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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Amara Sanctuary Sentosa Hotel |
7.9 / 10 (933 Reviews) |
From 208$ | |
| The St Regis Singapore, Newly Renovated |
9.0 / 10 (302 Reviews) |
From 409$ | |
| Raffles Singapore |
9.7 / 10 (361 Reviews) |
From 1217$ | |
| Ibis Budget Singapore Sapphire |
7.7 / 10 (1366 Reviews) |
From 44$ | |
| Rendezvous Hotel Singapore By Far East Hospitality |
8.4 / 10 (2867 Reviews) |
From 141$ |
Singapore is a beautiful and vibrant city that offers a stunning skyline and breathtaking views of the cityscape. When traveling to Singapore, choosing a hotel with a view can greatly enhance your overall experience and make your trip truly unforgettable. From the iconic Marina Bay Sands to the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, there are numerous hotels in Singapore offering unparalleled views of these and other attractions.
Choosing a hotel with a view in Singapore allows you to wake up to a picture-perfect panorama every morning and unwind amidst the sparkling city lights at night. Whether you prefer a room overlooking the bustling streets of Orchard Road or the serene waters of the Singapore River, there are plenty of options for every traveler's preference. With a hotel that offers a stunning view, you can soak in the beauty of Singapore from the comfort of your own room.
In addition to the visual appeal, hotels with a view in Singapore often provide convenient access to popular tourist attractions and entertainment hubs. Many of these hotels are located in prime locations, making it easy for guests to explore the city and immerse themselves in Singapore's rich culture and history. With panoramic views as a backdrop, these hotels offer an unforgettable setting for both leisure and business travelers. So, if you want to make the most of your trip to Singapore, consider booking a hotel with a view to elevate your experience and create lasting memories.
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Amara Sanctuary Sentosa Hotel
From 208$
Situated a 10-minute ride from Chinatown Heritage Centre Ethnographic Museum, the 5-star Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Singapore features Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site. Thanks to its prime location, this luxurious resort is within easy walking distance of Southern Islands and near an underground station.
The luxury property in Sentosa Island with the Resorts World Sentosa, home to popular attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, S.E is within 20 minutes' walk of the movie Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park and at a distance of 2.3 km from such shopping venues as the Sprawling VivoCity Shopping Mall. The non-smoking Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa offers proximity to natural sights like the modern public Gardens by the Bay (6 km) and the 150 - year old Singapore Botanic Gardens (7 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Lake of Dreams, which is 350 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions Images of Singapore LIVE Local History Museum is nestled within walking distance of Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 31 minutes' drive away.
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The St Regis Singapore, Newly Renovated
From 409$
Comprising 299 rooms, The St. Regis Singapore is near a shopping district, around 10 minutes' drive from the sister Peranakan Museum. Featuring views of the garden, the hotel includes a restaurant with Singaporean cuisine and a pool bar.
The prime location will easily bring you to the retro mall "Tanglin Shopping Centre", located nearly a 5-minute walk away, and to the sophisticated Mandarin Gallery Mall, which is also only 1.3 km away. The St. Regis stands relatively close to Orchard tube station. The property is situated in an orchard. The 5-star St. Regis Singapore is 600 metres from Emerald Hill. This accommodation is located 25 km from Changi airport and a few metres away from After Tomlinson Road bus stop.
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Raffles Singapore
From 1217$
Raffles Singapore enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral a 6-minute walk away. A 5-minute ride from the Singaporean-designer-centric Orchard Gateway Store, this 5-star luxury hotel offers a tropical garden along with a steam room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities.
The classical-style property lies in the commercial district of Singapore, only a short stroll from the atrium-graced Raffles City. The nearby cultural attractions are Fountain of Wealth (850 metres) and the Raffles Asian Civilisations Museum (1 km). Visit Marina Reservoir, around 800 metres from the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Esplanade, as well as Raffles Courtyard, are located fairly close to Raffles Singapore. After Raffles Hotel bus stop is 150 metres from this property and a 5-minute walk takes guests to City Hall underground station.
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Ibis Budget Singapore Sapphire
From 44$
The 2-star Ibis Budget Singapore Sapphire offers spacious rooms near the red-light district of Singapore within 25 minutes' walk of the 19th-century Sri Srinivasa Perumal Hindu Temple. This value-for-money hotel is conveniently located in a central area and there is public parking on site.
