Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
This 14-storey city hotel is a 'no frills', budget hotel, with no swimming pools or gym, but there is a simple business centre with broadband Internet access and an al fresco cafÚ. Additional facilities of the air-conditioned hotel include a lobby area with a lift as well as a cafÚ and, for an additional fee, a laundry service and parking.
Location
This hotel is located near to Singapore's museum belt, and is best suited for the artistically inclined traveller as a wide selection of historical and cultural sites lie in the vicinity. Guests may catch performances by local and international acts at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, which is located around a mere 10-15 minutes away on foot. Fort Canning Park plays host to cultural and musical events throughout the year. And the shopping hubs of Orchard Road, City Hall, Bugis Junction and Marina Square are also within walking distance. There is also a host of food and beverages establishments, offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine, close by the hotel. The roti prata (Indian pancake with spicy curry sauce) stall on Bencoolen Street is a legend amongst backpackers. Drinking holes and nightspots, such as the Mohammed Sultan stretch, Chjimes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay can be reached by train, bus, taxi or on foot. The nearest MRT is Dhoby Ghaut, around a 5-7-minute
Rooms
The hotel has 215 rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, a telephone, coffee/tea making facilities and a ceiling fan. There are rooms available for disabled people and for non smokers. The facilities and services include Internet access, a safe at reception and a laundry service, among others.
General
Located within Singapore's central business district and just minutes away from popular Orchard Road, Hotel 81 Bencoolen offers affordable accommodation and internet access.