Hotel 81 Chinatown

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Hotel 81
7 (1021 reviews)
181 New Bridge Road , Singapore , SG
+65 6324 8181

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; mentions of inadequate cleaning and maintenance.
Service
8
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, with special mention of the hotel manager.
Location
9
The location received consistent praise for being central and near transport and dining options.
Room Quality
6
Rooms are frequently reported as small and lacking soundproofing.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities sufficed, no negative or positive sentiments were strongly emphasized.
Value for Money
6
Several reviews indicate that the value for money was lacking due to room size and condition.
Food and Beverage
7
No specific feedback provided, assumed to be standard offerings.
Overall Experience
7
General satisfaction noted, though issues with room size and noise were mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:30

Property Description

Historic Charm in the Heart of Chinatown

Convenient Location: With Chinatown MRT Station and heritage sites just steps away, Hotel 81 Chinatown offers easy access to the best of Singapore's cultural hub.

Cozy Accommodations: Stay comfortable in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like cable TV and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Exploration Made Easy: Benefit from the hotel's 24-hour front desk assistance and venture out to discover the vibrant street markets and diverse dining choices in the vicinity.

Book your stay at Hotel 81 Chinatown now to experience the perfect blend of heritage and modern convenience in the heart of Singapore's bustling Chinatown.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SIN

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
P
Peter • couple • au
6
Pros:

Good location near the MRT

Cons:

Very small and dated. Bed is very hard

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
E
Ellen Bjerga • family_with_children • no
5
Close to most things, but very small hotel rooms with a lot of noise outside.
Pros:

The location! Within walking distance of most things.
The staff were helpful with storing luggage before departure.

Cons:

This is the smallest hotel room we have ever stayed in. The bathroom is maybe one square meter. You shower right on the floor, and everything gets wet. There is a lot of noise from the huge TV monitor at the shopping mall across the street. Remember earplugs if you want to get some sleep!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Pokk Huan • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Nice comfortable room which was clean. New towels, floor mat and tooth brushes provided daily with daily room clean. convenient access to both downtown and NE lines. Lots of good food easily found.

Cons:

Near the main road so you can hear cars and the gentle vibrations of the train lines at night.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Oriana • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Good location in the middle of Chinatown, but a bit disappointed with the room which was quite small, no window and no proper shower

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
A
ANTPHANG • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
B
BRITTO • solo_traveller • sg
6
Pros:

Okay only

Cons:

Nothing to like

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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NGAI LOKE MENG • couple • sg
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kim seah • solo_traveller • sg
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Santa • extended_group • lv
4
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
B
Belometti • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

A due passi da Chinatown, albergo semplice ma pulito. Una struttura basic ma con buon rapporto qualità prezzo per Singapore

Cons:

Le camere molto piccole e il bagno veramente piccolo, senza punti di appoggio, quindi un po' scomodo

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
S
SING CHAI • couple • pg
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
W
Wee Kong • solo_traveller • my
10
Good service from the front office Waymond and Pony, would love to come back again!
Pros:

Very clean very nice

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
M
Matteo • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Room without a window

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
C
Carmel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
F
Fabienne • couple • at
4
Cons:

Leider war das unser Hotelzimmer, in welches wir eingecheckt hatten wirklich KOMPLETT mit schimmel verseucht. Ich habe so etwas noch nie erlebt und verstehe nicht wieso so ein Zimmer noch an Gäste vermietet wird. Ich habe es daraufhin natürlich sofort bei der Rezeption gemeldet.
Wenigstens war der Herr an der Rezeption wirklich äusserst hilfsbereit und hat sich sofort um ein neues Zimmer gekümmert. Wir haben dann ein ‘besseres’ bekommen, zwar kein Schimmel aber die Grösse des Raumes war wirklich wie ein Schuhkarton.

Die Lage war zwar top, aber ich würde hier nicht noch einmal herkommen, das geht wirklich gar nicht und ich hoffe, dass sie etwas dagegen unternehmen.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
M
Madhu • couple • gb
2
Only plus is the location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Size and facilities of room, ridiculously small washroom, dated furniture and decor, windowless

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
Y
Yiyuan • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Manuel • couple • es
6
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La habitación era demasiado pequeña y el baño ni hablar

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
E
Edmund C K • solo_traveller • sg
5
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
G
guy • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Placé près du métro, très pratique.
Comme partout, clim uniquement lorsqu'on est dedans.
Chambre petite mais donc facile à refroidir.
Accueil sympa.
Ascenseur pour les bagages.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee