| Room At The Inn - Basic, But Locationx3........... |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
graham H.
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Australia
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 13 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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4/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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6/10 |
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The Inn at Temple Street, right there in the middle of Singapore's bustling and interesting Chinatown, is a you get what-you-pay-for budget hotel. Nothing fancy, no elevator, no 50 channel large-screen TV - just a clean bed in a very small room in a small three floor hotel in Singapore's most interesting neighbourhood. A thorough review of the quality and standard of the towels is required - grey, thin and worn is not acceptable in 2008 in the Lion City.
The aircon unit in my tiny third-floor room was in the ceiling above the bed. Not too healthy and a bad head and chest cold was not improved by two nights under this oddly-designed feature. If location, location, location and getting pretty much what you pay for are your main accommodation objectives in Singapore, you could do a whole lot worse than book at this small budget Chinatown hotel through Agoda. Everything any traveler needs from breakfast with the local workers at a nearby Hawker Stall complex, to shopping and the Mass Rapid Transit rail system are all within very easy walking distance. Convenience plus, atmosphere plus. Value for money.
Restaurant Tip : Breakfast at the nearby the Maxwell Road Hawker Stall Complex is the very best and most authentic way to start the day.
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| Friendly Atmosphere |
Guest Rating: 6.3 |
richmond N.
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Canada
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 03 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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4/10 |
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Great location, friendly service No elevator, but that's all. If you want the feel of the busy and crowded Chinatown from the old days, and a mix of modern facilities, very good service, and convenience that many of us seek out these days, then this is a good place for you. There is a lot to be said for a place that houses you for where you spend your free time/vacation, where a welcoming touch really goes a long way.
When I do visit Singapore again, I would really consider going back again just to feel somewhat at home again.
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| Experience at the Temple Inn |
Guest Rating: 4.3 |
cynthia T.
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Australia
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 28 Jul 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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4/10 |
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4/10 |
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2/10 |
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The location was great, right in the middle of Chinatown. The size of the room, no windows. The location of the hotel was good, when I checked in the reception staff gave me two different room keys and just said to me one is for sleeping the other for bathroom. I was completley confused but when I went up to the room I realised what he meant. The bathroom in my room wasn't working so I had to walk to the opposite side of the hotel to use another just to use the bathroom which was a real hassle. He didn't didn't even tell me if I would get another room for the next night, he just told me to speak to the next recpetionist that came on. The next morning I went to speak to another receptionist and she was very helpful she was really apologetic and managed to get me another room straight away. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking a simple room to really just sleep for a night. Try to get a room with a window!
Shopping Tip : It's right in the heart of Chinatown and the MTR is just around the corner. Everything is close by, shops everywhere, close to everything.
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bin L.
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China
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 09 Jul 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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2/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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2/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
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4/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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2/10 |
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Try the hotel 81 nearby, maybe it is good.
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| Great location, light on amenities |
Guest Rating: 6.7 |
toya G.
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United States of America
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 15 Jan 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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2/10 |
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After complaining about the poor lighting and broken shower the 2nd time, to a different desk clerk, I got a much better response. The clerk went with me to the room, saw the problem, apologized, and immediately offered me a bigger, better room with windows.
Travel tip : There is a great Dim Sum restaurant right across the street called Yum Cha. The hotel is also a short block away from one of the better "hawker" food centers on Smith Street. Also many places to get a quick foot massage at the end of the day.
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