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DESTINATION
SINGAPORE
THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR TRAVEL AGENTS
1ST EDITION 2017
Tourism Court
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Singapore 247729
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Contents
KNOW SINGAPORE 3 Lifestyle Precincts
Bras Basah.Bugis 73
Holland Village & one-north 74
STAY 7 Marina Bay 75
Orchard Road 77
Punggol 79
EVENTS & FESTIVALS 19 Sentosa & HarbourFront 80
Serangoon Gardens 82
The Quays 83
ATTRACTIONS 29 Tiong Bahru 84
10 Free Attractions for Great Photos 29 Nightlife Precincts
Arts & Design 32 Ann Siang Hill, Club Street, Cross Street
History & Heritage 36 & Telok Ayer Street 86
Places of Worship 42 Boat Quay & Circular Road 86
Adventure & Nature 47 Bras Basah & CHIJMES 87
Clarke Quay 88
Dempsey Hill 88
NEIGHBOURHOODS 55 Holland Village 89
One Fullerton & Esplanade 89
Ethnic Districts Orchard Road & Emerald Hill 89
Chinatown 55 Robertson Quay 90
Geylang Serai 57
Kampong Glam 58
Katong & Joo Chiat 59 EAT & DRINK 91
Little India 62
Culinary Trends for 2017 91
Heartlands Local Favourites 94
Ang Mo Kio & Bishan 65 Unique Dining Concepts 96
Bedok 67 Heritage Restaurants 100
Jurong 68 Afternoon Tea 103
Tampines 69 Celebrity Fine Dining 105
Toa Payoh 70 Halal Restaurants 109
Yishun & Sembawang 71 Modern Singapore Cuisine 114
Hawker Centres 116
Vegetarian 118
Bars & Clubs 122
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SHOPPING 127 TRADE RESOURCES 189
Malls 127 Useful Information for Travellers 189
Ethnic Districts 132 Trade Resources 190
Flea Markets & Weekend Bazaars 134
Art Galleries 137
Local Designers 139 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 197
Boutiques 142
Local Products 143 Before Arrival 197
Duty-Free Concessions 197
GST Relief 198
TOURS 147 Currency 198
Prohibited Goods 198
Leisure/FIT Travellers 147 Climate 199
Luxury Travellers 148 Getting To and Leaving Singapore 199
Families 149 Tourist Refund Scheme 201
Couples 150 Collecting the Refund 202
Active Silvers 151 Singapore Dollars 202
Business Travellers 152 Connectivity 202
Millennials 154 Health 203
Bus & Boat Tours 155 Emergency Numbers 203
Tours: Itineraries 156 Getting Around Singapore 204
Four-Day Itinerary for Active Silvers 156 Enjoying the Best of Singapore 205
Four-Day Itinerary for Families 159 Legal Matters 206
Three-Day Itinerary for Sightseeing & Attractions 163 Tipping 207
Two-Day Itinerary for Food & Dining 166 International Associations & Clubs 207
Two-Day Itinerary for Shopping & Retail 168
Tours: Cruises 170
Cruising from Singapore 172 MAPS 208
Cruise Transit Itineraries 175
Overview of Singapore 208
Orchard Road 210
VENUES 179 Chinatown 211
Little India 212
Performance Venues 179 Kampong Glam 213
Concert Halls 182 Singapore Changi Airport 214
Exhibition & Conference Venues 184
Unique MICE Venues 186
INDEX 217
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Know Singapore
WELCOME
TO
SINGAPORE!
Take a walk down the cosmopolitan
streets of Orchard Road – the country’s
main shopping district – or its bustling
Central Business District, and it’s hard to
imagine that Singapore was once a small
fishing village.
With gleaming malls housing
international designer brands, posh bars,
unique enclaves, coupled with an iconic
city skyline, Singapore presents itself as a
young, dynamic nation. It has embraced the
look and feel of a sophisticated city-state
geared for the future, and yet continues to
be inspired by its rich past and heritage.
Singapore is one of the world’s most
advanced cities. Its strategic position
makes it the gateway to Asia and beyond.
However, much of its culture and history
live on in its people, food, neighbourhoods OLD MEETS In Singapore, history is alive and well –
and architecture. Walking around the historical buildings and heritage enclaves
island reveals layers of its past within a exist alongside skyscrapers and distinctive
NEW — IN
contemporary landscape. modern architecture.
