Mention accommodation amidst tranquil surroundings in the heart of town and one would expect to pay top dollar for the privilege. Built in 1997, the Fort Canning Lodge proves that the little pleasures in life need not be expensive. Nestled at the foot of Fort Canning Park, the lodge provides guests with a historical attraction at their doorstep. While room rates are comparable to most tourist class hotels, the Lodge offers alternative accommodation plans such as dormitories and family rooms, which can be a real steal considering the extensive amenities and recreation facilities.
This tourist class hotel is situated near the east of Singapore with the Little India ethnic enclave just nearby. Rooms are well equipped with all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Staff pride themselves on making guests feel at home. The journey from the airport to the hotel is only about 25 minutes by cab. The hotel provides lavish accommodation with all amenities required for a good and comfortable stay here. Check website for more details.
New Cape Inn is located just 5-minute walk from Tiong Bahru Market and 750 metres from Outram MRT Station. It provides air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom facilities and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The hotel is located 24 km from Changi International Airport and 800 metres from Tiong Barhu MRT Station. There is a popular club, Zouk, located just 1.2 km away. The rooms at New Cape Inn are equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. Facilities like a fridge and a safe are also provided.
Park View Hotel is a quaint little hotel with modest facilities and comfortable rooms at your disposal. The rooms are all equipped with the most basic of amenities and make for a pleasant stay. Preferred often by business travelers not willing to shell out a fortune for finding decent accommodation. Check website for more details.
South East Asia Hotel is situated along the bustling Waterloo Street. It is an ideal location to feel the pulse of the city where you can mingle with the locals as they throng the market and temples nearby. The hotel is clean and will suit those on a budget. It is not five-star, but certainly has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The hotel is about 25 minutes to the airport by cab. Check website for more details.
Still wondering about that fabled end of the world that poets and singers lament about? Never mind that, and head instead for the southernmost tip of mainland Asia, Tanjung Piai. It is real, and Tajung Piai Resort lies secluded here. You will find 13 chalets, a seafood restaurant, a luxurious lounge replete with karaoke for 50 guests and a meeting room also for 50 persons--all on stilts! Laze the day away, and take in the view of the open sea and the passing ships, macaques, tree-climbing mudskippers and fireflies of the mangrove. A traditional welcome, camping for 100 persons and home-stays can be arranged.