Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Singapore, within a 5-minute drive of Marina Bay Sands Skypark and Gardens by the Bay. It is 0.6 mi from Raffles Place and 1.5 mi from Marina Bay Sands Casino.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Hotel 81 Chinatown in Singapore

Average nightly price at Hotel 81 Chinatown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$98
February	$107
March	$96
April	$94
May	$96
June	$87
July	$96
August	$97
September	$94
October	$104
November	$100
December	$91

What guests think

At Hotel 81 Chinatown, travellers praise the excellent location by Chinatown MRT and generally friendly staff, while repeatedly noting extremely small, often windowless rooms with compact wet-room bathrooms and thin walls in this straightforward, budget-level property.

Housekeeping feedback is mixed, with some reporting clean interiors while others cite odors, mold, insects, or unclean linens. Facilities and furnishings are basic and somewhat dated, with minimal storage and few extras. Overall, it suits travellers who prioritise convenience and price over space and amenities.

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Facilities

Amenities are basic with minimal furniture and storage, and furnishings can feel dated. A few guests mention limited TV options and small in-room fixtures like tables; extras are sparse.

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4

neil

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are nothing like images on website, very dated, old, somewhat disappointed

10

Michelle

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I always stay here when in Singapore. Room just right. Staff excellent. Area around hotel has great food and any shopping you may need. Only improvements would be more tv stations, clean between windows and more electric outlets.

4

Orion

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small cramped room, mold in the shower, nearly 300.00 for just 2 nights, didnt even have a window, and the walls were extremely thin, dirty air conditioner, old scratched up furniture. But the staff were lovely and very accommodating, and the location is good as well.

10

Jeff

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This building is probably well over 100 years old. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Chinatown. Plenty of shopping malls. Great food, public transit right around the corner however, the rooms are Tiny. These are bare bones accommodations. That said, for the price this was Excellent. The people that work here obviously take great pride. The building is clean inside and out. There are no offensive smells anywhere in the building. For the price I highly recommend.

4

Charlotte

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Standard værelse er meget småt uden vindue på trods af det ikke var billigt. Vi opgraderede og fik så et vindue, men det kunne ikke åbnes. Man kan kun lige komme rundt om sengen. Men der er ikke plads til at åbne en kuffert på gulvet og ingen skab.

6

Otomo

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

部屋は異様に狭いが、食べ飲みするところへは徒歩圏内移動もスタッフも最高だが、とにかく狭いのと、バスタオルしかないためタオル必須充電できるところ一ヶ所あり tv最悪安く泊まるなら十分壁薄し

6

Mr Hirun

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.

4

Keow Hor

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Table in Hotel81 is so tiny only can put your wallet and HP! Most of my things have to put on the floor. Regret i didn't heed the reviews from other guest. Come on, dont be stingy, i have stayed in other small room in other hotel, at least they have a decent table and a small wardrobe to place your dirty clothes!. Not worth paying for.

8

Peter

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very basic hotel. What it lacks in anything in the way of style or extras is made up for by location, location, location. It’s a perfectly fine hotel for those on a budget. It’s a brilliant hotel form walking around most of Singapore city.

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous area right near MRT ! Very clean and friendly staff, room very small and no fridge but you aren’t in your room much too busy exploring.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms and common areas clean, while others reported issues such as odors or smoke smells, mold, insects, and unclean linens or bathroom items.

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James

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel 81 in Chinatown is my place of choice. Not to expensive also. I will return when I need a quick and clean place to stay.

4

yung kei

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty linen, found hair on bed, most likely didn’t change bedsheet after the last customer checked out, smelly washroom.

4

Orion

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small cramped room, mold in the shower, nearly 300.00 for just 2 nights, didnt even have a window, and the walls were extremely thin, dirty air conditioner, old scratched up furniture. But the staff were lovely and very accommodating, and the location is good as well.

10

Jeff

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This building is probably well over 100 years old. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Chinatown. Plenty of shopping malls. Great food, public transit right around the corner however, the rooms are Tiny. These are bare bones accommodations. That said, for the price this was Excellent. The people that work here obviously take great pride. The building is clean inside and out. There are no offensive smells anywhere in the building. For the price I highly recommend.

8

Neil

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, great staff, perfectly functional. Small rooms if you have much luggage (two suitcases plus a daypack is a squeeze). Two people would have to be VERY understanding of each other's needs! Great for a single person though. Awesome location in Chinatown, right next to Chinatown MRT station, which has multiple lines. Lots of buses as well, but that's all over Singapore. No real downsides unless you're a diva.

8

chun ngai

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good

2

Kevin

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Sorry to say but do not stay in this hotel, the room I had was nothing like the photos, the room was very small. The hotel also had cockroaches which I informed to the staff immediately. I also informed them that I would check out in the morning and the hotel would not agree to give a refund. I booked for three nights and stayed 8 hours only. Do not recommend this hotel

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous area right near MRT ! Very clean and friendly staff, room very small and no fridge but you aren’t in your room much too busy exploring.

