Step out of Bencoolen MRT Station (DT21) on the Downtown Line and you are only a short walk from V Hotel Bencoolen, a 4-star hotel at 48 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189627. The hotel's own website places it on the Bugis side of the city centre, close to the Singapore Art Museum and the National Museum of Singapore, which makes it a practical base for travellers who want museums, shopping streets and the Downtown Line all within easy reach.
The property is part of the V Hotel brand operated by Worldwide Hotels, which runs two V Hotel addresses in Singapore. According to Traveloka's listing data, the Bencoolen hotel was built in 2013, rises over 10 floors and offers 271 rooms, with 2013 also recorded as its last renovation year. That combination of a relatively modern building, a compact room format and a mid-sized room count gives it a clear identity among the many hotels in the Bencoolen area, which Traveloka groups within the wider Bugis district.
Traveloka's listing also highlights the hotel as great value in its class and notes a high quality of service with minimal check-in issues. Guests should expect an efficient city hotel rather than a resort: rooms are designed for sleeping and getting ready to head out, while the shared spaces cover a pool, a garden corner, a gym, a restaurant and self-service laundry.
The official V Hotel Bencoolen website lists five room categories. Sizes are compact, which is typical of central Singapore, so it helps to match the room to your group before booking. The ladder below runs from the smallest rooms upwards, based on the floor areas published by the hotel.
The entry category is the Superior Queen, listed by the hotel at 14 square metres with a maximum occupancy of two adults. It suits solo travellers and couples who plan to spend most of the day out exploring and simply want a well-located, comfortable base with a queen bed.
The Superior Twin shares the same 14-square-metre footprint and two-adult limit, but with twin beds instead of a single queen. It is the practical choice for friends or colleagues travelling together who prefer separate beds.
The Triple Room is listed at 16 square metres and sleeps up to three adults, making it one of the two options for small groups or a family of three. The hotel does not publish the exact bed configuration on its main page, so check the room details on the property listing when you select your dates.
At 19 square metres, the Studio Room is among the largest categories and also accommodates up to three adults. If three people are sharing and want a little more floor space than the Triple, this is the room to compare first.
The Deluxe Queen matches the Studio's 19 square metres but is configured for a maximum of two adults with a queen bed, so couples get the most space per guest of any category at the hotel.
Across the rooms, the hotel's website lists high-speed WiFi, an Internet-connected LED TV, a mini refrigerator, a hairdryer, an electronic safe, a full-length wardrobe, a pocket spring mattress, tea-making facilities with coffee and tea, filtered drinking water, bathroom slippers and complimentary toiletries. Traveloka's listing also confirms cable TV, a hairdryer, an in-room safe and a shower. Features can vary by room, so review the per-room amenities on the listing before you book.
For a city hotel with compact rooms, V Hotel Bencoolen puts a fair amount into its shared spaces. Traveloka's listing and the official website together confirm the following:
Service-wise, Traveloka lists a 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, a concierge, a money changer, luggage storage and multilingual staff. Luggage storage is especially handy in Singapore, where many flights arrive early in the morning or leave late at night. Note that in-room dining is not listed for this property, and Traveloka records no bar on site. A designated smoking area is listed, while the hotel's own policies state that smoking is not allowed in rooms and pets are not permitted.
The address on Bencoolen Street sits in a well-connected pocket between Bugis, the museum district and the edge of Orchard. The hotel names Bencoolen MRT Station (DT21) on the Downtown Line as its nearest station, a short walk from the lobby. From there, the Downtown Line links directly to Bugis, Chinatown and the Marina Bay area, while the rest of the MRT network is a single interchange away.
Nearby places highlighted on the hotel's website include:
Changi Airport is about 26.6km from the hotel by the hotel's own reckoning. Traveloka's listing does not show an airport transfer service, so plan to take the MRT, a taxi or a ride-hailing car. If you are still arranging the journey into Singapore, you can compare and book flights to Singapore on Traveloka and then head into the city by rail or road.
Traveloka lists one restaurant at the hotel, and the official website names it as Yuugo, inviting guests to savour their favourite dishes there. Buffet breakfast appears in Traveloka's food and drink listing, and the hotel states that breakfast is served on Level 1 each morning. Breakfast inclusion depends on the rate you choose, so check whether your room package includes it. The hotel's policies also note that children under six can have breakfast free of charge with a paying adult. Traveloka's listing marks the food and drink offering as alcohol-free, so plan to look elsewhere for a drink in the evening.
Because the hotel has no bar and no in-room dining listed, most guests eat out for lunch and dinner. The location helps: the surrounding Bugis area offers a wide choice of casual places to eat, and Little India, about 1.5km away by the hotel's estimate, is easy to reach for a meal. Traveloka also lists a grocery and a supermarket among the nearby facilities, useful for snacks and drinks to keep in the mini refrigerator. To plan your days around food tours, museums and attractions, browse things to do in Singapore on Traveloka.
The strongest argument for V Hotel Bencoolen is the balance it strikes between location and practicality. A Downtown Line station on the doorstep means you can reach Marina Bay, Chinatown and Bugis without changing trains, and the museum district is close enough to explore on foot. That matters in a city where taxis add up and the midday heat makes long walks tiring.
The hotel also covers the essentials that budget-conscious travellers tend to look for: free WiFi, a pool for a swim after a hot day, a gym, a coin-operated laundromat for longer trips, and luggage storage for awkward flight times. Traveloka's listing highlights its value in class and its smooth check-in record, both useful indicators for a short city stay.
It suits couples and solo travellers in the Superior or Deluxe Queen rooms, friends sharing a Superior Twin, and small groups of three in the Triple or Studio. Travellers who want an on-site bar, room service or larger family suites may prefer to compare other hotels in Singapore on Traveloka before deciding.
Room availability and rates change with dates and demand, so check the live listing for your travel period. When you are ready to plan the rest of the trip, start from the Traveloka homepage.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at V Hotel Bencoolen | 271 |
Number of floors in V Hotel Bencoolen | 10 |
Another facilities in V Hotel Bencoolen | Buffet breakfast, Beauty salon, GROCERY_STORE, Gift shop, Supermarket |