With its blend of history, culture and The skyline of the Marina Bay area
old-school charms, a world-class education SURPRISING evokes a city of the future with iconic
system and technologically advanced landmarks like the Esplanade – Theatres
infrastructure, plus a plethora of modern on the Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Marina
WAYS
lifestyle conveniences, Singapore is an Bay Sands® and the Singapore Flyer (see
appealing destination for visitors of all Neighbourhoods, Lifestyle Precincts, p77).
ages and ethnicities.
A GREEN
HAVEN
Singapore lives up to its reputation of
being a “City in a Garden”. For those
who love nature and green spaces, the
country has a network of parks that span
the island, complete with a green cover
that makes up nearly half of the country’s
ground area. Its park connectors link up
major green areas and nature reserves
across the island, making it possible to
explore the country by walking or cycling
without stepping out of a park!
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Know Singapore
SINGLISH FOR
BEGINNERS
At the hawker centre or food court
Shiok: Expresses appreciation and delight.
Chope: A term used to reserve a seat or
table, usually with a packet of tissue paper.
Other common Singlish expressions
Relax lah!: “Lah” gives stronger emphasis
to a sentence. “Relax lah” is said to
someone who is upset, angry or nervous.
Got lobang?: Lobang is a Malay
word that means “hole” or “gap”.
In this context, it means opportunity
or connections.
Kiasu: This word refers to “one who is
afraid to lose out to someone else”.
Steady lah!: “Steady lah!” describes
someone who is calm and easy-going, or
Singapore is a multilingual and multicultural society with four main ethnic groups. who agrees to your plans.
FAST, The Lion City’s integrated transportation system — from the comprehensive The country has four official languages — Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English.
bus and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) networks serving the whole island, to the Residents of Singapore are also bound together by one common language: Bo jio?: Translated from Hokkien, it means
availability and affordability of taxis — is convenient for regular commuters as Singlish (short for Singaporean English). It’s not an easy language to understand not inviting someone along to an event
EFFICIENT AND
well as tourists who need to travel efficiently and economically. or speak, but visitors who try will always get appreciative smiles from the locals. or activity.
Singapore is also known for its connectivity — all part of its goal to be
CONVENIENT the world’s first “Smart Nation”, tapping on the potential of transformational Huat ah!: Huat means to prosper while “ah”
infocommunication technologies and nurturing innovation. Visitors will find that is used for emphasis. “Huat ah!” is usually
Internet and Wi-Fi access are widely available throughout the island. shouted out for luck.
Singapore’s strategic position as a shipping port
and its centuries of trade, together with the
merging of different cultures, have produced Aside from its Chinese, Malay and Indian heritage,
a vibrant culinary tradition. With a passion Singapore is also home to other ethnic groups like
for food and a sophisticated palate to match, the Eurasians and Peranakans, as well as a growing
Singaporeans’ openness for different cuisines and expatriate population. All of these diverse cultures
culinary trends is evident in the many restaurants contribute to making the island a vibrant place to
and food establishments all over the island. live in.
Hawker centres — open-
air food courts offering
Chinese, Malay, Indian,
and Peranakan
cuisines, among
others, provide
a delicious
crash course
on the country’s
multiculturalism
(see Eat & Drink,
Hawker Centres, p116).
Food gourmands
will be spoilt for choice: from hip and trendy
spots like indie cafes and craft cocktail bars, to
Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrity chef
establishments, Singapore’s dynamic dining
scene has it all (see Eat & Drink, Celebrity Fine
Botanica
Dining, p105).
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Know Singapore
A
SHOPPING
PARADISE
The country’s many malls are
filled with high-end boutiques
from the world’s top brands, but
Singapore’s shopping scene also
has an abundance of talented
local designers. Visitors will score
unique and reasonably priced finds
in hip shopping enclaves such
as Tiong Bahru, Haji Lane, Bugis
Street as well as in the island’s
many flea markets and pasar
malams (night markets), among
others (see Shopping, p127).
TALES & LEGENDS
l Legend has it that Singapore got its
name when Sang Nila Utama, a prince
from Palembang, caught sight of a lion
while out hunting.
l He established a city on the island where
he saw the animal and named it “The
Lion City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit
words simha (lion) and pura (city).
