OverviewLocated about a 7-minute walk from Somerset Metro Station and an 18-minute drive from Singapore's city centre, the Singapore Budget Room Hotel is suitable for travellers who require a budget-friendly hotel with free Wi-Fi and easy access to public transit.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a desk. Private rooms with an en suite bathroom for two occupants are available, as are rooms for one, two or three guests, which have a shared bathroom.
Hotel amenities include a common kitchenette (for light cooking only), guest laundry and ironing facilities. Computer terminals are available and charges apply.
Orchard Central offers shopping about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, while Sri Mariamman Temple can be found 19 minutes away via public transit. Marina Bay is roughly an 11-minute drive away and Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) is a 20-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThere were very few reviews for this hotel available online at the time of writing. Of those sourced, however, guests showed positive responses towards the hotel's location, which they described as being central, close to shopping and in the Orchard Park area.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were very few reviews available online for this hotel at the time this editorial was written. Of those consulted, however, negative responses were shown towards the hotel's rooms and value.
The majority of reviewers for this hotel were unsatisfied with their lodgings at the hotel. They reported dirty and worn linens, musty odours, small-sized rooms and rundown bathrooms.
Guests were disappointed with the hotel's value. They found the room rates to be overpriced for what they received, and reported room rates being higher upon arrival than advertised, resulting in having to barter with the staff to lower the price.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #27 of 56 Singapore B&B and Inns with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews.
