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Although outdated in design, the hotel provides excellent location for those who want to be in the heart of the shopping district of Orchard Road. sg 09/07.
The hotel faces the exit of the underground portion of a main highway, the Central Expressway (CTE). Beyond the CTE are the green grounds of the Istana. The hotel building is smaller in size being only six stories high and in white. The design is of the 70s genre.
The rooms have a 70's style although most of the furnishing is refurbished. Carpets and soft furnishing were recently replaced. The bathrooms are simple and tiled in white and pink. Standing shower only in the standard rooms.
There is no restaurant.
The lobby is small with beige marble flooring. It looks a little tired and lacks lighting. Scattered seating is available. The reception counter faces the main doors and the 2 lifts are facing the counter. The lifts are very small.
Located on Kramat Lane, the hotel is within 50 meters of Orchard Road. Within the immediate vicinity is the Istana or the Presidential Palace and the Le Meridien and Grand Central Hotels. The popular shopping mall, Centrepoint, is within a 5 minutes walk.
Area Details - 20 kms to the nearest airport (changi)
- 5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (somerset)
- 7 km to the nearest station (tanjong pagar)
- 3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
- 2 km to the nearest fair site (suntec)
- 15 km to the nearest beach
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