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.
River City Inn is a family-operated property in Singapore, within a 3-minute walk of the Singapore River and a 5-minute walk from the Clarke Quay MRT Station. It offers discounted attraction tickets and complimentary WiFi access. Regular and dormitory rooms offer air conditioning, bunk beds and lockers with locks. Shared bathroom facilities come with a rainshower. A daily breakfast is provided. River City also has lockers and a common air-conditioned lounge. Laundry facilities are available. The property is 300 metres from nightlife options at Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay and Boat Quay. Sri Mariamman Temple is also within 300 metres away, while the Changi International Airport is 17 km away.
An old shop house accommodates this budget hotel in the eastern suburbs of Singapore. There is a boutique feel about the Four Chain Hotel as the small size is more than compensated by the warmth of the service. Rooms are clean and comfortable and have all the facilities needed by a budget traveler. Its location provides an opportunity to observe everyday life in the city and explore the local shops and eateries nearby. The hotel is 15 minutes away from the airport. Call for more details.
The Star is the largest of the properties within the Hotel-81 chain. Three room types: double, twin and deluxe rooms are available to travelers seeking a 'no-frills' accommodation just 10 minutes from the Central Business District and 15 minutes from the airport. All hotels in the chain offer quality-assured standards of facilities. Local eateries and shops are within easy walking distance. Rates vary seasonally. Check website for more details.
The 98-room Gold is one of the mid-sized properties within the Hotel-81 chain, offering double and superior rooms. Guests can feel assured that international accreditation ensures that the quality of the service and facilities is always maintained. Travelers looking for no-frills accommodation (just 10 minutes away from the Central Business District and 15 minutes away from the airport) will probably find what they are looking for here. Local eateries and shops are within walking distance, while the East Coast Parkway is about 10 minutes away by cab.
One of the oldest sizable hotels downtown, Tropical Inn features a weather-worn facade and is a landmark easily recognizable from the southbound roads leading towards the Causeway. Towering at 25 storeys, it houses a commercial arcade, coffee house, lounge, Chinese restaurant and generous parking space. The rooms are designed and furnished from circa 1980 and have remained unchanged except for wear-and-tear replacements. Otherwise, standards of service are acceptable and its pricing remains competitive among its peers.