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Budget Hotels in Singapore
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fragrance Hotel Singapore – Pearl
April 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
Looking for budget hotels in Singapore that coast less than $100 … or more precisely, about $50 a night?
Fragrance Hotel Singapore Pearl is among the choices.
Conveniently located in Geylang at the Eastern part of Singapore, it is just 15 to 20 minutes by taxi from Singapore Changi International Airport. It takes you from 15 minutes to travel to the Singapore Central Business District (CBD) and the renowned shopping belt of Orchard Road.
There is an MRT Station within walking distance from the hotel.
Do note that part of Geylang is a red light district, and if you feel uncomfortable, you should avoid it. It is, however, a vibrant place and is lively late into the night. There are many eateries operating round the clock, so finding variety of good food at reasonable prices is not a problem. The foods, however, are mainly Asian.
Complimentary parking is available for guests. The hotel offers 129 rooms, which are well maintained and comfortable despite the budget price. Amenities include air-conditioning, a lobby with 24-hour reception, broadband Internet access, safe deposit boxes at the reception, lift access, fax and laundry services.
Even when the price is low, compare the rates offered by different booking networks by using the search box below.
Hotel 81 Singapore Outside Red-light District
March 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hotel 81 is a major Singapore budget hotel chain.
It offers a hotel rooms at very affordable rates. On the regular hotels in Singapore would charge anything easily above $200 a room per night, you can find rooms costing in the region of $100 or less with the chain.
This explains why many budget conscious travellers like to stay in hotels of the chain when they are in Singapore.
Some of the hotels of the chain are located in the red-light district of Singapore, and you may want to avoid them. Although, to be fair, the hotels of the chain in the red light district are also pretty safe and clean. So long as you don’t travel with children there, they are quite fine.
These are those locations that are not in the Geylang red-light district, and you may want to check them out:
- Hotel 81 Bencoolen
- Hotel 81 Bugis
- Hotel 81 Chinatown
- Hotel 81 Classic
- Hotel 81 Dickson
- Hotel 81 Elegance
- Hotel 81 Joo Chiat
- Hotel 81 Kovan
- Hotel 81 Opera
- Hotel 81 Osaka
- Hotel 81 Rochor
- Hotel 81 Sakura
- Hotel 81 Selegie
- Hotel 81 Tristar
For a full list of the Hotel 81 locations, click here.
Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you want an inexpensive, but comfortable hotel to stay, consider Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore.
The hotel charges reasonable prices. If you book beforehand it can be a lot cheaper. Use our search engine to compare prices offered by various online booking network. Or check the best rates and availability of rooms for Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore here.
Although the hotel is a bit away from the action, distance wise is not ready far away from the bustling shopping areas. Before a nearby MRT station is ready in another couple of years or so, you may rely on the coach provided by the hotel for trips to places like orchard Road. If you take a taxi, it should cost you less than S$10.
The rooms are big and clean. The service is reasonably good.
There is no eating places at the surrounding areas, so you may have to eat in the eatery of the hotel. About 200 metre away, there is a service station, do you can buy some drinks or snack.
If you like local food, try the Newton Circus hawker centre, which is just a few kilometres away. Take a public bus or taxi there. The place serve good food, but be sure to ask for prices, because there were instances when tourists were overcharged.
The pool is great, with a deep and shallow end. Unfortunately, it is very close to the main road. There is a gym with the equipment for your workout.
The hotel is rated 3 star, with 440 rooms.
A good choice between a budget hotel Singapore and the more expensive hotels.
Check room availability: Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore.