Location
The hotel grounds are located on Bras Basah Road, close to several popular tourist attractions. The MRT City Hall Station is 7 minutes away by foot and it is only around 5 minutes' walk to the Hotel Raffles, Chijmes and the Raffles City Shopping Centre. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. It's approximately 8 minutes to the city centre and to Little India and 10-15 minutes to the Singapore Art Museum, Suntec City, the Esplanade Theatres on the bay and Merlion Park. The airport is around 30 minutes away.
Facilities
Guests have a choice of 630 rooms, including 10 junior suites and 26 suites, located in two 26-storey buildings with lifts. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Further services include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, translation services, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a plug adapter, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and a vanity mirror are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and background music provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, 891 non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.
Sports/Entertainment
There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Catering options include half board, full board and all-inclusive. For breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options (for lunch and dinner). The hotel also offers snacks.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.