The modern property is in the heart of Singapore, just a minute's drive from Kallang underground station. The steel footbridge "Helix Bridge" is a 10-minute ride from the hotel, and Changi airport is 20 km away. Visit Marina Reservoir, merely 12 minutes on foot from this smoke-free accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Ibis Budget Singapore Sapphire is situated a few minutes' drive from the shopping plaza "Bugis Street", and Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal bus station lies a 10-minute walk away. The nearest underground station is just 0.7 km away.
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Rendezvous Hotel Singapore By Far East Hospitality
From 141$
The 4-star Rendezvous Hotel Singapore By Far East Hospitality is located within walking distance of the commercial district of Singapore, 6 minutes' walk from Waterloo Street. Featuring a perfect location near a tube station, this luxury hotel includes a library bar along with a steam room and an outdoor swimming pool.
Within walking distance of an orchard, the unique property is around 25 minutes' walk from the 165m-tall public Singapore Flyer Observation Wheel. Standing approximately a 5-minute walk from the Asian art museum "National Gallery Singapore", the non-smoking Rendezvous Hotel Singapore By Far East Hospitality is within walking distance of the Expansive Suntec City Shopping Mall. Visit The Swan Pond, about 900 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. There is the Restored Victorian-style Telok Ayer Food Market nearly 25 minutes' walk away, and Queen Street Terminal bus station a few minutes' drive from Rendezvous Hotel Singapore By Far East Hospitality. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 22 minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Singapore
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Amara Sanctuary Sentosa Hotel |
| Family Hotel 👪 | The St Regis Singapore, Newly Renovated |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Raffles Singapore |
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Oxford Hotel
From 56$
Nestled in Victoria, which sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island, the 3-star Oxford Hotel Singapore is a 19-minute stroll from Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Relatively near the shopping plaza "Bugis Street", the hotel with 36 rooms features a lift and a vending machine.
The positioning of this property in the very heart of Singapore ensures fast access to Temple Street, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is within a 5-minute drive of the Oxford Singapore, and Changi airport is 20 km away. Visit The Swan Pond, around 5 minutes by car from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Oxford Hotel is situated a 5-minute ride from the three waterfront Gardens by the Bay. The property gives access to public transport, as it is about a 5-minute walk from Bras Basah underground station and within sight of After Bras Basah Station Exit A bus stop.
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York Hotel
From 63$
Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, the 4-star York Hotel Singapore is nestled a short distance from a financial district, 5 minutes by car from the purpose - built Mint Museum of Toys. Located 350 metres from DFS Galleria Scottswalk and around a 5-minute drive from the 160-year-old tropical Singapore Botanic Gardens, the hotel features fitness classes and recreational facilities.
This Singapore property is about 25 km from Changi airport and 2.8 km from such cultural venues as Chinatown Heritage Centre Shophouse Museum. The York Singapore is situated a 25-minute stroll from Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, which is considered to be a sacred site. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being only a few metres from the boutique luxury Scotts Square Mall. York Hotel is close to Duty Free Shopping and within a 500-metre distance of Orchard underground station.
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Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa offers 215 rooms about a 10-minute drive from the movie Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park. This resort features an outdoor pool area, a gym facility and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The accommodation in Sentosa Island with the Resorts World Sentosa, home to popular attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, S.E, a short distance from Tanjong Beach Club. The luxury Sentosa Golf Club is just 250 metres from the amazing hotel, and Shopping is nearly a 10-minute drive away. This property is surrounded by greenery. Cultural experiences in the area feature Chinatown Heritage Centre Shophouse Museum, situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from the 5-star Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. The Sentosa Resort & Spa bus stop is located nearby, in close proximity to the accommodation.
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Nestled in Marina Bay with plenty of things to do, the comfortable Marina Bay Sands Singapore is only 7 minutes on foot from culture-oriented attractions like the lily pond–framed ArtScience Museum. Boasting an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star luxury hotel is located just a minute's drive from the three waterfront Gardens by the Bay.
With its prime location, this 57-story accommodation nearly 5 minutes' walk from Theatres, while the giant Singapore Flyer Observation Wheel is 0.9 km away. From the Marina Bay Sands Singapore it will take nearly 20 minutes to walk to the 8.5m-tall Merlion Statue. Visit Dragonfly Lake, at a distance of 750 metres from the comfortable property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Entertainment options in the area feature Esplanade quite close to Marina Bay Sands. The accommodation gives access to public transport, as it is within 5 minutes' walk of Bayfront underground station and a minute away from Bayfront Station Exit B/MBS bus stop.
