the Village brand, will open its doors to guests. Located in the heart of Katong, Village Hotel Katong is a smoke-free hotel that will feature the Peranakan heritage of Singapore’s eastern regions of Katong and Marine Parade with Straits Chinese design accents.

Village refurbishment plans

As part of the Village brand refresh, the various properties will also undergo refurbishment in rooms, façade and facilities.

• Room upgrading at hotels: Village Hotel Albert Court and Village Hotel Changi will undergo the upgrading of its Deluxe and Superior rooms, and Village Hotel Bugis will upgrade its Deluxe and Club rooms. The hotel refurbishments will adapt contemporary motifs from its surrounding precincts to reflect the rich Singapore heritage and culture that guests can experience.
• Room, façade and facilities refresh at residences: Village Residence Clarke Quay guests will enjoy upgrades to apartment bedrooms, the property’s breakfast lounge area as well as new architecture at the poolside. Village Residence West Coast’s three-bedroom apartments have also been earmarked for upgrading and refurbishment, while Village Residence Hougang will undergo enhancements to the property’s façade and lobby landscape.

The refurbishment works for the Village hotels and residences are currently in progress and expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Ascott Serviced Residence in Paris opened

World's largest international serviced residence owner-operator The Ascott Limited has opened has opened Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, its first property under the Suites label in the heart of Paris. Citadines Suites is a new label under Singapore-based Ascott’s Citadines brand that complements its existing Citadines Prestige and Citadines Apart’hotel labels. These properties are designed as a boutique-style luxury residence. Citadines Suites provides an exceptional location and intimate ambience, personalised services, quality facilities, and optimum comfort for guests away from home.

Ascott has spent €5.9 million and nine-months to transform the property into a stunning serviced residence with 51 luxurious apartment suites, while preserving the historic building’s unique European features.

Mr Tan Choon Kwang, Ascott’s Managing Director for Europe, said: “We are proud and excited to open our first property under the Citadines Suites label. Our Citadines brand pioneered the serviced residence industry in France in 1984 and has established a strong reputation. The creation of Citadines Suites complements our Ascott brand and Citadines Apart’hotel and Prestige labels in Europe, giving travellers more options. Citadines Suites offers luxurious accommodation for discerning business and leisure travellers by providing a unique environment and memorable experience through personalised and seamless services.”

Citadines Suites Louvre Paris

Citadines Suites Louvre Paris is located in one of the most elegant areas of Paris that is ideal for business and leisure trips. The serviced residence adjoins the Palais Royal and Comédie Française Theatre and is just a stone’s throw away from the Louvre museum and Opéra Garnier House. It is within walking distance from many of the city’s leading attractions, a wide variety of restaurants, top-end boutiques and antique shops, and is equally close to the business district, Paris Stock Exchange and government offices.

The seven-storey building with a striking Art Nouveau stone façade a dorned with classic Parisian balconies, sculptures and colonnades dates back to 1908. The stylish and exquisite interior décor, which is meticulously designed to perfection by leading British designer BuckleyGrayYeoman, is enhanced by fine quality furnishings and amenities. There are four suite categories: Première, Exclusive, Grande and Royale. All Exclusive and Royale suites have a balcony that offers unsurpassed views of the Comédie Française Theatre or Louvre museum.

Facade of Citadines Suites Louvre Paris

The fully-equipped kitchen in every suite comes with bone china dinnerware, a Nespresso® coffee machine, washing machine and dryer. There is also a special welcome set which includes coffee and tea capsules, mineral water, L’Occitane® bath and shower products, bathrobes and bedroom slippers. Each apartment has an iPad® / iPod® / iPhone® docking station and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the serviced residence.

Besides an extensive range of services, guests are welcomed on arrival by a dedicated team of Citadines Suites Hosts who will be on hand 24-hours a day to assist with their requests. Guests can also enjoy extensive facilities including a gymnasium, chic lounge, avant-garde breakfast room that comes with sofas and low tables, and a high-tech business corner with a 27” iMac® and an AirPrint® printer.

