Hotel 81 Tristar

For a old hotel in need of renovation, the big rooms are clean, many close by eateries, transport train or bus also close GREAT VALUE! Plus bonus SWIMMING POOL!

Good

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room is very spacious. It is conveniently located. The nearby bus stop has many buses going to the MRT station. Using the same credit card or bus card, one can transfer from bus to MRT with minimum or no charges. There are 2 hawker centers within walking distance. Haj Maimunah, an excellent malay restaurant, is around the corner. The kueh were delicious.

STAFF was very helpful. ROOM was a decent size for the price and location. LOCATION (Geylang, near Katong) was excellent, adjacent to so many things: 1. Joo Chiat, a trendy, low-rise historical street with lovely Peranakan architecture, cafes, boutiques, nice restaurants. 2. Multiple air-conditioned indoor malls with varied food offerings, supermarkets, medical, conveniences, etc. 3. No less than four nearby hawker centers with dozens of tasty, cheap, food stalls (mainly SE Asian). 4. Most major religious denominations represented. 5. East Coast Park (better for walking through greenways than the admittedly dirty beach). 6. And, of course, nearby MRT station with two critical lines. No more than one line change to get you almost anywhere in Singapore. Downsides are typical for rooms on a budget: e.g., bed and towels aren't the most comfortable. No deal-breakers, though.