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Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
From 314$
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore is a great place to stay in Sentosa Island with the Resorts World Sentosa, home to popular attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, S.E, at a distance of 4.2 km from 100am. Situated 30 km from Changi airport, this resort features 24-hour front desk assistance and late check-out, as well as cars and buses for rent.
Store Room is within 5 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and the themed Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park is located about 10 minutes' drive away. The Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, is also in the vicinity of Flying Trapeze, and near a tube station. The sandy beach is around 5 minutes' walk away. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being at a distance of 3.1 km from the Sprawling VivoCity Shopping Mall.
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Andaz Singapore, By Hyatt
From 277$
Featuring a shop and a storage room, the 5-star Andaz Singapore A Concept By Hyatt lies in the shopping area full of shopping sites like Clarke Quay Mall about a 25-minute walk away. Offering a steam room, sauna facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool on-site, along with an outdoor pool area, this smoke-free hotel boasts a setting located 7 minutes' walk from Arab Street.
The luxury property is 6 minutes' walk from the shopping plaza "Bugis Street", within 25 minutes' walk of Merlion Park Statue. The Andaz Singapore A Concept By Hyatt stands within a stone's throw of Bugis tube station. Visit Marina Reservoir, merely 1.4 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Andaz Singapore A Concept By Hyatt is situated a few metres away from the tang dynasty–style Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, while Queen Street Terminal bus station lies a 10-minute walk away. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 21 minutes' drive away.
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Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
From 258$
Located only 0.8 km from Laguna National Golf & Country Club, the 5-star Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. Boasting a swimming pool, the luxurious hotel is nestled a 15-minute ride from natural attractions like the themed Wild Wild Wet Fun Park.
The luxury accommodation puts you in the very heart of Singapore, approximately a 10-minute drive from such entertainment sites as UE Convention Centre Event Venue. The eco - friendly industrial Changi Business Park is a few minutes' drive from the Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, and Changi airport is 10 km away. The area is notable for educational places like Singapore University of Technology and Design, situated approximately a 10-minute drive from this Singapore property. Well-connected to many sights, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore is not very far from Laguna National Country Club bus stop.
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The 4-star Village Hotel Changi By Far East Hospitality Singapore, located 15 minutes by car from Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Center, offers guests a restaurant and a luggage room. Featuring 380 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is 3.4 km from The Changi Museum.
The accommodation lies in a business neighbourhood, 10 minutes' drive from the north-eastern Pulau Ubin Island. This Singapore hotel is next door to Sree Ramar Temple and 15 km from Changi airport. The property is surrounded by greenery and 5 minutes' walk from Changi Village Food Centre. Situated in the heart of Singapore, Village Hotel Changi By Far East Hospitality is a minute's walk from Changi Village Hotel bus stop.
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Qt Singapore
From 261$
Hotel Telegraph Singapore is a great place to stay in Marina Bay with plenty of things to do, 2.1 km from the three waterfront Gardens by the Bay. This hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is located approximately a 5-minute ride from Central Business District, while the steel footbridge "Helix Bridge" is 25 minutes' walk away. The Restored Victorian - style Telok Ayer Food Market is within a short walking distance of the 5-star hotel, and the urban planning museum "Singapore City Gallery" is 150 metres away. Options for cultural tourism include Asian Civilisations National Museum, situated 1.4 km away. Hotel Telegraph is a 5-minute walk from Opposite So Sofitel Singapore bus stop and within a 300-metre distance of Telok Ayer underground station.
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Orchard Rendezvous Hotel By Far East Hospitality
From 160$
Offering fitness classes, a terrace, and a shared lounge, Orchard Rendezvous Hotel By Far East Hospitality Singapore lies in Orchard, which is the city's shopping and the city's entertainment district, 10 minutes' drive from Chinatown Heritage Centre Ethnographic Museum. Guests can enjoy an Asian restaurant and a rooftop pool at this hotel, located relatively near ION Orchard and near a tube station.
