4-Star Singapore hotel rooms are getting cheaper

Singapore hotel room prices are falling due to decreased number of tourist arrivals and increasing number of hotel rooms coming in Singapore market. This price fall is reflected in a study by online travel site TripAdvisor. The study found out that Singapore 4-Star hotel prices are now the 11th more expensive in the world, improved from 9th position of last year.

TripAdvisor Annual TripIndex Room Service report, released in April 2015, compared the hotel room service items (a club sandwich, dry cleaning one shirt and refreshments from the mini bar) and a one-night, four star hotel stays across 48 destinations.

According to the findings, a club sandwich costs $25.91 in a 4-Star Singapore hotel. A bottle of water from the mini bar costs $8.01 and a mini bottle of vodka costs $18.36. A can of cola costs $7.05 and a packet of peanuts costs $6.7. And on average, dry cleaning a shirt costs $16.96. (All these costs can be minimized by staying in a hotel near a shopping mall or at least a 7-11 outlet).

And on average, a 4-Star Singapore hotel room price is $264.35 for a one-night stay (you can always find cheaper on a room price comparison site like hotelscombined).

According to the survey, the best value for money destination is Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. An average total cost of above in a 4-Star Sofia hotel room price is only $133.86. The most expensive destination is New York in USA where the same items in total costs $580.51!

A 4-Star Hotel in Singapore (Bay Hotel Singapore)

As total number of hotel rooms increased and the number of tourists arriving to Singapore is falling, expect better 4-Star hotel room deals in coming months.

Cheaper hotels in Singapore due to hotel room glut

Singapore hotels are not cheap and are quite expensive in Asian standards. According to a report by Hotels.com, Singapore hotels were most expensive in Asia and were quite expensive compared to the first decade of 2000s. Well that was back in 2012 and thanks to a surge in the number of hotel rooms and reduced demand from China for Singapore holidays (South East Asia holidays specifically) are making Singapore hotel rooms cheaper.

According to Vikram Malhi, managing director of online travel agent Expedia Asia, tour operators are able to get up to 30% discount on hotel stays in Singapore recently. After MH370 tragedy and the political unrest in Thailand, passenger traffic from China to both countries were badly effected. Since Singapore is usually a stop-over for Malaysia tours, Thailand tours or Malaysia/Thailand tours, Singapore saw declining tourist numbers from China. According to the numbers released by Singapore Tourism Board, visitor arrivals in Singapore from China in the first five months of 2014 fell by 27.4 percent year on year.

And the political unrest in Thailand is also taking its toll on global demand for this popular tourist destination. According to indiatimes.com, Thailand was ranked the most preferred overseas destination for Indian tourists until this year and was taken over by Dubai after the political unrest.

You can see some clues about the shape of the hotels in Singapore in the numbers announced by Far East Hospitality Trust, a Singapore-focused hotel and serviced residence property trust. "The average occupancy at the hotels under the Far East Hospitality Trust, including Rendezvous Hotel and Village Hotel Albert Court, dropped to 80.1 percent in the quarter ended June 30, compared with 87.7 percent in the same period a year ago. The average daily rate also dipped to 188 Singapore dollars ( 150.4 U.S. dollars) from 191 Singapore dollars (152.8 U.S. dollars) a year ago."

Rendezvous Hotel Singapore

Far East Hospitality Trust also adds two factors to the reason in the declining demand for Singapore hotel rooms : companies are not spending for hotels due to global macro economic uncertainties and the imposition of a new restriction by the Chinese government on shopping tours.

Still, glut does not seem to stop growth in Singapore hotel industry (so can expect more glut?). Singapore's Today Newspaper was not surprisingly drawing a more cheerful picture for the near future as it said the hotel industry in Singapore should continue to enjoy healthy demand despite rising room rates and strong competition, as the Republic’s existing and coming attractions are set to draw more regional tourists.

Studio M Hotel Singapore

One of the best locations in Singapore to stay is Singapore's riverside, especially a little deep into Robertson Quay. The location offers a quite neighborhood yet with a nice nightlife, riverside dining options and bars. There are several nice hotels in the area offering a central location with below 200 SGD per night prices.

Studio M Hotel on Nanson Road, the first fully loft-inspired Singapore hotel, is such riverside hotel. It is ideal for business travelers, leisure travelers without kids and Singapore residents looking for a unique staycation experience. The duplex style Studio and Premier lofts at Studio M Hotel Singapore offers a unique hotel stay.At the corner on each level of Studio M Hotel are Executive Lofts offering absolute privacy with a certain sense of lifestyle. Its hallmark features are its exceptional full 3-metre height bay windows at the front and corner with views of the city skyline and unique privileges to enjoy throughout your stay at Studio M Hotel Singapore.

The loft style room is quite unique. When you first enter the room it will feel a little small (unfortunately small rooms are a norm even in 5-star hotels in Singapore). But the upstair level  (which is the bed area) is cosy and comfortable. The layout of the room is well deigned to maximize the use of the space. But one warning, the stairs to the bed are steep and narrow so if you have limited mobility, kids with you or you are pregnant, the loft rooms are not for you.

Studio M Hotel is a very suitable hotel for business travelers since it is a very short taxi ride away from Singapore's Central Business District. The location is almost half way between Singapore's business center and Orchard Road.

The hotel is new (opened in 2010) and this is quite important because some old but reputable hotels may feel what they are "old". Here, the rooms, amenities and facilities are new and cosy.

Studio M Hotel Singapore Executive Loft room with Riverside view

Studio M Hotel is also a popular Singapore staycation hotel. The hotel offers several staycation packages like Premier Loft - Weekends Away and Studio Loft - Weekends Away. Surrounding area is quite nice for a staycation especially the riverside from Robertson Quay to Clarke Quay.

For the current rates, reviews of the hotel, deals and booking refer to hotels Studio M Hotel hotelscombined page.

Studio M Hotel is at 3 Nanson Road , Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 238910.

