At a glance: 4-star · Since 1979 · Renovated 2016
Near: Fort Canning Park · 2.5 km
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Febe Haryanto
Sam Goh SE
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Dear Sam Goh SE, Thank you for stopping by and sharing your impressions with us. We appreciate your comments on the nostalgic ambience of the hotel — it’s interesting to hear how our classic character brought back memories of an earlier era. We’re glad you had the chance to visit both Trishaw Coffeehouse and Happy Joy Chinese Restaurant, and we hope their unique offerings caught your interest. We would be delighted to welcome you back again, perhaps next time to enjoy a meal or a stay with us. Warm regards, Yati Baharun Front Office Manager Hotel Royal Singapore
Humphrey Lim
Response from the property
Dear Humphrey Lim, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review with us. We’re glad to know you found your stay reliable and comfortable during your six days with your family. We truly appreciate your kind mention of our daily housekeeping service. Our team takes pride in ensuring rooms are well maintained and refreshed each day to provide a comfortable environment for our guests. We’re also happy that you found the bus stop right in front of the hotel convenient. With easy access to public transport, it certainly makes getting around Singapore simple and hassle-free. We value your feedback regarding our facilities, and we are continuously looking into ways to enhance and improve our offerings while maintaining the comfort and spaciousness many of our guests appreciate. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back again in the near future. Warm regards, Yati Baharun Front Office Manager Hotel Royal
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For dining, the hotel itself has several options: Trishaw Coffee House, Happy Joy Chinese Restaurant, and Hatsu Japanese Restaurant. Nearby, Newton Food Centre offers local food, and you can also find places to eat at United Square, Novena Square, and along Orchard Road. These are all within easy reach of the hotel, so you have a good mix of choices right around you.
The hotel sits in Novena, a practical residential and medical district, with the Novena Medical Centre right nearby and Novena MRT Station an 8-minute walk away. You are close to Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping belt, and the area has local spots like Newton Food Centre for eating out. The neighborhood is well connected by buses and the MRT, making it easy to reach the city's sights. It is a calm, convenient base with everyday amenities around you.
From Changi International Airport, take the MRT to Tanah Merah, then City Hall, then Novena station. The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Novena MRT, exiting towards Thomson Road, with signage for Hotel Royal. Alternatively, public buses 54, 124, 143, 162, 167, and 518 stop right in front of the hotel. Taxis and ride-hailing are also easily available from the airport. If arriving by train, alight at Novena MRT and follow the same walking route.
In the evening, you can dine at the hotel's own Trishaw Coffee House, Happy Joy Chinese Restaurant, or Hatsu Japanese Restaurant, or unwind at its bar and lobby bar. For a local food experience, Newton Food Centre is a nearby spot for hawker fare. Orchard Road, a short trip away, offers shopping and entertainment options. You could also consider a Singapore River Cruise or a street food and night tour to explore the city after dark. The Novena MRT Station is an 8-minute walk, making it easy to reach other evening venues.
Hotel Royal Singapore is a solid base for exploring the city. You are an 8-minute walk from Novena MRT Station, which puts the whole MRT network at your doorstep. Orchard Road, the main shopping belt, is close by, and the Novena area itself has the Novena Medical Centre and local amenities. For the big sights, Fort Canning Park is 2.5 km away and the Singapore Botanic Gardens 2.9 km, so a short MRT or taxi ride gets you there. Merlion Park, the Singapore Flyer, and the Gardens by the Bay attractions are 3.6 to 4.6 km out, meaning a quick trip by transit or ride-hailing. The hotel's own restaurants and bar make it easy to start or end your day without going far.

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