As with all new properties in Ascott’s global portfolio, Citadines Suites Louvre Paris has been built to be a sustainable residence that is both comfortable and resource and energy efficient. The property’s environment-friendly features include low-consumption air-conditioning and heating, energy-saving / motion-detecting LED lighting, regulating valves to limit water consumption, and waste-sorting facilities for recycling in every kitchen.

To celebrate the opening of Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, Ascott is offering a launch rate from €295 for a Première Suite until 31 May 2013. The promotional daily rate includes breakfast and one limousine transfer from the airport or railway station for bookings of three nights and more.

In addition, guests can choose from a variety of exclusive packages to customise their experience. These range from “Chef at Home”, a meal cooked in the guest’s apartment by a French chef, to “Louvre Museum”, a private tour of the world-famous museum with an English-speaking guide, and “Honeymoon”, which consists of welcome treats for honeymooners and a romantic tour of Paris.

Ascott Opens First Citadines Serviced Residences In Indonesia And Malaysia

World's largest international serviced residence owner-operator The Ascott Limited has opened 153-unit Citadines Rasuna in Jakarta and 215-unit Citadines Uplands in Kuching Malaysia. These are the first Citadines-branded serviced residences of Ascott in Indonesia and Malaysia. With the addition of these 2 properties, Ascott now has a total of 59 Citadines properties in operation across 31 cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Citadines Apart'Hotel allows guests to choose only the services they require and are mainly located in metropolitan cities. Citadines offer apartment types ranging from studio to two-bedroom with living room and kitchen. Most of Citadines apart'hotels can be found in Europe like Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom. Ascott has acquired the Citadines chain of apart'hotels in Europe in 2012 and now brought the brand to Asia Pacific in 2006. According to Ascott’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Chong Kee Hiong Ascott is  increasingly getting requests from property owners for the brand, due to its popularity amongst savvy independent travellers. These travellers value urban living in prime locations and the flexibility to choose the services they require to personalise their stay experience. To cater to the demand, Ascott is planning to open 13 more Citadines in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Germany by 2015.

Citadines Rasuna Jakarta and Citadines Uplands Kuching complements Ascott's existing Ascott and Somerset serviced residences in Indonesia and Malaysia and allows the operator to reach out to a wider segment of customers.

To celebrate the opening of Citadines Rasuna Jakarta, Ascott is offering special introductory rates from IDR 750,000+ per night from now till 29 April 2013. At Citadines Uplands Kuching, special promotional rates start from MYR168++ per night from now to 31 March 2013. For reservations or more information, please visit www.citadines.com.

Citadines Rasuna Jakarta

Citadines Rasuna Jakarta is a serviced apartment in Jakarta located  in the Jakarta’s central business district, next to the Metropolitan Medical Centre and within walking distance to embassies and office towers housing multinational companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rabobank and Petrochina. It caters to expatriates, business and medical travellers.

The serviced residence is also near retail and entertainment centres including Plaza Festival, Rasuna Epicentrum, Kota Kasablanka and Kuningan City Mall, offering residents a host of conveniences. Citadines Rasuna Jakarta is part of a stylish 30-storey integrated development known as The H Tower that comprises offices, specialist clinics and premier medical care facilities. Residents can enjoy privacy as the serviced residence maintains its own distinct lobby and facilities.

Citadines Rasuna Jakarta

Each of the studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments in Citadines Rasuna Jakarta provides a comfortable and homely environment with a fully-equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas as well as modern amenities such as complimentary Internet access, home entertainment system with DVD player and flat-screen television with cable channels. The apartments are also designed to reflect a local touch, with artworks, carpets and fabrics influenced by traditional Indonesian batik designs.

Residents of Citadines Rasuna Jakarta can workout at the fitness corner or swim at the pool while overlooking the Jakarta skyline from the 21st floor of the property. Other facilities include a jacuzzi and sauna room, business corner, launderette, café and restaurant serving French and Indonesian cuisines. The serviced residence also offers 24-hour reception and security, housekeeping and business centre services as well as residents’ programmes to help guests settle comfortably into their new home.