The accommodation puts you in the heart of Singapore, 10 minutes by car from National Museum of Singapore. The Orchard Rendezvous Hotel By Far East Hospitality is also just a minute's drive from the 150-year old Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore. This property is conveniently situated just near the filled Forum The Shopping Mall. The nearest underground station is just a 10-minute stroll away.
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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport By Ihg
From 123$
Offering a fitness centre, spa therapy, and a terrace, the comfortable Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, An Ihg Hotel lies in a shopping area of Singapore, within 15 minutes' drive of the Eastern Pulau Ubin Island and a 10-minute ride from Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Center. Located around 10 minutes' drive from Downtown East Entertainment Company, this 5-star luxury hotel features 320 rooms with views of the pool.
The stunning Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, An Ihg enjoys a convenient position in the Changi district of Singapore, not very far from the lush Butterfly Garden. The luxurious property is situated 5 minutes on foot from Changi Airport Terminal 3 and within 5 minutes' walk of Changi Airport underground station. This modern accommodation is also within walking distance of East Coast. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the eco - friendly industrial Changi Business Park, 10 minutes by car from the stylish Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, An Ihg Hotel. You can catch the bus at Changi Airport PTB3 bus stop, only a few minutes from the property.
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Lloyd'S Inn
From 160$
Featuring a rooftop terrace and a swimming pool, the 3-star Lloyd'S Inn Singapore lies about 15 minutes' drive from the themed Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park. Within walking distance of the Singaporean-designer-centric Orchard Gateway Store, the inn with 28 rooms features a lift and a vending machine.
This Singapore property is located in a residential area, near an underground station and only 10 minutes' walk from Park Mall. Guests can visit places of worship such as the full - fledged anglican Church of the True Light, situated about 20 minutes' walk from the Lloyd'S Inn Singapore. Visit The Swan Pond, a mere 0.7 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. Along with other cultural attractions Chinatown Heritage Centre Ethnographic Museum is nestled 5 minutes' drive away Lloyd'S Inn. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 24 minutes' drive away.
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Ibis Budget Singapore Pearl
From 44$
Ibis Budget Singapore Pearl is located in a red-light district, nearly 15 minutes' walk from Kallang River. This 2-star hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and public parking on site.
The property is near an underground station and approximately a 10-minute ride from Cloud Forest. The hotel is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Masjid Haji Mohd Salleh and approximately a 10-minute ride from the 19th-century Sri Srinivasa Perumal Hindu Temple. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Marina Reservoir about a 15-minute walk away. Also, Ibis Budget Singapore Pearl is within 25 minutes' walk of Malay Heritage Centre Museum. Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal bus station is not so far from this Singapore property.
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J8 Hotel
From 75$
Situated within 400 metres of City Square Mall, the 3-star J8 Hotel Singapore features a gym, a swimming pool, and various recreational opportunities. Staying at this Singapore hotel, guests can discover the conservation area, well-known for cultural highlights like National Museum of Singapore, which stands 1.5 km away.
The comfortable property is nestled in Lavender, which is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, city trips and tourist attractions, a 5-minute walk from Jalan Besar Stadium and just a short drive from Malay Heritage Centre Museum. The J8 Singapore stands 5 minutes' walk from Jalan Besar tube station. Visit Marina Reservoir, 1.3 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. J8 Hotel is situated just a minute's drive from the shopping plaza "Bugis Street", while Queen Street Terminal bus station lies a 10-minute stroll away. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 21 minutes' drive away.
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Village Hotel Sentosa By Far East Hospitality
From 204$
Village Hotel Sentosa By Far East Hospitality Singapore, located 9 minutes on foot from Wings Of Time, boasts a swimming pool. Featuring 606 rooms with views of the sea, the hotel is within walking distance of the movie Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park.
The accommodation is within 600 metres of Marine Life Park in Sentosa Island with the Resorts World Sentosa, home to popular attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, S.E. The modern public Gardens by the Bay is extremely close to the Village Hotel Sentosa By Far East Hospitality, while Opposite Village Hotel bus stop is merely 150 metres away. The property is ideally located next door to a rainforest. The 4-star Village Hotel Sentosa By Far East Hospitality also provides access to shopping attractions like the Sprawling VivoCity Shopping Mall, which are a 5-minute ride away. The Merlion cable car station is merely 250 metres away.