Did you know?
l Modern Singapore was founded in the
19th century by Sir Thomas Stamford
Raffles, who negotiated a treaty with the
local rulers and established Singapore as
Singapore’s calendar of events is always filled with things to do. an entrepôt for trade.
There are family-friendly events, while music lovers can enjoy l In 1959, Mr Lee Kuan Yew became the
concerts and music festivals featuring the world’s top artistes. first Prime Minister of Singapore, after
For art aficionados, Singapore hosts several major art fairs yearly. the People’s Action Party (PAP) won the
On top of these, the Singapore Grand Prix, BNP Paribas WTA country’s first election – the first time the
(Women’s Tennis Association) Finals Singapore and other big- country would govern itself.
name sporting events are sure to satisfy sports fans of any age l In 1965, Singapore left the Federation
(see Events & Festivals, p19). of Malaya and became an independent
nation.
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Stay
Oasia Hotel
rom cosy rooms to spacious suites, great accommodation
F
can enhance a Singapore stay. Look out for amenities such
as free Wi-Fi, a business centre and family rooms. Some
hotels issue guests with smartphones that can be used freely
while exploring the island. Also available are shuttle services
to the airport, city centre or places of interest. For all other
destinations, visitors can get there by taxi or the convenient
public transportation network, which includes the Mass Rapid
Transit (MRT) train system. With this in mind, there is no need to
limit lodging options to tried-and-tested districts in the city-state.
Staying in a cultural enclave or local neighbourhood may unveil
experiences for travellers that are not mentioned in guidebooks.
The hotels listed in this manual provide a good starting point
as they were gazetted between January 2015 and September 2016. For details of other hotels in
Singapore, download the Singapore Hotel Guide at https://tinyurl.com/haj7len
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Stay
Name of Hotel No of Amenities Services
Rooms
FREE
Aqueen Heritage Hotel Joo Chiat 70
FREE
Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar 162
FREE
Arcadia Hotel 36
FREE
Champion Hotel City 33

FREE
Genting Hotel Jurong 557 Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar
FREE
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong 451
FREE
Hotel Bencoolen @ Hong Kong Street 33
FREE
Hotel Boss 1,500
FREE
Hotel Chancellor @ Orchard 488
FREE
Hotel Clover 7 27
FREE
Hotel Grand Central 262
FREE
Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong 131
hôtel vagabond Singapore 41 FREE Aqueen Heritage Hotel Joo Chiat Arcadia Hotel
FREE
Hotel YAN 69
Amenities: Service: Free parking is available on the hotel’s
FREE
ibis Styles Singapore on MacPherson 298 Aqueen Heritage Hotel Joo Chiat premises. Travel trade receive 5% off
FREE
Best Available Rate.
FREE
Jayleen Clarke Quay Hotel 20 Aqueen Heritage Hotel Joo Chiat is housed
in a 1920s colonial building with a unique Address: 51 Joo Chiat Road Room rate: S$101–S$200
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach 634 FREE wedge-shaped structure said to be similar Tel: [phone] (Trade Contact) Number of rooms: 162
to New York’s famous Flatiron Building. The Fax: [phone] (Trade Contact) Lead-in room size: 13sqm
FREE hotel is located in the historic district of Website: aqueenhotels.com Chain/Group: Aqueen Hotels and Resorts
M Social Singapore 293
Katong & Joo Chiat (see Neighbourhoods, Email: [email protected] / Amenities: Service:
FREE Ethnic Districts, p59) and its interiors [email protected] (Trade Contact)
Mercure Singapore Bugis 395 FREE
reflect the area’s heritage, with dark Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar Station
wood furnishings, the use of Peranakan
FREE
Oasia Hotel Downtown 314 motifs and displays of old photographs. Event spaces:
In the vicinity are well-preserved pre-war 2 Meeting Rooms
Park Hotel Alexandra 442 FREE shophouses, many of which have been Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar Outdoor Rooftop
converted into traditional eateries, modern
Premier Inn Singapore Beach Road 300 FREE cafés and bars. About five minutes’ walk With meeting and event facilities, Address: 33 Jalan Afifi
away is Geylang Serai Market and Food Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar appeals to Tel: [phone]
Centre (see Neighbourhoods, Ethnic those visiting for business or leisure. (Trade Contact)
Districts, p57), which has reasonably priced Its 162 contemporary rooms are furnished Fax: [phone]
Indian and Malay food. Supermarkets and with Quintessential by Aqueen™ mattresses, (Trade Contact)
shopping malls such as OneKM Mall are also the first of its kind in the hospitality Website: aqueenhotels.com
LEGEND Amenities Connecting Rooms Prayer Facilities Swimming Pool Fax/Copying Services within walking distance. industry. Guests staying for at least Email: [email protected] /
Guests staying for two nights or two nights will receive a prepaid mobile [email protected] (Trade Contact)
Baby Cot Family Room Qibla Compass Vending Machine Gift Shop more will receive a prepaid mobile card with credit, local data and free Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar Station
FREE card with credit, local data and free calls to 19 destinations worldwide.
