Darlene Hotel

Overview of Darlene Hotel

Darlene Hotel is a 2-star property at 32 Lorong 8, Geylang, Singapore 399096, and according to Traveloka's listing data it was built in 2001 and last renovated in 2007. That makes it one of the longer-established small hotels in the Geylang lorong grid, a property that has been receiving guests for more than two decades from the same address on one of the numbered side lanes that run between Geylang Road and Sims Avenue.

The building rises eight floors and holds 62 rooms in total, served by an elevator. That scale places Darlene Hotel in the middle ground for the neighbourhood: larger than many of the boutique-sized lodgings on neighbouring lanes, but still compact enough that the front desk, lift lobby and street entrance are never far apart. The listing classifies the property as a hotel rather than a hostel or serviced apartment, so stays are booked by the room, with private rooms rather than shared dormitory beds.

Darlene Hotel is positioned as a practical, no-frills base. The listing confirms free WiFi, air-conditioning, non-smoking rooms, a smoke-free policy, free parking, laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour receptionist. It does not list an on-site restaurant, bar, pool or gym, and room service is shown as not available. For travellers who mainly want an air-conditioned room, a reliable connection and a central eastern location to sleep in between days out, that straightforward set-up is the core of what the property offers.

Geylang itself is one of Singapore's most characterful older districts, known for its rows of shophouses, its long-hours eateries and its places of worship of many faiths standing close together. Staying here puts guests in a lived-in residential and commercial neighbourhood rather than a polished hotel zone, with the city centre a short train or taxi ride to the west.

Room Types at Darlene Hotel

Traveloka's structured data for Darlene Hotel confirms the overall inventory of 62 rooms spread across eight floors, but the room-by-room feed that names each category was not populated at the time of writing. Rather than guess at room names, bed configurations or sizes, this section sets out what the listing does confirm and how to check the rest before you book.

What the listing confirms about the rooms

At property level, Traveloka lists the following under in-room facilities for Darlene Hotel: air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a refrigerator, a shower and a TV. Non-smoking rooms are also listed, and the property is described as smoke-free. Because these items are recorded for the property as a whole rather than for each individual room, it is sensible to treat them as the typical set-up and confirm the exact features shown against the specific room you choose.

Choosing a room on Traveloka

The live Darlene Hotel page on Traveloka shows the room categories that are currently bookable, along with bed type, maximum occupancy and any room-level amenities for each one. Checking those details is the most reliable way to match a room to your group, particularly if you are travelling as two adults who prefer separate beds, or if you need a room that can take an additional guest. Cancellation terms and whether breakfast is included are also shown per rate, so they can differ between two options for the same room.

Practical notes for your room

Rooms at Darlene Hotel run on 220-volt power according to the listing, so visitors from countries with a different standard should pack a suitable adapter or converter for chargers and personal appliances. With a refrigerator listed among the in-room facilities, the hotel is a workable option for guests who want to keep drinks, fruit or snacks from the nearby supermarkets cold during a longer stay.

Facilities and Amenities

Darlene Hotel keeps its facilities focused on the essentials. Everything below is drawn from the property's Traveloka listing, grouped the way the listing presents it.

• Connectivity: free WiFi, with WiFi also listed in public areas of the property.
• General: air-conditioning, non-smoking rooms and a smoke-free policy.
• Public facilities: parking (listed as free of charge) and an elevator serving the building's eight floors.
• In-room facilities: hairdryer, refrigerator, shower and TV.
• Hotel services: laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour receptionist.

The 24-hour receptionist is particularly useful in a city with as many late-night and early-morning flight arrivals as Singapore, since guests landing at unusual hours can still check in or ask for help. Luggage storage helps on the first and last day of a trip, letting you leave bags at the front desk while you explore before check-in or after check-out. Free parking is a genuine advantage for anyone driving in from elsewhere in Singapore or across the Causeway from Malaysia, since parking in inner neighbourhoods is often limited.

What the listing does not show matters too. There is no swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, restaurant or bar recorded for Darlene Hotel, room service is listed as not available, and an airport transfer service is not offered through the listing. Guests who want those extras will find them at larger hotels elsewhere in the city; guests who simply want a room, a connection and a front desk that is always staffed will find the essentials covered here.