Carlton City Hotel Singapore

If you are looking for a business hotel in Singapore in the Central Business District (CBD), you now have one more option. The brand new Carlton City Hotel Singapore located just 2 minutes walk away from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station is completed and opened its doors in August 2013 for business executives who would like to stay in a central location in Singapore.

The 29-storey Carlton City Hotel Singapore offers 386 hotel rooms across 4 categories : Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Carlton Club room and Carlton Suite.  the hotel also offers Carlton Club Lounge on level 28th, quite literally the height of luxury with sweeping views of Singapore from its lofty perch. Besides the stunning spectacle comprising the ever changing city skyline and elegantly preserved old shop houses, the Club offers a perfect retreat from a busy schedule. The location is unbeatable especially for business executives. Positioned as an International Business Hotel, it is located in the business district and 1 MRT station away from Singapore's Raffles Place.

The hotel also offers a very convenient location for tourists near Chinatown and MRT Green Line. With its modern and contemporary design, the hotel offers simple but comfortable stay. It is designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and is the second property of the Carlton brand. Timeless and contemporary, Carlton City is a business hotel that reflects the same sense of tradition and excellence that is exemplified by the first hotel.

As a new hotel, everything in the room and facilities are new. This is important because a lot of business hotels in Singapore are quite old and you may end up staying in a small aging room with aging furniture if you do not chose a new or upgraded hotel.

With Carlton City Hotel Singapore there are now 2 Carlton Hotels in Singapore. The other one, Carlton Hotel Singapore is on Bras Basah Road and do not forget to clearly mention your taxi driver the name of the hotel otherwise you can end up in the older one.

Here you can find Carlton City Hotel Singapore reviews. For deals, discounts and booking visit Carlton City Hotel Singapore Agoda page.

Budget Hotels and Hostels for F1 Singapore 2013 Grand Prix

The 2013 Singapore Formula One (F1) Grand Prix scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 September 2013 will be Asia’s most anticipated and biggest motor-sports event of the year. As the first and only night street race in the F1 Championship draws near, demand for hotels are expected to rev up a few notches.

For the first time, the upcoming F1 Singapore 2013 Grand Prix race event will stage a Closing Concert headlined by Canadian pop-sensation Justin Bieber and Owl City. This year’s entertainment highlights also include a stellar line-up of mega-stars such as Rihanna, Big Bang (Korea), The Killers and Tom Jones.

Against such backdrop, finding accommodation in Singapore over the F1 race weekend can be a challenge. High demand from both motorsports enthusiasts and concert goers will drive up hotel room rates. During this F1 season, it will not come as a surprise that most hotels in Singapore may charge up to two times the usual rates.

Danny Lee, founder of BudgetHotels.sg, commented: “With the rates of trackside hotels doubling or even tripling during the F1 season, some F1 fans maybe priced out of action. For this reason, visitors can actually consider budget hotels and hostels that are located near the F1 racetrack. These cheaper accommodation options are also within easy reach of MRT train stations, shops and eateries. However, I do strongly advise racing fans to book early as these cheaper rooms get snapped up pretty fast.”

With less than four weeks to the world’s first F1 night race, Singapore budget hotel
specialist urges F1 racing fans to book their hotel stay in Singapore early.

To help cost-conscious F1 and non F1 fans, BudgetHotels.sg has curate a list of recommended budget hotels and hostels near the F1 circuit in Singapore.

The budget hotels listed are mostly located in downtown Bugis district and are within 10 to 15-minute walk or one train stop to race venues such as Gates 3, 7 and the Stamford Grandstand. The recommended boutique hostels are also mostly located in Bugis area and Clarke Quay that is about 15-minute walk to Gate 5, Turns 12 and 13 of the street circuit. The hostels come with amenities such as free WiFi and personal locker, and some even come with female-only sections.

To find out more about the list of affordable hotel accommodation near the Singapore F1 circuit, please visit http://www.budgethotels.sg/budget-hotels-near-f1-circuit-in-singapore/.

Boutique Capsule Hotel in Singapore - The Pod

Singapore now has one more affordable hotel option - The Pod, a boutique capsule hotel on Beach Road (Bugis), has opened. The hotel, which offers 83 capsules to its guests with personalized concierge services and a range of complimentary services such as dry-cleaning and laundry service, hot buffet breakfast with Nespresso coffee, use of business suites, high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity and more.

This new Singapore budget hotel is catering to those travelers who are tight on budget but still want to enjoy the comforts and quality synonymous with a hotel says Mr. Seetoh Kum Loon, co-founder of The Pod Singapore. “Currently, in Singapore, travellers can choose to either stay at a hotel and pay a little more, or opt for the budget backpacker hostels, potentially compromising on comfort, service and amenities. Here at The Pod, we want to give travellers the best of both worlds by offering them the premium amenities, services, look, and feel of a boutique hotel,  along with the communal and affordable nature of a hostel. The Pod was conceptualised to serve this gap in the market.”

Each Pod in The Pod Capsule Hotel comes with a personal locker below the Pod with keycard access, two pillows, personal reading light, fold-down table for laptop use or writing, international power socket, hangers, and a clothes rack.  Adding a touch of luxury, each Pod also comes with 300 thread-count cotton sateen sheets and a fluffy duvet. Pull-down blinds in each Pod provide guests with added privacy.

The emphasis on design and privacy is extended into the washrooms and vanity area. A long marble common vanity against a mirrored wall provides guests with easy access to a quick wash or touch up. Separate self-contained bathrooms  comprising a shower separated from the water closet and sink by a glass screen enable guests to enjoy the comforts of a private toilet within a shared washroom.

There are two Single Pod types in the hotel: front-entry Pod providing more privacy and side-entry Pods offering more locker space. for couples or very closed budget friends, there is the bigger and roomier Queen Pod which accommodates up to two guests. For female travelers, there are also female-only Pods for added privacy.

The Pods in The Pod Boutique Capsule Hotel Singapore

In Singapore's super expensive hotel environment, these budget hotels are also appealing to business travelers for short stays. The Pod Capsule Hotel offers complimentary business suites which come with laptops, telephones with free local calls, Wi-Fi connectivity and printing/scanning services.

The location of The Pod is also quite appealing. It is located at 289 Beach Road, Bugis, very near to Arab Street and walking distance away from Bugis MRT Station.

The capsule prices begin from S$78 for Single Pods and S$98 for Queen Pods.

Bugis is the most popular accommodation choice for cost-conscious travelers

Room bookings for Bugis have overtaken other districts according to Singapore budget hotel specialist BudgetHotels.sg.

When choosing a place to stay, tourists visiting Singapore have traditionally opted for historical favorites like Chinatown and Little India, but that preference is rapidly changing in favor of budget hotels in Bugis, especially those near Bugis MRT station, says Danny Lee, founder of BudgetHotels.sg.

The Singapore budget hotel specialist has observed a 38% spike in room bookings through its portal for hotels in the Bugis area in recent years, a trend that looks set to keep increasing. While there are many budget hotels in the Bugis area, prices are not necessarily cheaper than those of Little India and Chinatown, suggesting that other factors are creating the draw.

“There’s a buzz about Bugis,” notes Lee, “and it offers some of everything.” Indeed, Bugis has one of the most fascinating histories of the downtown districts, being once a settlement for immigrants, then an infamous red-light rendezvous point for transvestites, before transforming into the modern and urban playground of the young and trendy that it is today. Yet it retains its personality in its eclectic mix of old churches, crowded street-bazaars and high rise mall complexes.

Another factor, Lee suggests, could be the proximity to the Formula One racing track. Bugis is geographically situated just outside the Marina Bay Street Circuit which hosts the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. “Racing fans have found that Bugis has the perfect combination of proximity and affordable room rates. This has raised the overall awareness for hotels in the Bugis district, which eventually drives up the hotel bookings over time.”

Indeed, Bugis has a lot to offer. A downtown district served by Bugis MRT (EW12) train station, Bugis is on the direct train line from Changi Airport. Guests can arrive at Bugis in under 35-minute for just S$2 per ride. The district is also bordered by the other popular tourists’ hubs like Orchard Road, Little India, Chinatown and Marina Bay, meaning travelers have all the sights within easy reach.

According to BudgetHotels.sg, budget hotels in Bugis like
Ibis Hotel Bencoolen Singapore on Bencoolen  (in the
photo above) are the most popular accommodation
choices for cost-conscious travelers.

Last but not least, Lee thinks a big draw could be the shopping. While Orchard Road deserves its title as the most famous shopping boulevard in Singapore, Bugis actually offers better value and variety for the budget traveler. The cheapest accessories and souvenirs are found in the Bugis Street Market, the largest street bazaar in Singapore, while good hagglers can obtain unbeatable deals for electronics from Sim Lim Square IT Mall.

Whatever the reasons, one fact is clear: budget travelers have declared Bugis the most attractive district to stay in when visiting Singapore. And with so much going for the area, that is a trend unlikely to change anytime soon.

Eight New and Affordable Hotels in Singapore for 2013

With the average room rate hovering around US$205, Singapore hotels may be very expensive compared to South East Asia standards (Singapore being rated the sixth most expensive city in the world according to a recent survey conducted by London-based Economic Intelligence Unit) but the thanks to hungry demand for cheap and budget hotels in Singapore, new budget hotels are adding up to the stock of existing budget hotels. In 2013 up to now, eight new budget hotels have been opened according to a press release by BudgetHotels.sg.

In 2013 with the help of some newly opened attractions such as Singapore River Safari, Marine Life Park and Gardens by the Bay; 15 million visitors have arrived to Singapore in 2013.

“These new budget hotels couldn’t choose a better time than now to open. There is a huge pent-up demand from travelers for cheaper accommodation and especially visitors from countries like Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia. Also, as part of the hotels’ opening marketing drive, these hotels will be offering special Singapore hotel promotions that discerning travelers should take advantage of,” says Danny Lee of BudgetHotels.sg, an online hotel guide platform specializing in listing budget hotels near MRT train stations.

Here are the eight new budget hotels in Singapore catering to cost conscious travelers:

Venue Hotel 
Situated in the tranquil settings of Peranakan district in Singapore, Venue Hotel is a 3 stars boutique hotel restored from an old Chinese shop house. The hotel is within walking distance to Paya Lebar MRT train station.

The Seacare Hotel 
Situated at Clarke Quay / Riverside area, this stylish and contemporary business hotel with 103 rooms is within 10-minute walk to Chinatown MRT train station.

The Daulat Hotel 
A quirky hotel with Persian-designed elements straddling Bugis and Little India districts and is blessed with close proximity to either MRT train stations.

Big Hotel 
A mid-size hotel in downtown Bugis with 300 over rooms and all rooms come with Serta mattress and free Wi-Fi.

Big Hotel in Bugis is one of the new affordable hotels in Singapore.

Amaris Hotel Bugis, Singapore 
A small and no-frills budget hotel conveniently located in Bugis and within short walking distance to Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center that will appeal to the budget-conscious business travelers.

Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park 
Located in Novena / Balestier, this 3-star hotel offers 405 rooms under the well-known Days Inn hotel chain.

Hotel Clover 
Designed for both business and leisure travel, Hotel Clover is ideally situated in Bugis; one of the city's most popular locales. the hotel is within walking distance to Bugis MRT train station. The rooms are Scandinavian-inspired and equipped with work-desk and free Wi-Fi for business travelers.

Bliss Hotel Singapore 
A boutique hotel with avant-garde rooms and free Wi-Fi that is located near the vicinity of Chinatown MRT train station.

Source : New Hotels In Singapore 2013

Grand Opening of its hotel residence Capri by Fraser

Grand Opening of the first hotel residence of Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd, Capri by Fraser, was on January 25th 2013. The grans opening came with the unveiling of plans to take the Capri by Fraser brand into the global marketplace, following its successful brand launch in May 2012.


This includes the opening of two more Capri by Fraser properties this year, the 175-apartment Capri by Fraser, Ho Chi Minh City in March 2013 and the 240-apartment Capri by Fraser, Kuala Lumpur in November 2013. The Group is also in the process of finalizing plans for more Capri by Fraser properties in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Created by Frasers to meet the evolving needs of e-generation business travellers, the new urban-inspired hotel residence brand concept Capri by Fraser, is attracting strong market interestwith its first property in Singapore enjoying a steady average occupancy of more than 80 percent since it soft opened in September 2012.

