The location near Marina Bay with direct mall access is super convenient, and the modern design and young vibe make it a cool place to connect with people.
That said, for the price, the actual comfort fell a bit short. The room was quite compact, the TV didn't work, and the bathroom grout was noticeably aged. Being right across from a fire station also meant waking up to sirens a few times during the night. Breakfast was fairly basic with plastic chairs, paper cups, and no plant-based milk options.
It works great as a fun, practical base to meet others, but for what you pay, it felt a bit overpriced for a relaxing stay.
We really think this hotel is excellent! The room is a good size, has plenty of storage space and is modernly furnished. Everything was spotlessly clean! The breakfast offers a good selection, from pancakes to eggs – there’s plenty to choose from. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn’t hear a sound from other guests at night either. We can therefore wholeheartedly recommend this hotel.
The location is very strategic, such as for the City Hall MRT station, we don't need to go outside of the building because there is underpass from the hotel to station, we could walk to Bugis, Merlion, Marina Bay, Clarke Quay and other places. The hotel itself is in Funan Mall, so there are lots of places for foods and shoppings. In front of the hotel, there is Fort Canning Park that we could walk with history of the park.
Just for the information that the cleaning of the room is not everyday. Every third day, they change the towel and pick up garbage and day seven they will do the overall clean up. We are totally okay with that. Laundry is beside the hotel and you could pay $8 for 30 minutes washing and $8 for 60 minutes drying. They also provide you with iron and ironing board at the laundry area.
The breakfast is very simple but it was perfect for us. And the plates and everything we used to eat need to be returned at the assigned location.
So, I enjoyed staying at this hotel. If one time I go to Singapore, I will stay at this hotel again. Thank you.
Solid 4 - and maybe a half - stars. The location inside the mall is great, as one has multiple options for food without having to leave the building. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are simple but offer evrything one needs for a short stay. The bed was very comfortable. Minus one star for the breakfast, we didn't like the variety and it is very crowded.
Stayed here multiple times previously because the location is very convenient for my work trips, especially with easy MRT access. I still like the modern industrial-style room design and the overall concept of the property.
However, during this recent 5-day stay, I noticed the housekeeping standards and room maintenance have dropped compared to my previous visits.
The hotel changed the hair dryer to a newer model that requires you to continuously press and hold the button while drying your hair. This becomes very uncomfortable if you have long hair. After I gave feedback, the staff replaced it with an older version on the same day, which I appreciated. Still, I would suggest guests with longer hair bring their own hair dryer.
There were also maintenance issues in the room, such as a spoiled conditioner bottle cover upon check-in. Thankfully, housekeeping replaced it promptly after I reported it.
The most disappointing part was the hygiene issue. The cotton buds provided were visibly dirty. At first, I thought it came from my own hands, but after opening another sealed pack, the cotton buds inside were still dirty. This was honestly quite shocking and made me question the housekeeping quality overall.
To be fair, the staff were responsive and polite whenever I raised issues, and they did try to resolve things quickly. The location and concept of the hotel are still great, but I hope management improves the housekeeping standards and maintenance because the experience no longer feels as consistent as before.
Why is this referred in Google Map as a 4 star hotel? This is more like a glorified dorm.
The location: perfect, very central and the shopping mall is convenient.
The service: almost non existent. No room service, the room is not done every day, so you get wet towels from the previous day. This is not even proper for a one star hotel
The room: very small and minimalistic. Mattress is comfortable but built on a MDF platform with difficult access only on one side. There is a sink next to the bed. There is no cupboard, only metal structures that look more suitable for Changi prison then a hotel. No decorations, just a grey ceiling to look at. There is no fridge in the room, only one to share for the whole corridor! There is a small safe but on the floor and difficult to access. The roller blind don't block the sun so you get light in the room at 7am. The window is not soundproof so you can also hear the cars in the street and sirens from the police. The TV is surprisingly big but no TV channel are provided so you are left with whatever you can have on YouTube.
The breakfast: average. No bacon with eggs. The chocolate croissants were not fresh. 1 star
Overall feel: average low cost trendy feel good millennial vibe. It could be a Nike store you wouldn't see the difference but the presence of more shoes.
I was attracted by the price. May be that is only what you can get in Singapore for that money. But when 4 star hotels are not even what YMCA used to be 40 years ago, civilisation is definitely going down the drain.
Didn’t know what to expect when I booked a room at this hotel, as I used Agoda plus some reviews to choose the hotel. I have stayed at one Lyf hotel in Japan and enjoyed it very much.
This hotel is in a great location, took me an hour to get to it from the airport, via MRT and a bit of walking (about 10 minutes).
Great location in terms of entertainment, and sightseeing, within 3inutes, you can walk to some great spots, including the Marina Bay Area, which I did.
The hotel is very nice, well kept and clean. Its decor is very casual, very youthful, as it was designed for digital nomads.
The rooms are excellent and comfy, and of course very clean. The beds and the pillows are very comfortable. Very unique design so that the bathroom sink is outside in the bedroom area.
There are lot of plug points but, they need a bit of maintenance.
The breakfast, which was included with the room was good but could use some improvement in terms of variety and taste.
The staff are excellent and very helpful.
Definitely a place I would consider for the future even though it is a bit pricey.
Perfect place to stay if you are a solo traveler or traveling with a friend. Located right at the center of the city, the hotel is right inside of Funan shopping mall. The shopping mall is also connected to City Hall MRT station through an underground tunnel. Very convenient!
As for the hotel itself - service is fast/efficient, provides all the necessities, and rooms are clean! I would be coming back again.
