Hotel 1929

Hotels
7.2 (642 reviews)
50 Keong Saik Road , Singapore , sg

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
New management
Cons:
Rude management
Small room size
Lack of amenities
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
There was a strange smell in the elevator area.
Service
6.91
Manager Alfred was described as rude and dismissive about issues raised.
Location
8.45
The hotel is in a very good position.
Room Quality
6.4
Rooms are incredibly small and had issues with hot water.
Amenities
5.93
No basic toiletries like shampoo, soap, or toothpaste were provided.
Value for Money
7.89
Room sizes and amenities did not meet expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Not explicitly mentioned; assuming standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.61
Overall experience affected by service and room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 22:26

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Singapore

Historic Charm: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Singapore with a stay at Hotel 1929, located just 700 metres from the iconic Sri Mariamman Temple.

Modern Comforts: Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, a TV, and cozy bed linen. Upgrade to a room with a balcony for a stunning view of the city.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions like the Singapore City Gallery and National Gallery Singapore, all within easy reach from our 3-star hotel.

Experience the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary convenience at Hotel 1929. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Singaporean getaway.

Important information:

The payable total price may be increased by 1% due to the GST increase in 2024.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SIN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 642 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 6.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 5.93
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 7.61
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Raffaele
6
Pros:

The room are incredibly small, it’s very har to move and I had difficulty also in find a place for my luggage (a small trolley). The shower is on the roof of the bathroom, so once you use it it flood all the bathroom. Unfortunately, my shower didn’t get the hot water (while the sink had it). The hotel is ok, it’s been renewed short time ago and it’s in a very good position. There was a strange smell in the elevator area.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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yogendrann2022 NONE
2
Rude Mgr Alfred. Hotel under new mgmt + New Name.
Pros:

Hotel 1929 New Management and New Name

Hotel is under new management and Manager Alfred who can be very blunt and rude.

Room renovated to even smaller and no biday in the toilet.

There were no shampoo, soap or toothpaste and when told to manager Alfred his response was "our staff are very diligent in checking and putting all those things before you come" basically he implied that we were lying.

Too much noise of loud music till midnight and Alfred's response was that we should know about the noise before we book this hotel including the room size. We told him this is our 3rd booking but this place is renovated.

The noise was less in our previous 3rd floor room but he lied his hotel is fully booked when we see 3 rooms are vacant and fully available online.

Alfred the manager is extremely rude. I saw another person complaining about the noise and the response from the staff is the noise only up to 10 pm when it goes to midnight.

2025-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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Guy solo traveller au
2
Not good. I would consider a park bench before I would consider staying there again
Pros:

The room was in a state of disrepair with flaking paint and cracks in the walls therefore it was difficult to discern how clean the room was, suffice to say I felt uncomfortable staying there. And there was no table or even a chair to put my luggage on so I just had to leave my things on the floor. It was a bad experience and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo traveller ie
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Great location and staff shower was good

Cons:

Musty smell and room was tiny I got a single superior

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
F
Federico solo traveller it
1
Bad
2025-03-25 via Nuitee
C
Christopher young couple gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Great welcome,very good staff

2025-03-15 via Nuitee
G
Guo solo traveller au
1
Bad
2025-02-12 via Nuitee
J
Jharmsbln Couples Berlin
2
Avoid this place!
Pros:

We booked the 1929 based on our experience from staying there a few years ago. Back then we loved the location, the quirkiness (chairs from VITRA design museum in the rooms) and the great restaurant Amber next door which also served as the breakfast restaurant. Now the only good thing left is the location. The hotel feels completely neglected. The lobby has been reduced to an unwelcoming area with a receptionist sitting in a corner. The “balcony room” was dirty, stains and mold on the walls, mold in the bathroom, floor tiles broken and never replaced, the bathroom fixtures broken. For added security they put the room number on the key card to make easier for anyone finding a lost card to just walk in and clear out your room. Yes, it is not expensive but you don’t even get what you pay for. Always read the reviews and avoid this place!

2025-02-10 via Tripadvisor
K
Karl young couple gb
5
Passable
Cons:

The hotel portrays itself as something of a 1920s retro colonial style building so we were disappointed to find when we got there, a very run of the mill,rather shabby boarding house.

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
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Ivan solo traveller co
8
Very good
2025-01-20 via Nuitee
C
Christine young couple au
6
Pleasant
Pros:

I loved the location

Cons:

I think bathrooms need updating

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
J
Joshua family with young children au
3
Don’t go there.
Pros:

Very close to Chinatown

Cons:

Price vs value is very low. Uncleared tower bags in hallway for the entire day. Smell musky and air very stagnant, and bug spray smell. Wall pain peeling off, doors at bath don’t close fully. Door safety lock broken but was not replace. We have 2 rooms (deluxe) booked for transit sleep for 1 night only, and we stayed out as long as possible to not go back.

2025-01-07 via Nuitee
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Wendy young couple us
3
Poor
Pros:

Location was cool. Great restaurants around the area

Cons:

It was moldy and smelled of wet carpet and mold as soon as you walked in. Moldy grout and tiles missing off the floor. Someone had slapped paint around and had gotten it on the curtains and door frames extra. Room was TINY. No place to put your bags. We looked in another room and it was even worse. Not worth the money. Singapore is expensive hotels but look elsewhere then here

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
S
Savita young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2024-12-25 via Nuitee
A
Aldo young couple sg
10
Exceptional
2024-12-13 via Nuitee
V
Vanya solo traveller id
10
Exceptional
2024-12-11 via Nuitee
S
Shaun solo traveller au
8
Inexpensive hotel suitable for exploring Singapore
Pros:

Great location. 5 minutes walk to Outram Park MTR, and 6 minutes walk to Maxwell Hawker Market. Room is ideal for a single traveler who wishes to spend more time outside than in.

2024-12-10 via Nuitee
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Wong solo traveller sg
6
Pleasant
2024-12-02 via Nuitee
K
Kimball young couple us
7
Good
Pros:

Great location in Chinatown next to 2 subway stations.
Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Hotel is above a noisy bar, wear earplugs or go to bed late. Room is small. Shower and toilet are together making the floor always wet.

2024-12-01 via Nuitee
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Guy solo traveller my
8
Very pleasant, would recommend.
Pros:

Location for me was ideal. Area had plenty of character. I had a couple of requests which the staff willingly fulfilled.

Cons:

Room safe would have been nice. Biggest let down was the very dim lighting in the room. Bright light inside the shower room but there should have been a bright light over the wash basin.

2024-11-27 via Nuitee