Bolstered by its strategic location in one of Singapore’s robust business districts, within close proximity to the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Capri by Fraser, Changi City/Singapore has been attracting strong corporate and MICE clientele from surrounding companies ranging from financial, logistics, information technology, telecommunication, FMCG to airline industries. Stays have averaged between three to five nights, with long stay bookings of over several weeks. Capri by Fraser Changi City/Singapore also scored an early coup of becoming the official hotel of the inaugural Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA)tournament in Singapore, within only two months of its soft opening.

Speaking at the Grand Opening of Capri by Fraser, Changi City/Singapore, Mr Choe Peng Sum,Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd, said: “The positive international response that Capri by Fraser has generated within a relatively short span of time is a strong indication that there is a demand for a hotel residence brand that is well positioned to meet the 24x7 work-life balance needs of the rapidly growing e-generation market sector. We are very excited with this response and it is very much our plan to explore the growth potential of this brand internationally throughout Asia and beyond.”

Capri by Fraser

The Capri by Fraser hotel residence concept cuts through the conformity of typical hotels by offering residents an extensive range of facilities and customisable services together with the comfort and convenience of a full serviced residence. E-efficiencies such as iPad-activated check ins,e-Concierge and e-Print facilities are available to complement the always-on lifestyles of business travellers. Seamless complimentary high-speed Wi Fi Internet connectivity is provided to help residents stay constantly connected throughout the property – in the rooms and all public spaces.

In line with its high-tech vibe, meeting and conference facilities are equipped with the late studio-visual capabilities including interactive touch-screen panels and integrated white board project or features. A choice of food and beverage and leisure options, complemented by fully equipped kitchenettes and Spin & Play integrated launderettes, provide residents with the flexibility to choose how they want to work, stay and play.

Capri by Fraser, Changi City/Singapore is part of the Changi City integrated development consisting of the retail mall, Changi City Point and business tower, ONE@Changi City jointly developed by Frasers Centre point and Ascendas.

Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd’s current portfolio, including those in the pipeline, stands at 76 properties in 41 key gateway cities and more than 12,300 apartments worldwide.

Singapore hotel offers Samsung Galaxy Note rental to guests

Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park, a newly opened Singapore hotel, is offering a smartphone rental service specifically designed for travellers visiting Singapore. The hotel partners with Hong Kong-based Tink Labs and offers the Samsung Galaxy Note devices, known as ‘Handy’ to its customers for SG$18 (US$14.70) per day. Handy comes with unlimited 3G internet access and unlimited phone calls to 26 countries. The device will also be preloaded with a mobile Singapore city guide, along with a selection of other travel apps.

The device will also be preloaded with a mobile city guide specifically designed for tourists visiting Singapore and a handpicked selection of other travel-friendly smartphone applications. The hotel has teamed up with Tink Labs, a Hong Kong-based company, for this service which provides a comprehensive mobile travel platform to inbound travellers.

“Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park is part of an integrated development in Balestier which is an area rich in culture and history. We want to ensure travellers make the most of their stay with us and offering ‘handy’ will help them explore some of the best places in Singapore,” said Tony Cousens, General Manager, Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore at Zhongshan Park.

Offering a combined total of almost 800 rooms across the three and four-star hotel segment, the Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore at Zhongshan Park is the first hotel-by-the-park development in the country and is expected to play an integral part in the transformation of the Balestier locale.

Days Hotel Singapore is part of a new SG$300 million development in the Balestier Road area of the city, and sits adjacent to the Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park.

The Sin$300 million development will also include a commercial tower, a shopping mall, and a range of restaurants and bars flanking Zhongshan Park offering guests and visitors a wide choice of dining options.

“We are excited to work with the Days Hotel Singapore, who shares our passion for innovative travel, and enhancing the way people experience all that Singapore has to offer. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, no one should have to lug around paper maps, multiple SIM cards, heavy guide books, or be misinformed by out-of-date information. We want our customers to experience the same level of connectivity while travelling in Singapore as they do at home, and to never get hit with an exorbitant mobile phone bill the month after their trip,” said Terence Kwok, CEO and Founder of Tink Labs Limited, the holding company offering handy services.

The 14-storey Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park opened its doors to guests at the end of last year and has 405 contemporary guest rooms decorated in a vibrant avant-garde style.

 The property has all ‘the smart basics’ that every traveller seeks in a hotel room, such as complimentary hi-speed WIFI, 24-hour gym and a hearty breakfast. The hotel also has an all-day dining restaurant, 21 on Rajah, offering a selection of Mediterranean, local and South East Asian fare.
Source : Days Hotel Singapore Offers Guests ‘handy’ Samsung Galaxy Note

PARKROYAL on Pickering Now Open

PARKROYAL on Pickering,  the flagship PARKROYAL hotel under the PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts portfolio managed by the Pan Pacific Hotels Group, opens its doors in the heart of Singapore on 16th January. Designed by award-winning architectural firm WOHA, the hotel adopts a hotel-in-a-garden concept and incorporates energy-saving features throughout the property. Its sustainable project design and green efforts have earned it the BCA Green Mark Platinum, Singapore’s highest green rating, as well as the Solar Pioneer Award for its innovative solar energy system.

The new PARKROYAL on Pickering is also offering opening promotions. You can be among the first to stay at our hotel-in-a-garden, and get ready to explore our dedicated wellness floor with infinity pool, spa and a walking track high above the street level.

At only S$278++, you can enjoy overnight accommodation in a Superior room with daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The promotion is valid on Fridays to Sundays from 22 January 2013 until 31 March 2013.

