Orchid Hotel

Orchid Hotel is a four-star hotel located in Chinatown, Singapore, at the southern tip of the main island. It is a good choice as an accommodation in the area as it offers cheaper room rates compare to other hotels. The Orchid Hotel also has great comfortable rooms. The hotel is also strategically located, being near to an MRT station and a food plaza.

How to Get to the Orchid Hotel

The Orchid Hotel is located at Tras Street, one of the main roads in Chinatown. The best way to get to the hotel is by driving. A drive from Pulau Ujong to the Orchid Hotel will take about twenty-five minutes. There is an option to take a taxi to the hotel. Singapore has reliable and reputable taxi services with affordable fare. However, do note of the location and time when hailing down a taxi, as there are surcharges at certain places and time, especially during peak hours and after midnight. For a cheaper alternative, one can take an MRT train on the East-West Line. There is an MRT station, the Tanjong Pagar MRT station, located not far from the Orchid Hotel and it serves the East-West Line. There is also an option to take the Singapore transit bus, as there is a bus stop across the hotel.

Different Type of Room at the Orchid Hotel

The Orchid Hotel has four types of rooms in its building, suitable for a range of guests. The first type is the Deluxe Double Room. The room has a space of 32-sqm with a Queen-sized bed and a Single-bed. The Deluxe Double room is perfect for a small family, and it can sleep at least three adults comfortably. A night in this room starts from S$ 166. Next one is the Executive Room. It has the same room size as the Deluxe Double room at 32-sqm, and it comes with a King-sized bed. The Executive Room is perfect for a couple or a single traveller. The room starts from S$ 228 a night. The Deluxe Triple room also has the same room size as the previous room. It is completed with a Queen-sized bed and a Twin-sized bed. The Deluxe Triple room also can sleep at least three adults. It has a price tag of S$ 249 a night. The biggest room at the Orchid Hotel is the Suite. The Suite is just a shy of 40-sqm, and it has a Queen-sized bed. The bedroom is separated from the sitting/office area of the suite. A night in the Suite starts from S$ 331 a night.

All of the rooms are equipped with the same basic in-room amenities. These amenities include a set of television with cable channels, a coffee/tea maker set, a minibar, and a couple of bottled water. The rooms also have an in-room safe and ironing facility. The rooms are fully air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi connection is also available in every room.

The private bathroom of each room has a hot water shower, a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Restaurants and Café at the Orchid Hotel

The Orchid Hotel has a restaurant where it serves daily buffet and a la carte dishes. The restaurant also provides room services. The hotel also has a café where it serves cakes, pastries and coffees.

Facilities at the Orchid Hotel

The Orchid Hotel has great facilities to make sure that their guests are comfortable and a great stay. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk with receptionists and concierge. Security is also available around the clock. The Orchid Hotel has a moneychanger service for the ease of their international guests. Laundry service is also available though there will be a surcharge on the room bill. There is a designated parking area for the guests to park their car. There is a fitness centre, and a swimming pool are available for the guests to use freely. The hotel has a spa that offers a variety of messages and treatments. An early booking is required to use the spa services.

Interesting Place near the Orchid Hotel

Singapore City Gallery

This is a three-storey visitor centre and an urban planning museum in Singapore. Visitors of the Singapore City Centre will get the chance to see the enormous model replica of the Central Area of Singapore. The visitor centre is filled with photos and information on the city’s transformation from the past to the present. The future ideas for the city also show at the centre, presenting the idea of a more distinctive Singapore. The Singapore City Gallery opens every day, except on Sundays, from 9 AM until 5 PM.