Citadines Uplands Kuching

Located at  prime location in Jalan Simpang Tiga - a hub for education and local federal government administration, Citadines Uplands Kuching is a 15-minute drive from the Kuching International Airport, Borneo Convention Centre and Samajaya Free Industrial Zone housing many multinational and local companies. It is also opposite one of the largest shopping malls in East Malaysia, The Spring Shopping Centre. Furthermore, Citadines Uplands Kuching is part of an integrated development known as ST3, which encompasses a shopping mall that will have over 200 retail outlets.

Citadines Uplands Kuching caters to the city’s growing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions groups, executives on project assignments from the nearby companies and government offices, as well as student groups and visiting professors from universities located around the property.

Citadines Uplands Kuching

The serviced residence offers a range of studios to two-bedroom units. Residents have ample space to live, work and entertain as each apartment comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas complete with home entertainment system and Internet access. The property also offers a suite of facilities including a swimming pool, children’s wading pool, gymnasium, residents’ lounge, launderette and meeting room.

Besides round-the-clock reception and security, housekeeping service and residents’ programmes, residents can personalise their stay at Citadines Uplands Kuching with the flexible menu of optional services including courier, babysitting, laundry and dry cleaning.

Singapore-based Ascott is the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Vietnam

World's largest international serviced residence owner-operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has recently won a contract to manage another serviced residence in Hanoi, Vietnam. The 252-unit Somerset West Central Hanoi will open in 2016. The contract follows the recent opening of the 100-unit Somerset Vista in Ho Chi Minh City. With these two properties, Singapore-based Ascott’s is the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Vietnam with over 1,800 apartment units across 13 properties in four cities – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Danang.

“Ascott has established a presence in Vietnam for close to two decades and we remain confident in the long-term economic outlook of the emerging country, underpinned by its large, young workforce and pro-growth policies. Our serviced residences in Vietnam have maintained occupancy of over 80%” said Ascott’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Australia Alfred Ong. "The addition of Somerset West Central Hanoi and Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City will allow us to better cater to the accommodation demand in Vietnam’s two largest cities. We will also enjoy greater economies of scale in our operations. Moving forward, Ascott will open properties in other key growth cities of Vietnam. Our first property in Hai Phong – Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will open in 2014, while our first property in Danang – Somerset Danang Bay will open in 2015."

Ascott operates 3 serviced apartments in Ho Chi Minh City (Somerset Chancellor Court Ho Chi Minh City,
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City,  and newly opened Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City); 3 serviced apartments in Hanoi (Somerset Grand Hanoi, Somerset Hoa Binh Hanoi and Somerset West Lake Hanoi). There are 4 more Somerset Serviced Residences in pipeline in Vietnam: Somerset Saigon Ho Chi Minh City is opening in 2014, Somerset West Central Hanoi is opening in 2016, Somerset Danang Bay is opening in 2014 and Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City is opening in 2014.

Somerset West Central Hanoi (Opening In 2016)

Somerset West Central Hanoi will be strategically situated in the Nam Trung Yen New Urban Area in Cau Giay District, slated to become the new central business district of Hanoi. The serviced residence will serve the accommodation needs of corporate clients located in the area. Currently, the area houses the offices of government ministries in Vietnam such as the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Public Security as well as multinational companies such as Standard Chartered, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

As part of an integrated development, Somerset West Central Hanoi will be conveniently linked to a Parkson department store. It is within walking distance to the Big C hypermarket and National Conference Centre. The Noi Bai International Airport and existing city centre are also within a 30-minute drive from the serviced residence.

Somerset West Central Hanoi will offer residents a choice of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units. The serviced residence will also provide facilities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, business centre and residents’ lounge.

Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City (Now Open)

Ascott has opened Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City in District Two, which is earmarked to be the city’s new commercial and financial centre. The serviced residence is close to the current central business district and easily accessible via the Hanoi Highway and the East-West Highway.

It is situated within An Phu Ward, a prime residential precinct popular with expatriates. The area is home to prestigious educational establishments such as the British International School Ho Chi Minh City, Australian International Saigon School and International School of Ho Chi Minh City. A Metro Hypermarket, An Phu Supermarket, restaurants and cafes are also conveniently located within the serviced residence’s vicinity.

100-unit Somerset Vista in Ho Chi Minh City in District Two is in city's new commercial and financial centre.

As part of The Vista – a premier residential development by CapitaLand, Thien Duc Trading Construction Co., Ltd and Phu Gia Investment Joint Stock Company – Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City is connected to a medical clinic, retail outlets, supermarket and office facilities on its premises.

Designed by the award-winning RSP Architects, Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City offers beautifully-furnished apartments ranging from two- to four-bedroom units. Each apartment comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, separate living and dining areas, complete with modern amenities such as washing machine and dryer, home entertainment system, complimentary Internet access, and docking station for iPhone, iPad and iPod.

Residents can enjoy extensive facilities in Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City. These include a 50-metre lap pool and Jacuzzi amidst lush landscaped garden, a children’s pool and playground, a gymnasium with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a clubhouse with steam room and sauna, tennis court and golf putting green. Residents can also relax in the privacy of their apartments or entertain their friends and business associates at the residents’ lounge or living room at the lobby.

Source : Ascott Entrenches Presence In Vietnam’s Key Cities

The Ascott Limited voted as Best Serviced Apartment/Residence Operator

World's largest international serviced residence owner-operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has won the annual DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 for Best Serviced Apartment/Residence Operator for the sixth time. Organised by the prestigious DestinAsian travel and lifestyle magazine, the awards recognise brands and destinations that provide unsurpassed standards in excellence and service. Ascott has won the awards every year since DestinAsian introduced the serviced apartment/residence category in 2008.

Mr Chong Kee Hiong, Ascott’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ascott takes great pride in making our guests feel at home whenever they stay with us. From creating the feeling of home at our properties to our signature style of warm, discreet and personalised service, we strive to provide our guests a truly memorable experience at every touch point. We thank our customers for their continued vote of confidence since we opened our first property The Ascott Singapore in 1984. As we continue to grow to achieve our target of 40,000 apartment units globally by 2015, we hope that more travellers will be able to experience our award-winning hospitality.”

Each year, DestinAsian polls its readers to determine the best brands and destinations that travellers return to time and again. Readers have selected the winner for each category based on their personal experiences with, amongst others, serviced residences, hotels, airlines, airports and destinations that impressed them in terms of luxury, service, style and comfort. For the first time, the survey also included questions that go beyond Asia Pacific in scope so that readers can vote for their favourite brands and destinations in the world.

Singapore-based Ascott operates three brands of serviced residences catering to the different lifestyle needs of expatriates and travellers. The premier Ascott The Residence brand provides top business executives luxurious living in elegant apartments. Citadines Apart’hotel offers independent travellers the flexibility to choose the services they require. For those travelling with children, Somerset Serviced Residence is ideal as the properties come with amenities such as playground, indoor playroom and children’s swimming pool. Besides spacious apartments with separate living and dining areas and a fully-equipped kitchen, residents will enjoy privacy, comfort of a home and top quality services.

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore residence located in the Singapore CBD area
is one of many properties managed by Ascott.

The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator. It has more than 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 8,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 31,000 units in over 200 properties.

The company operates three brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in Ascott’s portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. In 2006, it established the world's first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 29-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Ascott's achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment/Residence Operator’, TTG Travel Awards 2012 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator’, TTG China Travel Awards 2012 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2012 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’, and Business Traveller UK Awards 2012 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’.

