Hotel 81 Chinatown

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Hotel 81
7 (919 reviews)
181 New Bridge Road , Singapore , sg

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 919 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
D
Daniel • couple • fr
7
Cons:

Très bien placé à côté du métro

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
正則 • solo_traveller • jp
9
快適
Pros:

従業員の対応は良かった。

Cons:

特にありません。

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Siddharth • extended_group • in
3
Location is the only plus, rooms are extremely tiny
Pros:

Location is excellent as hotel is in the heart chinatown providing excellent public transport connectivity

Cons:

Rooms were abysmal, like really really tiny. Even entering the room was difficult while luggage was kept in the rooms, minimal ventilation & the AC had a problem of water trickling.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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MARTIN • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

l'emplacement est top. chinatown le métro central market.

Cons:

l'hôtel est vieillissant mais entretenu. il aurait besoin de se refaire une beauté.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Malathi • solo_traveller • au
10
Good
Pros:

Closer to food court

Cons:

Closest to everywhere

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • family_with_children • tw
10
Pros:

交通便利

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • couple • pl
7
Ok
Pros:

Bardzo dobra lokalizacja, czysto, cicha klimatyzacja

Cons:

Bardzo mały pokój, ledwie pomiescilisny się z dwoma plecakami, drzwi przepuszczają dźwięk, słychać wszystko z korytarza.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
5
We moved room to a slightly bigger one. Still only just able to get two small suitcases open. Unfortunately this room ha
Pros:

Location was good. Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

The room was so small that we couldn’t open our suitcase anywhere except on the bed.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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J.L. Prasanna • couple • lk
3
Had a bad experience for two nights stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Toilet was smelly. Room space was not enough. It was no icy even in the middle of the night

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • mt
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Raj Kumar • extended_group • np
8
Simply I can say this is perfect hotel for a short and simple stay
Pros:

Location was perfect, as it was in the centre and front of the main street, which was visible from everywhere.
The room was cozy and compact, and the bed was comfortable, according to room size. Since the area is very compact... it was enough too

Cons:

I could expect a bit of new amenities and a bit bigger room where we could move easily. On the other hand, this place has very limited areas, which is why they have limited size.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
8
A fair price hotel in the heart of Chinatown
Pros:

The location was excellent

Cons:

No complaints it’s Singapore and expensive

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
T
Thanyaphisith • couple • th
5
Pros:

Room is too small

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
L
Ladislav • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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vendula • couple • cz
4
Pros:

the location was great! It is just across the street from the BTS station!

Cons:

The room was very stuffy and small.. not really clean, there was also a hint of mold on the window, which was not able to open.. but it is maybe usuall in Singapur..

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
K
Kazi • couple • my
6
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Phenyapak • extended_group • th
7
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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lajpat kumar • couple • pk
1
The room is very small, the bed sheets were not changed, and no water bottles were provided. I am very disappointed with
Pros:

It is in center location

Cons:

The room looked good in the pictures when I booked, but when I entered, it felt very small and uncomfortable. I am disappointed because this is not what I expected when selecting this hotel.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
B
Brendan • solo_traveller • gb
4
Better than sleeping on the streets
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Small, depressing, dusty

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee