Hotel 81 Chinatown
US$104
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Hotel 81 Chinatown
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US$104
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel 81 Chinatown average US$87 in the cheapest month (June) and US$107 in the most expensive month (February), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$98 |
| February | US$107 |
| March | US$96 |
| April | US$94 |
| May | US$96 |
| June | US$87 |
| July | US$96 |
| August | US$97 |
| September | US$94 |
| October | US$104 |
| November | US$100 |
| December | US$91 |
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Most expensive: February (~US$107)
Cheapest: June (~US$87)
About this property
With a stay at Hotel 81 Chinatown, you'll be centrally located in Singapore, within a 5-minute drive of Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands Skypark. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Raffles Place and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Marina Bay...
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Rooms
Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Hotel 81 Chinatown, you'll be centrally located in Singapore, within a 5-minute drive of Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands Skypark. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Raffles Place and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Marina Bay Sands Casino.
What's nearby
Chinatown Point(0.1 Miles)
Chinatown Heritage Center(0.2 Miles)
Club Street(0.3 Miles)
Clarke Quay Central(0.3 Miles)
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum(0.4 Miles)
Maxwell Food Centre(0.5 Miles)
Shenton Way(0.5 Miles)
Boat Quay(0.6 Miles)
Fort Canning Park(0.6 Miles)
Raffles Place(0.6 Miles)
Robertson Quay(0.6 Miles)
Peninsula Plaza(0.8 Miles)
Former City Hall(0.8 Miles)
Singapore Management University(0.8 Miles)
National Gallery Singapore(0.9 Miles)
Seletar Airport (XSP)(10.9 Miles)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)(15.7 Miles)
Senai International Airport (JHB)(42.1 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
181 New Bridge Road, Singapore
Chinatown Point (0.1 Miles)
Chinatown Heritage Center (0.2 Miles)
Club Street (0.3 Miles)
Clarke Quay Central (0.3 Miles)
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (0.4 Miles)
Maxwell Food Centre (0.5 Miles)
Room options
4
Standard Double Room, No Windows
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Hotel 81 Chinatown
7.8
Good
Based on 5,368 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
17%
Couple
29%
Family
24%
Group
14%
Solo
13%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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.
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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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neil
28 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are nothing like images on website, very dated, old, somewhat disappointed
Rooms are nothing like images on website, very dated, old, somewhat disappointed
10
Michelle
8 Nov 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.
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.
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Orion
4 Jun 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.
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
16 Jan 2025
·
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.
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
12 Aug 2025
·
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.
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
31 Oct 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
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
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.
Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.
4
Keow Hor
30 Oct 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.
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.
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Peter
28 Dec 2024
·
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.
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
7 Jan 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.
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
2 Aug 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.
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.
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yung kei
18 Aug 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.
Dirty linen, found hair on bed, most likely didn’t change bedsheet after the last customer checked out, smelly washroom.
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Orion
4 Jun 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.
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.
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Jeff
16 Jan 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.
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
18 Dec 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.
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
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good
great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good
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Kevin
22 Jul 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
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
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Amanda
7 Jan 2026
·
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.
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
19 Jan 2023
·
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.
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.
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Pouneh
6 Mar 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.
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
5 Feb 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。
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。
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Orion
4 Jun 2025
·
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.
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.
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Charlotte
12 Aug 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.
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
18 Dec 2025
·
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.
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
31 Oct 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
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
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Christian
27 Sept 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.
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.
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David
15 Feb 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.
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.
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Mr Hirun
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.
Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.
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Robyn
18 Mar 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!!
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!!
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Cherie
12 Mar 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
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
8 Nov 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.
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.
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John
27 Jul 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.
Trying to find a nice hotel that is reasonably priced is challenging but this hotel fits the bill. Good location and great staff.
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Neil
18 Dec 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.
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.
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Christophe
22 Jan 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Personnel a l'écoute. Près du métro et du quartier Chinatown quinbiuge bien .
Personnel a l'écoute. Près du métro et du quartier Chinatown quinbiuge bien .
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chun ngai
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good
great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good
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Robyn
18 Mar 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!!
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!!
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Kevin
22 Jul 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
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
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Amanda
7 Jan 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.
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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Roy
18 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Very helpful and friendly staff.
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Pouneh
6 Mar 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.
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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Emma
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location good for a one night layover thanks!
Great location good for a one night layover thanks!
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Kittiya
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very Near to Mrt Chinatown
Very Near to Mrt Chinatown
8
John
27 Jul 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.
Trying to find a nice hotel that is reasonably priced is challenging but this hotel fits the bill. Good location and great staff.
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Jeff
16 Jan 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.
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.
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Neil
18 Dec 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.
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.
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Neomarc
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very convenient location
Very convenient location
8
David
15 Feb 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.
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.
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Robyn
18 Mar 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!!
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!!
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Peter
28 Dec 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.
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.
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Amanda
7 Jan 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.
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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Helen
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Convenient
Good location. Convenient
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Brian
18 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Broom closet rooms. 1-star amenities. But great location. No other reason to stay there than great location & price. Stay out out all night & just sleep there. Taxi back to airport. They will call you a cab.
Broom closet rooms. 1-star amenities. But great location. No other reason to stay there than great location & price. Stay out out all night & just sleep there. Taxi back to airport. They will call you a cab.
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Kathreen Anne
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is perfect, staff were helpful but wouldn’t book it again
The location is perfect, staff were helpful but wouldn’t book it again
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Tan
23 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
TV not working. Not even a chair in the room
TV not working. Not even a chair in the room
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Faith
11 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very small but clean
Very small but clean
Property policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:59
Before 11:00
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FAQs about Hotel 81 Chinatown
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.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
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- 2026-10-18: NO DATA
- 2026-10-19: 70.87490757827759USD
- 2026-10-20: 72.38565509948731USD
- 2026-10-21: 90.61451494255067USD
- 2026-10-22: 90.72201647262574USD
- 2026-10-23: 109.86210629348756USD
- 2026-10-24: 109.93864573707582USD
- 2026-10-25: 187.63285000000002USD
- 2026-10-26: 77.68208344612123USD
- 2026-10-27: 79.11999463043213USD
- 2026-10-28: 83.19845232849121USD
- 2026-10-29: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-10-30: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-10-31: 97.24716476364136USD
- 2026-11-01: 167.2787583694458USD
- 2026-11-02: 90.03475587348939USD
- 2026-11-03: 89.48754471206665USD
- 2026-11-04: 85.7654338848114USD
- 2026-11-05: 90.03475587348939USD
- 2026-11-06: 97.24716476364136USD
- 2026-11-07: 97.24716476364136USD
- 2026-11-08: 174.2789329574585USD
- 2026-11-09: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-10: 90.03475587348939USD
- 2026-11-11: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-12: 96.36504531898498USD
- 2026-11-13: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-14: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-15: 153.2861754310608USD
- 2026-11-16: 90.03475587348939USD
- 2026-11-17: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-18: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-19: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-20: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-21: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-22: 174.2789329574585USD
- 2026-11-23: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-11-24: 97.12858820152283USD
- 2026-11-25: 118.09013505325318USD
- 2026-11-26: 97.12858820152283USD
- 2026-11-27: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-28: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-11-29: 174.2789329574585USD
- 2026-11-30: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-01: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-02: 84.21006049919129USD
- 2026-12-03: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-04: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-12-05: 103.29586380462646USD
- 2026-12-06: 162.22955525436402USD
- 2026-12-07: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-08: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-09: 97.12858820152283USD
- 2026-12-10: 97.12858820152283USD
- 2026-12-11: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-12-12: 104.11317031021119USD
- 2026-12-13: 174.2789329574585USD
- 2026-12-14: 90.19083496284485USD
- 2026-12-15: 132.06709979629517USD
- 2026-12-16: 132.06709979629517USD
- 2026-12-17: 181.27912468948364USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Popular amenities
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
24-Hour Front Desk
Services
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
24-Hour Front Desk
General
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wi-fi