Location and Getting There

Darlene Hotel sits on Lorong 8 Geylang, one of the numbered lanes that branch off Geylang Road in the western part of the district. The listing places the property at roughly 1.311 degrees north and 103.877 degrees east, which puts it in the stretch of Geylang closest to Kallang and the city centre rather than the eastern end towards Paya Lebar.

• By MRT: the Geylang area is served by stations on the East-West Line, including Kallang and Aljunied, which connect directly to City Hall and Raffles Place in the Central Business District. Check a journey planner for the walking route and time from Lorong 8 to the station that suits your plans.
• By bus: Geylang Road and Sims Avenue, the two main roads that bracket the lorong grid, carry many bus routes heading towards the city and the east.
• By taxi or ride-hailing: giving drivers the full address, 32 Lorong 8 Geylang, together with the postcode 399096 is the simplest way to arrive at the right lane, as many Geylang lorongs look similar.
• By car: free parking is listed for the property, which is helpful for road-trippers.

Singapore Changi Airport is the main gateway for international arrivals, and Geylang lies between the airport and the city centre, making it a convenient choice for travellers who want a shorter ride on arrival day. The listing does not show an airport transfer service, so plan to use a taxi, ride-hailing service or the MRT. If you are still arranging your journey, you can book flights to Singapore on Traveloka and then match your arrival time to the hotel's 14:00 check-in.

The neighbourhood around Darlene Hotel is practical for day-to-day needs. Traveloka lists ATMs and banking, grocery stores, supermarkets, shops, a gift shop, laundry facilities, and hair and beauty salons among the nearby facilities, so picking up toiletries, snacks or a forgotten adapter is rarely a problem.

Dining near Darlene Hotel

Darlene Hotel has no on-site restaurant or bar, according to its listing, and room service is not available, so meals are taken in the surrounding neighbourhood. For many visitors that is part of the appeal: Geylang is one of Singapore's best-known food districts, with coffee shops, zi char kitchens and eateries lining Geylang Road and the side lanes, and many of them keep long hours.

• Local coffee shops: the neighbourhood's kopitiams are the natural place for a breakfast of kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs and local coffee or tea.
• Zi char and noodle stalls: Geylang is associated with Chinese-style cooked-to-order dishes such as frog porridge, beef kway teow and claypot rice, among many others.
• Late-night meals: plenty of Geylang eateries stay open well into the night, which suits guests returning late from the city or arriving on an evening flight.
• Self-catering: with supermarkets and grocery stores listed nearby and a refrigerator listed among the in-room facilities, stocking up on drinks and snacks is easy.

Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate you book, so check the inclusions shown for your chosen room on the Traveloka page. Beyond the neighbourhood, the city's hawker centres, food streets and dining tours are an easy train ride away; browse things to do and food experiences in Singapore if you would like to plan a guided tasting or an evening attraction around your meals.

Why Stay at Darlene Hotel

Darlene Hotel suits travellers who measure a hotel by the basics done reliably rather than by a long list of leisure facilities. Several points from its listing stand out.

• Established property: built in 2001 and last renovated in 2007, the hotel has a long track record at the same Lorong 8 address.
• Manageable size: 62 rooms over eight floors with an elevator, large enough to have a staffed 24-hour front desk but small enough to feel straightforward.
• Free WiFi and free parking: two everyday costs that are listed as free of charge.
• Smoke-free with non-smoking rooms: a plus for guests sensitive to smoke.
• Useful services: laundry service, luggage storage and multilingual staff help on longer stays and on travel days.
• Neighbourhood food scene: Geylang's eateries are on the doorstep, and the city centre is reachable by MRT.

It is less suited to guests looking for resort-style amenities, an in-house restaurant or a pool, as none are listed. If those matter for your trip, you can compare other hotels in Singapore on Traveloka and filter by the facilities you need, then weigh them against Darlene Hotel's location and simplicity.

