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Hmlet Essentials Novena

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A modern building exterior with a large glass door and a vertical wooden panel design. - Hmlet Essentials Novena (Singapore)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a view of the city. - Hmlet Essentials Novena (Singapore)
A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a city street through large windows. - Hmlet Essentials Novena (Singapore)
A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Hmlet Essentials Novena (Singapore)
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and black faucet. There are two wall-mounted mirrors and framed botanical prints. - Hmlet Essentials Novena (Singapore)
Located close to Mustafa Centre and Orchard Road, Hmlet Essentials Novena provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a view of the city.

Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a unique circular light fixture.

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV displaying a news channel, a kitchenette with a sink, and a window with sheer curtains.

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, well-lit room with a single bed, a desk, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a washing machine, and a window with curtains.

Urban Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a washing machine, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Urban Studio Twin

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Novena, a neighborhood in Singapore, Hmlet Essentials Novena is near a train station. Mustafa Centre and Orchard Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Marina Bay Street Circuit. Visit our Singapore travel guide
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471 Balestier Rd, Singapore, 329842

What's nearby

  • A street with a building labeled "Mustafa Centre" and a sign for "Syed Alwi Rd."
    Mustafa Centre
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Aloft Singapore Novena
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Burmese Buddhist Temple
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Velocity at Novena Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • United Square Mall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Novena Station
    12 min walk
  • Kempas Baru Station
    31 min drive
  • Seletar Airport (XSP)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Boon Tong Kee
    2 min walk
  • BreadTalk / Toast Box
    3 min walk
  • Bugis St Chuen Chuen Chicken Rice
    2 min walk
  • Balestier Bak Kut Teh
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: SGD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hmlet Essentials Novena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hmlet Essentials Novena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Hmlet Essentials Novena?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hmlet Essentials Novena located?

Located in Novena, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mustafa Centre, Bugis Street Shopping District, and Orchard Road. Marina Bay Street Circuit and Merlion are also within 6 mi (10 km). Novena Station is 12 minutes by foot and Toa Payoh Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hmlet Essentials Novena Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very clean; the staff is friendly & communicate valuable instructions in a timely fashion. check-in and out is extremely efficient. Also, the place is located next door to the Zhongshan mall which has a lot of affordable restaurants. I’d recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super clean, all the amenities were very useful. Obviously, the location is off any tourist attraction, but everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bhavini

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, our stay was good. We booked a room without a window, which was completely fine since we weren’t planning to spend much time in the room anyway. The room was definitely smaller than I expected based on the photos, but I’ve stayed in other big cities like Tokyo and New York, so it wasn’t a huge surprise. The biggest downside was the air conditioning. It worked, but it was much louder than a normal AC unit and made an unusual noise throughout the night. Our sheets also had a couple of small stains when we arrived, which wasn’t ideal. If you’re staying on the top floor, just be aware there are stairs and no elevator, so if you have heavy luggage, I’d recommend requesting a room on a lower floor. Other than those things, the hotel had all the amenities that were advertised, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, I think it’s a fair value for the price—you get what you pay for, and despite a few minor issues, we had a decent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Ela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flexible check in, convenient location, had everything I needed as a solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short term stay: friendly staff, kitchenette, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and had everything that we needed. Check in staff were so helpful. Cel assisted us with our bags to our room on 2nd level. We truly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shermin Shyr Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to two malls and a kopitiam so dont have to worry about food options, easy check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was a bit small so was the bathroom. On our first nite the room was filled with food smell left by previous guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the service and reception was excellent! Azim, Jon Er, Nancy, Latt, Marella, Qai, Jerrick, KAL did a great job. Very detailed, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and swift and staff was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you for your assistance with finding a taxi to take me back to Changi Airport on Thu Feb 13 early in the morning. When the room key card did not work, you were very helpful in replacing it. I returned both key cards under the glass door when I left on Thu February 12, 2026. The shower, toilet and water, lights and Air Conditioning all worked very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean with excellent service from staff. Rooms are small, but well appointed
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RASIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little bit far away from MRT. But ooverall its good place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect for the budget traveller. Simple small room, easish to get to from Changi about an hour in the mrt and bus 145. Also has a little side office I used for the day to work remotely. The man in front counter was awesome so friendly… I’ll use this little place again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and communication from front desk. Room was only to be clean once in a week, but they came by twice! Comfortable bed, cozy room with the necessities to cook, microwave and refrigerate. Standing shower, but be sure to click on the water heater, as it can be turned on and off. A/C is perfect temperature. Could use a paint job and nicer floor tiles to enhance the cleanliness of the room. But nonetheless, the hotel is clean and comfortable. There is no lift/elevator. USB outlet for charging if you forgot the charging adapter with the correct prongs. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Shova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and well maintained. We found the space is smaller than the picture.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location with many dining option, about 15mins walk to MRT station. Although house rules say No Durian, I could smell the durian in staircase. Helpful staff at the reception to communicate through WhatsApp as I was planning to check in outside of their office hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Immanuela Asa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained though small
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mousheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Major downside: there is no lift/elevator in the building, and I had two large luggage bags. Otherwise, the staff were super friendly, the location was close to everything. Given the price, I think it's a good choice to live in this hotel.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect with cleanliness, location, service. The only thing is the lack of elevator. Its fine if you dont have much luggage or if you are young and dont mind taking stairs for exercise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is friendly and nice. Room isnt that bad actually, pretty comfortable. Location is convenient and lots of food nearby. But come with some issues. First is Cleanliness can be better such as, floor obivously not sweep/vacuum clean thoroughly enough can still see hair on the floor. The microwave when first use can smell Macdonald, probably the previous guests heat it up. Last is every rooms door when close is freaking loud, is like hearing gunshot, bang bang bang. Consider soft close for all doors and cabinet? But overall if you are on a tight budget, this is pretty good. Oh, no lift, so be ready to climb~
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good alternative

We liked our stay. The room had an own ac unit which was effective. The location is good. Nearest metro station is 500m away and it is easy to get to city centre by bus. There is a large fridge in the room, microwave and a kettle. The kitchen cabinets were not in good condition, some repairing works would be needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rungrat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No elevator, walk up to 4th floor everyday. On first day, i got staff to help carried it up. Luckily i arrived before 8pm. I put the sign on everyday to clean the room but never did. Room is nice, good mattress, good necessary amenities provided, the fridge is too cold, all food i put in were iced. During my stay, it’s quite noisy, there’s the beep sound in the staircase area on all night, and most noisy is the morning from 8-11am, all the doors opening and closing. My room can hear very clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Willi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff is very helpful and nice with the guests, thank you to all of you. I liked all that allows me to take a shower, cook, but there were some building renovations and working in the room was very difficult. The floor wasn't cleaned when I arrived but it had been quickly and well cleaned as soon as I asked for. The chair was half broken. There is some mold around the sink in the bathroom. I think I could come back another time after inquiring that everything is solved before my next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025