OverviewLocated in downtown Singapore's Chinatown District and about a 2-minute walk from Chinatown MRT Station, the 5 Foot Way Inn is geared towards
pedestrian travellers who require an economical and centrally located hostel with a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and easy access to public transit.
This hotel has 17 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering free Wi-Fi, bunk beds and a safety deposit box. Private rooms are offered for up to four people (with one bathroom per room), while single beds are also available in mixed or same-sex dormitories of up to six beds. Dormitories provide a shared bathroom and lockers. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are not offered.
The hotel also offers guest laundry, a lounge, a terrace, a business centre, luggage storage, a communal kitchen, free coffee and tea, and a free continental breakfast. Reception is open 24 hours a day and will assist guests in purchasing tickets to local tourist attractions. Pets are not permitted, and there is no on-site parking. Wi-Fi is available, for free, throughout the property.
Chuan Garden Restaurant is located next door, while People's Park Centre offers shopping about a 7-minute walk north. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is roughly a 4-minute walk southward and Changi International Airport (SIN) is a 20-minute drive northeast of the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, staff and value.
The hotel's location was praised by numerous reviewers. They described it as central and easy to find, as well as close to public transit, restaurants, shopping, Clarke Quay, Chinatown Street Market and the marina.
Many guests complimented the hotel's staff, characterizing them as accommodating, easygoing and helpful with suggestions and directions.
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's value, and described the rates as cheap, reasonable and affordable. The free Wi-Fi and free breakfast were cited as adding to the hotel's value, and one guest remarked, "This hostel is a good option in a very expensive Singapore".
The hotel's rooms were also praised by several reviewers, who described them as clean, cozy and modern with comfortable beds and good Wi-Fi signals. Some guests also said that their rooms were quiet. It should be noted, however, that a few guests had issues with their rooms and noise transfer (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer, the bathrooms and the rooms.
While some guests found their rooms to be quiet, others had complaints about noise transfer. They reported street noise, as well as noise from guests in adjacent rooms and rooms overhead. Some lodgers staying in dormitory rooms complained of other guests being loud within their room.
Some reviewers were disappointed with the hotel's bathrooms, which guests staying in dorm-style rooms share. They felt there were not enough given the number of guests, and reported inconvenient line-ups in the morning and evening. Some cleaning issues were also reported.
Although the majority of lodgers were pleased with their clean and comfortable rooms, some guests complained about their accommodations. They reported small rooms, rooms with no windows and a few cleaning issues.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #5 of 43 Singapore B&B and Inns with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 212 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.2 out of 10 from 212 reviews.
