The Grand Pacific Hotel, a three-and-a-half-pearl property in central Singapore, is within walking distance of museums, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. Its lobby is airy and bright, but its 240 rooms, some with views of the city, could use a refresh, as guests have complained about stained carpeting. With an outdoor pool with umbrella tables and loungers, conference and event spaces, and a fitness center, the hotel offers good value. Its Sun Cafe is open all day, serving Peranakan and Western cuisine. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and there is a coin-operated laundry. Travelers could also compare rates with the V Hotel Lavender, a similar property with a pool and slightly more stylish rooms.
The Grand Pacific Hotel, a three-and-a-half-pearl property in central Singapore, is within walking distance of museums, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. Its lobby is airy and bright, but its 240 rooms, some with views of the city, could use a refresh, as guests have complained about stained carpeting. With an outdoor pool with umbrella tables and loungers, conference and event spaces, and a fitness center, the hotel offers good value. Its Sun Cafe is open all day, serving Peranakan and Western cuisine. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and there is a coin-operated laundry. Travelers could also compare rates with the V Hotel Lavender, a similar property with a pool and slightly more stylish rooms.
The 272-room Orchid Hotel is a three-pearl property ideally located for both business travelers working in the Tanjong Pagar neighborhood in Singapore’s Central Business District, and tourists looking to stay in Chinatown. Solid amenities include an attractive outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, and sauna, plus a casual all-day cafe with buffet and a la carte dining. Rooms are spacious and outfitted with desks, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs, but the traditional decor and neutral palette leave them feeling tired. Guests looking for a more modern place to stay might want to try the Amara Singapore Hotel, which also has cheaper rates.
The 272-room Orchid Hotel is a three-pearl property ideally located for both business travelers working in the Tanjong Pagar neighborhood in Singapore’s Central Business District, and tourists looking to stay in Chinatown. Solid amenities include an attractive outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, and sauna, plus a casual all-day cafe with buffet and a la carte dining. Rooms are spacious and outfitted with desks, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs, but the traditional decor and neutral palette leave them feeling tired. Guests looking for a more modern place to stay might want to try the Amara Singapore Hotel, which also has cheaper rates.
Strand Hotel is a simple, straightforward mid-range property located along a busy Singapore street lined with restaurants and shops. The hotel’s 130 rooms have streamlined decor that feels a bit plain, but they offer plenty of space, along with tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. A continental breakfast is included in most room rates, and there’s 24-hour room service and a basic cafe. But the hotel lacks atmosphere with run-of-the-mill decor and little in the way of notable features. Still, rates are fair, and the location -- smack-dab in Singapore’s downtown -- makes this a handy home base. The nearby Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen has a more contemporary aesthetic, but rates are higher.
Strand Hotel is a simple, straightforward mid-range property located along a busy Singapore street lined with restaurants and shops. The hotel’s 130 rooms have streamlined decor that feels a bit plain, but they offer plenty of space, along with tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. A continental breakfast is included in most room rates, and there’s 24-hour room service and a basic cafe. But the hotel lacks atmosphere with run-of-the-mill decor and little in the way of notable features. Still, rates are fair, and the location -- smack-dab in Singapore’s downtown -- makes this a handy home base. The nearby Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen has a more contemporary aesthetic, but rates are higher.
