Overview of Venue Hotel
Venue Hotel is a 3-star boutique hotel at 305 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427556, in the Joo Chiat area of East Coast. Its defining trait is how it sits within its street. The official Venue Hotel website says the property "stands as a model that preserves the charm and appeal of the vicinity and the colourful shophouses", and it describes the hotel as "a safe and cosy haven, away from the bustling city". Rather than a glass tower in the business district, guests get a low-rise base on one of Singapore's best-known heritage streets.
According to Traveloka's property data, the building dates from 2013, and it has 81 rooms spread over four floors. The hotel is also the namesake of the Venue Hotel collection, a small group of Joo Chiat properties presented on the Worldwide Hotels website alongside Venue Hotel The Lily, Hotel Classic by Venue and Hotel Sakura by Venue. The collection's own tagline sums up the intended mood: "Boutique Touch. Curious. Chic."
Traveloka's listing highlights two points that guests tend to value. The hotel is recognised as offering great value in its class, consistently maintaining competitive prices and availability, and it is flagged for high-quality service with minimal check-in issues. Those two traits fit the property's role well: it is a practical, well-run hotel for travellers who would rather spend their time in the cafés, temples and shophouse lanes of Joo Chiat and Katong than in a hotel lobby.
Room Types at Venue Hotel
The official Venue Hotel website lists seven room categories. Most are compact, as is common for boutique hotels in Singapore's older districts, so it pays to match the room to the size of your party and the amount of luggage you are carrying. The categories below run from the smallest upwards, using the sizes and occupancy limits stated on the official site. Traveloka's room selection on your dates may show only some of these, so check the listing before you book.
Standard Queen
The Standard Queen is the entry-level category at 14 square metres for up to two adults. With a queen bed, it suits couples or solo travellers who mainly need a clean, quiet place to sleep between days out exploring the East Coast.
Standard Twin
The Standard Twin is also 14 square metres for up to two adults, but with twin beds instead of a single queen. It is the natural choice for friends or colleagues travelling together who prefer separate beds.
Superior Queen
The Superior Queen is listed at 14 square metres for two adults. The official site places it a step above the Standard rooms within the same footprint; read the room description on the booking page to see what sets it apart at the time you book.
Superior Twin
The Superior Twin mirrors the Superior Queen at 14 square metres for two adults, with a twin-bed layout. It is a good middle option for two guests who want separate beds without stepping up to a larger room.
Deluxe Queen
The Deluxe Queen is noticeably roomier at 18 square metres for up to two adults. The extra floor space makes a real difference on longer stays, or if you are travelling with full-size suitcases.
Premier Queen
The Premier Queen is also 18 square metres for two adults and sits at the top of the hotel's double-room ladder on the official site. It suits couples who want the most comfortable queen-bed option the hotel offers.
Triple
The Triple is the largest category at 21 square metres, accommodating up to three adults. Traveloka's listing also notes family rooms at the property, so small families or groups of three should compare the Triple with any family-room options shown for their dates.
On in-room features, Traveloka's facility list for the property includes air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a hairdryer, an in-room safe and a shower. These are listed at property level, so individual rooms may vary; see the room details on the listing for the exact amenities of the room you choose. Rooms run on 240-volt power, the Singapore standard, so bring a suitable plug adaptor if your devices use a different socket type.
Facilities and Amenities
Venue Hotel keeps its facilities focused on the essentials that matter for a city stay. The services listed on Traveloka are designed to make arrival, departure and day-to-day logistics straightforward:
- Connectivity: free WiFi, with WiFi also available in the hotel's public areas.
- Front desk: a 24-hour receptionist, plus express check-in and express check-out.
- Security: 24-hour security on site.
- Guest services: laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff and tour assistance.
- Business needs: a computer station and a photocopier.
- Building: an elevator serving the hotel's four floors, and air conditioning throughout.
It also helps to know what the hotel does not provide. Traveloka's data lists no on-site restaurant or bar, room service is listed as not available, on-site parking is listed as not available, and the property does not offer an airport transfer. Smoking is prohibited, and the official site states that pets are not allowed. Planning around these points in advance, for example by arranging your own transport from the airport, will keep your stay running smoothly.
