10 Hotels in Singapore You Never Knew About

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Face it, some boutique and chain hotels in Singapore are just plain overrated. Of course, this doesn’t mean that they aren’t great. But having seen thousands of photos of staycation pictures on our social media feeds from the generic few, things have started to get boring and mundane.

So why not try out a hip new hotel? We know Singapore is tiny, but that does not mean that there aren’t other great and lesser known hotels out there for you to have a little retreat at! Trust us, these hotels are both great and easy on the wallet.

Plan out your next mini adventure, right in our little red dot with this list of 10 Hotels in Singapore You Never Knew About.

#1 BIG HOTEL

You might have chanced upon it before while heading past the Bugis area but it might not have caught your eye. BIG Hotel confirms the term, beauty comes from within. Think chic and modern rooms, equipped with state of the art technology and the hotel even has a industrial-chic cafe, a wine and whisky bar, and a fitness centre.

200 Middle Rd
Singapore 188980
Tel: +65 6809 7988
Nearest Station: Bugis

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#2 CHAMPION HOTEL

Further into the residential area is a Champion Hotel, set in a colourful building, surrounded by an eclectic mix of heritage and good food in the Joo Chiat area. This boutique hotel has all the standard amenities with a comfortable room interior, for a very affordable price per night.

60 Joo Chiat Rd #01-06
Singapore 427726
Tel: +65 6342 0988
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

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#3 KAM LENG HOTEL

A strategically located hotel that was built in 1927 then restored to its current beautiful contemporary state, Kam Leng Hotel has a rustic charm that eludes. The rooms here are all charming and you can expect full amenities and in each one.

383 Jln Besar
Singapore 209001
Tel: +65 6239 9399
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

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#4 PORCELAIN HOTEL

Located right next to Chinatown MRT, this adorably named hotel has chic and cosy rooms that you can comfortably stay for the night. It is also easy for you to access food, shopping and bars in the surrounding areas.

48 Mosque St
Singapore 059526
Tel: +65 6645 3131
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#5 SANDPIPER HOTEL

Although not the biggest of hotels, Sandpiper Hotel offers cosy rooms for people or backpackers on a budget. The hotel also has a relaxing and breezy rooftop and free breakfast for all guests.

63 Dunlop St
Singapore 209391
Tel: +65 6293 6129
Nearest Station: Little India

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#6 SANTA GRAND HOTEL LAI CHUN YUEN

The hotel is set in a restored Chinese Opera House, hence the loud and vibrant colours in the hotel lobby. However, each room is comfy and cosy, boasting a slight oriental vibe. It is also conveniently located in the Chinatown district.

25 Trengganu St
Singapore 058476
Tel: +65 6632 0760
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#7 THE SCARLET HOTEL

The posh and luxurious rooms of The Scarlet Hotel are all so comforting and inviting that you are a 100% guaranteed a comfortable stay. Slightly retro, yet delightfully sophisticated interior of the rooms here certainly tempts us to book a night stay right now!

33 Erskine Rd
Singapore 069333
Tel: +65 6511 3333
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

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#8 THE FOREST BY WANGZ

We are all pretty much familiar with Wangz Hotel, but The Forest by Wangz is a chic hotel with serviced apartments that you can rent for extended period of time. It is also very well located, so you can access all the main parts of Singapore very easily.

145A Moulmein Road
Singapore 308108
Tel: +65 6500 3188
Nearest Station: Novena

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#9 VENUE HOTEL

If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel with ample space and vibrantly-coloured rooms, Venue Hotel is the one for you. Although not the most conveniently located, the Joo Chiat area has tons of good food and bars that you can explore.

305 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427556
Tel: +65 6346 3131
Nearest Station: Dakota

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#10 VILLAGE HOTEL KATONG

Village Hotel Katong is located slightly further in the Marina Parade area so it is not as known as other hotels. However, the amenities here are top notch and rooms are exceptional good.

25 Marine Parade
Singapore 449536
Tel: +65 6344 2200
Nearest Station: Dakota