Overview of Hotel 81 Lucky
Hotel 81 Lucky is a 2-star hotel at 23 Lorong 20 Geylang, Singapore 398741, and one of the properties in the Hotel 81 chain, the budget brand within the WW Hotels portfolio. According to Traveloka's listing data, the building was completed in 2008, making it one of the more recent additions to the Hotel 81 line-up in the Geylang district, where the chain operates several neighbouring addresses. The brand sums up its own approach in three phrases: "Super Convenient. Awesome Value. Clean & Simple." That is a fair guide to what Hotel 81 Lucky sets out to deliver: a straightforward, well-run room in a central, well-connected part of the island rather than resort-style extras.
The property is a compact, vertical building. Traveloka lists 77 rooms spread over 8 floors, served by a lift, which keeps the scale manageable and the lobby uncomplicated. The official Hotel 81 page describes the rooms as offering bright living spaces and contemporary in-room amenities, and positions the hotel as suitable for both short visits and longer stays. Traveloka's own summary of the property highlights accessibility and affordability as its two main qualities, and notes that it caters to leisure as well as business travellers.
Geylang itself is one of Singapore's most characterful older districts. Its grid of numbered lorongs (lanes) runs off Geylang Road, and the area is better known for local eating and everyday neighbourhood life than for glossy shopping strips. For travellers, that translates into a practical base on the east side of the city, with bus routes on Geylang Road and Guillemard Road and Aljunied MRT station within reach, according to the hotel's official page.
Room Types at Hotel 81 Lucky
The official Hotel 81 Lucky page lists three room categories. Presented from the entry level upwards, the ladder is Standard Queen, Standard Twin and Superior Plus. The exact categories offered for a given date can vary, so always check the live room list on the Traveloka booking page, which shows what is actually available for your stay.
Standard Queen
The Standard Queen is one of the two entry-level categories. The official page gives its size as 15 square metres, with a maximum occupancy of two adults. As the name suggests, it is set up around a queen bed, which makes it the natural pick for couples or solo travellers who prefer a little more sleeping space. It is a compact room designed for sleeping, showering and heading out, which suits the way most guests use a city hotel in Singapore.
Standard Twin
The Standard Twin shares the same 15-square-metre footprint and the same two-adult limit as the Standard Queen, but is configured with two separate beds. It is the better option for friends, colleagues or family members travelling together who would rather not share a bed. Because the two Standard categories are the same size, the choice between them comes down purely to bed configuration.
Superior Plus
The Superior Plus is the largest category listed on the official page, at 19 square metres, and it is the only one that accommodates up to three adults. That extra space makes it the room to look at for small groups of three, or for guests on a longer stay who want a little more room to unpack. Bed arrangements for this category are not detailed on the official page, so confirm the set-up on the room listing before you book.
What the rooms include
According to the official Hotel 81 page, rooms come with:
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- In-room filtered drinking water
- A television
- A branded pocket spring mattress
- A shower with hot and cold water
- High-speed WiFi
Traveloka's facility list also includes a hairdryer, shower and TV under in-room facilities, and air conditioning across the property. Room service is not offered, according to Traveloka's listing data. Per-room features can differ between categories, so review the individual room details on the listing if a specific item matters to you.
Facilities and Amenities
Hotel 81 Lucky keeps its facilities focused on the essentials. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, according to Traveloka's listing data, and no pool or gym is listed, so the hotel is best suited to guests who plan to spend their days out exploring and use the room as a comfortable base. What is offered covers the practical needs of a short city stay well.
Facilities and services listed on Traveloka include:
- Connectivity: free WiFi, including WiFi in public areas
- Comfort: air conditioning throughout
- Building: a lift serving the 8-floor building
- Parking: on-site parking, recorded on Traveloka as free of charge (confirm availability with the hotel before arriving by car)
- Security: a safety deposit box and 24-hour security
- Front desk: a 24-hour receptionist, which the official page also confirms
- Services: luggage storage and multilingual staff
The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are particularly useful in Singapore, where many flights arrive late at night or early in the morning. Guests who land before the standard check-in time can leave their bags and head straight out, while those with an evening departure can store luggage after checking out. The official page notes that early check-in and late check-out may be arranged for an additional charge, so ask the front desk about current terms.