Bakery Free Wi-Fi Restaurant Wheelchair Access Laundry & Dry Cleaning
calls to 19 destinations worldwide. Visitors who wish to explore the area
Bar/Pub Gymnasium Serves Halal Food Services Limousine Service Travel trade receive 5% off Best could do some shopping at Paya Lebar
Business Centre Jacuzzi Smartphone 24-hour Shuttle Service Shuttle Service Available Rate. Square and OneKM Mall. For those who Arcadia Hotel
wish to go a little further, attractions such
Café/Bistro Kitchenette Smoke-Free Hotel Airport Shuttle Tour Desk
Room rate: S$101–S$200 as the Singapore Flyer, Haji Lane and Arcadia Hotel, housed in an industrial
Children’s Playground Non-smoking Rooms Social Space Automated Room Service Number of rooms: 70 Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (see building from the 1930s, is located in
Lead-in room size: 14sqm Neighbourhoods, Lifestyle Precincts, p76) the historic Jalan Besar neighbourhood.
Club Lounge Parking Spa Babysitting Services
Chain/Group: Aqueen Hotels and Resorts are less than 10 minutes away by car. Guests are just three MRT stations
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Stay
away from Singapore’s Central Business distance to restaurants and nightlife
District. They can also embark on the 8km in Boat Quay and Clarke Quay (see
Jubilee Walk, starting from the National Neighbourhoods, Nightlife Precincts,
Museum of Singapore to attractions such p86 and p88). All 33 rooms are spacious
as the Peranakan Museum, National Gallery and feature modern furnishings. It is a
Singapore and Merlion Park. The rooftop good option for single travellers, business
terrace of this boutique hotel, where guests groups and families looking for affordable
will find a Jacuzzi and the Trellis Café, is accommodation without sacrificing service.
great for unwinding after a long day. Complimentary refreshments are
Travel trade receive rates of S$115.35 available all day in the hotel lobby. To
nett for a Superior Single, S$129.47 nett help guests feel more at home, there is
for a Superior Queen and S$188.32 nett a dedicated area for food preparation
for an Arcadia Family room, which comes on Level 2 with a stove, microwave oven,
with a king-sized bed and a single bed. tableware and other essentials for cooking
simple meals.
Room rate: S$101–S$200 Guests can have light meals at the
Number of rooms: 36 Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong hotel’s outdoor garden terrace, where
Lead-in room size: 10sqm meetings and gatherings can also be held,
Chain/Group: Arcadia Hotel Management Pte Ltd and enjoy a relaxing soak in the outdoor
Jacuzzi with views of the city skyline.
Amenities: Services: Travel trade receive corporate rates of
S$160++ for a Deluxe Twin/Queen, S$171++
FREE
for an Executive Twin/King, S$215++ for
a Premier Queen, and S$315++ for a Loft,
Address: 32 Hamilton Road which comes with a queen-sized bed and
Tel: [phone] a sofa bed.