4

mendy

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Hotel proprio davanti ad una delle uscite della metro Chinatown, comodo agli spostamenti. Camere senza finestra e non segnalato al momento della prenotazione tramite il sito Expedia. Camera piccola in completo stile Singapore ma nel complesso sporca: capelli in bagno, tazze del bollitore con macchie sul fondo.

2

Pouneh

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT STAY HERE. RUN. this is absolutely the worst experience I’ve had in my life and I am not a picky person. The room is like a dungeon. Super humid and there is mold on the ceiling. Hallways stink of cigarettes and there was lot of hair!! On the room floor. There us no toilet paper! Yes you reas that right. Only napkins. The shower is basically on top of the toilet. Sheets were dirty and there was a funny smell in the room, probably from the mold. I was seriously scared that I might get posioned if I stay there for more than a few hours. We had a horrible night and couldn’t sleep but was too late to change hotels. We paid $120 for this hell hole and worse than that when I told them about our experience at the reception, they stared at us and didn’t say a word?!!! Avoid this place at all costs.

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Rooms

Rooms are extremely compact, many without windows, with tight luggage space and limited storage; some feel dated or worn. Bathrooms are wet room style with the shower over the toilet, and thin walls/doors can allow noise.

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KEN

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

交通の便は最高に良く、値段相応の部屋・設備です。扉は薄いので夜中に廊下の音が響いて聞こえたりするかも。部屋の清潔感は悪くないので、過剰なサービスは不要で寝泊まりするだけならほぼ問題はありません。安いプランのせいか窓無しの部屋でしたが、外の騒音が入ってこないのでかえってよかったかなと。ただベッドが相当の年代物なのか、よく腰掛ける周囲部が劣化していて、体重をかけるとスプリングの針金が太ももに突き刺さりそうになります。私は怪我はしませんでしたが、度々気になりました。ここは早急に対応して欲しいですね。

4

Orion

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small cramped room, mold in the shower, nearly 300.00 for just 2 nights, didnt even have a window, and the walls were extremely thin, dirty air conditioner, old scratched up furniture. But the staff were lovely and very accommodating, and the location is good as well.

4

Charlotte

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Standard værelse er meget småt uden vindue på trods af det ikke var billigt. Vi opgraderede og fik så et vindue, men det kunne ikke åbnes. Man kan kun lige komme rundt om sengen. Men der er ikke plads til at åbne en kuffert på gulvet og ingen skab.

8

Neil

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, great staff, perfectly functional. Small rooms if you have much luggage (two suitcases plus a daypack is a squeeze). Two people would have to be VERY understanding of each other's needs! Great for a single person though. Awesome location in Chinatown, right next to Chinatown MRT station, which has multiple lines. Lots of buses as well, but that's all over Singapore. No real downsides unless you're a diva.

6

Otomo

Oct 31, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

部屋は異様に狭いが、食べ飲みするところへは徒歩圏内移動もスタッフも最高だが、とにかく狭いのと、バスタオルしかないためタオル必須充電できるところ一ヶ所あり tv最悪安く泊まるなら十分壁薄し

6

Christian

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room very small, toilet and shower so close to each other. Room was well kept just run down. Location was amazing however and if it’a purely just to sleep then you’re good. No window either.

8

David

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its Singapore accommodation on a budget. Room although small and bathroom also compact (even compared to Japan) was good for a few nights if you dont plan spending your days in your room, and why should you. Its a bit dated, it was clean and wasn't noisy so you can get a good nights sleep. The location is brilliant. Close to Lau Pa Sat satay club and fantastic Hawker food markets hidden across the roads in various locations and down in Chinatown (that one was the best). The train station is across the road. I wouldn't hesitate staying again even just for the location. You get what you pay for, so if the Fullerton, Ritz or even Furama are not in your travel budget, but want to get down with great food all around and somewhere to start your exploration then your in the right place. Save some money to spend on all the great food all around.

6

Mr Hirun

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.

8

Robyn

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Absolutely loved the location in the middle of Chinatown. Step out of the lobby and a great mall was across the street. Only a short distance to our favorite outdoor restaurant. The staff were all kind, cheerful and treated us as close family. The room was extremely tiny. Maybe 10' x 10', but who needs more? We were there to only sleep at night and a midday rest. We will definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return to Singapore. Thank you Hotel 81!!

4

Cherie

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you like the shower on you while you're on the toilet this is your kind of place

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, helpful, and welcoming. A few reviews note poor responses to complaints or refund issues.

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Michelle

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I always stay here when in Singapore. Room just right. Staff excellent. Area around hotel has great food and any shopping you may need. Only improvements would be more tv stations, clean between windows and more electric outlets.

8

John

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Trying to find a nice hotel that is reasonably priced is challenging but this hotel fits the bill. Good location and great staff.