Tips for Booking Darlene Hotel on Traveloka

1. Check the room details first. Because room categories at Darlene Hotel are shown live on the Traveloka page, confirm bed type, occupancy and room-level amenities for the specific option before paying.
2. Read the rate inclusions. Breakfast, cancellation and refund terms can differ between rates for the same room, so compare them side by side.
3. Plan around check-in and check-out. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. If your flight lands early or leaves late, use the listed luggage storage service rather than carrying bags around the city.
4. Use the parking if driving. Parking is listed as available and free, but it is worth messaging the property through your booking if you are arriving with a larger vehicle.
5. Pack the right adapter. Rooms use 220-volt power, so bring a suitable plug adapter or converter.
6. Look at the full property policy. House rules, deposit requirements and any age or ID requirements are shown on the Traveloka page and in your booking confirmation.

Once your room is confirmed, keep your Traveloka e-voucher handy on your phone for check-in at the 24-hour front desk. For the rest of your trip, from flights to attractions, you can keep planning from the Traveloka homepage.

Other Popular Hotels in Geylang

If Darlene Hotel is unavailable on your dates, these other Geylang hotels on Traveloka sit within the same neighbourhood. Details below are drawn from each hotel's own Traveloka listing; check each page for live room options and rates.

Hotel 81 Premier Princess

• About the hotel: a 2-star, 133-room hotel over eight floors at 21 Lorong 12 Geylang, built in 2000 and one of the larger hotels in the lorong grid.
• Room options: connecting rooms and non-smoking rooms are listed; see the page for current room categories.
• Facilities: free WiFi, air-conditioning, free parking, elevator, safety deposit box, disabled-access-friendly facilities and a smoking area.
• Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, luggage storage and multilingual staff.

Hotel 81 Geylang

• About the hotel: a 2-star, 88-room hotel on five floors at 20 Lorong 16 Geylang, built in 1995.
• Room options: air-conditioning, hairdryer, shower and TV are listed among in-room facilities; check the page for current room types.
• Facilities: free WiFi, free parking, elevator, safety deposit box and a smoking area.
• Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and multilingual staff.

Hotel 81 Lucky

• About the hotel: a 2-star, 77-room hotel over eight floors at 23 Lorong 20 Geylang, built in 2008.
• Room options: air-conditioning, hairdryer, shower and TV are listed among in-room facilities; see the page for current room categories.
• Facilities: free WiFi, free parking, elevator and safety deposit box.
• Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, luggage storage and multilingual staff.

JH HOTEL

• About the hotel: a 2-star, 42-room hotel over eight floors at No.8 Lorong 10 Geylang, last renovated in 2019.
• Room options: air-conditioning, heater, cable TV, refrigerator, hairdryer and shower are listed among in-room facilities; check the page for room types.
• Facilities: a cafe, free WiFi, LAN internet, free parking, elevator and photocopier.
• Services: 24-hour receptionist and luggage storage.

D'nova Hotel @ Kallang

• About the hotel: a 25-room property on six floors at 1 Lorong 10 Geylang, built in 2023 and one of the newest stays nearby.
• Room options: family rooms are listed; see the page for current room categories.
• Facilities: free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop, a restaurant, an elevator and parking (charges apply).
• Services: 24-hour receptionist, express check-in, luggage storage and multilingual staff.

Kim Tian Hotel (Han)

• About the hotel: a 2-star hotel at 29 Lorong 4 Geylang, towards the western end of the district.
• Room options: air-conditioning, desk, TV, hairdryer and shower are listed, with a bathtub also among the listed facilities; check the page for room types.
• Facilities: free WiFi, parking, elevator and non-smoking rooms.
• Services: 24-hour receptionist.

Bright Star Hotel

• About the hotel: a 3-star hotel at 20 Lorong 17 Geylang with one on-site restaurant listed.
• Room options: non-smoking rooms are listed; see the page for current room categories.
• Facilities: a restaurant, LAN internet, WiFi in public areas, parking, elevator, safety deposit box and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
• Services: concierge and 24-hour receptionist.

Peace Hotel

• About the hotel: a 2-star, 38-room hotel at 60 Lorong 8 Geylang, on the same lane as Darlene Hotel.
• Room options: see the page for current room categories and inclusions.
• Facilities: a designated smoking area is listed.
• Services: multilingual staff; check-in from 15:00.