Fax: [phone]
Website: arcadiahotel.com.sg Room rate: S$101–S$200
Email: [email protected] Number of rooms: 33
Nearest MRT: Lavender Station Lead-in room size: 19sqm
Chain/Group: Hotel Bencoolen
Amenities: Service:
Champion Hotel City
FREE

A stone’s throw from the Clarke Quay
Genting Hotel Jurong Hotel Boss
nightlife district (see Neighbourhoods, Event space:
Nightlife Precincts, p88), Champion Hotel Garden Terrace
City offers basic lodging for time-starved
travellers. From the hotel, it is an easy shuttle service ferries visitors to the Amenities: Services: Address: 47 Hongkong Street
stroll to the Raffles Statue – Sir Stamford Genting Hotel Jurong International Business Park. Holiday Inn Express Tel: [phone]
FREE
Raffles Landing Site and Boat Quay Singapore Katong Fax: + 65 6532 0170
dining establishments. Sky terraces, rooftop gardens and bright Room rate: S$101–S$200 Website: hotelbencoolenhongkongstreet.com
The hotel’s lobby is distinctly garden- rooms – designed based on the concept Number of rooms: 557 With 451 rooms, Holiday Inn Express Email: [email protected]
themed, decorated with flower crown lights, of “hotel in a garden” – set the tone for Lead-in room size: 18sqm Singapore Katong is the largest hotel to Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station
leaf panels and wood furnishings. In each a relaxing stay at Genting Hotel Jurong. Chain/Group: Resorts World™ Sentosa be opened by the multinational Holiday Event space:
of the 33 rooms, guests will find a safe, The first hotel in the Jurong Lake District, Inn chain in Singapore. It is a 15-minute Meeting Room
flat-screen TV and toiletries. Due to space it is located close to shopping malls and Amenities: Services: drive from Singapore Changi Airport and
constraints, extra beds are not available. recreation and edutainment facilities an affordable accommodation option for Address: 88 East Coast Road Hotel Boss
FREE
Group deals may be available upon request. such as Jurong Bird Park and Singapore savvy business and leisure travellers. Look Tel: [phone]
Discovery Centre (see Attractions, forward to getting restful sleep in clean, (Trade Contact) With 1,500 rooms spread across 11 room
Room rate: S$101–S$200 Adventure & Nature, p50 and History contemporary rooms with a choice of pillows. Fax: [phone] types, Hotel Boss caters to every traveller’s
Number of rooms: 33 and Heritage, p40), making it a good The property is nestled in the heart of the Website: holidayinnexpress.com/katong needs. The 19-storey hotel boasts a business
Lead-in room size: 9sqm choice for families. Guests can unwind on Event spaces: Katong enclave (see Neighbourhoods, Ethnic Email: [email protected] / [email protected] centre, outdoor pool, shopping alley and
Chain/Group: Champion Management Pte Ltd communal massage chairs and use the 3 Ballrooms Districts, p59), which offers a selection of (Trade Contact) eateries such as halal restaurant Jubilicious.
Internet kiosk and gymnasium, while daily 5 Meeting Rooms local food haunts. Corporate guests will also Nearest MRT: Dakota Station It is next to Malabar Muslim Jama’ath
Amenities: Services: essentials and snacks are available for Poolside Lawn appreciate the hotel’s self-service business Mosque, and Sultan Mosque is a seven-
purchase from vending machines. Sky Lounge centre, Internet stations and Grab & Go option minute walk away, convenient for Muslim
FREE
From western Singapore, the hotel at breakfast. Group deals may be available travellers who wish to pray at a mosque.
offers direct access to city sights. Guests Address: 2 Town Hall Link upon request. Hotel Bencoolen @ Art galleries, high-end shopping outlets
Address: 37 North Canal Road can also take a free 24-hour shuttle bus Tel: [phone] Hong Kong Street and quirky local boutiques are nearby.
Tel: [phone] to Resorts World™ Sentosa and visit Website: rwsentosa.com/gentinghoteljurong Room rate: S$101–S$200 Travellers can walk to Kampong Glam and
Website: city.championhotel.com.sg attractions such as Universal Studios Email: [email protected] Number of rooms: 451 Hotel Bencoolen @ Hong Kong Street is Little India to learn more about Singapore’s
Email: [email protected] Singapore®, Adventure Cove Waterpark™ Nearest MRT: Jurong East Station Lead-in room size: 19sqm a four-star urban boutique hotel with an rich heritage (see Neighbourhoods, Ethnic
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station and the S.E.A. Aquarium™. A morning (No group deals) Chain/Group: InterContinental Hotels Group excellent location – it is within walking Districts, p58 and p62).