Strategically located at the key gateways to Singapore’s central business district, Hong Lim Park and bustling Chinatown, the 367-room hotel provides an urban oasis in downtown Singapore, with convenient access to waterfront entertainment and dining options along the Singapore River as well as cultural gems across the island. PARKROYAL on Pickering is ‘Your Trusted Local Companion’ in Singapore.Designed by internationally acclaimed local architectural firm WOHA, PARKROYAL on Pickering boasts over 15,000 square metres of lush four-storey tall sky-gardens, reflecting pools, waterfalls, planter terraces and cascading vertical greenery, amounting to twice its land area.

The hotel breaks new ground by introducing the state’s first solar-powered sky-gardens. Amongst its other energy conservation features are the use of automatic light, rain and motion sensors, rain harvesting and NEWater (recycled water). Nature-inspired materials and textures such as light and dark wood, pebbles, water, and glass are used throughout the design of the hotel. The 367 elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites offer spectacular views of the city and the hotel’s sky-gardens. A soothing colour palette of calm greens and natural wood, accented with abundant light, provides a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for the guests throughout their stay. All rooms feature complimentary hi-speed Internet connectivity, in-room amenities and a well-stocked executive bar. Depending on room category, other guestroom highlights also include Nespresso coffee machines, rain showers, bathtubs and designer ergonomic chairs.

PARKROYAL on Pickering

Lime, the hotel’s signature open-kitchen concept, all-day dining restaurant serves up a diverse range of Asian flavours and contemporary international favourites in lively theatrical fashion. Housed within the restaurant is a street-level bar, an ideal place to relax and unwind with a variety of classic cocktails, specialty wines and tapas-style snacks.

Set outdoors amidst landscaping and waterfalls, the fifth floor is a dedicated wellness space which incorporates fitness and recreational facilities including an infinity pool overlooking the city, jacuzzi, fitness centre, outdoor terrace and a 300-metre garden walk. Colourful birdcage-shaped cabanas are positioned around the pool area, providing comfortable chill-out spaces. The award-winning St. Gregory spa, which will be launched in March, offers signature therapies and a wide range of luxurious body and beauty treatments.

The exclusive Orchid Club Lounge, located at the top level of the hotel, commands 360-degree views of the city skyline. Equipped with private meeting spaces and dedicated Club Concierge service, guests staying on the handsomely furnished Club floors will also enjoy a host of privileges such as champagne breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés, all-day refreshments as well as priority check-in and check-out service.

PARKROYAL on Pickering offers conducive meeting and events spaces, with flexible configurations for up to 800 guests. The pillar-less William Pickering ballroom, with elegant floor-to-ceiling glass walls, provides a beautiful natural-light filled setting for weddings and other special events.

General Manager David Sullivan says, “Our team of knowledgeable and passionate associates are excited to build upon the green architectural foundations of PARKROYAL on Pickering to promote sustainable hotel operations and management practices in Singapore. At the same time, we aim to provide the distinctive PARKROYAL style of hospitality that delivers upon our brand promise of being ‘Your Trusted Local Companion’ to everyone who walks through our doors.”

PARKROYAL on Pickering is a PARKROYAL Collection hotel, a further expression of the PARKROYAL brand. A PARKROYAL Collection hotel is distinguished by its unique architecture and design elements while embodying the intrinsic PARKROYAL characteristics of modern comfort, uncomplicated service and authentic local connections.

For its innovative and sustainable design, PARKROYAL on Pickering has been awarded the BCA (Building and Construction Authority) Green Mark Platinum, the highest rating for green buildings in Singapore. It is also the recipient of the Solar Pioneer Award as one of the first in the country’s hospitality sector to use a solar energy system.

The 16-storey property is strategically situated at the gateway of Singapore’s Central Business District, between Hong Lim Park and bustling Chinatown. Located minutes away from entertainment and waterfront dining areas along Singapore River and vibrant nightspots at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, and within close proximity to various modes of public transport, PARKROYAL on Pickering offers a convenient base for guests to explore the city.

Chinese New Year 2013 room packages in Singapore

Chinese New Year 2013 is approaching and by now many hotels in Singapore have started to offer Lunar New year Room Packages which can make the long Chinese New Year holiday a great staycation in one of Singapore's many luxury hotels.

Here is a list of some Chines New Year 2013 room packages.

Goodwood Park Hotel, a luxury heritage hotel in Singapore, is offering Chinese New Year Prosperity Package valid for booking from now to February 24th 2013 for a stay period of 1 to 24 February 2013. The package, which is $248++ per room per night, includes:

• Stay in Deluxe Room
• $38Nett F&B credit per room per night, non-accumulative to wine and dine at L'Espresso and Gordon Grill.
• Complimentary late check-out till 3pm (subject to availability).
• 20% discount on ala carte spa services and treatments at Spa Rael.
• 10% discount on à la carte hair services and treatments (excluding Brazilian treatments) at Georgina’s salon.
• For haircut with colour or haircut with perm at Georgina’s salon, receive a complimentary hair treatment worth S$150 in addition to the 10% discount.
• Upgrade to Deluxe Tower room at additional $70++ per room per night or to Poolside Suite (inclusive of breakfast) at additional $175++ per room per night.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore offers luxurious Lunar New Year room packages between 1 to 17 February 2013. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's Chinese New Year room package starts from S$338 (applicable for single or double occupancy) per night for a Courtyard Room which includes complimentary American Buffet Breakfast for 2 persons at Town Restaurant, complimentary Internet connectivity and a dining credit of $30 nett per stay to enjoy Jade restaurant’s Lunar New Year culinary offerings. The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore's Chinese New Year room package starts at S$408 (applicable for single or double occupancy) per night for a Deluxe Room. You can take pleasure in the hotel’s stylish surrounds and your own private balcony along with a sumptuous Breakfast for 2 persons at Clifford restaurant, complimentary Internet connectivity and a dining credit of $30nett per stay which is valid for use at Jade restaurant.

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and Fullerton Hotel Singapore (seen on the upper left side) are two of many
Singapore Hotels offering Lunar New year Room Packages.

Luxurious Grand Park City Hall Hotel located on Coleman Street is offering Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day promotion. Simply book 2 consecutive nights or more in February and enjoy 1 additional night free!