Source : Ascott Voted Best Serviced Residence Operator For Sixth Consecutive Year By DestinAsian's Readers

Cheap Serviced / Studio Apartments in Singapore: Heritage Apartments

Are you looking for a cheap serviced/studio apartment in Singapore? An apartment which will not suck much of the blood out of your budget. First of all the bad news: There is nothing like cheap or budget serviced apartment in Singapore. Actually even putting cheap and accommodation in Singapore in the same sentence looks quite funny. But not funny indeed. You should say "cheaper", "relatively budget" here, maybe under 4,000 - 5,000 SGD per month depending on the apartments type.

If you need to stay in Singapore for a relatively short time, for example a few weeks, a budget hotel would better serve you. But if you need temporary accommodation for a longer period of time measured in months, let's say until you find your dream rental unit in Singapore after a relocation or maybe while studying MBA (if you still have money left after paying a huge sum to MBA), a budget serviced apartment Singapore may suit your needs. But they are not easy to find. Because the demand for cheaper serviced apartments in Singapore is very high with high tourist and business traveler numbers making hotel stay very expensive.

We have previously covered 2 options for cheap serviced apartments in Singapore at the lower end of the price range : Kembangan Lodge and Platinum@ Geylang. Today we will cover another serviced apartment provider on the higher price range which has nice properties in central locations: Heritage Apartments. As the name implies, The Heritage Apartments manages properties which are located in heritage buildings that have been gazetted under conservation status to preserve the heritage and history of that area. But do not worry, the interior of the apartments have a very modern design and they are fully furnished.

They have 3 beautiful and central locations to choose among: Robertson Quay, Club Street and City Hall. They provide studio apartments (approximate Size: 300 to 480 sq ft), one bedroom apartments (approximate Size: 500 to 520 sq ft), duplex apartments (approximate Size: 500 to 580 sq ft) and triplex apartments (approximate Size: 750 sq ft). All these locations are minutes away from central business district, close to night spots, restaurants and places of interest of Singapore and walking distance to public transportation and MRT hubs. And for serviced apartments in these locations, they are reasonably priced.

Serviced apartments at Robertson Quay are located in a 3-storey heritage building that was built in 1924 by Sir Manasseh Meyer, one of Singapore's richest tycoons in the 1900s. The property offers studio deluxe type of accomodation which is and the rental starts from SGD 4,800 per month (3900 USD per month).

Heritage serviced apartments

Serviced apartments at Club Street are located just minutes from the Central Business District (CDB). The property offers:
Studio Single (less than 300 sq ft)  for rental from SGD 3,200 / month
One-Bedroom Apartment  (approximately 500 sq ft) for rental from SGD 4,800 / month and,
Triplex Apartment (approximately 750 sq ft) for rental from SGD 5,600 / month.


Third location at City Hall offers:
Studio Single Approximate Size: ~ less than 300 sq ft Rental: From SGD 3,500/mth
Studio King Approximate Size: ~ less than 300 sq ft Rental: From SGD 3,900/mth
Studio Deluxe Approximate Size: ~ 320 to 400 sq ft Rental: From SGD 5,000/mth
Duplex Apartment Approximate Size: ~ 500 to 580 sq ft Rental: From SGD 5,600/mth

You can go to hapt.com.sg for more details. The web site says that hapt.com.sg is not a real estate agent and no commission is involved if you book your apartments directly through them.

Stay Far East Serviced Residences and hotels

Far East Hospitality is the hospitality management arm of Far East Orchard Limited, a listed company under Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private property developer. It operates the largest hospitality portfolio in Singapore comprising 8 hotels and 11 serviced residences with a combined inventory of more than 3,400 units as well as the Sri Tiara residences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Far East Hospitality has a stable of distinctive brands “Village”, “Oasia” and “Quincy”.

The hospitality assets operated by Far East Hospitality include a portfolio of seven hotels and four serviced residences owned by Far East Hospitality Trust, the first and only Singapore-focused hotel and serviced residence hospitality trust listed on the SGX-ST. Sponsored by Far East Organization, it is Singapore’s largest diversified hospitality portfolio by asset value.

Far East Hospitality was first established in the mid-2000s as a dedicated business division under its parent company Far East Organization to focus on the development and management of the Organization’s fast expanding hospitality portfolio. Backed by 50 years of real estate development and management expertise with a proven track record in hospitality asset enhancements and operations, Far East Hospitality has anchored a strong presence specialising in the mid-tier to upscale hospitality sectors.

Hotels

Oasia Hotel Singapore
	Oasia is Far East Hospitality’s newest hotel brand. Oasia Hotel Singapore is designed with business and leisure travellers in mind. The hotel is near Novena MRT Station (2 stations away from Orchard Road MRT Station) and easily accessible to the Central Business District and shopping belts of the city. the hotel has 428 rooms with top-notch amenities, such as the latest LED TV, iPod compatible sound system, coffee/tea making facilities and a bathroom equipped with a rain shower.
Orchard Parade Hotel
	Located at the entrance of the Orchard Road, Singapore's most famous shopping belt, Orchard Parade Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Lido Cineplex and major shopping centers such as ION Orchard, Wisma Atria and Ngee Ann City.
The Quincy Hotel
	Recently awarded as Singapore’s best luxury boutique hotel in the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012, The Quincy Hotel offers 108 studio rooms is catered to meet the demands of both the busy business executive, as well as the discerning leisure traveller of today.
The Elizabeth Hotel
	Designed with a distinct European accent, The Elizabeth Hotel is a modern take on a classical era, with its modern chandeliers and black marble counters accentuated by warm back lights. The overall look and feel of the interior décor is one of timeless elegance, with strong tones of colonial influences.
Albert Court Village Hotel
	Restored from the pre-war shophouses through preservation of its former charm, Albert Court Village Hotel lies in the heart of Singapore's Bugis area, retaining its historical architecture with modern conveniences. Some of the world famous shopping destinations including Orchard Road, Mustafa and Sim Lim Square are nearby. Tourist attractions such as Little India, all major museums and Fort Canning Park are also easily accessible.
Changi Village Hotel
	Changi Village Hotel offers a breath of fresh air from the other hotels in urban Singapore. The hotel is near the relatively untouched island of Pulau Ubin and the flora and fauna of the Chek Jawa Wetlands, which are both a bumboat ride away from Changi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenic Changi coastline.
Landmark Village Hotel
	Located in the Arab Street and Kampong Glam enclave, and a mere stone’s throw away from Bugis Village and Little India, Landmark Village Hotel is at the crossroads of Singapore’s Arab, Peranakan and Indian enclaves. These multicultural and multinational influences are seen in the Indian, Chinese and international cuisines at the hotel’s three dining options.
East Village Hotel (2013)
	The latest addition to the Village brand, East Village Hotel, as its name suggests, brings with it the Nonya flavors of Singapore’s Eastern regions of Katong and Marine Parade. This non-smoking 229-room hotel, which features Superior, Deluxe and Club categories, provides great value for travellers. East Village Hotel draws its inspiration from the Peranakan heritage of its surrounding, which can be reflected in the hotel's Straits Chinese design accents.
Amoy (2013)
	The Amoy is the latest boutique addition to Far East Hospitality, the largest hotels and serviced residences operator in Singapore. Centrally located within Far East Square, a heritage conservation project in the heart of the Central Business District with a vibrant mix of eateries and retail shops, the exclusive 37-room hotel will bring you back to an era that is both historically and culturally rich and diverse.