Hotel 81 Lucky is a non-smoking property: smoking is prohibited throughout the accommodation, according to both Traveloka's policy data and the official page. The official page also states that pets are not allowed and that occupancy limits per room are strictly enforced in line with fire safety rules, so book a room category that matches the actual number of guests in your party.
Location and Getting There
The hotel sits on Lorong 20 Geylang, one of the numbered lanes off Geylang Road in the east of central Singapore. The official Hotel 81 page describes the location as not far from the Guillemard Road and Geylang Road bus stops and Aljunied MRT station, which puts the wider MRT network within easy reach for trips to the city centre and beyond.
Nearby places named on the hotel's official page include:
- Aljunied MRT station
- Paya Lebar Square
- PLQ Mall at Paya Lebar Quarter
- Kallang Wave Mall
- Old Airport Road Food Centre
Paya Lebar Square and PLQ Mall are convenient shopping and dining clusters for everyday needs, while Kallang Wave Mall is another option for shopping and casual meals. If you are flying in, Singapore Changi Airport is on the eastern side of the island, and you can compare flights to Singapore on Traveloka before arranging a taxi, ride-hailing car or MRT connection to Geylang. Traveloka's listing data notes that the hotel does not provide an airport transfer, so plan your own onward transport from the airport.
For drivers, on-site parking is listed. For everyone else, buses along Geylang Road and Guillemard Road and the MRT network make the hotel a practical starting point for exploring the city without needing a car.
Dining near Hotel 81 Lucky
There is no restaurant or bar inside Hotel 81 Lucky, according to Traveloka's listing data, and no on-site dining is described on the official page. That is not a drawback in this part of Singapore, because Geylang and its surroundings are known for local food, and the in-room coffee and tea-making facilities cover the first cup of the day.
The hotel's official page highlights Old Airport Road Food Centre as a nearby attraction. It is one of the island's well-known hawker centres, where you can try a wide range of local dishes in a casual setting. Along Geylang Road and the surrounding lorongs you will also find a dense mix of coffee shops and eateries, which suits travellers who like to eat where the locals do.
- Hawker fare: Old Airport Road Food Centre, named on the official page
- Mall dining: food outlets at Paya Lebar Square and PLQ Mall
- Further afield: eateries at Kallang Wave Mall
- In the room: coffee and tea-making facilities and filtered drinking water
If you want to pair a meal with sightseeing, browse things to do and attractions across Singapore on Traveloka, from food tours to tickets for the island's major attractions.
Why Stay at Hotel 81 Lucky
The case for Hotel 81 Lucky rests on being simple, central and well connected. It is a purpose-built hotel from 2008, run under a brand whose whole proposition is clean, uncomplicated rooms at good value, and it puts guests within reach of buses and the MRT on Singapore's eastern side.
- A clear room ladder: two 15-square-metre Standard rooms for couples or pairs, and a 19-square-metre Superior Plus for up to three adults.
- Round-the-clock front desk: 24-hour reception and luggage storage make awkward flight times easier to manage.
- Practical in-room comforts: coffee and tea-making facilities, filtered drinking water, TV and a pocket spring mattress, according to the official page.
- Connected: free WiFi, including in public areas, according to Traveloka's listing.
- Parking on site: useful for anyone touring the island by car.
- Smoke-free: smoking is prohibited throughout the property.
- Local food nearby: Geylang's eateries and Old Airport Road Food Centre are close at hand.
It is less suited to travellers looking for a pool, gym or in-house restaurant, none of which are listed. For those who want those extras, or simply want to weigh up the neighbourhood options, you can compare other hotels in Singapore on Traveloka side by side.
Tips for Booking Hotel 81 Lucky on Traveloka
- Match the room to your group. Standard Queen and Standard Twin rooms take a maximum of two adults; choose the Superior Plus if three adults are travelling. Occupancy limits are strictly enforced, according to the official page.