Pan Pacific Singapore is another luxury hotel offering Lunar New Year Room Package. Valid for booking by 24 Feb 2013 for stay between 8 February 2013 until 24 February 2013 you can enjoy:

• One complimentary standard "Lo Hei" set at Edge restaurant
• Buffet breakfast for two at Edge restaurant
• Welcome drink upon arrival
• 15% off a la carte treatments at St Gregory Spa
• Complimentary Parking

You can choose among several room options : Deluxe Rooms for S$318++ per room per night, Panoramic Rooms for S$338++ per room per night, Harbour Studio for S$358++ per room per night, City Suite
for S$388++ per room per night and Pacific King for S$398++ per room per night.

Riverview Hotel Singapore offers a Chinese New Year hotel promotion for stay between now – 17 Feb 2013 which comes with free daily dining voucher worth S$80 during your stay. The prices are: S$180 per night for a Superior Room, S$210 per night for a Deluxe Room or S$260 per night for an Executive Club Room.

10 Singapore hotels win agoda 2012 Gold Circle Award

Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site, has announced the 2012 recipients of its prestigious Gold Circle Awards, recognizing hotels that lead by example in the competitive hospitality industry.

Launched in 2009, the awards are given to Agoda.com partners who are committed to accommodating the unique needs of the online booking industry, which has seen significant and steady global growth as technology continues to make online booking faster, easier and more convenient.

Previous Gold Circle Award winners were chosen because of their outstanding performance on  Agoda.com, a high number of positive customer reviews, and their utilization of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System (YCS). This year, however, the bar has been raised a bit higher, and new judging criteria make the list even more exclusive.

Agoda.com now also takes into account a greater amount of data, including aggregate scores for customer reviews, top-performing properties, competitive pricing, and for showing an understanding of the complex business dynamics that define the industry.

Commenting on this year’s awards, Mr. Errol Cooke, Director of Hotels – Global at Agoda.com said, “We are delighted to recognize our hotel partners for the 2012 Agoda.com Gold Circle Awards. Now in their fifth year, the awards are recognized as a mark of excellence in online distribution. This year, we have awarded hotels across the globe for their commitment to online revenue management and consistently offering great value at a fair price to Agoda.com customers.”

Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel is one of the hotels awarded with agoda 2012 Gold Circle.

When guests of any of this year’s 494 winners see the Agoda.com Gold Circle Award upon arrival, they can be assured that their stay will be relaxing, comfortable, and up to the standards that Agoda.com customers have come to expect.

Among dozens of hotels, 10 of them are in Singapore. Following Singapore hotels are awarded with the Gold Circle by agoda.

• Hotel 81 Management Pte Ltd 
• York Hotel Singapore
• Carlton Hotel Singapore
• Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel
• Grand Park Orchard
• Royal Plaza on Scotts
• Oasia Hotel Singapore 
• Goodwood Park Hotel
• Riverview Hotel Singapore
• PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road

See the full list of 2012 Gold Circle Award winners here.

Agoda Singapore hotel deals 2013

Singapore hotels are not cheap. In fact, Singapore hotels rates are among the most expensive in the world and in Asia. So, it is important to hunt for Singapore hotel deals which offer the best value for money for your trip.

Agoda, Asia's leading and fastest growing online hotel reservation service, is one of the first place to look if you are looking for a hotel room in Asia. They regularly list many special Agoda Singapore hotel deals throughout the island. We have listed some of them below, which are valid throughout or most of the 2013. You can visit Agoda Special offers page for hotel deals in Singapore or many other Asian cities.

Here are agoda.com Singapore hotel deals and discounts for 2013.







Marina Mandarin Hotel

Marina Mandarin Hotel is a world class, 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city. Besides breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the financial district, the hotel also offers convenient access to the Marina Square Shopping Mall, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre and The Esplanade.

Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 10 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013




Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel

Located right in the heart of the city, 5-Star Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel offers easy access to a variety of shopping and entertainment venues on Orchard Road. The hotel is only a short drive from Central Business District and 25 minutes from Changi International Airport.

Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 10 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013






Orchard Hotel Singapore

Located in Singapore’s most famous area, on Orchard Road, this property offers contemporary style and comfort, just five minutes from Ion Orchard, Forum Shopping mall and accessible to Orchard MRT. Able to cater to even the most discerning guests, Orchard Hotel Singapore features 653 elegant, homely rooms that are secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hot deal   : Stay 3 Night/s get 20 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013





Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel

Located on Raffles Boulevard by Marina Square, the Pan Pacific Singapore presents the choice accommodation option for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is a mere20 minute away from the Singapore Expo and Changi International Airport and is within easy access of many Singapore attractions, including Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Little India, and Esplanade.

Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 10 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013





Parkroyal on Kitchener Road Hotel

4 Star Parkroyal on Kitchener Road Hotel Little India is is right next to City Square Mall and at the intersection of Serangoon Road. A five minute walk will take you to Farrer Park MRT and a short drive will get you to Singapore's shopping belt, Orchard Road.

Hot deal   : Stay 4 Night/s get 20 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013





Amara Singapore

The Amara Singapore in Chinatown / Tiong Bahru area offers 380 comfortable and well appointed guest rooms suitable for the discerning guest, both business and leisure. The Amara Singapore has all of the amenities, facilities and levels of comfort you would expect from a hotel of this class, and maintains the meticulous standards required by travel and tour operators worldwide.

Hot deal      : Stay 1 Night/s get 20 % discount
Valid until    : December 31, 2013




Albert Court Village Hotel by Far East Hospitality

Restored from the pre-war shophouses through preservation of its former charm, this hotel lies perfectly 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.

Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 15 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013





Berjaya Singapore Hotel

Conveniently located in the commercial hub of Singapore, this property is an ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Berjaya Singapore Hotel is also surrounded by a plethora of restaurants, pubs, galleries and Chinatown is just a stroll away.


Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 25 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013




Furama City Centre Hotel

Furama City Centre sits in the middle of bustling Chinatown and on the edge of the Central Business District. The hotel has easy access to MRT stations, as well as shopping, food, entertainment and Singapore's Changi Airport is only 20-minutes away.