Serviced Residences

Orchard Scotts Residences
	Conveniently located at the entrance of Singapore’s Orchard shopping district, Orchard Scotts Residences bring the cosmopolitan side of Singapore to your doorstep, with the country’s finest dining outlets, mega shopping malls and entertainment options just a short stroll away. Yet, set in 2.5 hectares of beautifully sculptured gardens with wide-open spaces, pavilions and pools, the serviced apartment is a sanctuary in itself.
Orchard Parksuites
	Orchard Parksuites is the serviced apartment of choice for leisure or business travellers who believe in living the high life. The serviced apartment is located a 1-minute walk away from the major mega shopping malls at the Orchard shopping district. Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria are conveniently located in front of Orchard Parksuites, while Ion Orchard is just on the left of the serviced apartment.
Regency House
	Located just behind Orchard Road, at the junction of Penang Road and Oxley Road, Regency House is within minutes by foot from the major shopping malls along Orchard road, which include Orchard Central, 313 Somerset, Centrepoint and Orchard Point. Besides the fine dining options along Orchard Road, the service apartment is a minute's walk from Killiney Road, which provides a wide selection of local and International cuisine.
Far East Plaza Residences
	Far East Plaza offers a service residences integrated with the popular Far East Plaza shopping centre, which has a wide variety of retail outlets and a wide selection of local as well as international cuisine. The service residences is located along Scotts Road, which intersects Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping district. For more retail therapy, Orchard Road, Singapore’s shopping belt is a short stroll away with some of the newest malls with fine shopping, dining and entertainment options. And if you want to venture further, the nearby Orchard MRT station provides east access to the rest of Singapore.
Leonie View
	Located just around the corner from Orchard Road, Leonie View stands out in its elevated location on Leonie Hill and distinctive Renaissance architecture. The service apartment is also a 10-minute drive away from the Central Business District and is perfect for guests looking for short term stays in Singapore. Leonie View‘s distinctive Renaissance architecture stands out from its elevated location on Leonie Hill. With only 50 two-and three-bedroom apartments, you can be assured of exclusivity and privacy, and not to mention our utmost attention. To top things off, all rooms come with breathtaking views of the Orchard Road skyline.
Central Square Village Residences
	Located within walking distance away to Singapore’s Central Business District, Central Square Village Residences provides easy access for executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas. The service residences is also accessible by foot to a wide range of dining and shopping options along the Clarke Quay riverside and the rich cultural heritage which awaits at Chinatown. A brisk 5-minute walk will also bring you to Central shopping centre and Clarke Quay MRT, which connects to rest of Singapore. In addition, the Orchard shopping belt is only 5 minutes away by car.
Riverside Village Residences
	Recently ranked #1 of 121 Specialty Lodging in Singapore by TripAdvisor, Riverside Village Residences located on the banks of the Singapore River at the trendy Robertson Quay, offers a wide range of dining options for you to choose from within the vicinity. With the service residences also at the fringes of Singapore’s Central Business District, executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at the Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas will find its location ideal.
Hougang Village Residences
	Located in one of Singapore’s popular suburbs, Hougang Village Residences is above the Hougang One retail podium, providing guests with the convenience of a shopping mall with a 24-hour supermarket, wide variety of food outlets, and fashion boutiques. In close proximity to the Business and Industrial Parks of northeast Singapore, Hougang Village Residences is a short 10-minute bus ride from both Hougang MRT and Buangkok MRT. The service residences is also a mere 20-minute drive from Orchard Road, the Central Business District and Singapore's Changi International Airport via expressway. Free shuttle service is provided to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station every weekday morning (except public holidays).
West Coast Village Residences
	Sitting above West Coast Plaza, the 51 apartment West Coast Village Residences provides guests looking for a short term stay with a comprehensive mix of dining, retail and lifestyle options at their doorstep. Guests looking to experience Singapore’s local hawker fare, need not look any further than the Clementi West Market and Food Centre, which is just across the street.
Sri Tiara Residences (Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia)
	The first service apartment of the group in Kuala Lumpur, Sri Tiara Residences sits on a hillside in the exclusive neighbourhood of Taman Seputeh and offers easy access to Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur city centre and the Mid Valley Mega Mall. The luxurious serviced residence is set on one hectare of beautifully landscaped surroundings, and provides sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Cheap Serviced Apartments in Singapore: Kembangan Lodge

Cheap serviced apartment in Singapore is a rare thing but it still exists. Of course when we say cheap serviced apartment, we mean relatively cheap serviced apartment.  Because although these apartments are much cheaper compared to what a normal serviced apartment would be, they are still expensive. This is because, Singapore is one of the most expensive place in terms of accommodation.

