Hotel 81 Bencoolen sits right at the doorsteps of the Central Business District.

Cultural and heritage attractions such as the National Museum (currently under major renovation), National Art Museum, Esplanade and others are about 5 to 10 minutes away on foot. The shopping hubs of Orchard Road, City Hall, Bugis Junction and Marina Square are within walking distance too. Raffles Hotel, the grand icon of the country’s colonial past, sits a short distance away on Beach Road. In short, almost all the significant tourist landmarks in the CBD are within walking distance of the Hotel.

Bencoolen Street is a popular site for the backpacking community with its affordable accommodation and food, and proximity to the tourist landmarks. Enjoy a meal of roti prata (Indian pancake served with curry sauce) washed down with a cup of tea-alia (ginger tea) at the Bencoolen St stall. And also, there are several 24-hour F&B establishments serving a wide selection of local dishes: Kopitiam along Bras Basah Road. Restaurants serving international and pricey cuisine are also well represented in the surrounding areas.

he entertainment spots of Mohammed Sultan, Chjimes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are situated conveniently within a 2-km radius. Little India, the Indian cultural heartland of Singapore, is a short drive away.

TOTAL ROOMS
215

ADDRESS
41 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189623
1°17'56.07"N    103°50'59.51"E

 
Things To Do
Catch performances by local and international acts at the Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay, which is located a mere 10-15 minutes away on foot. Fort Canning Park plays host to cultural and musical events throughout the year. And the shopping hubs of Orchard Road, City Hall, Bugis Junction and Marina Square are also within walking distance.

There is also a host of food and beverages establishments, offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine, near our Hotel. The roti prata (Indian pancake with spicy curry ) stall along Bencoolen Street is a legend among backpackers. Drinking holes and nightspots, such as the Mohammed Sultan stretch, Chjimes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay can be reached by trains, buses, taxis or on foot.

The new Singapore Management University and National Library are all within walking distance.

There are many reputable night spots with 5 minutes taxi ride, such as Mohammed Sultan stretch, Boat Quay and Clark Quay.