Hot deal   : Stay 1 Night/s get 15 % discount
Valid until : December 31, 2013

All-in-one hotel residence in Singapore: Capri By Fraser Changi City

Capri by Fraser Hotel Residences, a brand new chic addition to Singapore's luxury hospitality market, has just opened its doors to business travelers who are looking for a short term accommodation in Singapore. The hotel is a hybrid of a hotel and a serviced apartment so it is called a hotel residence.  It has 313 studios with kitchenettes and the hotel offers facilities like fully-equipped gym overlooking the pool, steam room & sauna and spa suite with ofuro-style private baths. All studios come with free WIFI and the hotel allows guests to hold their work meetings at the outdoor areas of their premises.

The hotel residence is just right next to Singapore Expo and is 10 minute taxi ride from Singapore's Changi Airport. This also makes Capri by Fraser a good airport hotel alternative which is just right next to a shopping mall with many amenities. The hotel is in Changi Business Park Central and is very convenient for business travelers who comes to visit one of many companies in this business park.

Capri by Fraser Hotel Residences provides studios with
small kitchens focusing on needs of business travellers

According to Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Hospitality Choe Peng Sum "while regional travel stays are becoming shorter, usually between one to two weeks, they are also becoming more frequent with professionals working longer, irregular hours across different time zones. So a personalized space for these business travellers where they can prepare their own meals at 4 am or have their own laundry whenever they can is important and Capri by Fraser is focused on enhancing the work-life balance of these guests."[1]

Between 15 August - 15th November 2012, Capri by Fraser is offering an opening promotion package from S$198++ per night. The hotel residence currently also offers other promotions such as Stay 3 / Pay 2,  The Early Bird and The Trailblazer.

See also these hotels near Singapore Changi Airport.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport	Santa Grand Hotel East Coast	Le Peranakan Hotel	Changi Village Hotel by Far East

Cheap Singapore Hotels - Value Hotel Balestier

208 room Value Hotel Balestier in Singapore is one of the cheap and decent hotels you can consider to stay if you are budget conscious or simply does not pay a fortune to an overpriced Singapore hotel. With standard rooms starting from 99 Singapore Dollars per night (US$ 85) and its relatively central location, the hotel offers excellent value-for-money.

Value Hotel Balestier is at the  intersection of Balestier Road and Thomson Road and is walking distance away from Novena MRT Station of North South MRT Line, which is only 2 stations away from Singapore's shopping street Orchard Road and 6 stations away the Raffles Place, Singapore's Central Business District. You can either take a bus to the MRT station from the bus stop is just in front of the hotel or walk 5 minutes down to the station. Balestier Road area is an attraction on its own; it is  known for its food such as bak kut teh, chicken rice and tau sar piah and is home to many budget hotels in Singapore.

The hotel is basic and the rooms are clean. Hotel provides free highspeed WIFI internet in the room if booked room online. If you cannot stay in a windowless room, insist on a room with a window since some rooms in this hotel comes without window. Value Hotel is a hotel chain and there are 3 Value Hotels on Balestier Road: Value Hotel Thomson (at 592 Balestier Road), Value Hotel Nice (302 Balestier Road) and Value Hotel Balestier (218 Balestier Road). So if you are taking cab to there do not forget to mention the address (218 Balestier Road) otherwise you may end up in the wrong one.

Value Hotel Balestier

All of the 208 rooms are air conditioned and come with coffeemakers, cable TV, iron and ironing boards, phones, hairdryers, and bathrooms. The hotel offers on site parking available. Although the hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, in Balestier Road you really do not need a hotel restaurant.

As a person living in Singapore for a long time, a lot of people ask me for advise for a budget hotel to stay in Singapore. This hotel is one of the hotels in my recommendation list for both business and leisure travelers since for only a cheap 99 SGD per night, it is really difficult to find a central and clean hotel in Singapore.

Boutique hotel in Singapore: Wanderlust Hotel

For travellers who have a great desire to explore Singapore, there is an interesting hotel in India to make your visit a little bit magical. Wanderlust Hotel at Dickson Road in Little India is transformed by entrepreneur Loh Lik Peng from a 4 storey school building constructed in 1929. The transformation finished in 2010 and in this magical boutique hotel, no two floors and even no two rooms are alike. The concept of the designs were all envisioned by childlike imagination and each floor was given to a design firm and these design firms (Asylum, PhunkStudio, fFurious and DP Architects). And as a result no two rooms are alike. For example a room (named Tree Room) by fFurious is designed to make its guests feel like they are sleeping in a tree house. Another features a rocket ship yet another has furniture that looks like they are drawn on the wall by hand.

Wanderlust is ranked number 3 in tripadvisor's Top 20 Trendiest Hotels in Singapore list just after Quincy Hotel and New Majestic Hotel. All 29 rooms are air-conditioned and have iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds in the rooms come with down comforters and premium bedding. As stated, rooms are individually furnished. Espresso makers and coffee/tea makers are offered. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. They also offer designer toiletries, slippers, and hair dryers. Partially open bathrooms are available in select guestrooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to complimentary newspapers and laptop-compatible safes, guestrooms offer phones as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 32-inch plasma televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include windows that open and clock radios. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request irons/ironing boards. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.

Wanderlust Boutique Hotel in Singapore

Wanderlust Boutique Hotel in Singapore

So does it worth the money (the price is 200++ SGD per night)? The location is quite central. Bugis MRT Station and Little India Station are walking distance away and you can go to many attractions or business destinations using this subway system. Its central location also saves on taxi money for much attractions. The hotel has fantastic rating in HotelsCombined.com which compiles ratings from different hotel booking sites such as agoda and hotel.com.

The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast which is quite delicious and features a bar/lounge for drinks. The hotel also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator (lift). Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include air conditioning in public areas.

Budget Singapore Hotel : Ibis Singapore Novena

The Ibis Singapore Novena hotel is the first International economy hotel in Novena, offering a total of 241 stylish designed rooms with timber floors, large bay windows and high ceiling. Facilities offered to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility, lift access, 24 hour self-service launderette (coin-operated) and complimentary wi fi internet access throughout the hotel. The hotel also has a bar. Parking facility is available for guests as well (chargeable).

