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Hotel 81 - Balestier

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a telephone, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall. - Hotel 81 - Balestier (Singapore)
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Near Mustafa Centre, Hotel 81 - Balestier provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a telephone, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Novena, a neighborhood in Singapore, Hotel 81 - Balestier is in the entertainment district. Orchard Road and Mustafa Centre 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. Check out an event or a game at Marina Bay Street Circuit, and consider making time for Singapore Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Singapore travel guide
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226 Balestier Road, Singapore, 329688

What's nearby

  • A table with various bowls of Asian noodle dishes, including noodles with vegetables and meat, and several small bowls of sauces and broth.
    City Square Mall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A street with a building labeled "Mustafa Centre" and a sign for "Syed Alwi Rd."
    Mustafa Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Aloft Singapore Novena
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Velocity at Novena Square
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • United Square Mall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Farrer Park Station
    15 min walk
  • Kempas Baru Station
    32 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whampoa Soya Bean & Grass Jelly Drink
    4 min walk
  • Tanglin Halt A1 Carrot Cake
    4 min walk
  • Sing Hon Loong Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Nyonya Chendol
    5 min walk
  • Hotel 81 Balestier
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 81 - Balestier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel 81 - Balestier?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel 81 - Balestier?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel 81 - Balestier located?

Located in Novena, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Mustafa Centre. Orchard Road is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Farrer Park Station is 15 minutes by foot and Novena Station is 17 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

Hotel 81 - Balestier Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place. Helpful staffs, well and clean. Comfortable to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean room. Very close to bus stop. You've got everything what you need
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really helpful and friendly. I recommend it very much if you are looking for a hotel in Singapore
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

YEON UNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room size is small in an old building, but it is close to the city, so it is good to access various tourist attractions. A convenience store and a 24-hour restaurant are right next door, and the hawker center is also nearby, so it's good for a meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Luz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not worth the price.. it felt like a 4 hr. Rental hotel. Was not very. Clean, you had to ask front desk to turn on your AC so if u got cold in middle of night you couldn't adjust it very out dated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for budget traveller ! Reception desk is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nolan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrible rooms no hot water how did i pay 100$ a night
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keng Jiam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable.

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carlwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spacing of the room and bathroom. However the shower went colder from warm .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

MADOKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too cold and when I stop aircon heavy condensation in the room. It was uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No no and no

One of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in for a long time. Hotel cleanliness is non existent. Room and bathroom in particular was dirty - hair on the wall in the drains and in the sink. Very bad cleanliness. Small room. Damp smell. For the price that they charge there are much better options in this area. Don’t waste your money. This hotel needs and update asap. Value hotel better option after I changed to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service

Pretty sure the person sold our room to someone else despite it already being paid for as we checked in late around midnigjt, ended up having to wait half an hour for another room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Gerrit Jan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old and not very well updated hotel. Not possible to adjust the aircon temperature in the room: call reception every time you put the key in the holder, and they will change the default temp which is too cold. Woke up several times during the night due to the cold - the selected higher temperature on the room thermostat had no effect, which I only learned the next morning. No extra blanket. No fridge in the room, the shower has no curtain so all of the toilet/wash basin/bathroom gets soaked. Window cannot open for fresh air. Noisy guests. Best to avoid the place if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

emy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est super gentil, la chambre est confortable et propre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dans la zone des hôtels en rapport qualité prix correct vu les prix pratiqués à Singapour. Si vous prenez la chaîne d'hôtels 81, favoriser toujours les "standarts hôtels 81 premier" et mieux encore avec chambre deluxe. Restaurants partout. Metro à 15 minutes à pied
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

daddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le séjour était excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Reception Staffs

Very efficient, courteous and professional Reception Counter Staffs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DIRTY WORN OUT HOTEL❗❗

Worn Out, Dusty room all over, hard mattress & too soft pillows. I feel it's time the Management does something in improving guests comfort. Upkeep of rooms is getting worst
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and easy

Place is nice and close to CBD. Very accessible and close to eateries. I would recommend the place for short staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

LEILEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Small hotel, stay there a night while waiting for my arrival PCR test result. Near amenities especially lots of eateries around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lakshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% unsatisfied

The most terrible ever stay in my life. Room was fully un-tidy and smelled really bad. Especially the bed. It wasn’t re arranged properly and the bedsheets haven’t renewed after previous customer left out. Washroom was really wet and and not cleaned. Towels were also wet I guess they provided the same towels from previous customer. It was provided with only one water bottle for queen size double bed room. 100% unsatisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Bed is hard and bedsheet not fasten
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

HUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Substandard accommodation with cigarette smell in the rooms which can be a trouble. The hotel definitely has a shady set of customers dropping by which makes it very awkward for the family members.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019