Serviced apartments are great for individuals who are temporarily staying in Singapore as well as those who wants a longer than standard holiday stay in Singapore. Budget serviced apartments are also a breather for students studying at university or private schools in Singapore.

If you are looking for a budget serviced apartment to stay in Singapore, one alternative is Kembangan Lodge, a serviced apartment managed by Santa Grand Hotels. This serviced apartment offers fully furnished, studio-type apartments for short term accommodation in Singapore. If  affordable, no frills, comfortable, safe, short-term stay in Singapore for business or leisure is what you are looking for, this apartments may be for you.

Cheap Serviced Apartments in Singapore with no frills

This budget serviced apartment comes with 3 apartment types: small units, medium units and large units. The units are designed to be used by maximum 2 person and is ideal for 1 person stay. The price to stay in these apartment is S$1,800 - 2,300 per month, which is very cheap compared to average accommodation prices in Singapore. These prices includes the utilities, which would cost 120 - 300+ SGD per month depending on your air-con usage.

Location is also quite convenient. Kembangan Lodge is just next to Kembangan MRT station of the east-west line from where the city center is 6-7 MRT stations away. You can go to go anywhere in Singapore within minutes by using public transportation trains. There is also a taxi waiting area outside the MRT station so you to get a taxi anytime without having to book and pay a surcharge.

The lodge is operated by Santa Grand Hotels, a chain of hotels in Singapore. They operate many hotels in Singapore by the name of Santa Grand Hotel and they also operate a well-known central budget hotel named Victoria Hotel. 

Click here for a list of serviced apartments : List of Serviced Apartments in Singapore.

Or all you may need is a cheap hotel in Singapore:

Victoria Hotel offers a central and budget hotel in Singapore	Shoebox of a room but very clean accomodation in Singapore	... or just another comfortable hotel

Orchard Parksuites, serviced residences on Orchard Road

Serviced apartments in Singapore are usually used for corporate housing: the fresh expats stay in these apartments before they move to their flats. But serviced residences are also good alternatives for those who would like to experience home-like stay in Singapore while on holiday or business trip. And for some, travelling with children, it may be the only convenient alternative to hotels.


These facilities also have housekeeping services and you basically stay in fully furnished apartments serviced regularly. Especially if you are coming with your family or you are tired of hotel rooms however luxury they are, serviced residences can be a good choice.

Centrally located on the Orchard Road, Orchard Parksuites is a prestigious serviced residence in Singapore operated by Far East Hospitality, hotels and residences arm of Far East Organization. Orchard Parksuites is a few minutes away from the Orchard MRT Station and if shopping is the agenda of your visit to Singapore and you have the budget, it offers a very pleasant stay. It is located opposite ION Orchard Shopping Mall and numerous shopping centres like Lucky Plaza, Wheelock Place and Ngee Ann City Shopping Centre, Lido Cineplex (located within Shaw House Shopping Centre) are near by.

This serviced residence is also good for business travellers since it is quite a short taxi ride away from Singapore's Central Business District and Orchard Road MRT Station is only a few stations away from Raffles Place MRT Station.

Orchard Parksuites

Serviced apartments in this residence are in the high end luxury category offering stay ranging from 1-Bedroom (loft) for 2 people stay, 2- Bedroom and 3-Bedroom apartments to penthouses. It offers a swimming pool and wading pool, a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols, a gym, hot tub and tennis courts, as well as a sauna and steam room. It also offers a complimentary breakfast served from Monday to Friday only (except public holidays). There are also BBQ pits available for private parties by the pool (on request). Monthly rates are from 10,000 SGD to 26,000 SGD depending on the residence type. Families with budget, professionals on short assignments prefer the place.

Click here for a list of serviced apartments : List of Serviced Apartments in Singapore.

Here are some other upscale luxurious serviced apartments in Singapore

Orchard Scotts Residences in Singapore

Fraser Residence Orchard

Somerset Compass Serviced Residence

Far East Plaza Apartments by Far East Hospitality