Overview of Wilby Central Serviced Apartments
Wilby Central Serviced Apartments is a 138-room serviced apartment property spread across 20 floors, according to Traveloka's listing data, with its address at 15 Queen Street, #01-01 Tan Chong Tower, Bugis, Singapore 188537. The building dates from 2010, which is also the most recent renovation year recorded on the listing, and the property is classified as a 4-star apartment-type stay rather than a conventional hotel. That combination of high-rise scale, a modest room count per floor and a self-catering format is the clearest way to understand what the property offers: an apartment-style base in central Singapore with hotel-style front-of-house support.
Because it sits in the Bugis district, the property places guests within the city's central area, in a neighbourhood the listing describes with nearby banking, grocery, supermarket and salon conveniences. Traveloka lists the property under the Bugis city area, which on the platform groups more than a hundred places to stay, so travellers comparing options will find plenty of neighbours. What distinguishes Wilby Central Serviced Apartments from many of those neighbours is the apartment format itself: the listing records a kitchenette, a microwave and a refrigerator among its in-room facilities, which is uncommon among the standard hotels nearby.
The property's own check-in instructions, published on the listing, describe a concierge counter in the lobby that operates 24 hours a day, and they note that concierge staff may carry out a check-in inventory to walk guests through the apartment's features. That small detail says a lot about the style of the stay: it is set up for guests who will actually use the kitchen, appliances and living space, not only sleep there.
Apartment and Unit Types at Wilby Central Serviced Apartments
Traveloka's structured data for Wilby Central Serviced Apartments does not publish a fixed, named room-tier ladder for this property, so this page does not list specific apartment categories, sizes or bed configurations. The units bookable on any given date, together with their occupancy limits and bed details, are shown in the room selection panel on the property page, and that panel is the place to check before you confirm. What the listing does record is a consistent set of in-room facilities, summarised below.
Kitchen and self-catering features
The in-room facilities recorded for Wilby Central Serviced Apartments include a kitchenette, a microwave and a refrigerator. For longer stays this matters: guests can prepare breakfast, store groceries and heat up takeaway from the many eateries in Bugis without relying on a restaurant on site. Exact kitchen fittings can differ between units, so check the description of the specific unit you are booking if you need particular cookware or appliances.
Bathroom and comfort
The listing records both a shower and a bathtub among in-room facilities, along with a hairdryer and air conditioning. As with any multi-unit building, not every unit may be fitted identically, so if a bathtub is important to you, confirm it in the unit details on Traveloka before booking.
Work and entertainment
A desk, a TV and cable TV are listed as in-room facilities, which suits business travellers and anyone who needs to keep up with work while in Singapore. Free WiFi is listed under the property's connectivity facilities, and WiFi is also available in public areas. Room voltage is recorded as 220 volts, so travellers bringing appliances from regions with a different standard should pack a suitable adaptor or converter.
Security in the apartment
An in-room safe is listed among the in-room facilities, giving guests a place to store passports and valuables. This is complemented by 24-hour security recorded among the property's hotel services.
Facilities and Amenities
For an apartment-style property, Wilby Central Serviced Apartments lists a useful set of shared facilities and services. The highlights recorded on Traveloka are grouped below so you can see at a glance what is available on site.
- Wellness: a hot tub and a sauna are listed under the property's leisure facilities.
- Connectivity: free WiFi, plus WiFi in public areas.
- Front of house: a 24-hour receptionist and a concierge, with multilingual staff listed among services.
- Practical services: laundry service and luggage storage.
- Safety: 24-hour security and an elevator serving the building.
- Climate: air conditioning is listed as a general facility.
A couple of items on the listing are worth reading carefully. Parking appears among the public facilities, but the property's parking field on the same listing shows parking as not available, so drivers should confirm arrangements with the property before arrival rather than assume a space. Similarly, an airport transfer with a surcharge appears among shuttle services, while another field on the listing marks airport transfer as unavailable; treat any transfer as something to arrange and confirm directly in advance.
The listing also records that room service is not available and that there are no on-site restaurants or bars. For most apartment guests this is not a drawback, since the kitchenette and the surrounding district cover meals, but it is worth knowing before you arrive late at night expecting a hotel-style menu.
Location and Getting There
Wilby Central Serviced Apartments sits at 15 Queen Street in Bugis, a central district of Singapore that Traveloka's location data places at roughly 1.298 degrees north and 103.853 degrees east. Queen Street runs through the heart of the area, and several of the hotels listed further down this page sit on neighbouring roads such as Middle Road, Short Street, Bencoolen Street, Victoria Street, Beach Road and Jalan Sultan in Kampong Glam, which gives a sense of how compact the surrounding grid is.
Bugis is well connected by Singapore's MRT network and by bus, and taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available throughout the central area. Because walking times depend on the exact route and the weather, check a live map from the Queen Street address for the most convenient station and the current journey time. Most international visitors arrive through Singapore Changi Airport; if you are still planning that leg, you can compare and book flights to Singapore on Traveloka and then connect into the city by MRT, taxi or ride-hailing.
Traveloka's listing notes several everyday conveniences nearby, which is useful for anyone staying more than a night or two:
- ATM and banking services
- A supermarket and a grocery store
- A laundry, in addition to the in-house laundry service
- A beauty salon and a hair salon
- A gift shop
Dining near Wilby Central Serviced Apartments
With no restaurant, bar or room service recorded on the listing, dining at Wilby Central Serviced Apartments is a mix of self-catering and eating out. The kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator listed among in-room facilities make it straightforward to keep breakfast items, snacks and drinks in the apartment, and the supermarket and grocery store noted nearby make restocking easy.
Beyond the apartment, Bugis and the neighbouring Kampong Glam area are known for a wide variety of hawker fare, cafes, casual restaurants and shopping-centre food courts, so evening meals rarely require a long trip. Guests who prefer a sit-down breakfast can look to nearby hotels and cafes in the district. If you are building a full itinerary around food and sightseeing, browse things to do and attractions in Singapore on Traveloka to add food tours, attraction tickets and experiences to your stay.
A practical tip for self-caterers: since the property does not list on-site dining, plan your first meal before check-in, especially if you arrive late. The 24-hour concierge counter described in the property's check-in instructions can be a helpful first port of call for local suggestions.
Why Stay at Wilby Central Serviced Apartments
The strongest reason to choose Wilby Central Serviced Apartments is the format. The property pairs a central Bugis address with an apartment-style set-up, and the listing's kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, desk and in-room safe make it practical for stays measured in weeks as well as nights. Business travellers on project assignments, families who want to cook their own meals and couples who like space to spread out are all well served by this style of accommodation.
The second reason is service around the clock. The property describes its lobby concierge as operating 24 hours a day, and the listing records a 24-hour receptionist and 24-hour security, so late arrivals and early departures are handled without fuss. Multilingual staff are also listed, which helps international guests.
Third, the shared facilities add a touch of downtime that many apartment properties lack: a hot tub and a sauna are listed on site, offering a way to unwind after a day of meetings or sightseeing in Singapore's heat. Finally, the building's 20-floor scale and 138 rooms give it a settled, residential feel rather than the bustle of a large hotel lobby. If you would like to weigh it against other options before deciding, compare other hotels and apartments in Singapore on Traveloka.
Tips for Booking Wilby Central Serviced Apartments on Traveloka
A little preparation makes an apartment stay smoother. These tips are based on the policies and facilities recorded on the Wilby Central Serviced Apartments listing.
- Note the check-in and check-out times. Standard check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. If you need earlier access or a later departure, ask the property in advance; luggage storage is listed among its services.
- Prepare for the security deposit. The property's check-in instructions state that a security deposit is collected at check-in as a guarantee against incidentals, payable by credit card or cash. Check the current amount on the property page before you travel.
- Allow time for the check-in inventory. The concierge may walk you through the apartment's features at check-in, which is a good moment to ask about appliances and building facilities.
