This is the first international economy hotel in Singapore, opened in early 2009 and comprising a total of 538 brand-new contemporary rooms with timber floors, high ceilings and bay windows. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility and lift access. The hotel also offers a café, a bar, a restaurant and complimentary wifi Internet access throughout the building. There are vending machines serving snacks and beverages on all guest floors, as well as a laundry service (charges apply) and an in-house laundrette facility (coin-operated). Parking is also available for those arriving by car (charges apply).
This hotel is located on Bencoolen Street, in the heart of the business and cultural district of Singapore. The street is home to several eateries, as well as landmarks including Sim Lim Square, the Albert Complex and the Bencoolen Mosque. Also within a 5-to-10-minute walk of the hotel are the Temple of Mercy, the Sri Krishnan Hindu Temple, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Bugis Junction shopping venues, Bugis Village and the Bugis MRT station. Just a 15-to-20-minute walk away, guests will find the Singapore Art Museum, the National Museum of Singapore, Little India, Arab Street and the Sultan Mosque. Orchard Road is a 10-minute drive away, and it is 3 km to Suntec City Mall & Convention Centre. Singapore Changi Airport is a mere 20-minute drive away.