The 3 star hotel is located within walking distance to Novena MRT Station and the Orchard shopping belt is two train stops away. It is also located near medical facilities (Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Medical Centers) and shopping malls such as United Square, Velocity and Square2 Malls. Travelling by car, it takes about 20 minutes to Singapore Changi Airport and Singapore Cruise Centre. Within a 10-15 minute drive from the hotel are Little India, Arab Street, Fort Canning Park and the National Museum of Singapore.

The rooms are stylish designed with timber floors, large bay windows and high ceiling. Each room includes complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access and amenities such as a 32-inch LCD TV, an in-room electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a direct dial telephone. Each room comes with either a queen-size bed or twin beds, as well as an attached bathroom with a standing shower.

The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access at hotel lobby area and guest rooms. The hotel has gym facilities as well.

The hotels appeal is its relatively budget room prices. Room prices in Ibis Singapore Novena starts from 168 SGD per night which is quite budget in Singapore standard.

Ibis Singapore Novena

The hotel has a open concept restaurant located on the ground floor, serving a variety of pastas, grills and a touch of Asian cuisine. Located on the ground floor as well, the hip, modern and funky In-House Bar is a relaxing place for guests to relax and enjoy a pre-dinner drink or simply enjoy the ambience.

According to hotels combined, Ibis Singapore Novena has a good, 7.6, review rate. Of the 413 reviews, guest give thumb up to all major aspects of the hotel: free internet, clean rooms, comfortable beds, helpful and polite staff, convenient location and economic price.

This hotel has a more popular and centrally located cousin named Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen at the city center.

Budget hotel in Singapore: Perak Hotel

Although there is nothing like cheap accommodation in Singapore and especially hotels at Singapore are very expensive, there are some relatively budget hotels in Singapore. And no, if you are looking for a cheap singapore hotel in Singapore, Hotel 81s or hotels far away from city center are not your only option. There are plenty of budget hotels in Singapore located centrally. One of them is Perak Hotel, located centrally in Little India.

Perak Hotel was formerly known as Perak Lodge. The hotel was voted amongst the top 50 Best Budget Hotels in the world conducted by The Independent, a UK-based newspaper in May 2001. This budget hotel occupies a beautifully restored building, 5-10 minutes walk away from Bugis MRT Station and Little India MRT Station. The location is very near to Arab Street, Bugis Junction Shopping Mall, Sim Lim Square, Little India, Mustafa Center and National Library.

The hotel has 35 air conditioned rooms which come in 4 types: Standard Room (Single/Double), Superior Room (Queen/Twin), Deluxe Room (Single/Double) and Standard Triple Room (3 Single Beds). The Standard Rooms are priced 128++ SGD per night while Superior Rooms, which come with windows, are priced 158++ SGD per night. Both Deluxe Room (Single/Double) and Standard Triple Room (3 Single Beds) prices start from 188++ SGD per night. But in Singapore, the hotels are usually priced higher at the counter so if you book room online, you can get better deals.

Perak Hotel

Perak Hotel provides free wireless high-speed internet and its onsite restaurant serves free breakfast with coffee and tea from 7am and 10:30am. There is a supermarket in the shopping center named The Verge for you to buy necessities and since the location is Little India, there are plenty of Indian food around.

Other cheap and clean Singapore hotels located centrally

Victoria Hotel offers a central and budgetaccomodation in Singapore	Shoebox of a room but very cleanaccomodation in Singapore	a central below 200 SGDper night hotel

Location of Perak Hotel

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Cheap Singapore Hotels - Hotel 81 Dickson

If you are looking for a safe, clean and a cheap hotel in Singapore, you do not have so many options. Yes, safe and clean is abundant in Singapore but a cheap, budget Singapore hotel with these features are not easy to come by. Especially in the city center. Yet you still have some alternatives. We have written about  Victoria Hotel. Not so far away from this hotel, on  3 Dickson Road, Singapore there is a Hotel 81 named Hotel 81 Dickson which also provides a very high value-to-price ratio and it has the location, location and location!

Hotel 81 Dickson is the newest addition to Singapore's well-know Hotel 81 chain. Although most less than 100 Singapore Dollars per night hotels either far from the city, or very uncomfortable or they are in the red light district of Singapore, Hotel 81 Dickson is in the middle of the Singapore city. It is 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from Bugis MRT Station and Little India MRT Station.  You can easily  take the MRT from  Singapore Changi Airport as the Bugis MRT Station is on the same line.  

Hotel 81 Dickson is the perfect option for exploring Singapore on a tight budget. Electronic shopping heaven Sim Lim Square, Singapore National Library, Shaw Towers, Suntec City and Raffles City are not very far away. There's a supermarket near the hotel named The Verge where you can buy snacks, refreshments, toiletries, etc. Tekka Mall hawker center (Tekka Mall) is nearby where you can eat food at a cheaper price.

Hotel 81 Diskson - Source : The Best in Singapore

Hotel 81 Dickson is considered one of the best hotels of Hotel 81 chain in Singapore. The room prices are usually below 100 SGD and as low as 85 Singapore Dollars per night. The hotel offers 5 types of rooms: Twin Room, Triple Room, Superior Room, Standard Room, and Family Room. All of these rooms are clean and reasonably priced but as with all good small budget hotels in Singapore, they are quite small. Please note that some rooms will not have windows so if you really want windows, you should book Superior Room.

While you are staying in the  Hotel 81 Dickson , do not miss the opportunity to visit Wing Seong Fatty's (Albert) Restaurant which is just behind Sim Lim Square. This Asian Chinese restaurant is a very good place to try Asian food and they cook cereal prawns and fried fish slices quite well. And also do not miss Mustafa Center, where you can find anything you want but it also worths to visit as an exotic tourist attraction.

Other cheap and clean Singapore hotels located centrally

Victoria Hotel offers a central and budget accomodation in Singapore	Shoebox of a room but very clean accomodation in Singapore	a central below 200 SGD per night hotel