8

Neil

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, great staff, perfectly functional. Small rooms if you have much luggage (two suitcases plus a daypack is a squeeze). Two people would have to be VERY understanding of each other's needs! Great for a single person though. Awesome location in Chinatown, right next to Chinatown MRT station, which has multiple lines. Lots of buses as well, but that's all over Singapore. No real downsides unless you're a diva.

10

Christophe

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Personnel a l'écoute. Près du métro et du quartier Chinatown quinbiuge bien .

8

chun ngai

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good

8

Robyn

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Absolutely loved the location in the middle of Chinatown. Step out of the lobby and a great mall was across the street. Only a short distance to our favorite outdoor restaurant. The staff were all kind, cheerful and treated us as close family. The room was extremely tiny. Maybe 10' x 10', but who needs more? We were there to only sleep at night and a midday rest. We will definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return to Singapore. Thank you Hotel 81!!

2

Kevin

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Sorry to say but do not stay in this hotel, the room I had was nothing like the photos, the room was very small. The hotel also had cockroaches which I informed to the staff immediately. I also informed them that I would check out in the morning and the hotel would not agree to give a refund. I booked for three nights and stayed 8 hours only. Do not recommend this hotel

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous area right near MRT ! Very clean and friendly staff, room very small and no fridge but you aren’t in your room much too busy exploring.

8

Roy

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful and friendly staff.

2

Pouneh

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT STAY HERE. RUN. this is absolutely the worst experience I’ve had in my life and I am not a picky person. The room is like a dungeon. Super humid and there is mold on the ceiling. Hallways stink of cigarettes and there was lot of hair!! On the room floor. There us no toilet paper! Yes you reas that right. Only napkins. The shower is basically on top of the toilet. Sheets were dirty and there was a funny smell in the room, probably from the mold. I was seriously scared that I might get posioned if I stay there for more than a few hours. We had a horrible night and couldn’t sleep but was too late to change hotels. We paid $120 for this hell hole and worse than that when I told them about our experience at the reception, they stared at us and didn’t say a word?!!! Avoid this place at all costs.

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Location

Excellent Chinatown location next to the MRT and buses, with easy access to malls, hawker food, and attractions.

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10

Emma

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location good for a one night layover thanks!

8

Kittiya

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very Near to Mrt Chinatown

8

John

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Trying to find a nice hotel that is reasonably priced is challenging but this hotel fits the bill. Good location and great staff.

10

Jeff

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This building is probably well over 100 years old. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Chinatown. Plenty of shopping malls. Great food, public transit right around the corner however, the rooms are Tiny. These are bare bones accommodations. That said, for the price this was Excellent. The people that work here obviously take great pride. The building is clean inside and out. There are no offensive smells anywhere in the building. For the price I highly recommend.

8

Neil

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, great staff, perfectly functional. Small rooms if you have much luggage (two suitcases plus a daypack is a squeeze). Two people would have to be VERY understanding of each other's needs! Great for a single person though. Awesome location in Chinatown, right next to Chinatown MRT station, which has multiple lines. Lots of buses as well, but that's all over Singapore. No real downsides unless you're a diva.

10

Neomarc

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location

8

David

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its Singapore accommodation on a budget. Room although small and bathroom also compact (even compared to Japan) was good for a few nights if you dont plan spending your days in your room, and why should you. Its a bit dated, it was clean and wasn't noisy so you can get a good nights sleep. The location is brilliant. Close to Lau Pa Sat satay club and fantastic Hawker food markets hidden across the roads in various locations and down in Chinatown (that one was the best). The train station is across the road. I wouldn't hesitate staying again even just for the location. You get what you pay for, so if the Fullerton, Ritz or even Furama are not in your travel budget, but want to get down with great food all around and somewhere to start your exploration then your in the right place. Save some money to spend on all the great food all around.

8

Robyn

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Absolutely loved the location in the middle of Chinatown. Step out of the lobby and a great mall was across the street. Only a short distance to our favorite outdoor restaurant. The staff were all kind, cheerful and treated us as close family. The room was extremely tiny. Maybe 10' x 10', but who needs more? We were there to only sleep at night and a midday rest. We will definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return to Singapore. Thank you Hotel 81!!

8

Peter

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very basic hotel. What it lacks in anything in the way of style or extras is made up for by location, location, location. It’s a perfectly fine hotel for those on a budget. It’s a brilliant hotel form walking around most of Singapore city.

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous area right near MRT ! Very clean and friendly staff, room very small and no fridge but you aren’t in your room much too busy exploring.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19 $71	20 $72	21 $91	22 $91	23 $110	24 $110
25 $188	26 $78	27 $79	28 $83	29 $90	30 $104	31 $97

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $167	2 $90	3 $89	4 $86	5 $90	6 $97	7 $97
8 $174	9 $90	10 $90	11 $90	12 $96	13 $104	14 $104
15 $153	16 $90	17 $90	18 $90	19 $90	20 $104	21 $104
22 $174	23 $90	24 $97	25 $118	26 $97	27 $104	28 $104
29 $174	30 $90

Hotel 81 Chinatown

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