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D'Hotel Singapore Managed By The Ascott Limited
From 121$
The 4-star D'Hotel Singapore Managed By The Ascott Limited enjoys a charming location in the heart of Singapore and approximately a 5-minute ride from Esplanade, which will bring a degree of happiness into your life. Offering a gym, this Singapore hotel is 1.9 km from Coastline of Singapore.
The boutique property is situated at a distance of 2.2 km from the 8.5m-tall Merlion Statue and within close distance of Outram Park MRT underground station. The D'Hotel Singapore Managed By The Ascott Limited stands a mere 6 minutes on foot from Pearl's Hill City Park and lies just a short stroll from parks. There is the modern public Gardens by the Bay 3.2 km away, while Kampong Bahru Terminal bus station within walking distance of the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 25 minutes' drive away.
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Ibis Budget Singapore Crystal
From 45$
The 2-star Ibis Budget Singapore Crystal is situated in the red-light Geylang district, 3.1 km from the huge Singapore Flyer Observation Wheel, which is highly recommended for a family visit. The hotel offers public parking on site.
Nestled in the very heart of Singapore, near an underground station, the cosy accommodation is 3.8 km from Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Located a 5-minute stroll from Harvester Community Church, this Singapore hotel is right off Masjid Haji Mohd Salleh. The property is situated 2.7 km from the 19th-century Sri Srinivasa Perumal Hindu Temple, and Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal bus station lies 15 minutes' stroll away. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
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Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael
From 174$
Featuring a swimming pool onsite, the 5-star Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael Singapore offers a central setting just 5 minutes' walk from Lake of Dreams. Wi-Fi in the rooms, a cash machine and a currency exchange are featured at this Singapore hotel.
The modern public Gardens by the Bay lies around 15 minutes' drive away, while The Maritime Experiential Museum is quite close to the property. At the Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael Singapore you'll be at a distance of 750 metres from Palawan Beach. The accommodation is located in the shopping area of Singapore, within close distance of the Sprawling VivoCity Shopping Mall. Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael is only a 5-minute walk from Merlion cable car.
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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
From 2787$
Featuring a cash machine and a currency exchange, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits an 8-minute walk from the huge Singapore Flyer Observation Wheel. Offering stunning views of the ocean, this 5-star hotel welcomes guests to the à la carte restaurant that serves specialities of international cuisine.
Located in Marina Bay with plenty of things to do, the property is relatively near Marina Bay and a few metres away from Singapore Office Booking.com. The Mandarin Oriental, is a mere 5 minutes' walk from Pororo Park Singapore and about a 5-minute ride from the nature park "Gardens by the Bay". You will find yourself surrounded by gardens. Chinatown is about 10 minutes' drive away, and Promenade is within convenient reach of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. The accommodation is located 20 km from Changi airport and just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade bus stop.
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V Hotel Bencoolen
From 73$
V Hotel Bencoolen enjoys a prime location in the very heart of Singapore, approximately a 5-minute walk from the Asian art museum "National Gallery Singapore". This 4-star hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
The property stands just near The Cathay Cineplex Movie Theater, at a 100-metres distance from Bencoolen underground station. The Restored Victorian-style Telok Ayer Food Market is nearly 25 minutes' walk away, while Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is a few steps from the hotel. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as The Swan Pond only 0.9 km away. There is Marina Bay Sands Singapore nearly 25 minutes' walk away, and Queen Street Terminal bus station around 10 minutes' walk from V Hotel Bencoolen. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 22 minutes' drive away.
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Victoria Hotel A Nuve Group Collection
From 79$
The 3-star Victoria Hotel A Nuve Group Collection lies in the restaurant area of Singapore, a 25-minute walk from natural attractions such as the nature park "Gardens by the Bay". 101 rooms and the snack bar are available during the stay at the smoke-free hotel nestled in the very heart of Singapore.
Situated just 13 minutes' stroll from Masjid Sultan Mosque, this typical accommodation is within a stone's throw of Bras Basah underground station. Standing a mere 6 minutes' stroll from the shopping plaza "Bugis Street", the Victoria Hotel A Nuve Group Collection is around a 15-minute ride from the movie Universal Studios Singapore Amusement Park. Visit Marina Reservoir, about 15 minutes on foot from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Singapore. There is the lily pond–framed ArtScience Museum a 25-minute walk away, while Queen Street Terminal bus station a few minutes' drive from Victoria Hotel A Nuve Group Collection. For those travelling from afar, Changi airport is 21 minutes' drive away.