The luggage storage service is particularly useful on arrival and departure days. If you land in the morning before check-in opens, or have an evening flight after check-out, you can leave your bags at the front desk and head out to explore Joo Chiat unencumbered.
Location and Getting There
The hotel stands at 305 Joo Chiat Road, in the Joo Chiat area of East Coast, Singapore. Joo Chiat is one of Singapore's most distinctive neighbourhoods, known for its colourful shophouses and its Peranakan heritage, and it flows into neighbouring Katong towards the coast. The official Venue Hotel website points guests towards several nearby spots:
- i12 Katong, listed by the hotel as a nearby place to visit.
- Rumah Bebe, another of the hotel's local suggestions.
- Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, one of the area's places of worship.
- The Peranakan houses that line the streets of Joo Chiat and give the district its character.
- East Coast Park, the park along Singapore's eastern shoreline.
Traveloka's facility list notes an ATM and a supermarket nearby, which is handy for everyday errands during a longer stay. Changi Airport, Singapore's main international gateway, is also on the eastern side of the island, which makes the East Coast a convenient base if you are arriving or departing by air. Because the hotel does not run an airport transfer, guests usually travel from the airport by taxi, ride-hailing service or public transport. If you are still planning your journey, you can compare flights to Singapore on Traveloka and time your arrival around the 15:00 check-in.
For travel within the city, a map app is the easiest way to find the current bus routes and nearest MRT stations from Joo Chiat Road, as public transport options change over time. Since on-site parking is not available, guests driving in should arrange parking elsewhere before arrival.
Dining near Venue Hotel
Venue Hotel does not have an on-site restaurant or bar, according to Traveloka's data, so meals are an excuse to explore the neighbourhood, and the official Venue Hotel website suggests a few places to start:
- Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Café for cakes and a sweet break.
- big short coffee for a coffee stop.
- Braseiro, another of the hotel's local recommendations.
Beyond these suggestions, the surrounding streets have plenty of cafés and local eateries to discover on foot. The official site's child policy refers to breakfast for children under six with a paying adult; check your selected rate on Traveloka to see whether breakfast is included and how it is provided. If you would like to add guided food walks or attractions to your trip, browse things to do in Singapore on Traveloka.
Why Stay at Venue Hotel
The strongest reason to choose Venue Hotel is its setting. Staying on Joo Chiat Road places you in a heritage district rather than a commercial one, where the official site promises "charming, boutique experiences with heartfelt services to make you feel at home". Mornings can start with a walk past the shophouses and end at East Coast Park, without crossing the city first.
- A heritage-street address: the hotel sits among the colourful shophouses of Joo Chiat, close to Peranakan houses, temples and cafés.
- Seven room types: from compact 14-square-metre Standard rooms to an 18-square-metre Deluxe and Premier Queen and a 21-square-metre Triple.
- Round-the-clock support: a 24-hour receptionist and 24-hour security, with express check-in and check-out.
- Practical extras: free WiFi, laundry service, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- Recognised value and service: Traveloka highlights the property for great value in its class and high-quality service with minimal check-in issues.
The trade-offs are clear: there is no restaurant, bar, room service or parking on site. For travellers who plan to eat out in Joo Chiat and use taxis or public transport, those gaps matter little. If you want resort-style facilities or would like to compare other hotels in Singapore, Traveloka lists plenty of options across the East Coast and beyond.
Tips for Booking Venue Hotel on Traveloka
- Pick the room by size, not just name. Four categories share a 14-square-metre footprint, so if space matters, look at the Deluxe Queen, Premier Queen or Triple.
- Plan around check-in and check-out. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The official site says early check-in and late check-out may be arranged subject to availability and an extra charge, so ask the hotel directly if you need more time.
- Bring the right ID. In line with Singapore's hotel licensing and national registration rules, guests must present a valid government-issued ID such as an original passport or photo ID card at check-in. Digital Singpass ID and membership cards are not accepted for registration.
- Check the age rule. The minimum check-in age is 18, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Review the house rules. Smoking is prohibited and pets are not allowed.
- Arrange transport in advance. With no airport transfer or on-site parking, decide how you will reach Joo Chiat Road before you land.
- Check what your rate includes. Read the room and rate details on the listing to confirm meals, bed type and cancellation terms.
When your stay is sorted, you can plan the rest of your trip from the Traveloka homepage.
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