- Bring physical ID. Under Singapore's hotel licensing and national registration rules, guests must present a valid government-issued identification, such as an original passport or photo ID card, in hard copy at check-in. Digital Singpass ID and membership cards are not accepted for registration. A credit card is also required at check-in, and Traveloka's policy notes say this can be in soft copy.
- Check the age rule. The minimum check-in age is 18, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Plan around the times. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If you arrive early, use the luggage storage at the 24-hour front desk, or ask about early check-in, which the official page says is available for an extra charge.
- Families with young children. The official page states that children under six stay without an extra charge when no extra bedding is needed, and that baby cots are not available, so plan accordingly.
- Confirm parking if driving. Parking is listed, but contact the hotel ahead of a car-based stay to confirm availability.
- Review the live listing. Room availability, inclusions and policies can change, so read the room details and policy section on the Traveloka page before you confirm.
Booking through Traveloka lets you see the available room types, policies and guest reviews for Hotel 81 Lucky in one place, and keep your trip details together with any flights or activities. Start planning the rest of your journey from the Traveloka homepage.
Other Popular Hotels in Geylang
If Hotel 81 Lucky is fully booked for your dates, or you want to compare nearby options, these Geylang hotels are also listed on Traveloka.
- About the hotel: A sister Hotel 81 property at 20 Lorong 16 Geylang, a few lanes from Lorong 20, listed on Traveloka as a 2-star hotel built in 1995.
- Rooms: 88 rooms across 5 floors, according to Traveloka; see the listing for current room categories.
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, parking, lift, safety deposit box and WiFi in public areas; in-room hairdryer, shower and TV.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A larger Hotel 81 property at 21 Lorong 12 Geylang, listed on Traveloka as a 2-star hotel built in 2000.
- Rooms: 133 rooms over 8 floors, with connecting rooms and non-smoking rooms listed on Traveloka.
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, disabled access friendly facilities, parking, lift and safety deposit box; in-room hairdryer, shower and TV.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 32 Lorong 8 Geylang, built in 2001 according to Traveloka, suited to travellers wanting a simple base at the western end of the lorongs.
- Rooms: 62 rooms across 8 floors, with non-smoking rooms listed; see the listing for room categories.
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, parking and lift; in-room hairdryer, refrigerator, shower and TV.
- Services: Laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour receptionist.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at No. 8 Lorong 10 Geylang, a practical pick for business travellers thanks to its LAN internet and photocopier.
- Rooms: 42 rooms over 8 floors, with non-smoking rooms listed on Traveloka.
- Facilities: Cafe, LAN internet, free WiFi, air conditioning, heater, parking and lift; in-room cable TV, hairdryer, refrigerator and shower.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist and luggage storage.
- About the hotel: A compact property at 1 Lorong 10 Geylang, built in 2023 and classed on Traveloka as a hostel-type stay, with a rooftop terrace listed among its facilities.
- Rooms: 25 rooms across 6 floors, with family rooms listed on Traveloka.
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, rooftop terrace, coffee shop, lift and clothes dryer; in-room hairdryer and shower.
- Services: Front desk with a 24-hour receptionist, express check-in, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 29 Lorong 4 Geylang, towards the western edge of the district.
- Rooms: Non-smoking rooms listed; in-room facilities on Traveloka include a desk, TV, hairdryer, shower and bathtub (check individual rooms on the listing).
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, parking and lift.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist.
- About the hotel: A 3-star hotel at 20 Lorong 17 Geylang, close to the Lorong 16 to 20 cluster, with an on-site restaurant listed on Traveloka.
- Rooms: Non-smoking rooms listed; see the listing for current room categories.
- Facilities: LAN internet, WiFi in public areas, restaurant, parking, safety deposit box, lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
- Services: Concierge and 24-hour receptionist.
- About the hotel: A small 2-star hotel at 60 Lorong 8 Geylang with a straightforward, no-frills set-up.
- Rooms: 38 rooms, according to Traveloka; check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.
- Facilities: A designated smoking area is listed; see the listing for the full facility list.
- Services: Multilingual staff.