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Room rate: ≤S$100 Precincts, p77). Guests on business travel Amenities: Services: options are plenty – popular restaurants Hotel Grand Central offers comfortable Tel: [phone] /
Number of rooms: 1,500 can make use of the hotel’s business and bars can be found on the same street accommodation just steps away from [phone] (Trade Contact)
FREE
Lead-in room size: 14sqm centre, conference and board rooms. and in the surrounding area. Orchard Road. Guests have the option Fax: [phone]
Chain/Group: V Hotel Management Pte Ltd Conference rooms can be configured to Travel agents can book superior and between a soft and firm pillow and can Website: grandcentral.com.sg
seat up to 150 pax, while the board room deluxe rooms at a nett price of S$100, also unwind at the fitness room or rooftop Email: [email protected] /
Amenities: Services: can accommodate 16 pax. All event spaces except during the festive season and on swimming pool. The building is Green Mark [email protected] (Trade Contact)
are equipped with high-speed Internet Event spaces: blackout dates when surcharges apply Certified and uses LED lighting, sensor Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut Station /
access, projector and professional sound 4 Conference Rooms (contact hotel for details). Breakfast is lighting and fittings that are green-ticked. Somerset Station
system. Other hotel facilities include a Board Room available at additional cost. The hotel is near MRT stations, mega
FREE
28m lap pool on the rooftop and malls and the idyllic Istana Park, home to
self-service laundry. Address: 28 Cavenagh Road Room rate: S$101–S$200 the Istana Heritage Gallery (see Attractions,
The building is Green Mark Certified Tel: [phone] Number of rooms: 27 History & Heritage, p38) where visitors can Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong
and eco-friendly features include double- Fax: [phone] Lead-in room size: 9sqm learn about The Istana, the official residence
Event space: glazed windows, light-emitting diode (LED) Website: chancellororchard.com.sg Chain/Group: Hotel Clover of the President of Singapore. Travel agents Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong pays tribute
Conference Room lighting and energy-saving filtered water Email: [email protected] can book single or twin rooms (breakfast to the rich culture of Peranakans (people
dispensers in every room. To minimise Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut Station Amenities: Services: included) from S$130 before taxes. descended from marriages between Chinese
Address: 500 Jalan Sultan the use of paper, guests can access an (No group deals) or Indian men and local Malay or Indonesian
FREE
Tel: [phone] / electronic concierge system on the TV to Room rate: S$101–S$200 women in Southeast Asia) with design
[phone] (Trade Contact) check bill status or read messages. Number of rooms: 262 elements such as a collage of traditional
Fax: [phone] The Singapore Attractions Express Address: 7 Hongkong Street Lead-in room size: 19sqm Peranakan ceramic patterns and a pop-art
Website: hotelboss.sg Service that goes to key sights such as Hotel Clover 7 Tel: [phone] Chain/Group: Grand Hotels International installation of water jars in the lobby. The
Email: [email protected] / Night Safari makes a stop every evening Website: hotelclover.com/singapore/ rooms also feature art murals that showcase
[email protected] (Trade Contact) at the taxi stand on Kramat Lane, which This no-frills boutique hotel is within 7hongkongstreet Amenities: Services: the communal lifestyle of the Peranakan-
Nearest MRT: Lavender Station is opposite the hotel. This service is not walking distance to Chinatown, Clarke Email: [email protected] influenced neighbourhood. In the pavilion,
FREE
provided by the hotel and at visitors’ own Quay and Raffles Place MRT stations, Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station / travellers are greeted by the sight of a pop-up
cost. The airport shuttle stops at its sister and also easily accessible to major Clarke Quay Station / Raffles Place Station “mama” stall displaying crafts by local
hotel, Hotel Grand Central, which is just attractions within the city. A galaxy- artisans. Such stalls were a common sight in
Hotel Chancellor @ Orchard next door. themed lobby inspired by sci-fi movies housing estates of the 1960s in Singapore.
greets visitors, while murals depicting Event spaces: Guests can use the 24-hour fitness
Hotel Chancellor @ Orchard is surrounded Room rate: S$101–S$200 a forest and giant butterflies line the Hotel Grand Central Board Meeting Room centre, take a dip in the 25m rooftop infinity
by a host of dining, entertainment and Number of rooms: 488 corridors to 27 cosy rooms. Guests can also Conference Room pool and enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye
lifestyle options in the Orchard Road Lead-in room size: 18sqm request for complimentary local calls, as Having reopened in October 2015 after Sojourn Function Room view of the area, or explore the cultural
precinct (see Neighbourhoods, Lifestyle Chain/Group: Grand Hotels International well as an iron with ironing board. Dining some three years of redevelopment, Address: 22 Cavenagh Road enclave of the Katong neighbourhood (see
Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong
Hotel Clover 7
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