- Confirm parking and transfers directly. Because the listing shows mixed information on parking and airport transfers, confirm both with the property before arrival.
- Check the unit details. Room selection on Traveloka shows the units available for your dates; review occupancy, bed details and in-room features there before paying.
- Pack an adaptor if needed. Room voltage is recorded as 220 volts.
Booking through Traveloka lets you see the available units, compare dates and manage your reservation in one place. When you are ready to plan the rest of the trip, head to the Traveloka homepage to bring flights, stays and activities together.
Other Popular Hotels in Bugis
If you would like to compare Wilby Central Serviced Apartments with other well-visited places to stay in Bugis, these nearby properties are also available on Traveloka. Details below come from each property's own Traveloka listing.
- About the hotel: A large 4-star hotel at 500 Jalan Sultan Road, with 1,500 rooms over 19 floors according to its Traveloka listing, built in 2015. It suits travellers who want a wide range of on-site hotel facilities.
- Rooms: Family rooms are listed; see the property page for the current room line-up.
- Facilities: Outdoor pool, restaurant, cafe and coffee shop, bar, business centre and meeting facilities, free WiFi.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, concierge, money changer, room service, laundry service, luggage storage.
- About the hotel: A compact 2-star hotel at 31 Middle Road with 88 rooms over 6 floors, per its listing. A straightforward budget-minded base a short distance from Queen Street.
- Rooms: Family rooms are listed; check the property page for available room types.
- Facilities: Free WiFi, air conditioning, elevator, safety deposit box, parking.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, luggage storage, multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 4.5-star hotel at 7500 Beach Road with 346 rooms over 7 floors; its listing records a 1971 build year and a 2020 renovation. A good fit for guests who want a pool and spa close to Bugis.
- Rooms: Family rooms and connecting rooms are listed; see the property page for room categories.
- Facilities: Outdoor pool and children's pool, spa, sauna and massage, restaurant, bar and poolside bar, meeting facilities, free WiFi.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour room service, concierge, area shuttle, express check-in and check-out, laundry service.
- About the hotel: A 4-star hotel at 200 Middle Road with 308 rooms over 16 floors, built in 2016 and last renovated in 2024 according to its listing. Its listing records a range of accessibility features.
- Rooms: Check the property page for the current room types and occupancy.
- Facilities: Fitness centre, cafe, free WiFi, wheelchair-accessible features including a roll-in shower and accessible bathroom.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, express check-out, laundry service, luggage storage, airport transfer (surcharge).
- About the hotel: A 4-star hotel at 48 Bencoolen Street with 271 rooms over 10 floors, built in 2013 per its listing. A mid-sized option on Bencoolen Street with an outdoor pool listed.
- Rooms: See the property page for available room categories.
- Facilities: Outdoor pool, restaurant with buffet breakfast, accessible bathroom, free WiFi.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, concierge, money changer, laundry service, luggage storage.
- About the hotel: A 4-star hotel at 89 Short Street with 530 rooms over 14 floors, built in 2023 according to its listing. A newer-build option on Short Street.
- Rooms: Check the property page for current room types.
- Facilities: Outdoor pool, restaurant and coffee shop, buffet breakfast, free WiFi.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, concierge, luggage storage, tours.
- About the hotel: A 4-star boutique hotel at 101 Jalan Sultan in Kampong Glam with 61 rooms over 3 floors, built in 2011 per its listing. Ideal for travellers who want to stay among the district's heritage streets.
- Rooms: See the property page for room categories and occupancy.
- Facilities: Rooftop terrace, restaurant, free WiFi; minibar and in-room safe listed among in-room facilities.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, front desk, laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 4-star hotel at 390 Victoria Street with 393 rooms over 19 floors; its listing records a 1988 build year and a 2012 renovation. An option for families, with family rooms listed.
- Rooms: Family rooms and connecting rooms are listed; check the property page for room types.
- Facilities: Outdoor pool, restaurant with buffet and a la carte dining, banquet and meeting facilities, free WiFi.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, concierge, bellhop, money changer, airport transfer, express check-in and check-out.