There are two Furama Hotels in Singapore. One is located along Havelock Road and the other, which we are currently staying at is located on Eu Tong Sen Street in Chinatown.
We are staying here for five nights due to Jared's work commitments and it was organised by the company based in Singapore so we have no other choice.
Initially, I was rather apprehensive about this establishment due to the conflicting feedback on tripadvisor. However, on this occassion, I am please to be somewhat proven wrong.
What works
1. Location Location Location
It's right in the middle of Chinatown and Clark Quay with two MRT stations within 5 mins walk making it very handy to get anywhere on this island.
2. Prompt service by hotel staff
As soon as we arrived at the hotel, a staff member greeted us - took our bag - lead us to the reception area. When the reception staff learnt that Jared was booked under a special reservation for business, we were primptly led to a private area where we were seated across the staff who processed the accommodation. Despite the official check in time of 2:00pm, we were given an upgrade to a King Size bed on the executive level at 1:00pm.
3. Room is quiet, spacious and clean
We are staying on the 17th level and our room does not face Eu Tong Sen Street hence it is quiet. The room is spacious and the bathroom, generous.
What does not work
1. Level 6 - stinks, literally
This is the level that hotel guests have to walk through to get to the pool and we believe this is the smoking floor (even though it is a non-smoking hotel).
2. Breakfast Buffet is very average
The quality and range of food is average. The selection of cereals and fruits, rather basic and the buffet caters to the Asian taste buds (stir fry vegetables, fried rice, stir-fry vermicelli noodles, beef bacon, chinese congee) more so than western. I find myself sticking to toast and jam with an egg done sunny side up!
3. The outdoor Jacuzzi fizzles
Located next to the small and refreshing waters of the swimming pool, the jacuzzi fizzles with lack lustre jets.
Tips for Travellers
- Request for an upgrade to a King Size bed (for spacious room on a higher floor), away from the lift lobby and that it faces away from Eu Tong Sen street (if you desire a restful and quiet night's rest).
- Have breakfast elsewhere.
- This is a good hotel without paying top dollar (our rate is SG$170 +++) and it's location is good - room rates in Singapore are exhorbitantly high.
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