Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
Renovated in 2005, this renovated airport hotel features contemporary Asian design, and comprises a total of 520 rooms, including 26 suites, 13 junior suites, and corporate suites (half of which are non-smoking), all spread across 17 floors. Facilities on offer in this air-conditioned building include a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, and lift access. There are also two restaurants, a bar, a cafÚ, and a hairdresser, in addition to nine conference rooms and a business centre with an Internet connection and office services. Guests may further take advantage of the room service (charges apply) and the coin-operated washing machines. The hotel offer barrier-free access, and there is parking for those arriving by car (charges apply). A complimentary airport transport service runs between 7.00am and midnight at 30-minute intervals.
Location
This hotel is located on the east coast of Singapore, on Marine Parade Road in the centre of historic Katong. Guests will reach shopping amenities and restaurants in about 100 m, as the Parkway Parade Shopping Center is situated opposite the hotel. An underground/ urban rail station lies approximately 1 km away, while it is about a five-minute drive to the East Coast Park, where guests may enjoy wonderful views over the Indonesian Riau Islands from the beach. Delicious food can be bought from ""hawkers"" in the park, and there is also a lush woodland area and a bird sanctuary in the park. The hotel lies halfway between the airport and city centre. Changi International Airport is situated about 12 minutes from the airport, while Orchard Road is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms
The hotel offers 516 modern rooms equipped with bathroom, PC socket, air conditioning, satellite TV, radio, telephone, minibar, hairdryer and alarm clock. Non smoking rooms available. Facilities include 2 restaurants, 4 lifts, concierge, outdoor pool, parking, gym, shop, beauty salon and business centre.
General
Situated just outside of the city, the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel, offers comfortable accommodation at a convenient location with easy access to the beach, shopping and tourist attractions.